Buying a brand new TV is one of the best feelings in the world when it comes to electronic purchases. You did the research, read the reviews and bam there you have it, a brand new Tv with Ultra 4K picture quality, 65 inches of perfect pixels, and wait.. a speaker that sounds like a radio from the 1950's?
Unfortunately, this is the scenario that most consumers find themselves in. TV's today are built for picture quality and getting them as thin as possible, and although picture quality and smaller sizes are great, internal speaker quality is diminished in return.
More often than not the rational thing to do is invest in a sound bar, but let's slow down for a bit, not all sound bars are created equal and not all low or high-end bars do the trick.
Sure, it may sound a bit daunting to shop around for a new sound bar, but before you think all is lost, let us give you a hand. Here are our top 10 sound bars that will surely save your audio experience.
From budget-friendly to top of the line, we are confident you'll find the best sound bar for your home theater in 2021.
Product | Details | Rating |
|---|---|---|
OUR #1 RATED  Sonos Playbar TV Soundbar | 4.5 out of 5 | |
 Bose Solo 5 TV Sound System | 4.5 out of 5 | |
 TaoTronics Sound Bar | 4 out of 5 | |
 GooBang Doo Sound Bar | 4 out of 5 | |
 AmazonBasics 2.1 Bluetooth Sound Bar | 4 out of 5 |
Yamaha Sound Bar
If having a clean home theater set up is your thing, the YAMAHA soundbar will not only look practically invisible but will also provide one of the riches sounds.
The Yamaha YAS-108 has built-in sub-woofers (Yes you heard that right) for a cleaner look as well as the ability to switch devices. The soundbar also includes Bluetooth Compatibility which allows for simple streaming and control.
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Smilism Sound Bar
With a 2.0 Channel surround sound and a 50 Watts Speakers, The Smilism soundbar is a great budget-friendly soundbar for your home.
The soundbar includes an Integrated DSP that aids in clearing up audio for a more immersive experience as well as Bluetooth compatibility that allows you to control the bar from any part of your home, in addition, the SMilism soundbar comes with a separate control just in case you like your bass a little louder.
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Samsung Sound Bar
The Samsung HW-M360 Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer with 2.1 channel surround sound is a great choice if you want that extra bass kick to your action movies.
The soundbar is Bluetooth compatible which allows you to convert your smartphone into an all in one control. That's right! no messy and ugly cables running all over the place.
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Wohome TV Soundbar
This 2.1 Channel Soundbar comes with 2x 20w full-range speakers and 1x 20w sub-range speakers. In addition, with over 60W distortion sounds are dramatically decreased. Want it mounted on your wall?
No problem! This model comes with all the tools you need for the job including screws and wires. The Wohome Tv Soundbar also includes Bluetooth for easy streaming.
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VIZIO 2.0 Channel Sound Bar
Keeping in line with our budget-friendly soundbars, the VIZIO 2.0 channels soundbar provides one of the best sounds we've ever heard for a bar in this price range.
Streaming music, as well as movies and TV shows, has never sounded so good. The 70 Hz – 19 KHz frequency makes this soundbar great for any small to medium size room.
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AmazonBasics 2.1 Bluetooth Sound Bar
This Soundbar produced by Amazon themselves provides you with what the title says, the basics. Although rather simple in terms of its capabilities, (Bluetooth, good sound)the Amazon soundbar doesn't do much else.
However, by no means is this a bad product, the soundbar still has a very aesthetic look that can blend into most setups as well as ample power for a small room.
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GooBang Doo Sound Bar
Sleek and powerful are two of the words that customers are saying about the GooBang Doo Soundbar. 110 dB and 120 Watts Powerful Stereo Audio Sound Bar with four full-range speakers and dual tweeter drivers bring you an incredible home-theater experience.
The unique DSP technology of the soundbar disperses your audio over 180 degrees ensuring that wherever you are sitting in the room, and whether you’re listening to music or watching movies, you will no doubt enjoy an incredibly immersive experience.
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TaoTronics Sound Bar
With over 33 feet of Bluetooth range and four full range high-quality speakers and two passive radiators that really bring in the bass, the TaoTronics soundbar is sure to compliment any home theater.
The TaoTronics soundbar according to customer reviews can be placed at any height with little to no difference in sound.
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Bose Solo 5 TV Sound System
If you're familiar with Bose then you know the incredible high-quality products that manufacture, and the Bose Solo 5 Tv Sound system is no different.
Beginning with its dialogue mode, this feature allows conversations on the screen to be as clear as possible without removing background noise or making the video seem unnatural. If music is your thing than the Bose Solo is for you as well, everything that the dialogue technology uses for videos aids also aids in presenting the best sounding music possible.
The system comes in as an all-in-one with your speakers and sub-woofers being placed into one sleep looking soundbar.
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Sonos Playbar TV Soundbar
Count them, nine Amplified speaker drivers inside the Sonos Playbar is what brings this bad boy to the top of the list. In addition, the Sonos Playbar although at a higher price point delivers everything it promises and more.
In the mood for some music? no problem, with its ability to connect with any Amazon Echo or Alexa-enabled device, now you can just tell your Sonos Playbar your demands.
The Sonos Playbar is not simply to amplify your tv's sound, its end goal is to bring clarity to conversations, booming sound to action scenes and a total immersive home theater experience.
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Which Sound Bar Should You Buy?
Now this is a lot of details to take in, but we cannot stress the importance of researching every aspect of a soundbar, this is after all being paid for by your hard earned money. So, take your time, consult with blogs, customer reviews, and other sources.
Few Words of Advice
1) Always buy from a reputable source, any third party dealers claiming to work with large companies such as Samsung or Bolse should be avoided at all cost.
2) Purchase your warranties, unfortunately, accidents happen. Water spills, dropped soundbars or a power outage, having a full warranty can potentially save you hundreds of dollars.
3) Not all soundbars are compatible with every TV. Although they might pick up audio, the quality will not be up to par with what the speaker is capable of producing. Therefore we strongly suggest either contacting the company or simply researching the specs carefully for any information on TV model compatibility.
In conclusion, we hope we helped you narrow down your choices, choosing the right soundbar is a crucial part of developing a high-quality home theater and the audio is no doubt a crucial component. So, what are you waiting for? Shop now!
Lauren Gamble is an author, mompreneur, co-founder of Naturally Made Essentials. She is on a mission to help thousands of women across the world achieve a healthy, happy lifestyle through teaching natural health practices.
