{"id":406,"date":"2024-07-31T15:39:40","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T08:39:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/labellablog.com\/index.php\/the-best-soundbars-to-boost-your-tv-audio-in-2024\/"},"modified":"2024-07-31T15:39:40","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T08:39:40","slug":"the-best-soundbars-to-boost-your-tv-audio-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/labellablog.com\/index.php\/the-best-soundbars-to-boost-your-tv-audio-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"The best soundbars to boost your TV audio in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The built-in speakers in most TVs aren\u2019t enough to fill your living room with immersive sound that adequately showcases the finer details of movies and TV shows. Thankfully, you don’t have to splurge for a five-speaker (or more) surround-sound system to improve your audio experience. In most cases, a single soundbar and maybe a subwoofer can often drastically improve the quality of Dolby Atmos content. To assist with your home theater shopping, I\u2019ve compiled a list of the best soundbars in premium, mid-range and budget price ranges, along with a summary of what sets them apart from the competition. Just know going in that the more you pay, the more you\u2019re going to get \u2014 both in terms of features and performance.<\/p>\n
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When it comes to features, the more you pay the more you’re going to get in your new audio system. Most affordable options ($150 or less) will improve your television’s audio quality, but that’s about it. Step into the $300 to $400 range and you’ll find a smart soundbar with things like built-in voice control, wireless connectivity, Google Chromecast, AirPlay 2 and even Android TV. They’re all helpful when you want to avoid looking for the remote control, but the best sound quality is usually only in the top tier and the formats those premium soundbar systems support. I\u2019m talking about things like Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and other high-resolution audio standards. These are what you’ll want to look for if truly immersive sound is what you crave for your living room setup. And not all Atmos soundbars are equal, so you’ll need to look at the finer details carefully before you break into the savings account.<\/p>\n
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This is a big one. A lot of the more affordable soundbars are limited when it comes to connectivity options. They either offer an optical port or one HDMI jack and, if you’re lucky, both. Things get slightly better in the mid-range section, but that’s not always the case. The Sonos Beam, for example, is $449, but only has a single HDMI port. If you want to connect your set-top box, gaming console and more directly to your soundbar for the best possible audio, you’ll likely want to look for an option with at least two HDMI (eARC) inputs. HDMI connections are essential for things like Dolby Atmos support, DTS:X and other high-res and immersive audio formats. And with the HDMI 2.1 spec<\/a>, soundbars can support HDR, 8K and 4K\/120 passthrough to make these speaker systems an even better companion for a game console.<\/p>\n
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