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Can’t hear what’s playing on TV? It’s not your ears, it’s the flat screen. These affordable soundbars can help
Get rid of subtitles to hear what movies and TV shows are supposed to sound like – for as little as $130
TL;DR
- Tiny speakers in modern flat-screen TVs result in poor sound quality, making dialogue difficult to hear.
- Soundbars offer an easy, fast, and affordable way to significantly improve TV audio.
- Entry-level Vizio AIO Soundbar provides surprisingly good bass, clear dialogue, and a balanced sound for its price.
- Sony Theater Bar 5 offers a pleasing mix of musicality and power with a dedicated center speaker for clear dialogue, and supports virtual surround sound.
- Bose Smart Soundbar is a compact yet capable system with immersive sound, Wi-Fi connectivity, and app control, though it has limited bass response.
- Other recommended options include the Klipsch Flexus Core 200, Sonos Arc Ultra, and Samsung HW-Q990D for different needs and budgets.