
Gamer, music lover, or movie aficionado, we all have our hobbies, and they require an exceptional sound system to back them up. Whether an added sub woofer is your jam or you're looking for simple and sleek, there's really no going wrong with a great sound bar, and we've lined up our favorites that will keep your ears happy for years to come.
1. SAMSUNG HW-S60T 4.0ch All-in-One Soundbar
Now, here is a sound bar that analyzes what's playing and optimizes its own settings for the ultimate sound experience. Entirely wireless with full Bluetooth connectivity and instantly pairable with any Samsung television set-up, this is a smart home lover's dream.
2. Sony Z9F 3.1ch Soundbar
Sony makes a number of different sound bars in the sub-$200 range, but this one is a particularly well-reviewed option among consumers and a great choice if both price and compactness are your priorities. The setup will provide a definite upgrade over your TV’s built-in speakers and comes with a full range of inputs, including Bluetooth to accommodate all of your mobile devices.
3. PHEANOO Sound Bar with Subwoofer
This sound bar is a well-reviewed option among consumers and a great choice if both price and compactness are your priorities. Not only is the sound bar itself fairly small and slim, but the included wireless subwoofer is also more compact than most as well. The setup may not give you a full home theater experience, but it’ll provide a definite upgrade over your TV’s built-in speakers and comes with a full range of inputs, including Bluetooth to accommodate all of your mobile devices.
4. SAMSUNG HW-T450
If you’re looking to streamline your home theater setup without sacrificing sound quality, Samsung's 2.1 Soundbar is the way to go. It’s a five speaker sound bar and offers Bluetooth streaming. Complete with 3d surround sound, you can be sure you’re getting what you pay for with this pick.
5. Yamaha Audio YAS-209BL Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer
Yamaha’s YAS-209BL costs a bit more than some budget bars from the likes of Vizio, but its mix of features and great sound quality make it a widely recommended choice for anyone looking to step up a bit from other, more entry-level options. The sound bar did a good job of simulating a full surround-sound effect thanks to its DTS Virtual:X processing. While the unit itself is nice and compact, the subwoofer that’s paired with it will require you to make some room. What you lose in space though you gain in sound and savings: The reward is deeper, richer bass than you’ll get from a smaller subwoofer without pricing the YAS-207 out of reach for many people.
6. Sonos Beam
Support for streaming and voice control may be increasingly common among sound bars, but the Sonos Beam covers more bases than most when it comes to smart functionality. Apart from Sonos’s own multi-room audio capability, it supports both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, and adds Apple AirPlay 2 support for good measure. It also delivers great sound without a separate subwoofer.
7. Yamaha YAS-109 Sound Bar
YAMAHA makes a number of different sound bars in the sub-$200 range, but this one is a particularly well-reviewed option among consumers and a great choice if both price and compactness are your priorities. Not only is the sound bar itself fairly small at 38-inches, the included wireless subwoofer is more compact than most as well. The setup may not give you a full home theater experience, but it’ll provide a definite upgrade over your TV’s built-in speakers and comes with a full range of inputs, including Bluetooth to accommodate all of your mobile devices.
8. Polk Audio Signa S2 Ultra-Slim TV Sound Bar
This sound bar is a well-reviewed option among consumers and a great choice if both price and compactness are your priorities. Not only is the sound bar itself fairly small and slim, but the included wireless subwoofer is also more compact than most as well. The setup may not give you a full home theater experience, but it’ll provide a definite upgrade over your TV’s built-in speakers and comes with a full range of inputs, including Bluetooth to accommodate all of your mobile devices.
9. TaoTronics 32-Inch Stereo Soundbar
Under eighty bucks and won't take up valuable tv stand real estate? TaoTronics has small space, budget-friendly living down to a science, and you won't be sacrificing quality either with three easy, sound-optimizing presets for movies, music, and gaming.
10. Bose Solo TV Soundbar Sound System
This pick from Bose is beloved for a reason. Enjoy crisp dialogue and impressive bass from this stylish, mountable sound bar that's easily controlled with the included Bose remote. Not only is the sound bar itself fairly small, the included wireless subwoofer is more compact than most as well.
Will is an associate test director for Hearst's Enthusiast Group, covering gear and product reviews for Bicycling, Runner's World, and Popular Mechanics.
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