How to choose a sound bar | Crutchfield

Flat-panel TV speakers are thin and weak, and a sound bar offers an easy-to-install upgrade that'll have your movies, games, TV and music sounding amazing.

There are lots of sound bars to choose from. In order to find the perfect one, you'll have to ask yourself a few questions:

1. What space do I have? Some sound bars are better for bigger rooms than others.

2. Where will I put it? You may want a bar that sits flat in front of a TV on a stand. Or maybe your TV is wall-mounted, and you'd like to mount the sound bar below it on the wall. Another style is like a base that the TV sits on top of.

3. Do I want surround sound, either in a virtual way or by adding satellite speakers? Some sound bars bounce sound off your walls and ceilings for a virtual surround effect, while others have optional rear satellite speakers.

4. Do I want deep bass? Some sound bars come with a separate wireless sub, while some have optional subs or bass modules.

5. Would I like to incorporate the sound bar into my whole-house music system? Some sound bars connect to your system as a separate zone for music.

6. How about working with my Alexa or Google Assistant? Some of these let you speak basic commands without a remote, thanks to either built-in virtual assistants or by working with a connected device like an Echo Dot.

And naturally, sound quality and aesthetics play a role, too. With so many choices, you're sure to find a sound bar that'll fit your lifestyle.

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[TrisjensChronicles]

Where has this guy been all my life? He explained this so simple like he was talking to a 3rd grader. Well done.

[mdnormatnor]

1)Deep subwoofer
2)Analog and Bluetooth support
3)clear voice
4)5.1 or 7.1 dts x

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[mogdor]

How to choose a soundbar - tell your audio nerd friend how much you wanna spend and let them figure it out because it's fun for them lol

[CalvinTennessee]

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[ThomasWhiteX]

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[awsm-i]

1:11 I Love That Subwoofer! 1:34 I Saw The Soundbar And The Bass Mod.

[puvendran]

Extremely well explained. One of the best video who kept all the info appropriate and clear. Thank you

[Cecil_The_Paladan_Of_LightFFIV]

Great video. I'm a gamer who uses a Nintendo Switch connecting to the t.v. So definitely looking for a sound bar that will enhance the TV's sound just for that occasion.

[loushared]

Hello from London UK. That was a really helpful video, thank you!

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[mpersad]

Really helpful, objective advice about sound bars. So pleased to have found this channel, particularly is I'm looking to update my TV and incorporate a sound bar. Top video.

[stevebiron]

Excellent vid. Mirror all comments below, well explained and simplified. I'll be heading over to your site.

[sssh]

THANK YOU! a great video for this newby! I did go to your website and used your filters as recommended. this helped me a lot and went for the... Samsung HW-Q60T Bluetooth 5.1 Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer - Black. i would buy from you but you are in the states and i'm here in the UK. boy, things are a lot cheaper over there than here! thanks again.

[secordman]

Simply explained, appreciated, because I'm one of those people who just wants to hear dialogue better, and want an easy connection like optical cable. Don't care about sub-woofer necessarily, so thanks for addressing that. Not sure how I switch between sources if I use HDMI instead and plug components into the soundbar, Don't have arc, my TV is over 10 years old but still works for me.

[munenemathenge]

You'll have to pay a little more? The Sennheiser soundbar is over $2000!

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