But when given the choice and a $400 budget, I'd still opt for the Fluance Ri71 powered speakers. If you’ve got the space, ...

This is because soundbars bring the sound from the rear ... but they're third-party ones we wouldn't recommend. View Deal I test TVs, and these are the 4 best mini-LED and OLED TVs for watching ...

The Samsung HW-B650 could be one of the best soundbars below $500 — and it’s only $249. For a sub-$250 price tag, you get a 3 ...

There are other ultra-compact soundbars on the market, but the Streambar's built-in video streaming and affordable $130 price tag make it our favorite. Read our Roku Streambar review. How we test ...

On the plus side it does have an HDMI port. Visit our guide to all of the best Sonos soundbars. How we test budget soundbars To find the best budget soundbars, our experts tested multiple models ...

Some soundbars include extra features when used with a particular TV, so we'll highlight those where appropriate, and we do test them – but they don't make or break our recommendations.

While a soundbar might not be able to match a full surround system ... but you can read in more detail how we test surround sound systems at the bottom of this page.

Soundbars pack several speakers into one box and usually only need to connect to your TV with one wire. It's the simplest way to boost your TV's sound quality – if you buy the right one. We test ...

We test soundbars on over 50 unique criteria - from sound quality and ease of use, to the number of connection options and even power consumption - to ensure that we don't miss a trick. Those ratings ...