For any music or home theater enthusiast, sound bar ratings play an essential role in the purchasing process. These help you to choose the best soundbar based on your preferences and needs.
How to pick the best soundbar for you
Shopping for a soundbar should include considerations such as quality, power output and connectivity options. Also, you will need to determine how much space you have for a soundbar and where it will be placed.
Stereo sound bars reproduce the same stereo audio information as your TV but are typically stereo. They can be used to watch movies and TV shows, and are often powered with larger speakers or amplifiers.
By having two to three speakers in their main enclosure, it can increase the quality of the dialogue in television shows and movies. Those that support Dolby Atmos or DTS:X 3D audio may have upward-firing drivers that reflect sound off the ceiling to create a three-dimensional surround effect.
Although some sound bars can be paired to external subwoofers to produce deeper and more powerful bass, this is not always required. Some soundbars are integrated into larger systems, giving you more options for placement. While others are completely stand-alone with no speakers or subwoofers, some sound bars are fully standalone.
How to Choose the Right Audio Features
Some models assume your room has a standard size or shape. This can create dead zones in your surround audio. Some models let you adjust the EQ or calibration settings to match your room dimensions. This can be helpful in avoiding dead zones and delivering superior audio.
Some sound bars can be used with 4K Ultra HD TVs. These models have a lower profile than others and can be placed on stands, or directly above your TV to increase the audio quality.
How to Select the Right Bluetooth(r), Audiostreaming Technology
Many sound bars provide wireless streaming audio from music services. This allows you to listen to your favorite songs on your TV without the need to connect to another audio device. This is a huge benefit to those who have smaller homes and want to save money on speakers.
How to choose the best multi-room A/V systems
Some soundbars can be paired with multiple A/V devices and can act as a central hub for your audio and video sources. This is great for a single room setup but you may also want to use some soundbars as the central hub of a multi-room system.