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Flat screens offer lush, detailed images, but they have a key flaw: There’s no room for speakers, which is why most have tinny, weak sound. Pair your TV with a soundbar and your home theater experience will truly explode. From all-in-one units to multichannel, surround systems with detailed Dolby Atmos sound effects, we’ve got all the details you’ll need to make an informed purchase.

The Samsung Q-Series 11.1.4-channel surround sound system set up in a luxurious living room.

Best soundbar deals: Save on Bose, Samsung, Vizio, and more

If you want to upgrade the audio of your home theater setup, check out the soundbar deals that we've gathered here with brands like Bose, Samsung, and Vizio.
v series soundbar wall mounted with TV

Don’t miss your chance to get this Vizio soundbar bundle for $200

Klipsch Flexus soundbar powered by Onkyo.

Klipsch teases its new Onkyo-powered Flexus soundbar system at CES 2024

2024 TCL Q85 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos soundbar.

TCL goes all-in on Dolby Atmos with its first 7.1.4-channel soundbar

Samsung 2024 HW-Q990D soundbar.

Samsung’s flagship HW-Q990D Dolby Atmos soundbar gets Roon support

The Samsung HW-B650 3.1-channel soundbar in the living room.

Usually $400, this Samsung soundbar with subwoofer is $200 today

The Dyson Zone air-purifying ANC headphones on a model.

The weirdest and wildest AV gear of 2023

2023 Samsung HW-Q990C.

The best soundbars of 2024: a sound upgrade for your TV

Mother and daughter dancing in living room with Govee smart lights on.

How to deck out your pad with smart home gadgets for the holidays

The LG S70TY soundbar.

LG’s 2024 slate of soundbars are tailor-made for its televisions

Platin Audio Milan 5.1.4 wireless surround speakers and wireless subwoofer.

Platin Audio Milan 5.1.4 review: big Dolby Atmos sound on a budget

The Sennheiser Ambeo Max 5.1.4-channel soundbar in the living room.

How to buy a soundbar: from size to subwoofers, which is the best for you?

The LG S75QR 5.1.2 Channel soundbar with a wireless subwoofer on a white background.

Usually $450, this LG surround sound system is on sale for $300

The LG S75QR 5.1.2-channel soundbar, which will add a surround sound system to your home theater setup, is on sale from Best Buy for $300 for savings of $150.
A couple watches TV with a Sonos surround set with Arc wireless soundbar set up.

Sonos speakers and soundbars are discounted for the Holidays

Best Buy has a huge sale on Sonos speakers and soundbars. We've picked out some of the best from the sale.
The Samsung Q-Series 11.1.4-channel surround sound system set up in a luxurious living room.

If you have a Samsung TV, buy a Q-Series soundbar in this sale

If you have a Samsung TV, it's highly recommended that you pair it with a Samsung Q-Series soundbar. They're on sale from Samsung now, but you need to hurry.
Samsung 2022 HW-Q910B soundbar.

Samsung is offering a 100 day trial of some of its best soundbars

Want to invest in a great soundbar with no risk? Samsung has a 100 day trial of some of its best soundbars so you can be confident of your purchase.
Polk Signa S4 Dolby Atmos 3.1.2 soundbar.

The best soundbars under $500 for 2023

A soundbar is an easy and compact solution for better TV sound. But with so many models available, how do you choose? We've rounded up the best under $500.
Polk Signa S4 Dolby Atmos 3.1.2 soundbar.

The best Dolby Atmos soundbars for 2023

Looking for next-level home theater sound? Dolby Atmos-equipped soundbars offer immersive 3D sound. We've rounded up some of the best at a variety of budgets.
Amazon Fire TV Soundbar right side view.

Amazon Fire TV Soundbar review: surprisingly immersive

Amazon's new Fire TV Soundbar might not be an actual Fire TV device, but it delivers decent sound for the money.
Soundfun Mirai Speaker.

Can curved speakers make TV dialogue easier to hear?

Soundfun's $300 Mirai Speaker has two curved-diaphragm drivers that it claims can enhance dialogue and create better sound for everyone.
You Asked Episode 9

You Asked: Dolby Atmos and EDID, minimalist soundbars, and HDMI 2.1

Just because content is available with Dolby Atmos doesn't mean you can stream it that way. Learn why, plus why you can stop worrying about HDMI 2.1 ports.
An old TV set.

How to dispose of your old AV equipment and tech gear

Tossing your old TVs and soundbars in a regular dumpster is bad for the environment, so here's a few other ways you can properly dispose of your AV equipment.
LG GX deals bundle hero with OLED TV and sound bar

No need to wait for Black Friday with these LG TV and soundbar deals

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These LG TV and sound bar deals get you a gorgeous 4K smart OLED TV and home theater surround sound bar for incredibly cheap. No need to wait for Black Friday!
You Asked Episode 5

You Asked: Soundbars vs. receivers, TVs with no speakers, and car stereos

We tackle reader questions in the You Asked series of columns. This week, it's soundbars versus AV receivers, speakerless TVs, HDMI bandwidth, and car stereos.
v series soundbar wall mounted with TV

Get this Vizio soundbar and wireless subwoofer for $139 today

For a cheap yet surprisingly good soundbar, consider the Vizio V-Series 2.1 soundbar which is on sale now at Walmart for a great price.
The Sennheiser Ambeo Max 5.1.4-channel soundbar in the living room.

We love the Sennheiser Ambeo Max soundbar, and it’s $500 off today

The best premium soundbar out there, the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Max is more affordable now it's $500 off at Best Buy for a limited time.
Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar in white.

Bose’s new flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar brings AI smarts to the dialogue problem

The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar is the company's latest Dolby Atmos speaker with the addition of machine learning-based enhancements to on-screen speech.
Amazon Fire TV Soundbar.

Amazon debuts its first Fire TV soundbar and faster Fire TV sticks

Amazon has refreshed its two 4K Fire TV Stick models and released the first soundbar designed for Fire TV devices.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Mini - Dolby Atmos indicator.

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Mini review: Dolby Atmos for your bedroom

The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Mini has impressive virtual Dolby Atmos, but its high price, middling bass response, and lack of expansion options give us pause.
The JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass soundbar with a subwoofer, on a white background.

This JBL soundbar with wireless subwoofer is $150 off at Best Buy

The JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass soundbar, which comes with a wireless subwoofer, is available from Best Buy for a discounted price of $200 for total savings of $150.
The Samsung Q910C soundbar underneath a TV while someone is playing a game.

Hurry – Samsung’s best soundbar bundle is $400 off right now

The Samsung Q901C Dolby Atmos soundbar is on sale now at Samsung and it has every feature you could dream of for a great home cinema setup.
2023 TCL S4210 soundbar.

Soundbar mega sale gets you better sound from just $45

Best Buy has a huge sale on soundbars meaning you can save a lot on big name brands like LG, Samsung, and Sony when you check it out today.
A Bose Smart Soundbar 900 under a television on a countertop.

Bose’s best soundbar is $200 off in Best Buy’s Labor Day sale

We adore the Bose Smart Soundbar 900 and it's on sale now at Best Buy. You really don't want to miss out and we're here to explain why.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Mini.

Sennheiser’s Ambeo Soundbar Mini is a pricey, bedroom-sized Dolby Atmos speaker

Sennheiser's new Ambeo Soundbar Mini is the company's smallest soundbar, but with no up-firing drivers and an $800 price tag, it will need to sound amazing.

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