Ever watch a movie and have to rewind it just because you couldn’t hear something? With the right soundbar that’s no longer a problem. A soundbar is worth it if you want high-quality audio at a much more affordable price than buying a home theater system. In this article, we’ll talk about why you should buy a soundbar and some recommendations. In short, you should buy a soundbar because:  

1. Better audio in a smaller package
2. Comes in budget options
3. You want a smart speaker
4. Recommendations

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Better audio in a smaller package

Soundbars are worth it if you just want a better audio experience. Even for soundbars that are in the hundred dollar price range, you get a much better listening experience. A soundbar is going to give you higher fidelity audio for both movies and any music you want to listen to. Better audio means a better movie-watching experience. Soundbars are also for people who don’t have the room for an entire home theater but want high-quality audio. A sound bar is best for you, If you:

• Live in an apartment
• Don’t have a dedicated movie room
• Want higher quality sound at a cheaper price
• Want your audio setup to be easy

 Soundbars also come in a wide variety of sizes and features. The consumer has more options based on what they need and more price points to choose from. A soundbar can instantly make a simple home theater better, provide deep bass for a house party, or function as a smart device. You don’t need a complex setup to get good audio quality. Instead, you can use a simple device that does exactly what you need it to do, which makes a soundbar worth it.

Budget options

There’s a soundbar at almost any price point. You don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to get good audio quality. Most people break into buying audio equipment by purchasing a cheap soundbar and realizing how much it impacts the quality of watching a new Amazon Original or new Netflix documentary. A budget soundbar is also a great way to provide loud enriching sound when listening to music. However, you’ll most likely want to aim for a soundbar speaker that is $100 or more. The quality is much more noticeable at that price range.

If you’re a fan of throwing parties and want to improve the listening experience then a soundbar is worth it. That being said, a soundbar is perfect for you if you want a stationary audio source. Most of the time soundbars are placed underneath the TV or mounted on a wall. These devices are not meant to be moved often. Don’t plan on carrying around your $300 soundbar. They are not built rugged and can be easily damaged by water and debris. 

You want a smart speaker

As smart devices transform daily life as we know it, more and more customers want a speaker that also has smart capabilities. For most, it can make life easier, and choosing the right soundbar has never been easier if you want smart features. If you’re wondering whether a soundbar is worth it and if your soundbar can do it all? The answer is yes! 

Recommendations:

Super budget option:

VIZIO SB2920-C6 29-Inch 2.0 Channel Sound Bar Around $80: If you’re looking to improve your audio quality and are on a very tight budget, this starter Vizio soundbar is great for just about any occasion. It also comes with Bluetooth capabilities so you can pair a phone to your speaker and play some music. Have a bit more in your budget? Then spring for the next Vizio option.

VIZIO 2.1 Sound Bar SB2821-D6 with Wireless Subwoofer around $130: For a bit extra you get a wireless subwoofer that will make any movie come alive. Offering Dolby Digital, this soundbar is a great entry point for novices as setup takes minutes and is easy. 

A bit more expensive options:

Polk Audio MagniFi Mini Home Theater Surround Sound Bar around $250: Polk is one of the leading brands in home audio equipment, and includes some neat features that make their systems unique such as Night Mode. Night mode lowers the volume of the bass and boosts vocals when watching TV. Bass is known to travel farther through walls so lowering the bass helps you still watch a film without waking up your kids. The MagniFi comes in a small form factor, but can’t be mounted to a wall. It’s a small soundbar, but packs a punch.

Yamaha Audio YAS-209BL Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer around $350: Yamaha has created a smart soundbar that has Alexa built-in. Able to be mounted, the Yamaha Audio YAS-209BL will stand the test of time and provide high-quality sound that is hard to beat. At this price point, you won’t need to upgrade until you buy a full home theater system.

Sonos Beam – Smart TV Sound Bar with Amazon Alexa Built-in around $400: Ranked consistently at the top of many lists, the Sonos Beam is a high-quality soundbar that will fill a room. It has a small form factor, but can easily provide enough bass for an EDM concert. Also, you can connect multiple Sonos speakers together (if you are already invested in Sonos) to have surround sound. Your setup is future proof as you add more speakers and can be controlled by just your voice. Also, you can have surround sound throughout your home when buy speakers for each room. If you are looking to jump right into an entire ecosystem of speakers then the Sonos Beam is right for you.

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