The best soundbars for your TV and home theatre

As great as TVs are today, the audio leaves a lot to be desired. Most speakers are built into the back or bottom of a flatscreen TV, which aren't ideal locations for quality audio.

That's why you need to invest in a soundbar.

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Besides delivering generally better audio, a soundbar can become the foundation for turning your living room into a personal movie theater. But with all the options available, what's best for you?

Obviously, the first thing to think about is audio quality. More affordable options will offer a vastly better audio experience than the TV ever could, but you may still need to look into additional speakers to really fill out the room. But if you invest in something just a little more expensive, it could be the first piece in a home audio system that makes your house the envy of the neighbourhood. Read more...

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OUR TOP PICK

Bose SoundTouch 300

Bose has long ruled at the top of the audio space, and the SoundTouch 300 is just another example of why.

• Speaker channels: 3
• Expandable: Yes
• Subwoofer included: No
• Connectivity: Bluetooth, WiFi, NFC, HDMI, optical input

£499 from Currys PC World

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BEST FOR WHOLE HOME AUDIO

Sonos PLAYBAR

With a selection of add-on speakers and over 30 music streaming channels, the Sonos PLAYBAR is the perfect heart of a whole home audio setup.

• Speaker channels: 3
• Expandable: Yes
• Subwoofer included: No
• Connectivity: WiFi, optical input

£699 from John Lewis & Partners

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BEST FOR COMPACT POWER

Sonos Beam

Bigger isn't always better, and the Sonos Beam is the perfect representation of that.

• Speaker channels: 3
• Expandable: Yes
• Subwoofer included: No
• Connectivity: WiFi, HDMI, optical input

£379 from Amazon

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BEST FOR BEGINNERS

Samsung M360 Soundbar System

Simple and reliable is the mantra of the Samsung M360 soundbar, offering a good place to start for anyone who needs an upgrade to their home cinema system.

• Speaker channels: 2.1
• Expandable: Yes
• Subwoofer included: Yes
• Connectivity: Bluetooth, optical input

£199 from Argos

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BEST FOR FLEXIBLE SETUP

LG SJ7 Flex

Its flexible shape means this soundbar can be used traditionally or moved around to fit oddly-shaped rooms.

• Speaker channels: 4.1
• Expandable: No
• Subwoofer included: Yes
• Connectivity: Bluetooth, HDMI, optical input

£449.99 from BT Shop

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BEST ALL-IN-ONE

Samsung One Body Sound+

Whether you have space issues or don't want to deal with additional speakers, the Samsung One Body Sound+ will give you room-filling audio in one body.

• Speaker channels: 3
• Expandable: Yes
• Subwoofer included: Built-in
• Connectivity: Bluetooth, WiFi, HDMI, optical input

£299 from Amazon

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BEST FOR SURROUND SOUND

LG SK10Y

With Dolby Atmos surround sound and Google Home compatibility alone, LG has one of the best sound bars with the SK10Y.

• Speaker channels: 5.1.2
• Expandable: Yes
• Subwoofer included: Yes
• Connectivity: Bluetooth, WiFi, HDMI, optical input

£719.10 from Amazon

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