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Agent Derek Meister-Geek Squad spoke to Bill about 4 Tips for Buying a Soundbar for your TV - * Choose a sound bar with 3 or more channels – at a minimum - * Go with an active sound bar - * Consider where you want to place your sound bar - * Pay attention to connectivity.
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Here’s the deal: a wafer-thin TV only has room for a wafer-thin speaker inside. And maybe a small speaker is fine for a cell phone or tablet. But today’s amazing 4K HDR TVs with breathtaking picture technology, you’re going to want some serious audio to go along with their video.
And a good sound bar will take care of that. After all, its full-time job: making your TV sound awesome, particularly with respect to dialogue.
* Choose a sound bar with 3 or more channels – at a minimum.
There are still 2-channel sound bars out there, and they’re no more than glorified mini-stereos. With 3 or more channels, you can simulate surround sound for a more immersive experience.
* Go with an active sound bar.
Active sound bars come with built-in amplifiers (passive sound bars do not). We say it's worth it, especially if you're trying to save space or want a 2-for-1 solution.
* Consider where you want to place your sound bar.
Are you hanging it on a wall or laying it on a table? Aesthetically speaking, your new sound bar shouldn’t be any wider than your TV. And in a perfect world, whether hanging on a wall or sitting on a shelf, the perfect spot for your sound bar: centered beneath or above your TV. Just make sure you have enough space!
* Pay attention to connectivity.
Most sound bars come Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth-enabled , so you can easily stream music from any computer, phone, or tablet – making your sound bar a stereo, too.
And check for HDMI-switching, which makes it easy to switch audio sources without having to re-route HDMI cables.