Written by Iris
Edited on
21 April 2023
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14:42
How do you choose the right soundbar?
Do you want to improve the sound of your television? In that case, a soundbar is the right choice for you. With a soundboard, you can easily create a better sound for your favorite movies, series, sports programs, and TV shows. Do you want to eventually expand your sound setup to a multi-room system or a home cinema? A soundbar is the right place to start. In this article, we'll give you advice on how to choose the right soundbar.
Choose a soundbar
It's not easy to choose a soundbar. You have to find one that suits your wishes, of course. Ask yourself the following:
- Which connector does your television have?
- Do you want to connect the soundbar wirelessly?
- Do you want a multi-room setup?
- What kind of sound quality do you expect of a soundbar/
Connector
Before you choose a soundbar, check which connector your TV has first. You need an HDMI ARC connector or an optical connector for a soundbar. You can see what they look like in the images. Do you have both? Choose the HDMI connector. It'll provide the best sound quality. Some TV soundbars have a 3.5mm jack connector. You can also connect the 2 devices that way. We don't recommend this method due to quality loss.
HDMI port
Optical port
HDMI cable
Optical cable
Connect wirelessly
In some cases, it's possible to connect the soundbar to your television wirelessly. We don't recommend this, because this can introduce a delay in the sound. If you have a soundbar and television of the same brand, they sometimes support the same technology. In that case, it's possible to connect the TV and soundbar wirelessly via Bluetooth.
Multi-room setup
Do you want to enjoy your favorite music in your whole home? Choose a soundbar which you can connect to WiFi speakers in the whole house wirelessly. That way, you can walk from one room to another while the music keeps playing.
Sound quality
Which sound quality do you expect of a soundbar? To get the optimal sound from your soundbar, we recommend to choose a soundbar with surround sound and hi-res audio. A separate subwoofer and rear speakers are also an option. You can use these to create a home cinema. that way, you can hear the deepest bass tones and surround sound.
