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id="article-body" class="row" section="article-body"><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>If you want to take your TV viewing experience to the next level, it might be time to consider investing in a soundbar. Soundbars are not only affordable, but they're also a breeze to set up and offer improved sound quality for your home theater over a standard built-in  speaker. That's why they're considerably more popular than larger ,  and . <br>In general, soundbars offer clear sound, more than one sound mode, and some even work with your existing  -- so you can talk to them through your Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. There are a lot of soundbars out there, but all are bound to offer better audio quality than what you've already got. With a multitude of choices available, finding the best soundbar can be challenging, but this guide can help you cut through the noise.<br><br>To test the quality of each soundbar listed below, we compared them against similarly priced models with a combination of movies and music. We also took into account features such as multiroom capabilities, the number of  ports, , , surround sound or . We have the best soundbar options for wireless aficionados and for people who want to literally plug their soundbar into their existing living room audio system and immediately get to watching their favorite TV shows.<br><br>From solid bare-bones bars to smart  , Atmos speakers, this is CNET's lineup of the best soundbars available from $100 and up. This list is updated periodically as new products become available and are tested. <br><br>Read more: <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Ty Pendlebury/CNET<br><br><br>.<br><br><br><br><br><br> <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Sarah Tew/CNET<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>If your price range is limited, for less than a C-note, the Creative Stage soundbar offers a bunch of previously unheard-of features, including HDMI connectivity and a subwoofer. But what's even more remarkable is that it sounds better than most of its ultrabudget competition, with a wired subwoofer that fills the room with great bass. It comes with a variety of modes making this soundbar speaker especially suited to music, concerts (now that we can't see them live) and  gaming. Excellent sound quality for gamers and movie fans alike.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>.<br><br><br><br><br><br> <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Ty Pendlebury/CNET<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Easily supplanting our previous favorite, the JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass, the Klipsch Cinema 400 adds great design and an even bigger subwoofer. Sound quality is still king though with a real sense of dynamics and excellent music replay. If you want to make your TV the next best thing to a cinema, this is one of the most affordable ways to do it. <br><br><br><br><br><br><br>.<br><br><br><br><br><br> <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Sarah Tew/CNET<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>The Yamaha YAS-209 offers excellent sound quality in a compact soundbar. The addition of Amazon Alexa is useful, allowing this voice control smart soundbar to stream music, and the mics work well in loud environments. The soundbar's implementation of DTS Virtual:X offers a rich effect reminiscent of surround speaker sound.  This smart soundbar's wireless subwoofer is more articulate and offers more headroom than the competing, and also excellent, . However, the YAS-209 doesn't use the company's MusicCast system, so it won't sync up with other Yamaha speakers.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>.<br><br><br><br><br><br> <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Sarah Tew/CNET<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>The Vizio SB36512-F6 proves you don't need to spend a ton to get a high-quality soundbar that can handle the latest  soundtracks and get multiroom sound. The Vizio SB36512-F6 is a full 5.1.2 immersive sound system for the price of an AV receiver, and its height channels do a solid job of bringing out Atmos effects. You can also stream music from any -enabled audio app, like Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio and Google Play Music.<br><br><br><br><br><br>                .<br><br><br><br><br><br> <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Ty Pendlebury/CNET<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>The Vizio Elevate's main draw may be its motorized height speakers, but once you get over their novelty you'll find that the speaker system also sounds great.   The separate sub and height-enabled rears really help pull this Vizio soundbar ahead of the Sonos Arc sonically. With Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Chromecast built in, multiple HDMI inputs and Bluetooth, the only thing the Vizio doesn't provide is Apple AirPlay support. 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It's not a cheap piece of sound equipment but it's comparable in price to a full set of surround speakers without the bulk and with 85% of the great sound and performance.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>.<br><br><br><br><br><br> <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Also consider<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Ty Pendlebury/CNET<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>If you're looking for a speaker that can do music as well as play the latest episode of , then the Polk Signa S3 has a lot to offer. It's great for streaming, as it has  in addition to Bluetooth and an HDMI input.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>.<br><br><br><br><br><br> <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Ty Pendlebury/CNET<br><br><br><br><br><br>If you're interested in setting up a multiroom sound system, a Sonos soundbar system is still the best option. The Sonos Arc is the company's best soundbar and includes Dolby Atmos playback, a class-leading music ecosystem, and a choice of both Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa built into the bar itself. The soundbar system sounds good with music and movies, and adding a pair of  should really boost your home theater sound experience. The Arc sounds a lot bigger than the cheaper Beam, which needs the $700 subwoofer on top to make it comparable in terms of sound.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Sarah Tew/CNET<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>While we really like the , the Roku Streambar does essentially the same job for $50 less. With a full-fledged 4K HDR Roku streamer built in and a single voice remote controlling everything, this bar gives you audio and video in one simple bar. Setup is a breeze; just add to a TV with a [https://www.purevolume.com/?s=simple%20HDMI simple HDMI] port connection. Sound quality was acceptable for the size and price, and you can add a $129 wireless subwoofer for more punch.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>.<br><br><br><br><br><br> <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Sarah Tew/CNET<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>If you're looking for a single bar that's even cheaper than the Sonos Arc, the Zvox SB500 is a great option for people who still prize sound quality. This speaker offers multiple sound mode options, tighter bass and better sound than most other single-speaker options. While it may lack the Sonos' Wi-Fi streaming the Zvox still includes Bluetooth connectivity for streaming audio from your phone or tablet.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>.<br><br><br><br><br><br> <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>CNET TVs, Streaming and Audio <br><br><br><br><br>Get CNET's comprehensive coverage of home entertainment tech delivered to your inbox.<br><br><br><br><br><br>More home theater buying guides<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>