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Upgrade your TV audio with premium soundbars at The Good Guys for clearer dialogue, deeper bass, and Dolby Atmos that transforms every movie night into a cinematic experience. Explore top brands like Sony, Samsung, LG, Bose, Sonos, JBL, Hisense, and TCL today.
A soundbar for TV can noticeably elevate your audio experience when it includes the right technology. Here are the key features to look for:
Immersive 3D Sound: Models featuring Dolby Atmos technology and DTS:X use upward-firing drivers. These drivers create a three-dimensional soundstage where audio moves around and above you. Standard 2.4-metre rooms provide ideal conditions for this technology.
Clear Dialogue: Dedicated centre channels ensure you never miss a word during complex action scenes. Premium soundbars also support high-resolution formats such as FLAC and WAV.
Deep, Clutter-Free Bass: Pair your soundbar with a powerful wireless subwoofer for low-frequency impact without cable clutter. Frequency response below 40Hz delivers rumbling bass for action content.
Smart Connectivity: Built-in HDMI eARC allows for uncompressed transmission and easy setup. This gives you seamless volume control with your TV remote.
Higher ceilings may need more powerful upward-firing units to achieve the same effect as standard rooms. Wireless subwoofers with drivers measuring 6-8 inches provide balanced performance across films, music, and gaming hardware applications.
Essential connectivity features include:
HDMI eARC for uncompressed Dolby Atmos and DTS:X transmission
Voice control via Amazon smart devices or Google Assistant devices
Multi-room audio using AirPlay 2 or Chromecast protocols
Bluetooth connectivity for pairing with mobile phones and tablets
Direct streaming from Spotify Connect and Tidal services
Smart soundbar technology enables whole-home audio networks that synchronise playback across multiple rooms. Channel configurations range from 2.1 systems with basic stereo output to 7.1.2 setups featuring seven forward-firing speakers, dedicated bass, and overhead effects.
Match soundbar length to two-thirds or three-quarters of your TV width for visual balance. A 55-inch television measuring 122cm wide pairs naturally with 80-100cm soundbars. Room size determines power requirements. 10-15m² spaces need 200-400 watts. 15-25m² rooms require 400-600 watts. Spaces over 25m² benefit from 600+ watts total output.
TV stand depth (typically 40-50cm) must accommodate soundbar depth (10-15cm) without blocking screens or IR sensors. Soundbars above 8cm height may obstruct smaller displays when placed directly in front. Cabinet installations need 5-10cm clearance on all sides for proper ventilation. Samsung soundbars and Bose models offer compact designs suited to various entertainment unit dimensions. Beamforming technology in premium models bounces sounds around rooms to create surround effects without additional speakers.
HDMI ARC and eARC make setup simple by sending audio through a single cable. This still lets you adjust volume with your TV remote. HDMI 2.1 ports offer 48Gbps bandwidth. This enables 4K at 120Hz and spatial audio for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X gaming. Earlier HDMI 2.0 ports support 4K at 60Hz and work with compressed audio formats.
Connect 4K media players and streaming devices directly to soundbar HDMI inputs for optimal audio processing. This maintains Dolby Atmos compatibility on Netflix premium tiers, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video 4K titles. TV cables including optical connections provide alternatives for older televisions. They carry compressed Dolby Digital at 36Mbps bandwidth.
Our soundbar buying guide details connection methods for specific models. LG soundbars and Sonos options support video switching to pass signals through to Ultra HD TVs seamlessly.
Wall mounting saves furniture space and positions sound at ear level. It requires anchors rated for 3-8 kilograms. Wall proximity boosts bass response through boundary reinforcement in smaller rooms.
Stand placement offers easier repositioning and direct projection without wall interference. Side-firing drivers in models from JBL create wider soundstages when unobstructed by walls. Premium soundbar options include mounting brackets for both installation types. Some systems pair with wireless speakers positioned at room rear for authentic surround sound.
Modern TVs are great at creating cinematic visuals at home but often lack when it comes to Audio. A Soundbar sits below the TV and contains several speakers that respond to different audio frequencies, and work together to produce an enhanced three dimensional soundscape in the room.
Soundbars are generally less expensive than multi speaker Home Theatre setups and can enhance a TVs Audio without taking up a lot of space. Whilst they won’t quite produce the same sound quality as a dedicated surround sound system they are still a substantial upgrade.
There are two types of technologies Soundbars use to produce a faux surround sound experience. Beamforming soundbars bounce sounds around the room to produce the effect of surround sound, while HRTF or Head-Related Transfer Function Soundbars imitate the ways in which sounds are processed in the brain from different positions to create the illusion of surround sound.
Dolby Atmos and DTS-X are both different technologies for creating 3D audio to reproduce by certain Surround Sound Systems and compatible Soundbars such as LG, Sonos or Samsung Soundbars. To understand how they work, you should know about surround channels.
When shopping for a new Soundbar have a look at each model's number. These numbers describe how many standard speaker channels the soundbar has (first number), a 1 if it has a subwoofer for bass (second number) and the number of upward-firing speakers used to simulate sound from overhead (optional third number). A 2.1 Soundbar has two forward firing channels plus a subwoofer for bass, whilst a 7.1.2 Soundbar will create the best faux Surround Sound experience with seven forward firing speakers, a subwoofer and two upfiring speakers.
Whilst 5.1ch and 7.1ch Soundbars can produce sounds that come from left, right, front and behind, Dolby Atmos and DTS-X compatible Soundbars add overhead sounds using additional upward directed speakers to bounce sound off the ceiling for a 3D audio effect.
HDMI eARC supports uncompressed Dolby Atmos, optical cables carry compressed surround sound at 36Mbps, Bluetooth enables wireless streaming within 10 metres to portable speakers, and USB ports allow direct playback from storage devices.
Use the HDMI OUT (ARC/eARC) port on the soundbar to connect to the TV's corresponding HDMI IN (ARC/eARC) port, then select "External Speaker" in the TV settings. If using Optical, connect the Optical Out on the TV to the soundbar's Digital In, and select "Optical" in the TV settings.
TV sound systems suit single-room setups with simplified installation. Home theatre systems with separate speakers provide superior surround sound, whilst Hi-Fi systems offer high-fidelity music reproduction. The best soundbar Australia models deliver Dolby Atmos in compact designs.
Before buying a Soundbar, check to make sure it has the connections required and these connections are compatible with home's TV. You'll need an ARC or eARC port on the Soundbar along with the TV to get the best quality audio.
A Soundbar with video switching passes video to the TV through the Soundbar. This can be handy for connecting devices like 4K Media Players or Gaming Hardware to the Soundbar for optimal audio if the TV does not support ARC or eARC.
Some Soundbars can be paired with compatible Wired or Wireless Speakers to upgrade room audio. Additional speakers can be positioned in the back of the room to mimic 5.1 surround sound.
Some Sound Bars have a Bluetooth connection to pair with a Phone or Tablet and use as a Bluetooth Speaker. Models with Wi-Fi support can stream directly over a home network without losing sound quality.
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There’s nothing quite like being at a game in person: the roar of the crowd, the taste of a hot meat pie, the elation you feel at seeing your team kick the winning goal! For those times when you don’t want to brave the elements (or couldn’t get a ticket), watching at home – with a great TV and soundbar – can still make you feel part of the action.
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