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Perfect match: how to pair your TV and Soundbar
Published Nov 6, 2025 • Updated Jul 29, 2026 - 4 min read
Pairing your TV with the right soundbar can lift home entertainment from good picture and average audio to a proper cinema-style setup. The best match comes down to size, compatible tech and the right connections, so you can get better sound, a cleaner look and easier control.
Key takeaways from this article
Match TV and soundbar size and design for a neater entertainment setup.
Look for compatible tech like Q-Symphony to maximise surround sound.
HDMI ARC or eARC makes control easier with one remote.
Choose a pair that suits your room, viewing habits and budget.
Christos Boukogiannis (The Good Guys Buyer, Sound) says matching gear helps optimise your audio experience.
Being transported by an exciting movie or enthralling game brings a certain kind of magic. That spell requires not just good content, but a good picture and high-quality speakers. Having a great TV is just one of the ingredients; you also need an amazing soundbar or surround sound system to complete the experience.
Why do I need a Soundbar?
The latest TVs are sleek, gorgeous and with pictures so clear and realistic, it really makes you feel like you’re a part of the action. They’re built to look incredible from every angle. The purpose of a soundbar is to super-size your viewing experience by delivering cinema-quality sound at home. Adding a soundbar to your set-up means turning up the clarity, richness, detail and depth for truly immersive entertainment.
Why do I need to match my TV and Soundbar?
When it comes to TV audio, good soundbars use reflections and psychoacoustics, as well as strategically placed rear speakers. The reflections are created by precisely angled speakers within the soundbar to make it sound like the audio is coming from above, behind and beside you, even though it’s all coming mostly from the one bar.
According to Christos Boukogiannis, Sound Buyer for The Good Guys, matching your TV and soundbar is the best way to optimise your audio experience. “It means you can operate your home theatre from a single remote, create a sleek, curated entertainment hub and most importantly, take advantage of advanced audio technologies, such as Samsung’s Q-Symphony, that require a compatible TV and soundbar,” he says.
“The purpose of a soundbar is to super-size your viewing experience by delivering cinema-quality sound at home.
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How do I match my TV and Soundbar?
There are a couple of key things to look for when matching your TV to your soundbar.Size: This comes down to aesthetics. Just like TVs, soundbars come in all shapes and sizes - some are big, some are small, some are straight, and some are curved. Aim to match the width and design of your TV for a designer look in your home theatre. Technology: Samsung’s latest soundbar line-up includes enhancements to Q-Symphony, bringing total sound calibration to the room. Q-Symphony allows the soundbar to work alongside the speakers from the TV for an up to 22 channel Dolby Atmos experience when paired with a compatible Samsung TV. This maximises the 3D sound effect. Connection: Most TVs these days use HDMI ARC or eARC, which means you connect the soundbar to the TV using an HDMI cable and the bar can then be controlled with the TV remote. However, if you have an older TV, you’ll need to check what inputs are compatible with that model.
Best TV and Soundbar matches
The great thing is that no matter the size of your room or budget, Samsung has a perfect TV and soundbar pairing to suit everyone. Here are three of our favourites.
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For the living room:
Truly a match made in heaven, this combo is for people who want the best viewing experience when they’re watching sports or a favourite streaming service, but then want that TV to blend seamlessly with its surroundings.
For the media room:
When you want the best of the best, you can't go past a spectacular, best-in-class QLED 4K Smart TV. It's one of those screens you have to see to believe. Pairing it with a soundbar that utilises a built-in subwoofer and convenient Bluetooth connectivity means you can also enjoy wireless music streaming from any device. It's the perfect soundbar match for a true home theatre masterpiece.
For the budget-conscious connoisseur:
Who says incredible picture quality and audio have to be expensive? TV technology has come a long way while prices have become more accessible, so there's never been a better time to upgrade and elevate your bedroom or kids' playroom viewing experience.
Installation tips
The soundbar is designed to be placed just below and in front of the TV screen, whether you have it wall mounted or on an entertainment unit, because that’s how the tuning for psychoacoustics is set up. There are plenty of brackets to mount the bar on the wall, and TV stands are designed to leave clearance for a soundbar. But, if you need help, you can arrange for an installer from The Good Guys to come out and make sure everything is set up perfectly.
Are you ready to upgrade to a Samsung TV and matching soundbar for the ultimate home theatre experience? See us in store or online for expert advice and the biggest range.
