One feature that makes humans unique is our ability to make and appreciate intelligible sounds. Sometimes, a blockbuster movie may not even provide the expected thrill when the sounds just don’t hit right. Yes, this is why a lot of fun-loving people like you are looking into buying a top quality soundbar.

No doubt, if your plan is to improve the audio quality from your TV, investing in a soundbar is the way to go. They are simple to install and you don’t have to deal with all the wires that come with the traditional home theater surround-sound system.

Here’s the deal: a thin, sleek TV only has room for thin speakers.

That’s what makes sense aesthetically. Although, if you’re using your phone or tablet to watch videos or movies, a small speaker may be fine. However, if you’re watching a really good movie on one of LG’s or 4K HDR TV or OLED TV , you’re going to want the best audio to go along with it — this is where a soundbar comes in!

Also, with a soundbar, you don’t need to turn on subtitles or continually raise the volume to hear what’s being said. You just get a clearer dialogue. It is as simple as that. And what is more? Getting a soundbar saves you a lot of space.

Although most sound bars won’t sound as good as stand-alone speakers, they are way better than your TV’s built-in sound. That’s why they’re almost a necessity if you want a more immersive experience from your TV.

Now, the big question is: which sound bar should you buy? Here’s a good place to start.

Some soundbars are worth every penny you pay for them. This is because they tick every box in terms of output, aesthetics, and durability. On the other hand, other options aren’t just worthy of the bubble wrap they come in; therefore, it takes careful consideration and scrutiny to know which soundbar to spend your money on.

There are loads of soundbars on the market these days but which one should you go for? Here are a few things to consider:

From an aesthetic point of view, your soundbar shouldn’t be any wider than your TV. In fact, both should be the same width for an even look. However, technically speaking, since soundbars come in small sizes, you can pair them with just about any size of TV.

One good feature soundbars have over home theater systems like these is that they are versatile when it comes to installation. They can be hung on a wall or simply just sit under your TV; therefore, where you put your TV and how much space you have around your TV may dictate which kind of soundbar will work best for you. If your TV is wall mounted, just mount your soundbar to the wall directly below it.

In the same manner, if your TV is on a table, just place the soundbar on the same table, directly below the TV screen. Generally, soundbars are easy to set up so you won’t have any problem mounting yours once you get it.

When you hear sound bar channels, just think about sound sources or individual speakers. Most shows and movies offer 5 different audio channels embedded digitally. To answer the question “How many channels do I need?” It’s better to get a soundbar with more channels for a better experience.

Most of today’s soundbars come with a variety of connectivity options. This way, you have more than one way of doing things. Let’s take a look at some of the key connections to look out for:

With an HDMI arc, you just need to connect your soundbar to your TV's audio return channel (ARC) input with an HDMI cord and you’re good to go. Check out how to connect an LG Soundbar to an LG TV

If you want the ability to stream audio directly from your phone on your soundbar, you can look out for Bluetooth and Wifi options. Check out how to connect your LG Soundbar with Bluetooth

If you have a flash drive with songs on it, this feature is perfect for you. Just connect the flash to the usb port of the soundbar and select the content you want to play on your soundbar. Find out easy ways to connect your soundbar to LG smart TV with WebOS

Usually, your new soundbar will come with a remote control, but you can also program your existing TV remote to work with your soundbar. Nobody likes a table full of remotes so this works!

Your new soundbar is an investment, so, it’s only right for you to get value for the money spent in purchasing it. Hopefully, in this post, we have been able to touch on the key things that matter as far as getting value for your money in a soundbar - LG soundbar for that matter - is concerned. So, enjoy sound as you should and for all its worth. And if you would like to see other stuff LG has in store as far as audio products for home entertainment is concerned, you can check out our post on different audio for different scenarios and also our product catalogue that showcases some of them.