For watching TV and listening to music

Whether it’s watching movies, playing games or listening to your favorite music, with quality sound output, it all gets into completely different realms. Sound is simply an extremely important component of any kind of entertainment. So if you want to take your experience one step higher, you should think about a quality audio system.

The speakers built into the TVs are sufficient for normal home viewing. However, in order to really enhance the experience, it is necessary to seek external assistance. In an ideal world, you would probably reach for advanced audio systems, but unfortunately these may not be the most suitable choice for the average person. Their price can climb to dizzying heights and space is also a problem. In addition, the correct placement and setup of audio systems is not usually a walk in the rose garden.

It is for these reasons that the segment of soundbars, ie specialized speakers, comes into play. They are usually more affordable, take up incomparably less space, and their installation is a matter of easy connection to a source device, usually a television.

Soundbar for a better sound experience

The soundbar, also known as the sound bar, tends to be placed directly under the TV or to the source device, which means that it does not require a lot of space and at the same time can very effectively target the audio output. Surrounding sound can be a problem area, where for obvious reasons perfection cannot be achieved, but thanks to advanced technologies and principles, it is no longer as big a problem as ever.

Although the soundbar cannot fully compete with a large speaker system, the sound experience is incomparably better than the built-in audio of a TV. For most viewers, the soundbar is the right choice.
The basic function is to play the sound, but a typical soundbar can do much more. These include a built-in radio, playback of content from USB keys or a number of digital functions, including control via a smartphone.

The offer on today’s market is really wide and one can easily get lost in it. That’s why we look at the best soundbars for 2021 that are available in Slovakia. We focused on models where you get a lot of music for an acceptable amount. Literally. But as it is a selection of the best, there are also premium models.

The best soundbars for 2021

Model	Overall performance	Subwoofer	Wireless connection	HDMI	USB
Creative Stage	80 W	Yes	No (BT)	Yes	Yes
Samsung HW-Q60T	360 W	Yes	Yes (BT)	Yes	Yes
LG SN5Y	400 W	Yes	Yes (BT)	Yes	Yes
JBL Bar 9.1	820 W	Yes	Yes (BT)	Yes	Yes
Sonos ARC	Not specified	Can be added	Yes (Wi-Fi)	Yes	Yes

Creative Stage

With a very limited budget, the Creative Stage soundbar with an aggressive price-performance ratio is definitely an interesting choice. Although it is an affordable piece, it surprises with the sound quality, features offered and a wide range of possible uses thanks to optimized modes. It does not lack HDMI connectivity or subwoofer.

Samsung HW-Q60T

The Samsung HW-Q60T soundbar, even taking into account the selling price on offer, stands as a great choice for those who want to move their audio one step higher. It is a piece suitable for mixed use, which means that it can handle excellent concerts as well as film or game effects. It is equipped with a number of features to help enhance the sound experience. Even a less skilled user can set up and customize.

LG SN5Y

Excellent subwoofer from the LG workshop. Even in this case, it is a model that attracts a great price-performance ratio. This is one of the best things to buy right now. It features high-quality sound, an adaptive sound function for dynamic adjustment of the current sound reproduction settings or a wireless connection via Bluetooth. It offers much more and, in short, it is an excellent choice for home use.

JBL Bar 9.1

A piece from the premium spectrum that will meet the requirements of even the most demanding users. Soundbar loaded with functions, technologies and equipment for top and, if necessary, really loud sound reproduction. It supports a wide range of formats, boasts rich connectivity, surround sound at your fingertips and is an excellent soundbar overall. The only disadvantage is perhaps the higher selling price, but due to the overall features, it is simply necessary to count. This stylish soundbar will easily cover larger spaces and you will enjoy your favorite music like never before.

Sonos ARC

Soundbar Arc currently represents the best that can be bought at a relatively reasonable price. It offers truly top sound quality with Dolby Atmos support, but it surprises with some unconventional features. For example, it does not have a Bluetooth connection, but replaces it with a Wi-Fi connection. Voice control, a host of smart features or extremely easy connection can be enjoyable. For the demanding, it is a blow of certainty that will definitely not disappoint and will meet all the requirements in terms of sound.