Best Soundbar Picks & Buying Guides

Prioritize eARC passthrough and a tight latency budget to prevent lag and lip-sync issues. Use the checklist and vetted picks to align TV ports, formats, and room constraints for gaming or movies.

Prioritize clarity, easy setup, and a clean look to hit the all-in-one soundbar sweet spot without overspending. Get room-size guidance, refurb value insights, and clear picks - Sonos Arc Ultra for most rooms, Bose Smart Ultra for small spaces.

Learn to set up and fine-tune a rear-speaker soundbar for clear dialogue without blasting the volume, with practical placement tips, quiet-hours settings, troubleshooting, and smart picks for real homes.

Cut gaming audio lag by prioritizing true 4K/120 HDMI 2.1 passthrough, native bitstream, real game modes, and precise lip‑sync - plus see the tested picks that deliver (Samsung Q990D for room immersion, Astro A50 for competitive speed). Includes quick setup and verification steps to preserve VRR and keep footsteps in sync.