Comparisons & Face-Offs

Connect an older soundbar to your AVR for clearer dialogue at low volumes, one-remote control, quiet-hours presets, and practical fixes for common issues.

Learn how to pick a soundbar that keeps multilingual dialogue clear at low volumes, with data-backed picks, key features like center channels, and setup fixes.

Real-world tested picks for HDMI 2.1 soundbars that keep 4K/120, VRR, and ALLM stable, plus setup fixes to avoid lag, handshake issues, and neighbor noise.

Get clearer TV dialogue on a budget with tested picks under $150, practical ARC vs optical guidance, and tuning tips to tame bass and late-night volume swings.