The rise of the soundbar has made it easier than ever to upgrade the audio for any TV, new or old. I’ve been testing home theater gear for many years, and can’t imagine setting up a TV without one.

Remember when you could turn on your TV, set the volume once, and actually hear everything clearly? But as screens have gotten thinner and flatter, watching anything has become an audio rollercoaster ...

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