In all our years testing TVs, we've found very few that sound as good as they look. Unfortunately, as panel technology has improved over the years, less and less space has been made available for powerful audio speakers, leading to poor performance that often sounds weak and tinny. This can make it hard to hear dialog, and makes cinematic moments less impactful than they ought to be. The easiest way of rectifying this problem is with a soundbar. These speakers sit nice and neatly below your TV, and often offer tremendous sound without taking up much more space in your living room. Buy one of the best soundbars for music and you won't just end up with better sound, but also more advanced features like virtual surround sound, Dolby Atmos support and potentially multi-room audio functionality that allows you to stream the same song to different rooms in your house. Choose poorly, however, and you might end up with a soundbar that's almost no better than your TV's built-in speakers.
