As TV displays get slimmer and slimmer, their built-in speakers tend to be lacking. Let's face it, even the best Samsung TV could use an external speaker system – and that's why we've round up the very best soundbars on the market in one handy guide.
If you admire the slim aesthetic of your new 4K TV over everything else, then a good soundbar is your best option. The top soundbars available to buy right now won't stick out next to your shiny new slim screen like a normal stereo system would. Instead, they are built to be just as pleasing to the eye as they are to the ear. They're also a good solution for smaller homes and rooms with little space that wouldn't be able to squeeze a 7.1 channel speaker system in.
One great example of this is Bang and Olufsen's first soundbar, the Beosound Stage. While we haven't had a chance to see the recently announced model in person yet, it looks to be one of the prettiest soundbars we've ever seen.
The majority of soundbars on this list are made to sit in front of your screen, but they can also be wall-mounted above or to the side of it as well, providing you with ultimate choice as to how your home entertainment set-up looks.
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Despite most only featuring front-facing speakers, many soundbars are able to confidently project sound in a way that makes it seem as though there's booming audio coming from every direction.
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The main problem with soundbars? There's so many to choose from. If you don't find the right one for you, you can end up with a soundbar that doesn't fit with your home theater setup – or barely sounds better than your TV's built-in speakers. That, unfortunately, is what gives soundbars a bad name and is exactly the kind of thing that we want to help you avoid.
So, without further ado, read on below for the best soundbars available to buy in 2019, whether you're after Dolby Atmos support, multi-room audio, sleek design, or any variety of other advanced features alongside your soundbar's premium audio experience.
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What's the best soundbar for around $200/£200?
We can't stress this enough: when it comes to soundbars, there’s a lot of choice. Despite being called soundbars, they tend to come in different shapes and sizes. They also range in price from under £100/$100 to over £1,000/$1,500 (see: Creative X-Fi Sonic Carrier).
The cheaper the model you go for, the more basic the connections are likely to be. Whereas more expensive ones add superior HDMI inputs (including 4K / HDR passthrough), wireless audio streaming (e.g. Bluetooth and AirPlay), better power, more refined speaker drivers, and decoding of Blu-ray sound formats.
Of course a full surround setup is the premium solution to bad-sounding TVs, but if you're short on space (as well as budget) then a soundbar offers a good compromise. So what is the best soundbar for around £200/$200?
Q Acoustics M3 Soundbar - £199/$249
While LG, Samsung and Sony all make excellent soundbars in the $500 price range, only the Q Acoustics M3 Soundbar maintains that level of peak audio performance at under $200. If you want a soundbar that just works, sounds good and doesn’t break the bank, the Q Acoustics M3 is a winner.
While LG, Samsung and Sony all make excellent soundbars in the $500 price range, only the Q Acoustics M3 Soundbar maintains that level of peak audio performance at under $200. If you want a soundbar that just works, sounds good and doesn’t break the bank, the Q Acoustics M3 is a winner.
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Best Soundbars 2019: TechRadar's top picks
1. Samsung HW-Q90R Soundbar
Be afraid, traditional Hi-Fi speakers. Be very afraid.
Dimensions: 1226 x 83 x 136mm (W x H x D) | Speaker configuration: 7.1.4 | Claimed audio power: 512W | Connections: 2 x HDMI inputs, 1 x HDMI output with eARC, optical digital audio input, USB (service only), Bluetooth and WiFi
Impressive sound quality
Easy to install and setup
The Samsung HW-Q90R is the company’s new all-singing, all-dancing flagship soundbar. It not only supports object-based audio in the shape of both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, it’s also the only 2019 model to achieve this with actual rear speakers and four upward-firing drivers.
No other soundbar comes close to producing the full Dolby Atmos and DTS:X experience, and thanks to tuning from Harman Kardon the HW-Q90 even sounds good with music. A decent set of features and fully-specified HDMI connections complete a nearly flawless package... as long as you can afford it.
Read the full review:Samsung HW-Q90R Soundbar
2. Sony HT-ST5000 Soundbar
An unashamedly upmarket soundbar that justifies its price tag
Dimensions: 1180 x 80 x 145 mm (W x H x D) | Speaker configuration: 7.1.2 | Claimed audio power: N/A | Connections: 3 x HDMI inputs, 1 HDMI Out (ARC), analogue audio in/out, Ethernet, optical audio in, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Beautiful build quality
Hi-res audio compatible
No DTS:X
The Sony HT-ST5000 is the priciest soundbar you’ll find here, but for the money you’ll get an exceptional piece of equipment that offers support for Dolby’s spatial Atmos tech – on top of dealing exceptionally well with more conventional surround sound.
The build quality and design of the soundbar is exceptional, and its general audio performance impresses with its clarity and spatial presentation.
Still, the lofty price tag might turn some users off, and most people will get everything they need from less expensive units like the Samsung HW-MS650 above. But, if you want to have the best high-end soundbar around, the HT-ST5000 is the best soundbar you can buy today.
Read the full review: Sony HT-ST5000
3. Q Acoustics M4 Soundbar
'If there’s a better sounding soundbar on the market for less than £400/$400, we haven’t heard it'
Power: 100W | Speakers: 2 | Dimensions: 1,000 x 90 x 142mm | Weight: 4.9kg | Inputs: 1 x HDMI, 1 x digital optical, 1 x 3.5mm | Outputs: N/A | Wireless: Bluetooth aptX | Subwoofer included?: Yes | Special features: N/A
Beautiful musicality
Stereo only
The Q Acoustics M4 soundbar doesn’t immediately set pulses racing with its slightly prosaic looks, ‘mere’ 2.1-channel sound and lack of any HDMI support. However, you only have to hear what the M4 can do with both music and movies for your doubts about it to evaporate almost instantly. In fact, it sounds so good that it starts to make the idea of trying to deliver more channels from an affordable soundbar look a bit silly.
In fact, though, it sounds so much better than pretty much any rival soundbar in the same price bracket that it’s actually ridiculously good value - especially if you care about music as much as you care about movies.
Read the full review: Q Acoustics M4 Soundbar
4. Samsung HW-Q70R Soundbar
A good-looking and well-spec'd soundbar for both movies and gaming
Power: 3300W | Speakers: 3.1.2 | Dimensions: 1100 x 59 x 100mm (W x H x D) | Connections: HDMI input and output with ARC, optical digital audio input, Bluetooth | Subwoofer included?: Yes
Big immersive soundstage
Great with movies and games
Samsung's California-based audio lab has been on a roll. In the last few years, the lab has helped the company put together the award-winning Samsung HW-M650, last year's powerful, Dolby Amtos-ready Samsung HW-N850, and now, the Samsung HW-Q70R, a soundbar designed to keep up with the Korean giant's 2019 QLED TVs.
If you've followed Samsung's naming structure in the past, the Samsung HW-Q70R represents a revised version of last year’s HW-N650 and although the new model costs more at $800 (£800, AU$1,099), the good news is that the Q70R adds support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X and still uses Acoustic Beaming technology that widens the soundstage.
The resulting soundstage is big and open, lending itself to larger screen sizes. The overall effect is somewhat front heavy, but that’s to be expected given the lack of rear speakers. However once you take into consideration the looks, build quality, and features, this is a solid midrange combo.
Read the full review: Samsung HW-Q70R Soundbar
5. Philips Fidelio B5
Surround sound or portable Bluetooth – the choice is yours
Power: 120W | Speakers: 4 | Dimensions: 1,035 x 70 x 156 mm | Weight: 16kg | Inputs: Digital coaxial in, Digital optical in, HDMI 1.4 output (ARC), HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN 2, Audio in 3.5 mm jack | Wireless: Bluetooth APT-X and AAC | Subwoofer included?: Yes | Special features: N/A
Instant surround sound
Massive as a single bar
The Philips Fidelio B5 is an impressive bit of kit, and it's the perfect soundbar for someone who appreciates good cinema sound but has no interest in tearing up their living room to install a 5.1 surround sound system to use only every now and then. The B5 enables you to pick and choose your movie moments, and do it on a whim. And it creates a pretty decent surround sound experience too, using both Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS Digital Surround decoding.
The combination of convenience and good audio – the raison d'etre of the soundbar – with its transformative surround sound capabilities makes the Fidelio B5 a great option for the movie fan who can't face all the aggravation of a proper 5.1 installation.
Read the full review: Philips Fidelio B5
6. Sonos Playbar
Turns your multi-room audio system into wireless surround sound
Power: Not quoted | Speakers: 9 | Dimensions: 900 x 85 x 140mm | Weight: 5.4kg | Inputs: 1 x digital optical, 2 x Ethernet LAN | Outputs: N/A | Wireless: WiFi | Special features: Sonos Play:1 speakers can be connected as wireless rear speakers
Beautiful sound
Clever audio modes
Only one input
The Sonos Playbar is a non-HDMI device that uses optical to hook up to a TV. Used simply on its own it delivers a massive sonic boost to your TV listening, but operating it does require using a smartphone or tablet app. The benefit is that it can seamlessly segue in to a Sonos wireless system, and can even act as the front three speakers in a 5.1 setup with two Play:1s acting as rears.
Unfortunately although it's optical-only setup will be great for most, it does exclude owners of TVs that lack this connector, which has pushed it a little further down this list.
Read the full review: Sonos Playbar
7. Sonos Beam
Power: N/A | Speakers: 3 channels | Dimensions: 2.70 x 25.625 x 3.94 in. (68.5 x 651 x 100 mm) | Weight: 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg) | Inputs: 1 x Digital Optical-In, 1 x HDMI-in | Wireless: Sonos | Subwoofer included?: No | Special features: Amazon Alexa, Apple AirPlay 2
Great compact design
Superb sound
The Sonos Beam is a fantastic soundbar for its price, one that takes full advantage of the Sonos ecosystem and is a joy to use (and set up, if your television has HDMI ARC). Its smaller form factor means it’s a device that will sit comfortably next to a 32-inch TV but it’s got enough of a footprint to not be dwarfed by a much bigger set.
The Sonos Beam doesn’t offer earth-shattering bass and the lack of Dolby Atmos support will irk some, but at this price point it'd be more of a surprise if it had been included. The voice control may be Alexa-only for now, but it works well and if you have adopted some of Amazon’s TV toys, it really is worth experimenting with.
Read the full review:Sonos Beam
8. Denon HEOS Bar
A powerful and well-connected Playbar challenger
Power: N/A | Speakers: 3.0 | Dimensions: 2 7/8 x 43 3/8 x 5 7/8 inches; 72 x 1100 x 148 mm | Weight: 10.58 lbs; 4.8 kg | Inputs: 4K HDMI Input and HDMI Output | Wireless: Bluetooth, 802.11ac Wi-Fi | Special features: Heos Multi-Room Audio
Excellent sound quality
Occasional switching delay
With its nine drivers are arranged in trios for left, center and right channels and a virtual surround mode to create the illusion of having more speakers around the room, the HEOS Bar is pretty much whatever you want it to be.
Blessed with such a balanced soundscape, the HEOS Bar proved immediately adept with music, and has a consistently warm yet refined sound quality that's all its own. The fact that it lacks the opportunity to tweak the audio settings is not as important as we had feared. Music sounds superb, especially lossless tunes, from which HEOS Bar drags out a lot of detail. However, we did notice on a couple of occasions that the first half-a-second was cut-off songs.
Read the full review: Denon HEOS Bar
9. Vizio SB362An-F6 Sound Bar
Impressive sonic upgrade for your TV, at a bargain-basement price
Power: N/A | Speakers: 2.0 | Dimensions: 914.4mm x 52.1mm x 133.1mm | Weight: 5.61 Lbs. / 2.54 Kg | Inputs: 1 x digital optical,1x 3.5 mm jack | Wireless: Bluetooth | Subwoofer included?: No
Powerful, dramatic sound
No HDMI
The key feature of the SB362An-F6 – also referred to more helpfully as the “36-inch 2.1 Sound Bar” on most retailer's websites – is really its sheer value for money, costing just £149 in the UK and an even more competitive $139 in the US, where it was launched at the end of last year.
Despite the bargain-basement price, the SB362An-F6 is neatly designed, measuring 36 inches wide, and a streamlined 2 inches high, and 5.2 inches deep (914xx52x133mm). It will sit comfortably underneath the screen of most TVs, and Vizio also includes a pair of wall-mount brackets as well.
The SB362An-F6 isn’t perfect, but its dramatic and imposing sound provides a real audio upgrade for your television’s built-in speakers. The Virtual:X technology works well too, helping to create a more immersive atmosphere while you’re watching. And while it might be missing a few bells and whistles, there’s no doubt that the SB362An-F6 provides excellent value for money.
Read the full review: VizioSB362An-F6
10. Polk Audio Command Bar
Inexpensive and very smart
Power: N/A | Speakers: 1 | Dimensions: 43 x 14.5 x 14.4 inches | Weight: 8.6lbs | Inputs: 1 x SPDIDF, 1 x HDMI, 1 x TOSLINK, 1 x micro-USB connection | Outputs: 1 x HDMI output with Audio Return Channel (ARC) | Wireless: Bluetooth | Subwoofer included?: Yes | Special features: Alexa built in
Alexa built-in
Inexpensive
Audio is mediocre
If $300 is your budget cap for a smart sound bar, then we highly recommend the Polk Audio Command Bar for any small or medium-sized living room.
As you might be able to tell based on the soundbar’s design, the Command Bar comes with Alexa built right into it making it unquestionably smart. It’s also relatively inexpensive too, coming in at $250 (£249, AU$649), and it comes with a subwoofer.
It has defined and powerful low end, some cool smart features, and looks pretty good, too.
Read the full review:Polk Audio Command bar
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When it comes to getting better sound for TV viewing, the soundbar option is a definite favorite. Soundbars save space, reduce speaker and wire clutter, and are less hassle to set up than a full-on home theater audio system.
However, soundbars aren't just for TV viewing. Depending on brand/model, you can connect additional devices and tap into features that can expand your entertainment experience.
If you are considering a sound bar, the following tips will guide you through installation, setup, and use.
Soundbars can be used with televisions from a variety of manufacturers including, but not limited to, those made by LG, Samsung, Panasonic, Sony, and Vizio.
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Sound Bar Placement
If your TV is on a stand, table, shelf, or cabinet, a soundbar can be placed just below the TV. This is ideal since the sound will come from where you're already looking. You'll need to measure the height of the soundbar versus the vertical space between the stand and the bottom of the TV to make sure the soundbar doesn't block the screen.
If putting a soundbar on a shelf inside a cabinet, place it as forward as possible so that sound directed to the sides is not obstructed. If the soundbar features Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, or DTS Virtual:X, audio capability, placing within a cabinet shelf is not desirable as the soundbar needs to project sound vertically for overhead surround sound effects.
Most soundbars can be wall mounted. A soundbar can be placed under or above a wall-mounted TV. It is best to mount it under the TV as the sound is better directed to the listener.
Many soundbars come with hardware and/or a paper wall template so you can find the best spot and mark the screw point for provided wall mounts. If the soundbar does not come with wall mounting hardware or a template, check the user guide for more on what you need, and if the manufacturer offers the items as optional purchases.
Unlike the photo examples above it's best to not obstruct the front or sides of the soundbar with decorative items.
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Basic Sound Bar Connections
Once the soundbar is placed, you need to connect your TV and other components. In the case of wall mounting, make the connections before permanently mounting the soundbar.
Shown above are connections you may find on a basic soundbar. The position and labeling may vary.
From left to right are Digital Optical, Digital Coaxial, and Analog Stereo connections, with their corresponding cable types.
The digital optical connection is best for sending audio from the TV to the soundbar. If you find that the TV does not have this connection, you can use the analog stereo connections if the TV provides that option. If the TV has both, it is your choice.
Once you have your TV connected, make sure it can send audio signals to the sound bar.
This can be done via the TV's audio or speaker settings menu and turning off the TVs internal speakers (don't get this confused with the MUTE function which would also affect your soundbar) and/or turning on the TV's external speaker or audio output option. You may also have the choice of choosing digital optical or analog (this may be detected automatically depending on which is connected).
Ordinarily, you only need to make the external speaker setting once. If you decide not to use the soundbar for watching certain content, you need to turn the TV's internal speakers back on, then back off when using the soundbar again.
The digital coaxial connection can be used for a Blu-ray Disc, DVD player, or another audio source that has this option available. If your source devices do not have this option, they will most likely have a digital optical or analog option.
One other connection that you may find on a basic sound bar, that is not shown in the photo, is a 3.5mm (1/8-inch) mini-jack analog stereo input, either in addition to, or replacement of, the analog stereo jacks shown. A 3.5mm input jack is convenient for connecting portable music players or similar audio sources. However, you can still connect standard audio sources via an RCA-to-mini-jack adapter that you can purchase.
If using a digital optical or digital coaxial connection, and the soundbar does not support Dolby Digital or DTS audio decoding, set your TV or other source device (DVD, Blu-ray, Cable/Satellite, Media Streamer) to PCM, or use the analog audio connection option.
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Advanced Sound Bar Connections
In addition to the digital optical, digital coaxial, and analog stereo audio connections, a higher-end sound bar may provide the following options.
HDMI connections enable you to route your DVD, Blu-ray, HD-cable/satellite box, or media streamer through the soundbar to the TV. The video signals pass-through untouched, while audio can be extracted and decoded/processed by the soundbar.
HDMI reduces clutter between the soundbar and the TV as you do not have to connect separate cables to the TV for video and the soundbar for audio from external source devices.
In addition, HDMI-ARC (Audio Return Channel) may be supported. This allows the TV to send audio to the soundbar using the same HDMI cable that the soundbar uses to pass video through to the TV. This means that you don't have to connect a separate audio cable from the TV to the soundbar.
To take advantage of this feature, you need to go into the TV's HDMI setup menu and activate it. Consult your TV and soundbar user guides if needed, as accessing the setup menus for this feature may vary from brand-to-brand.
Many sound bars include a subwoofer output. If your sound bar has one, you can physically connect an external subwoofer to the sound bar to produce the added bass for a movie listening experience.
Although many sound bars come with a subwoofer, there are some that don't but may still provide you with the option of adding one later. Also, many sound bars, even if they provide a physical subwoofer output connection, come with a wireless subwoofer, which reduces cable clutter further (more on subwoofer installation in the next section).
Another connection included on some sound bars is an Ethernet (Network) port. This supports connection to a home network that may allow access to internet music streaming services, and, in some cases, integration of the sound bar into a multi-room music system (more on this later).
Soundbars that include an Ethernet port may also provide built-in Wi-Fi, which also reduces cable clutter. Use the option that works best for you.
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Sound Bars with Subwoofer Setup
If your soundbar comes with a subwoofer, or you add one, you need to find a place to put it. You want to make sure that the sub is placed where it is both convenient (near an AC power outlet) and sounds best.
After you place the subwoofer and are satisfied with its bass response, you need to balance it with your sound bar so that is not too loud or too soft. Check your remote control for separate volume level controls for the soundbar and the subwoofer. If so, it makes it a lot easier to get the right balance.
Also, check to see if the soundbar also has a master volume control. This will enable you to raise and lower the volume of both at the same time, with the same ratio, so you don't have re-balance the soundbar and subwoofer every time you raise or lower the volume.
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Sound Bars with Surround Speakers Setup
There are some soundbars (mostly Vizio and Nakamichi) that include both a subwoofer and surround speakers. In these systems, the subwoofer is wireless, but the surround speakers connect to the subwoofer via speaker cables.
The soundbar produces the sound for the front left, center, and right channels, but sends bass and surround signals wirelessly to the subwoofer. The subwoofer routes the surround signals to the connected speakers. This eliminates wire running from the front to the back of the room, but restricts subwoofer placement, as it needs to be near the surround speakers.
On the other hand, select soundbars from Sonos (Playbar/Playbase/Beam) and Polk Audio (SB1 Plus) allow the addition of two optional wireless surround speakers that do not have to be physically connected to a subwoofer, although they still need to plug into AC power.
If the soundbar provides surround speakers, for best results, place them to the sides about 10 to 20 degrees behind the listening position. They should also be a few inches away from side walls or room corners. If the surround speakers have to connect to a subwoofer, place the subwoofer near the back wall in the best spot for the deepest, clearest, bass output.
Once connected, you not only need to balance the subwoofer with your soundbar, but you also need to balance the surround speakers so that they don't overwhelm the soundbar, but are also not too soft.
Check the remote control for separate surround speaker level controls. Once set, if there is also a master volume control, you can raise and lower the volume of the entire system without losing the balance between the soundbar, surround speakers, and subwoofer.
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Sound Bars With Digital Sound Projection Setup
Another type of soundbar you might encounter is a Digital Sound Projector. This type of soundbar is made by Yamaha and is identified with model numbers starting with the letters 'YSP' (Yamaha Sound Projector).
What makes this type of soundbar different is that instead of housing traditional speakers, there is a continuous layout of 'beam drivers' spread across the front surface.
- First, you have the option of assigning the beam drivers for into specific groups to enable the number of channels you desire (2,3,5, or 7).
- Next, you plug in a specially provided microphone into the sound bar to aid the sound bar setup.
- The soundbar generates test tones that are projected into the room.
- The microphone picks up the tones and transfers them back to the sound bar.
- The software in the sound bar then analyzes the tones and adjusts beam driver performance to best match your room dimensions and acoustics.
Digital Sound Projection requires a room where sound can be reflected off walls. If you have a room with one, or more, open ends, a digital sound projector may not be your best soundbar choice.
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Sound Bar vs Sound Base Setup
Another variation on the soundbar is a Sound Base. A sound base takes the speakers and connectivity of a soundbar and places it in a cabinet that can also double as a platform to set a TV on top of.
Placement with TVs is more limited as sound bases work best with TVs that come with center stands. If you have a TV with end-feet they may be too far apart to place on top of a sound base as the sound base may be narrower than the distance between the TV's end-feet.
The sound base may also be higher than the vertical height of lower bezel of the TV frame. If you prefer a sound base over a sound bar, make sure you take these factors into consideration.
Depending on the brand, a sound base may be labeled as an 'audio console', 'sound platform', 'sound pedestal', 'sound plate', or 'TV speaker base'.
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Sound Bars with Bluetooth and Wireless Multi-Room Audio
One feature that is very common on many sound bars is Bluetooth.
This allows you to stream music directly from your smartphone and other compatible devices. Some sound bars also allow you to send audio from the soundbar to Bluetooth headsets or speakers.
Another feature included in some sound bars is wireless multi-room audio. This allows you to use the soundbar, in conjunction with a smartphone app, to send music from connected sources or streamed from the internet to compatible wireless speakers that may be located in other rooms in the house.
The soundbar brand determines which wireless speakers it can work with.
For example, the Sonos Playbar will only work with Sonos-compatible wireless speakers, Yamaha MusicCast-equipped sound bars will only work with Yamaha-branded wireless speakers, Denon sound bars will only work with Denon HEOS-branded wireless speakers, and Vizio sound bars with SmartCast will only with SmartCast-branded speakers. Sound bar brands that incorporate DTS Play-Fi, will work across several brands of wireless speakers, as long as they support the DTS Play-Fi platform.
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The Bottom Line
Despite not being equivalent to a full home theater setup with a receiver and multiple speakers, for many, a soundbar can provide a satisfying TV or music listening experience – with the added bonus of easy set up. For those that already have a large home theater setup, soundbars are a great solution for second room TV viewing.
When considering a sound bar, make sure you just don't look at the price, but the installation, setup, and use options it may provide that can deliver the best possible entertainment bang for your buck.