There’s no reason to skimp on sound quality, regardless of whether you have a small TV or a short space to accommodate an external speaker. Many excellent soundbars are available that may fit in small areas and have a surprising amount of functions. For instance, the Roku Streambar is a powerful video streamer in addition to being a small speaker, making it ideal for a bedroom setup. Alternatively, if you want to make speech simpler to comprehend, the Polk or Yamaha speakers below would be a fantastic choice.
The soundbars in each of these systems are between one and two feet long, with the Polk additionally including a separate subwoofer.
Roku Streambar
The Roku Streambar, which combines streaming and music in one gadget, is unquestionably a solid gold deal. This two-channel soundbar has an integrated, full-featured 4K streamer, and it operates admirably as a standalone soundbar even if you don’t utilize the streaming features. Its tiny size prevents it from having the deepest bass, but it does provide an expressive midrange and a voice mode specifically designed for crystal-clear conversation. It routinely goes on sale for less than $100 and offers amazing value.
Yamaha SR-C20A
Yamaha is one of the most dependable makers of soundbars, but its designs tend to cost a little more than competitors. The SR-C20A, on the other hand, is affordable and also manages to sound great when paired with your TV.
Polk Audio MagniFi Mini
Even though you need a place for the gallon-sized subwoofer, the soundbar portion of the Mini suits the name at 13 inches wide. However, the subwoofer’s presence is important because the system delivers excellent audio for both music and movies, well outperforming its capabilities. The inclusion of Google’s Chromecast technology also opens up a wide range of streaming and multiroom options.
Sonos Ray
The entry-level Sonos soundbar is smaller than the Sonos Beam and comes with the company’s superb multiroom audio system. The audio quality of both the music and the videos wowed us. Through the use of unique waveguides, it produces a remarkably large soundstage. One optical connector is all that’s needed for connectivity, and those looking for HDMI or Atmos may choose the step-up Beam Gen 2.
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