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Soundbars and subwoofers for transforming TV sound on a budget

By What Hi-Fi?

Give movie night a boost

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Whether you've got everyone round for the big match, having a night in to yourself with the latest blockbuster or just looking to improve the sound from your day-to-day TV viewing, there's little that'll make you want to sit down on the sofa more than a great sound system.

Not only will these soundbars and subwoofers transform your TV sound, they'll do so on a budget. Everything here costs less than £400!

Denon DHT-S316

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Hear crisp dialogue and powerful bass with the DHT-S316 soundbar and subwoofer. Denon Virtual Surround technology will envelop you in sound while the Dialogue Enhancer means you’ll never miss a word. Connect to your TV via HDMI (ARC) and stream music via the on-board Bluetooth.

£280.00 (Guide price)

Product code: 714215

JBL Bar 2.0 ALL-IN-ONE

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Experience a trip to the movies from your sofa with this compact, powerful and easy-to-use JBL soundbar. Its low-profile design and simple-to-set-up one bar solution means all you have to do is hook it up to a screen via HDMI, sit back and enjoy the film. Got home and just want to unwind, listening to your favourite tunes? JBL has you covered here too with wireless music streaming via Bluetooth.

£149.99 (Guide price)

Product code: 661604

JVC TH-D329B

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The TH-D329B proves you don’t have to break the bank in order to improve the sound of your TV. Its compact design makes it ideal for smaller screens and bedrooms. Just connect to your TV via HDMI, optical or coaxial inputs, or built-in Bluetooth, and you’re ready to go.

£99.99 (Guide price)

Product code: 260726

JVC TH-D339B

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Add clarity and power to your TV sound with the TH-D339B. It has adjustable bass and treble controls, as well as three preset equaliser modes. There’s a wireless subwoofer, and it offers HDMI, optical and coaxial digital connections, and built-in Bluetooth.

£119.00 (Guide price)

Product code: 260727

JVC TH-D679B

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The TH-D679B stereo soundbar replicates the use of height channels thanks to Dolby Atmos technology. You can choose from five equaliser presets or tweak treble and bass yourself. Bluetooth is included, as is a kit allowing you to wall-mount your new soundbar.

£249.00 (Guide price)

Product code: 260724

JVC TH-D689B

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With the TH-D689B, you’ll not only hear what’s happening on screen, you’ll also feel it via a side-firing subwoofer. The two-channel bar uses Dolby Atmos for an immersive feel and has built-in Bluetooth.

£299.00 (Guide price)

Product code: 260725

LG SPK8 Rear Speaker Kit

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Complete your surround set-up to create a true home cinema experience with the LG SPK8 Rear Speaker Kit. Simply add it to your LG soundbar and enjoy 140W of power coming from additional locations. The two speakers are wall-mountable, so the kit suits any room layout.

£149.00 (Guide price)

Product code: 234316

Panasonic SC-HTB498

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The SC-HTB498 uses improved speakers for louder and clearer sound that accentuates speech. Its wireless subwoofer complements a healthy dose of power, and built-in Bluetooth lets you stream music from your phone.

£149.00 (Guide price)

Product code: 194975

Panasonic SC-HTB688

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The SC-HTB688 soundbar delivers up to 300W through 3.1-channel surround-sound speakers. With a dedicated central speaker to carry dialogue, the soundbar keeps speech and vocals crisp, while the wireless subwoofer lets you feel driving rhythms.

£149.00 (Guide price)

Product code: 194976

Sonos Beam

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The Sonos Beam is a compact yet powerful wireless soundbar. It produces a sound that’s not only loud and forceful but spacious too, filling your room with clear and immersive audio. You can also use it as a wireless speaker, capable of playing hi-res audio that takes things to a whole new level.

£399.00 (Guide price)

Product code: 243941

Rated 5-star by What Hi-Fi? and a 2019 What Hi-Fi? Award winner. Read full review.

Sony HT-S350

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Take your listening to the next level with the Sony HT-S350 soundbar. The dialogue enhancement technology ensures you’ll hear every word of your favourite action movie, even over explosive action. And with S-Force PRO Front Surround tech and 320W of power, you’ll hear and feel sound all around you. Music more your thing? Connect via Bluetooth and stream your favourite tunes instead.

£199.00 (Guide price)

Product code: 511240

Sony HT-SF200

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No need to make space in your living room for a separate subwoofer. The Sony HT-SF200 soundbar features a built-in sub, giving you everything you need to enjoy fantastic sound in one handy, compact unit. It even simulates a full surround package at the push of a button, and links to your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth.

£149.00 (Guide price)

Product code: 231722

Sony HT-X8500

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The Sony HT-X8500 is an all-in-one soundbar with built-in subwoofer, so you can save on space while you enjoy cinematic sound on your TV. Press the Vertical Surround button on the remote and you’ll instantly be upscaled to 7.1.2 surround sound. It also has built-in Bluetooth for streaming and listening to your favourite music with superb volume and clarity.

£349.00 (Guide price)

Product code: 510695

Sony HT-XF9000

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The Sony HTXF9000 uses two speakers and the Vertical Surround Engine to provide Dolby Atmos sound. And with five sound modes to bring you the best audio to your screen, you can give your favourite superheroes the soundtrack they deserve at the touch of a button.

£399.00 (Guide price)

Product code: 231723


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