Choosing a soundbar for the TV

More recently, the ultimate dream of any movie fan was a good home theater. But with the development of the technological process priorities and desires change. Already today, most movie lovers dream not of a cinema, but of buying a good soundbar. It is hard to say, which of these two devices for sound output is better, but in this article we will look at how to choose the soundbar for the TV.

What is a

Today the market offers a huge range of televisions. But even the most high-quality and expensive models have one single significant drawback - this limited sound. And it is not surprising - the features of the production of thin-walled devices do not allow to build a high-quality speaker system. Therefore, the sound of even a new TV may not suit its owners. There are three possible solutions:

• do home theater equipment;
• purchase a soundbar;
• Do not pay attention to the sound and enjoy the image.

Soundbar is a sound panel, which is equipped with high-quality acoustics. This allows you to enjoy the first-class sound of movies and music without the use of massive speakers and a subwoofer. The soundbar does not have a huge number of buttons and elements, since all important functions are collected in one place. It should be noted that today a compact soundbar is a great alternative to bulky cinemas.

Principle of operation

It is worth noting that many users are attracted universality of such a designAfter all, the device works together with the TV, and can be used independently as a player. To do this, you need to insert a USB flash drive or disk. To more accurately understand what kind of device, you need to know its structure and principle of operation. The soundbar consists of:

• a set of speakers;
• audio processor that is responsible for the full sound;
• player.

In some cases, devices have up to 16 columnsthat are arranged at different angles, as well as a bass speaker, which is used as subwoofer. When designing a new generation device, all the wishes and requirements of the modern user were taken into account. First of all, the management of such a system will not cause complexity, because it is produced using the remote.

Classification of the proposed devices

When choosing a device such as a soundbar, you should consider the weight of the parameters. First of all, it is an affordable type of equipment, since the modern market offers a very large assortment with different uses and characteristics.

By way of connection

Like all technology, soundbars are divided into types. They are delimited by TV connection method. Most often, two options are offered:

• sound bars active typewhich connect directly to the TV directly;
• sound bars passive typewhich require the use of an AV receiver.

If home needs the simplest option, then models of the active connection type should be considered.In the case when the owner seeks to obtain the highest quality and clear sound, it is worth choosing among the range of passive type.

Soundbar passive type Episode ES-300-SNDBAR-30

According to the functional

Initially, when developing such a technique, it was assumed that they would be designed exclusively for expanding the sound capabilities of the TV. But subsequently their functional purpose expanded. Today, a huge number of models can also read information from memory cards, disks, catch radio waves, connect via Wi-Fi.

Some models can even be used not only with TVs, but also with modern mobile gadgets.

By function, devices of this type can be divided into three main groups.

1. A device that is used as acoustics in a TV.
2. Compact acoustic component that is used as an extended-range sound quality for home theater.
3. Full-featured multi-function speaker system.

3D Blu-ray soundbar Philips NTB7150K

What to look for when choosing

As practice shows, the purchase of the soundbar is the most optimal and profitable decision that is not regretted.But to make it happen, you should know the main points of choosing such a new generation device.

Stand or panel

Most often, the soundbar is made in the form of a device that can be located front of the TV or be hung under it on the wall. But in the sale you can find options that can withstand the weight of the TV, you can even put on them TV with a large diagonal. The choice of this parameter depends on the conditions in which the use of the soundbar is planned.

Soundbar TV Stand

With or without drive

Here, too, it all depends on the characteristics of use. A device with a drive is required for those who can be seen at home. signal interruptions or the Internet, also in the presence of a large collection of disks with your favorite pictures, with which there is no desire to part.

Disc player in the soundbar case LG BB5430A

Built-in or external subwoofer

The depth and power of the sound completely depends on the bass. Expect a compact model low frequency sound not worth it. True, today a huge number of manufacturers are trying to equip their products with built-in subwoofers.If there is a desire to save space in the room and there is no need to listen to the sound using low frequencies, then you should choose devices with a built-in subwoofer. But if you need the highest quality sound, it is better to purchase a subwoofer separately.

Number of channels

The frequency and sound quality of the device depends on the number of channels. The more channels there are, the richer and more interesting the sound will be. When buying a configuration 2.0, the sound effect will be the same as when using a regular speaker system.

Interfaces

Modern soundbars are equipped with various interfaces, thanks to whose presence it is possible not only to use devices as a speaker system, but also as a multifunctional device. Availability optical drive and USB connector allows you to connect memory cards, and listen to the discs. But most importantly the presence HDMI portwhich is responsible for connecting to the TV.

The more such ports, the more devices you can connect to the gadget.

Interfaces soundbar LG NB3740

Off the wire

Modern models of soundbars are equipped with and wireless communication elements. For example, Bluetooth presence allows you to listen to music directly from your smartphone without an additional cable connection. And home Wi-Fi network allow you to use all the features without connecting wires.

Power

It is best when choosing to evaluate the device in the cabin at the time of work. But if this is not possible, then you should pay attention to total acoustics power. The more watts as a result, the louder and more often the sound will be. For an average apartment size 80-100 W will be sufficient without subwoofer. Even a device with a small power can produce the desired sound at maximum volume, but at the same time there is often distortion.

Therefore, you should choose the soundbar so that you do not need to turn it on more than 60-70% of the possible volume.

Knowing such simple selection rules and features of the device itself, you can go to the electronics salon and buy a soundbar. After the acquisition you will only connect acoustics to the TV and enjoy high quality sound.