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How To Buy A Soundbar In Boca Raton

Philip Henann • July 13, 2021

There’s a lot to consider when building your in-home theater. A large screen TV with a crisp picture is important, but sound quality shouldn’t be ignored. These days, TVs are being built with subpar sound speakers – they’ll leave you seriously wanting for more. The solution is to buy a soundbar in Boca Raton. When you do, you’ll wonder how you went so long without one. It will create an immersive experience that you once thought you could only enjoy at the theater.

But which soundbar should you buy? Are some features more important than others? In this article, we’ll answer all these questions so you can make an educated purchase.

Placement

Your soundbar should always go under the TV. If you put it above, the sound won’t be as good. If you have a mounted TV, mount the soundbar right underneath it. If your TV is sitting on a table, check the specs before buying anything. You want to have sufficient space for it to live, and you don’t want its height to dwarf the image on the screen. If you’re mounting it, check to see if the product comes with a wall mounting kit. Either way (mounted or on the table), installation is easy.

Sizing

Technically, size doesn’t matter, as the smallest soundbar in Boca Raton can be paired with the largest TV. However, if you’re going to have friends over and you want your setup to look good, the general rule of thumb is to buy a soundbar that’s the same length as your TV. If it’s going to be placed below the TV, again, check the height to make sure it doesn’t obscure the image.

Connections

There are a few connection options you can choose from. These are:

HDMI ARC: HDMI cable connects your sound bar the TVs audio return channel (ARC) input.
Wireless: Use your smart device (phone, tablet) to stream audio to your soundbar. You will need a wireless soundbar or one with Bluetooth compatibility.
Optical port: Plug the optical cable into the TV-out port. The port then sends the optical signal to the soundbar. Very reliable and easy method.

Active or passive

Another consideration to make is determining whether you want an active soundbar in Boca Raton, or passive. The features of an active soundbar are:

Built-in amplifiers that power everything
Channel processors to separate left, right, and center speakers
Easier installation (fewer wires to plug in)

Features if you choose a passive soundbar are:

No built-in amp (you will need a separate receiver or amplifier)
Better speakers (thus, higher quality sound)
More expensive (because of the quality speakers)
Harder to install (more wires to plug in)

Most people who are just looking for better sound choose active soundbars. Passive is better for custom installations with hidden components.

Control

You have a few methods for controlling your new soundbar. One way is to use the remote control provided. Nobody likes having multiple remotes – it’s a hassle to avoid if possible. If you have a universal remote in Boca Raton (or any other remote), in general, you can program it to work with your soundbar. Then there’s the option for the digital age: using your phone. Some soundbars come with mobile apps, allowing you to control them from your phone or other smart devices.

Channels

We don’t mean the channels that you’re thinking about. Channels for your soundbar in Boca Raton are more like audio sources. Most movies and TV shows are designed to cater to five or more channels, but you can find some with as few as two speakers (left and right). Let's see a more in-depth breakdown of the channels:

2 channels (2 speakers: left and right)
3 channels (3 speakers: left, center, right)
5 channels (5 speakers: left, right, center, left rear, right rear)

If you see the number “2.1” on your soundbar, this means that you’re buying a two-channel product with a subwoofer. If you see “2.0”, then that’s two channels without a subwoofer. The more soundbars you buy, the better your dialog clarity will be