Lots of folks underestimate just how important audio is when it comes to setting up a good vibe with their TV. True cinema is when picture and sound come together. It’s not enough to just have a good display. If you’re still using the built-in speakers that came with your TV, even if it is an otherwise very good TV, you’re audio will still sound empty. A solid soundbar can make for an inexpensive way to bring up the quality of your sound in your living room. Right now, this Sony Bravia Theater Bar 5 has been reduced in price by 21%, making it even more affordable at this moment. It comes with a wireless subwoofer and normally goes for $350, but the discount ends up taking the price down by $72. You’ll only have to pay $278 for a limited time.
Cinema Quality at Home
This soundbar and subwoofer combo from Sony can bring the sounds of the cinema straight to your living room. With support for both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, you can experience a multi-dimensional soundscape that puts your TV’s built-in speakers to shame.
The soundbar is able to create a virtual surround sound experience by using Sony’s Vertical Surround Engine. You’ll be hearing audio coming from all directions.
The included wireless subwoofer features a powerful 160mm speaker that can deliver a booming, rich bass so that every thing on screen can be properly felt from the couch.
A common criticism of watching shows or movies with the built-in TV speakers is that dialogue can sometimes be hard to parse. There’s lots of content you might now be enabling closed captioning on even if your preference is to keep it off. The magic of this soundbar is that it has a dedicated center channel used for dialogue. Not only does that make it easier to hear and understand what is being said, but you can also control the volume on the center channel separately from everything else. No need to be constantly riding the volume on your remote as scenes change between quiet conversations and loud car chases.
The soundbar is super simple to set up. It can connect with your TV over either an optical cable or via HDMI ARC/eARC. If you are using HDMI, the soundbar is able to be controlled by the same remote you are already using on your TV, reducing the amount of clutter on your coffee table.
