Some folks don’t give audio the attention and credit it deserves. Sound is the backbone of modern media. Sure, we all know audio quality is important for music. That’s like its whole thing. But don’t underestimate how critical sound can be for other forms of entertainment, like movies, TV shows, and games. It doesn’t matter if you have some suped-up 100-inch OLED television that can display in 20K resolution. If the audio sounds crummy, the whole experience will be crummy.

That’s why it’s wise to invest in a quality sound system for your entertainment center. You can get yourself this 2.1-channel soundbar with subwoofer by Sony for not too much. Normally, the combo is priced at $300, but an Amazon deal has it marked down by 34% for a limited time. That ends up cutting off more than $100 from the top, bringing it down to just $198. That’s under two hundo to seriously upgrade the sound in your living room.

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The Sony soundbar is capable of powerful, cinematic-level audio with support for S-Force PRO Front Surround and Dolby Digital. Sound is projected and bounced around the space to give the impression of surround sound without needing separate speakers behind you.

It’s super easy to operate this Sony soundbar. If you already have a Sony BRAVIA television, your audio settings will be integrated into its UI if you connect over HDMI ARC. You’ll be able to control your sound settings and volume from the same remote you are already using to control your TV. The sound can also be set up over an optical connection.

The soundbar can sit atop your media center that already holds up your TV. If your TV is wall-mounted, then you can also wall mount the Sony soundbar. It sits cleanly flush against the wall.

The soundbar supports Bluetooth as well. You can use the same sound system you’re using for watching television to queue up music on your phone, laptop, or tablet over Spotify or another music streamer.

Wireless Subwoofer

Also included with the soundbar is a Sony subwoofer. This unit packs a large 160mm speaker, capable of filling the room with a deep, rich bass. You’ll feel the rumble from the couch while watching intense action on the TV.

The subwoofer is wireless so you won’t have to worry about running and hiding cables between it and the soundbar at the front of the room under the TV.

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