This is going to be completely anecdotal, but in my experience, the vast majority of people I know undervalue sound. I’ve got cousins, friends, and colleagues that throw tons of money at having the biggest TV they can get that covers wall to wall of their living room—comparing it to having their own movie theater at home. The problem is the audio sounds like its coming out of a tin can. You want the movie theater experience? Well, that’s not just about seeing the picture. It’s about hearing it, feeling it through the bass.
Even just a simple soundbar could be a major improvement over using your TV’s built-in speakers, and they’re not all that expensive. Like right now, Amazon happens to have its own Fire TV 2.0 Soundbar going for a discount. It’s usually sold for $120, but a 17% off deal takes it down by $20. You only have to pay an even 100 for a limited time.
This soundbar is made to be low profile. The 2.0-channel external speaker measures across at just 24 inches and stand at only 2.5 inches tall. Despite its small stature, you’re still going to be hearing a night and day difference between the tiny factory speakers on a modern television. It has support for 3D virtual sound which is able project the audio around your space, making it feel like you have true surround sound thanks to DTS Virtual:X. Dolby Audio also gives you a deep range of sound packed with detail.
Full Sound, Clear Dialogue
One of the major benefits to using a soundbar over your TV’s own speakers is dialogue. Modern TVs and modern TV shows seem to hate each other. The way the audio get mixed in newer content makes it feel like the characters are whispering even if they’re meant to be speaking at normal volume. However, you better not turn up the sound on your remote, because the next scene will have gun shots or an explosion so loud it’ll pierce your ears. A soundbar like this Fire TV one from Amazon creates a much fuller sound with dialogue that is actually clear enough to hear the way it was meant to be heard.
If you have a Fire TV smart TV already, things will be even easier. You’ll be able to control your Fire TV soundbar using the same remote you’ve already been using for you TV. Control the soundbars volume and other settings right then with just one remote. You can also achieve this with other TV that support HDMI eARC/ARC. Just plug the soundbar into your TV over this port and have the two sync automatically.