{"id":40794,"date":"2024-03-19T17:10:03","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T16:10:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/45fb3d85-b690-4ce1-b0ec-f217b466a932"},"modified":"2024-03-19T18:41:20","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T17:41:20","slug":"best-tv-speakers-reviewed-2024-revolutionise-your-tv-sound-with-these-speaker-systems","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcmusicmagazine\/rss_feed\/best-tv-speakers-reviewed-2024-revolutionise-your-tv-sound-with-these-speaker-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Best TV speakers reviewed 2024: revolutionise your TV sound with these speaker systems"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"><\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Chris Haslam\n      <\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Tuesday, 19 March 2024 at 16:10 PM<\/p><hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p>TV speaker, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/listen\/audio-equipment\/best-soundbars-to-buy\">soundbar<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/articles\/how-to-build-your-own-atmos-surround-sound-system\">surround sound system<\/a><\/strong>? All TVs will benefit from separate speakers, no matter how you connect them. Soundbars are the most practical upgrade for cinefiles, while a more complex multi-speaker surround-sound system will offer the best in immersive theatre.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TV speakers: what to look for<\/h2><p>These are the questions to ask yourself before you begin your search for the best TV speakers for you&#8230;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What connectivity do I need? <\/h3><p>The inputs needed will depend on the age and intelligence of your TV \u2013 the latest smart designs often come with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless convenience. If you have an older model, be sure your chosen speaker or soundbar has either an HDMI or optical cable.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can my existing speakers work with the TV? <\/h3><p>Very possibly, if they have the right inputs. Apple\u2019s impressive HomePod speakers work wirelessly with your TV, but only if you have an Apple TV box plugged into the back. Likewise, Amazon\u2019s Echo devices can be connected via Bluetooth or if you\u2019re using Fire TV.\u00a0Find out more about the other <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/articles\/the-best-voice-controlled-speakers-for-classical-music-lovers\">voice-controlled speakers<\/a><\/strong> on the market to see if yours matches up with TV speakers.<\/p><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/listen\/audio-equipment\/how-to-choose-speakers\">choosing the right speakers for you<\/a><\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/articles\/best-bluetooth-headphones-and-earbuds-reviewed\">Best Bluetooth headphones and earbuds reviewed<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/listen\/audio-equipment\/best-hi-fi-systems-for-classical-music-lovers\">Best hi-fi systems: best all-in-one options on the market<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-tv-speakers-on-the-market\">Best TV speakers on the market<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best wireless TV speakers<\/h3><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Audio Pro A28 <\/h4><p>These may look like normal stereo bookshelf speakers, but there\u2019s so much more going on. They\u2019re <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/articles\/best-active-speakers\">active speakers<\/a><\/strong>, so there is no need for a separate amplifier; there\u2019s Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity \u2013 with Spotify Connect \u2013 and they can slip seamlessly into a multiroom set-up, with Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast and Audio Pro\u2019s own multi-room systems onboard. <\/p><p>They have a HDMI ARC input, meaning you can plug them directly into your TV, Blu-Ray or AV system and enjoy a brilliantly wide soundbar-beating soundstage.<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.audiopro.com\/en\/\">audiopro.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-price-comparsion\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Audio-Pro-A28-Entertainment-Chromecast\/dp\/B09NM4B792\/\" data-title=\"\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Audio Pro A28&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:&quot;530&quot;,&quot;delta&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;4&quot;}\"\/><\/div><ul><li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/articles\/the-best-speakers-and-hi-fi-systems-for-classical-music-lovers\">The best speakers and hi-fi systems for classical music lovers<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\/><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best soundbar speaker for TV listening<\/h3><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sonos Ray <\/h4><p>Yes, it is technically a soundbar, but at about half the width (55.9cm) and half the price of most comparably sounding designs, it does a superb job enhancing the quality of your television\u2019s audio. Simply connect to your TV via optical cable and use the Sonos smartphone app to tune the speaker\u2019s sound output to the shape and size of your room. This may sound fanciful, but it really works, and you\u2019ll be impressed by the scale of playback from such a compact unit. <\/p><p>As it is part of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/articles\/how-to-set-up-a-sonos-multi-room-system\">Sonos multi-room<\/a><\/strong> family, you can stream audio to it over Wi\u2011Fi and, for true cinematic sound, create a complete surround-sound system with a pair of Era 100 speakers and Sub Mini subwoofer. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sonos.com\/en-gb\/home\">sonos.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-price-comparsion\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Sonos-Ray-Soundbar-All-one\/dp\/B09ZYCBWYF\/\" data-title=\"\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Sonos Ray&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:&quot;249&quot;,&quot;delta&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;4&quot;}\"\/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-price-comparsion\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Sonos-Era-100-remastered-Bluetooth\u00ae\/dp\/B0BXPFL4Y2\/\" data-title=\"\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Sonos Era 100&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:&quot;228.99&quot;,&quot;delta&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;4&quot;}\"\/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-price-comparsion\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Sonos-Sub-Mini-wireless-subwoofer\/dp\/B0BF5Z9YBD\/\" data-title=\"\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Sonos Sub Mini&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:&quot;402.52&quot;,&quot;delta&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;4&quot;}\"\/><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1638\" height=\"1093\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/03\/SonosRayCloseUp_cmyk.jpg?fit=1024,1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-202998\"\/><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The best all-round TV speaker<\/h3><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sony HT-AX7 <\/h4><p>Appreciating that many of us no longer watch on a traditional TV, Sony has created this innovative fabric-covered <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/listen\/audio-equipment\/best-outdoor-speakers\">Bluetooth speaker<\/a><\/strong> to enhance the audio from any screen, be that tablet, smartphone, laptop or even a Bluetooth-enabled smart television.<\/p><p>This Portable Theatre System has a battery life of 30 hours and when you want to enjoy a more immersive experience, the two \u2018pucks\u2019 on top of the main speaker unit lift off and become wireless satellite speakers that you position around you.<\/p><p>I\u2019m a fan of established brands taking a chance on something new, and think Sony has done a superb job here. Compared to the sounds from mobile devices, the audio upgrade is an immeasurable improvement. This was especially true when I paired it with my portable projector (the Nebula Capsule) and watched <em>Beethoven\u2019s Ninth &#8211; Symphony for the World<\/em> (Netflix) on an 80&#8243; screen, in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/listen\/audio-equipment\/spatial-audio-guide\">spatial audio<\/a><\/strong>, while lazing in bed.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-price-comparsion\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/NEBULA-Projector-ANSI-Lumen-Portable-Official\/dp\/B0CKMRCZ1Q\/\" data-title=\"\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;NEBULA Capsule 3 1080p Mini Projector&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:&quot;499.99&quot;,&quot;delta&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;4&quot;}\"\/><\/div><p>Innovation comes at a price, and if you only want to listen to music there are better options available \u2013 there\u2019s no Wi-Fi, no HDMI or Optical outputs \u2013 but I love the wireless simplicity and the fact the satellite speakers effectively pull you into the onscreen action, even if you are (and whisper it) watching on your smartphone. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sony.co.uk\/\">sony.co.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-price-comparsion\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Sony-HT-AX7-Portable-Theatre-Projector\/dp\/B0CC6J8J64\/\" data-title=\"\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Sony HT-AX7 Portable Theatre System&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:&quot;499&quot;,&quot;delta&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;4&quot;}\"\/><\/div><ul><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/articles\/best-designer-speakers\">Best designer speakers for classical music lovers<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1773\" height=\"1182\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/03\/SonyHtAx7_cmyk.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-202999\"\/><\/figure> <\/body><\/html>\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Chris Haslam Published: Tuesday, 19 March 2024 at 16:10 PM TV speaker, soundbar or surround sound system? All TVs will benefit from separate speakers, no matter how you connect them. Soundbars are the most practical upgrade for cinefiles, while a more complex multi-speaker surround-sound system will offer the best in immersive theatre. 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