Which is better: soundbar or speakers?

Modern technologies have expanded people's ability to consume information. With the help of the Internet, people can find and watch any movie or TV series that exists, regardless of how much time has passed or whether it is shown on television. But new opportunities also open up new problems: the sound from a computer with the standard configuration is not so powerful that you can calmly sit on a sofa or bed for comfortable viewing. Viewers have to select an additional device that amplifies the sound. The choice is between a soundbar or speakers. To help readers make the right choice, we need to compare the parameters of the soundbar and speakers.

What is a soundbar, pros and cons

The soundbar is a large panel with which you can control the volume, quality and tone of the output sound. Home cinema is its ancestor. The panel is selected depending on the type of TV (it is only suitable for devices with an LCD screen), and is usually placed directly next to the TV - this way the sound passes through better.

The latest models of sundbars can delight users with three-dimensional sound. These units look like several separate columns.

ON A NOTE: For the correct sound of a soundbar with 3D sound, you need to follow a strict sequence of arrangement of the parts of the device: strictly in one row and at the right angle.

Soundbar

Using a soundbar has many benefits:

• The device will not take up much space;
• Increased sound quality and volume;
• Expanded number of audio formats for playback;
• Remote control, characterized by convenience;
• Ability to connect an SD card to the device and play music from it.

But such a device is not without its drawbacks. There are few of them, but they cannot be ignored:

• The soundbar must be matched to the TV to ensure high sound quality;
• The quality settings for models in the low and mid-price range are not as flexible.

Speakers, pros and cons

Two speakers are used as standard, but no one bothers you to assemble a home theater from a variety of audio and video devices. This assembly will allow you to create the atmosphere of being not at home, but in a real cinema - only there will be no strangers. The basic home theater package includes:

• Source of information – TV, player, computer or external media;
• Sound amplifier;
• Direct sound system consisting of speakers;
• Cables for connecting components to each other;
• A central installation that processes and outputs signals.

A home theater may seem bulky and complex to some compared to a soundbox, but this package provides high sound quality and wide functionality. Once the user has purchased a speaker system, he will not need anything else - everything he needs is included.

There are many advantages of using a home theater:

• Possibility of multi-channel playback and creation of “surround” sound;
• Full set - no need to purchase anything separately;
• High sound quality;
• Adding effects to audio;
• Regulation and adjustment of sound and image;
• High level of compatibility with other devices.

Of course, such a powerful unit is not without its drawbacks, which, however, are few:

• Setting up and installing a home theater system yourself is very difficult. Most likely, the help of special services will be required here;
• High price range for all models;
• Free space requirements.

Conclusion

By and large, what matters to buyers is the appearance and availability of a particular type of device, as well as appearance and personal preferences. Both the soundbar and the speakers can be of low or high quality, and this does not even depend on the manufacturer, but “falls out” randomly. Appearance comes first, then price.