Are small soundbars a good upgrade from TV speakers?

Many small soundbars are a definite upgrade from TV speakers, but generally not more than that. However, that’s not the case with the Polk MagniFi Mini AX, as it actually has pretty impressive audio for its size. It also has plenty of rumble because of an included subwoofer, and although it has Dolby Atmos support, that’s middling.

What kind of speakers do you need for a soundbar?

Powered speakers: There are an increasing number of powered speakers designed to fill the gap between soundbars and surround systems. These can be straightforward systems like the $189 Klipsch RP-15M or more specialized offerings like the Roku Wireless speakers.

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