When choosing which soundbar to buy, CNET also uses the following criteria as part of its selection process:
Price
The most important consideration when choosing a soundbar is how much it costs, and I have found there are great soundbars at every price point, starting at $100 and up. I give a lot of thought to the features a soundbar has in comparison to others that cost the same. I do have one rule of thumb: Once the price of a soundbar exceeds $500, you may find it more worthwhile to save for an AV receiver and speakers.
Wireless Streaming
Whether it’s connecting a phone over Bluetooth or more advanced streaming technologies such as Spotify Connect or Apple AirPlay 2, the more choices for streaming technologies a soundbar has, the better.
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos is one of the most popular features in soundbars over $400, so I look at features that help maximize spatial
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