If you want a soundbar with a sonic presence that’s expansive but not expensive, the Sharp HT-SBW800 might be right up your street. It’ll make your big-screen TV even more immersive thanks to Dolby Atmos, and remains great value despite lacking DTS:X support and rear speakers.

Does Sharp make a sound bar? Yes, Sharp makes a good sound bar that is great for movies, TV shows and music. It’s easy to set up and features Bluetooth technology.

Press button on the unit or on the remote control to turn the sound bar to standby mode. Then press the button again to turn the sound bar on. Unplug both the sound bar and the subwoofer from the mains socket, then plug them again. Turn on the sound bar.

You should be able to use any soundbar that has an input to match the audio output of the Sharp TV. If your TV supports ARC (not likely in a set that old) then get a soundbar that connects to the TV with HDMI. It will likely allow you to control the soundbar volume with the TV remote if CEC is turned on in the TV menu.

Speaker crackling is almost always caused by a connection problem. The first thing to do is to check the wire connections between the amplifier and the terminals on the speaker itself. If the wire has a tendency to get moved around, perhaps by a cat or dog, it’s a possibility something has come loose.

Yes, soundbars are worth it because they enhance your audio experience, far outperforming your TV speaker. They also come with a other convenient features that can incorporate other media devices in your home. Placed in front of your TV, a soundbar does an excellent job in improving the sound.

This can indicate there is a failed diode / circuit in the receiver. You can have the receiver serviced but before going through that inconvenience try a couple things to minimize the problem. Adjust the gain control on the subwoofer in conjunction with the bass level control in the receiver.

While in ON mode, press the (Bluetooth) button on the remote control or on the sound bar to select Bluetooth mode. The blue indicator will be blinking. Activate your Bluetooth device and select the search mode. “HT-SB110 SHARP” will appear on your Bluetooth device list.

Check if your model has the Auto Standby function. If Auto Standby is activated, the soundbar will turns itself off or enter standby mode automatically after aproximately 15 minutes to reduce power consumption of the device. Some models have the capability to turn off this function.

The Samsung HW-Q950T is the best soundbar with a subwoofer that we’ve tested. This 9.1.4 setup has a wireless subwoofer that helps produce a deep and powerful bass. It also comes with two satellite speakers that help make surround sound content more immersive.

The soundbar itself is one of the sleeker models we’ve tested, with a 36-inch design that should look great under most TVs. The soundbar’s four 1.75-inch drivers deliver immersive sound for movies and shows. What’s more, the built in Alexa functionality makes it easy to control any smart device in your home — even when the soundbar is off.

What the best soundbars cost. You can get a decent soundbar for less than $100 (£100/AU$150) as long as you’re not expecting much in the way of special features. Stepping up to the $200-$300 range will get you extras such as a subwoofer and virtual surround sound, though you’ll spending closer to $500…

Our pick for the best soundbar for the money is the Yamaha YAS-209, a great-value soundbar and subwoofer combo. The YAS-209 sounds much better than the price tag might suggest, and it comes complete with Alexa integration for greater smarts.