When it comes to our living spaces, many of us take great care in selecting fabrics, furniture, and color palettes to make them the best they can be. But, get to the task of choosing a soundbar to make the otherwise terrible audio on your TV better, and you’ll probably find yourself confronted with a specification sheet full of technical jargon and "must-have" features that threaten to overwhelm your minimalist sensibilities.
Manufacturers often use features to justify high price tags, but while some are essential for enhancing your movie nights, others can be safely ignored. Here are five you can overlook when you’re on the hunt for your next soundbar, and a few options that deliver beyond their spec sheets.
