The best soundbars are expensive, and that's simply a fact. I've tested the $1,699 JBL Bar 1300X, a surround sound system that made me foam at the mouth — but there's no way I'd ever be able to afford that. So a mid-range soundbar it is!
Mid-range soundbars usually have some sacrifices: poor Dolby Atmos performance, lackluster bass, no smart features... just to name a few. However, as someone whose job is literally to test soundbars, I've discovered a few hidden gems.
