Over the years, televisions have become considerably slimmer, and some have come on leaps and bounds in terms of design, from the resurgence of LG’s Wallpaper TV to the new trend for lifestyle TVs featuring picture frames surrounding their screens. The same can’t be said for their built-in speakers, though. These have gone in the opposite direction.
It’s not entirely their fault. A 15mm-thin frame physically cannot house the drivers needed for rich, deep, cinematic sound. But as a result, while the latest TVs will treat you to stunning 4K visuals and resemble pieces of wall art, the accompanying audio can sometimes sound like it’s being played through a tin can at the bottom of a well.
