The most expensive soundbars are still worth buying – here’s why

To be clear, I’m going to say something I’ve repeatedly said elsewhere, if not in such explicit terms: you don’t need a high-end soundbar to enjoy a movie. While a cheap bar or your TV’s internal speakers are going to be disappointing with, say, Dune or Terminator 2, the most important thing is the movie itself, followed by a sharp and decently-sized picture, then clear dialogue and bass response. Back in the ’80s, people counted themselves lucky to be able to watch any movie at home in stereo without it being sliced up for commercial breaks.