How to make sure you don’t get ripped off by a cheap soundbar

Cheap soundbars are very appealing upgrades to your TV. If you spend enough time with your TV’s built-in speakers, you’ll either get used to them or they’ll drive you mad. My Sony Bravia X90J is a great TV, but I would not say its speakers are among its strong points. I looked for a way to upgrade them as soon as I could, and that led me toward a Denon S760H receiver and a Dolby Atmos surround sound setup. Obviously, that’s overkill for most people, and that’s where a soundbar comes in.