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Trying to find a soundbar that best suits your living space and TV-watching needs is a bit harder than you might think. First of all, there are dozens of soundbars to choose from , and no one system is the same as another. This is also a shared space where both TV manufacturers and dedicated audio brands compete to deliver the best products.

Soundbars aren't the cheapest home theater add-ons, either — on average, you can expect to spend $300 to $500 for a midrange system with good sound quality and a handful of connections.…