Do not put the speaker on the floor either. Even with conventional soundbars the potential for echoes, reverberations and vibrations is too much.

There needs to be clearance above the unit so it can bounce sound off the ceiling. While some suggest placing a soundbar in a cabinet, that’s a definite no-no, especially for Dolby Atmos soundbars. A TV with a central stand – as opposed to feet – offers enough clearance so the soundbar doesn’t cover up the TV’s IR signal. It should sit in front of the TV (or below for wall-mounting) and facing towards your seating position. Place it at ear level (sitting down) as a soundbar produces directional sound (i.e. If there is, it may end up obstructing sound if the speaker is capable of firing effects out to the side. Ideally it will be in the centre of whichever piece of furniture you opt for, and there won’t be anything on the sides. Make sure the surface is wide enough to accommodate, and ensure that the surface you place it on is flat – a TV rack, shelf or table will do. If not, wall-mounting solutions are available from the manufacturer’s site or third-party options.

Soundbars can come with wall-brackets in the packaging (screws aren’t often supplied). You have a choice of placing the soundbar in front of the TV, or on the wall if the telly is wall-mounted. Related: Best Soundbar Where should you place your soundbar? We’ll go through all the details you need to consider, from placement to connection and the final things you need to consider to optimise performance, and get you started on the road to better TV sound. Your soundbar has arrived and it’s now sitting there, waiting to be plucked out of its packaging.

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