It's no secret that the best soundbars are expensive. I've tested the $1,699 JBL Bar 1300X, a surround sound system that made me foam at the mouth — but there's no way I'd ever be able to afford that.

Mid-range soundbars usually have some sacrifices: poor Dolby Atmos performance, lackluster bass, no smart features... just to name a few. However, as someone whose job is literally to test soundbars, I've discovered a few hidden gems.

Of course the Bose Smart Soundbar and the Polk Audio Signa S4 can't go head-to-head with giants like the Sonos Arc Ultra or the Marshall Heston 120, but for $549-$449, they're pretty impressive. But which is the ultimate winner? There can only be one...

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Think of this as a TLDR: the Bose Smart Soundbar is a better everyday product with smart featu

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