I've had several soundbars and a surround sound package but it was only when I purchased a budget AVR and a pair of budget stereo speakers that I realised what had been missing (stereo imaging, soundstage imaging, thumping bass, etc) besides going down this route one can always add to it overtime! subwoofer, surround speakers. One could even add height speakers and experience a proper 'non-virtual' Dolby Atmos sound. Nowadays, AVRs are so simple to setup, they even walk you through the process! And of course, having the ability to turn the TV off and enjoy stereo music out of a proper pair of stereo speakers is what one might call having the best of both
I've had several soundbars and a surround sound package but it was only when I purchased a budget AVR and a pair of budget stereo speakers that I realised what had been missing (stereo imaging, soundstage imaging, thumping bass, etc) besides going down this route one can always add to it overtime! subwoofer, surround speakers. One could even add height speakers and experience a proper 'non-virtual' Dolby Atmos sound. Nowadays, AVRs are so simple to setup, they even walk you through the process!
And of course, having the ability to turn the TV off and enjoy stereo music out of a proper pair of stereo speakers is what one might call having the best of both
Nothing beats the Naim audio Muso. Outstanding.
Soundbars give you never a good sound only reciever an speakers on a kabel.