Pick it up cheap

Soundbars are like Nutella: you can get by without, but your toast (or TV watching) will be nowhere near as tasty. Take your first step into the world of soundbars with the bargain JBL Boost TV. It lacks the boom of the best, but it’s a serious upgrade from your TV’S scratchy audio. Plus, its compact size and Bluetooth connectivity mean it can also double up as a wireless hi-fi speaker.