Which televisions have the best audio?

 It is a striking fact: the picture technology of televisions is improving noticeably, but if you buy a television with built-in audio, you often get tinny and bad sound. Because an external speaker or soundbar is not a solution for everyone, we propose a few devices with better audio.

 

The integrated TV audio is reportedly bad, most of the time for two reasons. The smaller TVs, the harder it is to make good speakers possible to build. Most manufacturers also mainly focus on images. As a result, many televisions sound like the integrated speakers were rapidly assembled on a Friday afternoon..

The right brand does a lot

Yet there are outliers to be found. How? First, look at the audio technology of the TV you are looking at. Surround sound technologies such as Dolby Atmos or DTS require some standard in speaker design. immediately Set a certain quality standard when they are on the TV.

Another element you can pay attention to are the brands. With manufacturers that have an audio tradition in the rest of their offerings, such as Sony and Panasonic, you have a better chance that they also deliver good sound. 

Sony has invested in recent years in the so-called acoustic surface audio technology, which is mainly a loudspeaker in the video board itself. Note: currently, the technology is only available on several Sony OLED TVs, like AG9.

Panasonic has TVs with integrated sound bars and a DJ's popular brand, Technics, with audio technology.

Finally, sometimes television production companies partner with audio distributors. A popular example is Philips, who has been working for a number of OLED TVs together with the British audio specialist Bowers & Wilkins. A must from that range is the Oled934.

A 65-inch model from LG's GX line. © LG

Power

Specialists such as Samsung Q90T and LG GX models are highly respected on TVs with built-in audio, but are often expensive devices.

We have one last recommendation for you to check if you are looking for a TV within a budget category: check the audio power. Audio quality. This is an objective quality indication, but TVs with 40 watts or more audio power tell you the manufacturer doesn't have. saved on the audio either. 

Samsung Q90T © Samsung