Best TVs for bass performance

#1

Bass is unusually strong for a TV and surprises many owners, but opinions vary: one expert wanted more true low-end extension while one customer found the bass excessive.

#2

Bass is stronger than on most TVs and can have real weight, although a few reviewers found it boomy or muddy depending on content.

#3

Bass is surprisingly capable for a TV and the built-in subwoofer adds useful weight, but opinions vary on balance and cleanliness. One source finds the low end mediocre and distorted...

#4

Rear woofers add useful mid-bass and more weight than most televisions. They cannot reproduce true subwoofer depth, so cinematic low-end still requires an add-on.

#5

AI Sound Pro adds noticeably more bass punch and warmth than the G5. The low end can still turn soft, tubby, or underpowered in demanding movie soundtracks.

#6

Rear woofers add more weight than typical thin-TV speakers, but bass remains modest and cannot replace a soundbar or subwoofer.

#7

The built-in system is short on low-end weight, especially for movies and effects-heavy scenes. An optional external speaker can add much more richness and bass.

#8

Bass is tighter and more controlled than on the C5, but deep low-end impact remains limited on standard models.

#9

Bass is consistently the weakest part of the built-in sound. Reviewers describe limited rumble, flappy or distorted low end, and recommend a soundbar or subwoofer for movies.

#10

Bass is limited and thin, with only modest rumble during effects-heavy scenes.