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

Built-in bass is stronger than typical TV audio and can add convincing punch, but some listening tests found it hollow, thick or lacking control in demanding scenes.

#7

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

#8

Bass is punchier and more controlled than on many thin TVs, but deep low-end weight remains limited enough that movie fans may still want a subwoofer or sound system.

#9

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.

#10

Bass has some useful weight, but deep low frequencies remain limited and a soundbar adds substantially more impact.

#11

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

#12

Bass is the weakest part of an otherwise strong audio system. It has useful punch for a TV, but several accounts wanted more depth or found an external subwoofer transformative.

#13

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.

#14

Limited bass weakens movie impact and makes a soundbar with a subwoofer worthwhile for more immersive viewing.

#15

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