eARC and audio-format passthrough make pairing a soundbar attractive, improving bass and immersion beyond the modest internal stereo speakers.
Pros: picture quality, overall satisfaction
Cons: sound quality, reliability
Best Sony TVs for Home theater with soundbar
A compatible soundbar or AV system brings the bass and immersion the TV speakers lack; Sony center-channel integration adds extra appeal.
Pros: picture quality, black levels
Cons: HDR brightness, value for money
eARC and broad audio-format support make soundbar or receiver integration straightforward. The extra sound does not solve the panel’s weak dark-room contrast.
Pros: HDMI 2.1 port count, overall satisfaction
Cons: HDR performance, bass performance