Best 2025 TVs for sound quality

#1

Technics-tuned built-in audio is an unusual standout, sounding powerful and balanced enough for many viewers to skip a soundbar.

#2

Built-in sound is unusually strong for a thin TV—direct, detailed and spacious enough that a soundbar feels optional rather than mandatory for everyday viewing.

#3

Built-in sound is better than expected in many reviews, often good enough for casual use without a cheap soundbar. Tom's Guide is less impressed and calls it merely passable, so...

#4

Built-in sound is better than average and often strong enough to skip a soundbar, but several owners report thin dialogue, weak refinement, or defective speakers.

#5

Clear, balanced sound is better than expected for an LCD TV, though the low end is too light for full cinematic impact.

#6

The Bang & Olufsen-tuned system gets praise for its spaciousness and bass from some listeners, while others find it muddy or underpowered.

#7

Built-in audio earns both enthusiastic praise for presence and Atmos effects and criticism for thin bass or muddled dialogue in busy scenes. A soundbar remains an upgrade.

#8

Audio opinions vary widely: some owners are pleased with the speakers, while others complain about weak bass or recommend a soundbar.

#9

Built-in audio is fine or even impressive for many everyday viewers, but weak bass, muddy sound and sporadic audio failures prompt frequent criticism.

#10

Built-in sound can be surprisingly expansive, but tonal balance and bass reliability vary noticeably between sizes and scenes.

#11

Built-in sound is often clean, balanced, and better than expected for a budget set, but it lacks the weight and output of a proper sound system.

#12

Built-in sound is usually described as adequate to good for casual TV, YouTube, and bedroom use. Several reviewers still prefer an external Bluetooth speaker or headphones for fuller movie sound,...

#13

Speakers are loud and convenient in casual use, but dedicated listening tests identify weak bass, occasional buzz and limited balance at high volume.

#14

The built-in audio is adequate for ordinary shows and speech, with acceptable volume and treble. Thin bass keeps it from sounding cinematic.

#15

Overall built-in sound is acceptable.

#16

Voices and higher frequencies are often clear, but the thin, low-powered speakers leave bass and cinematic impact lacking.

#17

Built-in speakers range from below average to acceptable depending on screen size, with limited bass and less impact on movie soundtracks.

#18

Built-in sound is functional for everyday shows but light on bass and cinematic impact. A soundbar helps substantially.

#19

Built-in audio handles casual dialogue but lacks rich bass, spaciousness and consistent loudness across sizes.

#20

The 2.2-channel speakers sound thin and underpowered next to the excellent picture. Several evaluations report weak bass, poor depth, or even distortion at louder settings.