Compare Sonos Ray vs Beam Gen 2 for an older TV. Check optical audio, HDMI ARC, adapters and future upgrade plans before buying.

Compare soundbar night mode vs speech enhancement for quiet TV viewing. Understand loud effects, dialogue controls and when settings can avoid an upgrade.

Choose soundbar HDMI passthrough or TV eARC for a games console. Check video modes, audio support and shared ports before buying a soundbar.

Compare battery-powered vs plug-in rear speakers by charging, permanent placement, power routing and compatibility. See when battery flexibility earns its cost.

Decide whether to add a soundbar subwoofer or rear speakers first. Match bass impact, surround placement, compatibility and total cost to the problem you want to solve.

Compare Sonos Era 100 vs Era 300 as surrounds by system compatibility, placement and disabled inputs. Choose the rear-speaker upgrade you can actually use.