Is a soundbar with subwoofer worth it over soundbar-only?

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Absolutely. TV speakers and thin soundbars cannot produce bass below 100Hz. A subwoofer handles everything below 100Hz — explosions, music bass lines, and ambient rumble. The difference is immediately obvious in movies. Always get a 2.1 over a 2.0 if budget allows.

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