Panasonic SC-HTB480

Discreet Delta Form design ; Robust build quality ; Sounds loud and bassy

Hard, brash sound ; Sockets tricky to access ; Upward-facing LED display

Best Surround Sound Systems roundup.

Thin, tidy design ; Choice of connections

Thin sound ; Limited soundfield ; Poor usability ; Cheap-looking remote

This doesn’t cut it: if you compare a soundbar with a TV instead of another soundbar, you’re dealing with a limited product.