This is the simplest way to improve your home theater

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.Your TV's speakers are probably bad. It's understandable ' thin is in with most HDTVs, and that naturally gives audio less room to breathe ' but that doesn't make it any less of a bummer when a vibrant picture is saddled with thin, lifeless sound. Most of the time, this is just something we get used to. Maybe you're streaming most of your stuff through a tablet anyways. If you want to get more out of your TV, however, it isn't hard to upgrade ' just buy a soundbar.These long external speakers won't get you the depth of a full-on speaker system, but they're cheaper, they're easier to set up, and they're still miles better than whatever came with your TV by default.You can go way up the ladder with these things, but for those on a budget, Vizio's SB3821-C6falls firmly under $150. It's a 2.1 channel speaker, so it's a relatively basic, non-surround sound setup, but its clarity and richness are superb for the money. The included subwoofer gives it sufficient bass, too. Plus the whole thing just looks slick. If you can afford a fuller sound, though,5.1-channel SB4051-C0offers asimilarly nice value that goes beyond the left and right channels. Either way, investing in one of these things gives you a straightforward path to improved entertainment.Vizio SB3821-C6 38-Inch Soundbar w/ Wireless Subwoofer, $138.99, available at Amazon.**NOTE: This sound bar is currently only available from third party seller, starting from $97**Editor's note: This article was originally published on 1/21/2016READ THIS:These 8 gadgets are likely to sell out this holiday seasonSEE ALSO:People are so excited about this wallet that it's become the biggest one in Kickstarter historyDON'T MISS:26 things under $20 we use every dayJoin the conversation about this story
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