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Soundbar or speakers?

Total audio noob here. My son is getting a PS4 for Christmas (ok, it's for me) and I want to kick up the sound a bit. Right now we are rocking built in speakers only.

Thinking of a Soundbar because it would be easy and cheap, but only if the sound is decent. 

If not a soundbar, what do I need for decent sound without going too far past the cost of a soundbar? Not interested in wiring or mounting speakers behind me either. Lazy here.
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For me, I’d rather have stand-alone speakers. But it also depends on the space around your TV (I have only a little).

I’m looking at getting the Harman Kardon HKTS 2 MkII. Since the speakers are nice and compact. 

http://www.harmankardon.com/home-theater-systems/HKTS+2+MKII.html
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I've got room on either side for small to mid sized speakers. How much we talking here? I'm gonna be putting down $350 just for the PS4 and we need a second controller because...I want to be Darth Vader.
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How about less than $500? What if it comes down to that?

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Hello @tbhockey_admin, nice to see you!
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Dollar for dollar you'll get much better quality from speakers. It just comes down to quality or convenience.
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@dangerangell Do you already have an amp? If so you can easily get some great Klipsch floorstanding or bookshelf speakers under budget.
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No...I have a Samsung Smart TV and an Apple TV. We will get the new Apple TV at some point. 
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@tbhockey and I each got a pair of Klipsch kf-26 speakers for approx $325 for the pair.

http://www.klipsch.com/kf-26-floorstanding-speaker
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I see that @tbhockey is clickable now. Much wow!!
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So...what's a guy gotta do to get a "notification" around here?
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@dangerangell hey man.
bradjiman
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I prefer to buy soundbar because of its advantages in technology

Positive Soundbar Features:
Easy installation
Proper price and appearance
No need for wiring
Small dimensions and occupy minimal space
There are many ways to communicate with files

Negative features of Soundbar:
No player for disk
Limited power amplifier
Inability to create Dolby sound
Lack of remote control in some models



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If economy and ease are factors, get a soundbar and sub. We have one. $149. Optical link allows TV remote to control it. Sounds great. Bass is good.very clear sound.
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