Music, film, TV and gaming. As often as not, all four will be consumed and enjoyed in most homes via the same device: the big-screen television.

However, the speakers and overall sound quality of many televisions - even new models in 2023 - can be somewhat lacklustre, with manufacturers (understandably enough) reasoning that those who crave better, clearer, more dimensional, more enveloping, and just plain louder audio will go ahead and spend their own money upgrading their overall home sonic experience.

This is where soundbars step in. Naturally, there are approximately a million soundbars to choose from these days, ranging from basic stereo systems, to 2.1 systems that add a subwoofer (for the boom that shakes the room), up to full-on 5.1 surround-sound setups, like this Everest system from Majority Audio.

Where the Everest Dolby Surround Sound System scores highly is in overall sound quality, ease of use and setup, and its clever options for speaker...