The best audio systems for the Super Bowl

Vizio SB3621

Cnet rating: 5.0 stars out of 5
The good: The Vizio offers excellent performance for an ultra-budget sound bar with great movie sound and toe-tapping music playback. It has a decent selection of inputs including Bluetooth and will decode both Dolby and DTS.
The bad: The LED display is not very helpful, and the WAV-file-only USB port is a little weird.
The cost: $121 to $150
The bottom line: The Vizio is the best sound bar under $300 we have ever heard. If you want better TV sound, it’s the new budget benchmark.
Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2

Cnet rating: 4.5 stars out of 5
The good: The Elac offers class-leading sound along with attractive looks. The front-facing bass port allows it be placed close to walls.