I am happy with my Creative Pebble USB-powered "Sound bar". Draws power from the PC's 5V 0.5A USB 2.0 port. Delivers excellent sound with good/plentiful bass. BUT, the MOST IMPORTANT CRITERIUM OF ALL the sound only fills the room, doesn't travel very far to other rooms and annoy other people in the house!
The TCL S642W and S643W soundbars have been revealed. The gadgets have won a 2023 Red Dot design award and are compatible with Dolby Audio and DTS Virtual:X. The S643W is a 3.1ch soundbar, and the S642W is a 2.1ch model, with each set-up including a wireless subwoofer.