10-15 yr ago bose made great stuff. now they ride on their name to sell. complete audio systems run from crap to wonderful. but just the decent ones are priced high. personally, i run a yahmaha 5.1 a/v receiver and klipsch speakers. lots of bang for the buck. i'd suggest going on line to crutchfield.com. huge selection of components and a/v furniture.

I don't know what size of soundbar that is but it's likely got tiny speakers just like the TV. Polk is fairly respectable but it is what it is. You might consider larger speakers set to the left and right of the TV - in your case, wall mounted. Bookshelf speakers would work. Then you'd need an amp to power them, unless they are powered speakers. Surround systems have a center channel which is where most of the dialogue comes from. I don't think your problem is really the lack of multiple speakers, it's the quality of the ones you have. You could put speakers behind as you suggest, but feed them the L and R front signals instead of rear surround signal. Wireless is a good idea. I don't know what's on the market for that, I'm an old school audio dude. Have you checked the audio settings in the TV setup menu? Make sure you don't have artificial surround or anything weird turned on. That can create echoes in the sound and make it harder to hear. Also set your tone controls relatively flat. I run my TV sound into a vintage receiver and then to a pair of floorstanding Klipsch Kg 4.2's. We have no problem filling the cathedral ceiling room with very clear sound. But these are 40 lb speakers with 10" woofers. You may not be ready for that but it sure works.

We have had this question many times from customers. Our answer is that the customer should rely on the AV integrator to pick a full range speaker line that has the added benefit of all being the same physical size. Once you do this, a speaker dry-wall ring is always recommended as it allows you the home owner to see what your ceilings will look like prior to drywall going up. There is also zero confusion on the part of the drywall installer as to what he should do with the installed speaker wire. For example, if you went with Klipsch in-wall speakers, the R-1650-C, CDT-2650-C and CDT-3650-CII all fit in the same speaker hole. These speakers vary in price from $100 to $300 per speaker. Klipsch is not the only brand that has this feature, but it is one of them that works well for most folks.

Thanks for response technospeak. At what wattage or level does is the line considered no longer low voltage? For example if I get a small 2 channel amp to run the speakers, it would be considered low voltage....but if its a hi current hi wattage amp....does it then change to a need for a necessary depth? or is high voltage reserved for other types of equipment for power like landscape lighting or something else? You definitely exceeded my intelligence when you wrote about the boxes and blank plates and gaskets. I will need to google what a setup as you mentioned looks like. I can visuallize pvc running under ground but I'm unsure what the other entry into ground, boxes, and plates you mention. I currently have rock speakers but I'm now contemplating speakers to be mounted on my back fence. I think I no longer want equipment on the ground taking up walking area or on grass. I was thinking of converting to landscaping and so the rock speakers seemed like a good choice, but between growth of plants or if I never plant anything, speakers off the ground might be a better option for versatility in future changes. Unless I plant a tree in front of them lol. I intend to start digging this upcoming week. I had some medical issues which has caused a postponement of some things. I have to make sure I don't accidently cut into spectrum wires or att wires while I'm digging the trench. Thanks again technospeak. If you have some customer images or example of a final product or even the install process showing the pieces you mention, the conduit, boxes, etc... that would be greatly appreciated. I'll be googling as best i can what you said before I buy some pvc or anything else.