Sounddecks support the thin sound of a flat screen TV with little effort.
Thanks to their large volume, there is usually no additional subwoofer built in and it is not necessary at all.
They also act as a surface for the TV so that they do not interfere with the TV picture.
The selection of sound decks is not quite as large as that of sound bars.
The models that are on the market are, however, stable and have a long and stable market presence.
Sounddecks are also developed almost exclusively by audio experts.
Loudspeaker specialist Nubert, for example, has its own philosophy of adequate sounds for flat screen televisions.
Instead of imitating surround sound, the focus is on sophisticated stereo technology.
Whether stereo or surround - you will find excellent devices in both cases.
Sound decks put to the test
The test portal AllesBeste has tested 11 sound decks.
The test winner is the Canton DM 90.3: The third generation of the sound deck also impresses with an excellent stereo and surround base.
The sound deck produces a precise, crisp bass and therefore does not need a subwoofer.
The Canton DM 90.3 also offers a wealth of HDMI interfaces and is also equipped with Bluetooth.
So nothing stands in the way of a successful home cinema evening.
Another recommendation is the Teufel Cinedeck: This sound deck has two integrated subwoofers, so there is no need for a separate subwoofer.
However, the Cinedeck only offers one HDMI input.
For the perfect surround sound, two rears can optionally be switched on.
More information and other recommended alternatives can be found in AllesBeste's detailed sound deck test.