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AmazingTech: AmazingTech: Build a home cinema on a budget with Sharp’s Roku TV and Dolby Atmos soundbar

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December 19, 2025 13 min read
AmazingTech: AmazingTech: Build a home cinema on a budget with Sharp’s Roku TV and Dolby Atmos soundbar
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Upgrading your movie watching experience can be a daunting task with so many streaming services and TV formats to consider. But it doesn’t have to be expensive thanks to Sharp’s affordable but tech-packed options. Loaded with all the essential technologies, pairing Sharp’s TV and soundbar will elevate movie nights and bring big fun for all the family. 

With advancing technology over the past few years, it’s easier than ever to get access to the latest movies and shows in the highest quality through your TV, and boost that with an immersive soundtrack, too, thanks to a soundbar. Whether you’re watching daytime TV or dimming the lights to watch award-winning documentaries, Sharp has you covered.

Sharp TV

The Sharp HJ Series Roku TV is loaded with the latest tech, putting the best of streaming at your fingertips, while ticking all the boxes when it comes to quality. Roku is renowned as a streaming platform and building that right into the TV means all the top apps are available. 

The Roku interface is easy to navigate so you can quickly find what you want to watch, with support for apps like Apple TV, YouTube, Disney+ and more. Roku TV isn’t bloated and filled with adverts; instead, it’s really easy to pick the service you want to watch and dive straight into the action (subscriptions required).

It can even be controlled using the Roku app on your phone, which also allows voice searching, but the best feature is the Headphone Mode, where you can listen to the audio through your phone rather than the TV, which is great for late-night watching.

But this 50in Sharp TV has another trick up its sleeve: Freely. Freely is a must-have feature on modern TVs because it means all your TV can be streamed, without the need for an aerial. That gives you the freedom to place this TV anywhere in the home, as long as there’s a Wi-Fi connection.

Freely lets you stream live broadcast channels like BBC and ITV, so if you want a second TV in the bedroom – or you live in a flat with no access to an aerial – all you need is a plug socket and Wi-Fi, and you’re ready to watch.

The Frameless LED design of the 50HJ4325K TV has a premium look to it, making it appear as though the screen is floating, while it supports the latest formats like Dolby Vision and HDR10. There’s even support for HLG – the HDR format that BBC iPlayer uses – which means you should be able to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the best quality.

This is a 4K TV, so there’s four times more detail than a Full HD TV for a sharper image, with loads of 4K content available to stream. Behind the scenes, Sharp’s technology will upscale lower quality content to make it look better.

And those seeking the best in connectivity will find it here, too. There’s support for Apple AirPlay media streaming, and the TV also works with Apple Home, Google Home and Alexa. 

There are three HDMI 2.1 connections, meaning gamers will automatically get low latency when connecting a console, for even better gameplay. And while the TV has its own 20W speakers, one of those HDMI connections supports eARC (enhanced audio return channel), making it perfect for hooking up Sharp’s HT-SBW320 soundbar.

Combined, all these elements make Sharp’s Roku TV truly smart, with access to loads of content, but with the connectivity for anyone who wants to connect a disc player or games console. With 4K HDR tech onboard, whatever you’re watching is going to look great.

Sharp TV soundbar

To really bring movie nights to life, this soundbar and subwoofer combo will boost your sound quality for a more immersive sound experience. The HT-SBW320 is a compact soundbar, so it can be wall mounted or sit below the TV without obstructing the screen, and it also comes with a wireless subwoofer that can be tucked out of the way to bring out the bassline – essential for those big movie moments.

It’s well equipped with its own connections, giving users the choice of HDMI or optical inputs, while also enabling Bluetooth, 3.5mm or USB playback, so it can be used to play music from your phone or tablet.

But for movie fans, it’s the support for Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X that will really give blockbuster films a lift, with richer, more immersive sound. That makes a big difference to the watching experience, as detailed audio draws you into the on-screen action. From the best  movies through to suspenseful soundtracks, a soundbar is a must-have for any home cinema setup. And despite being small, the soundbar and subwoofer combined to deliver a mighty 360W combined of audio output, meaning big volume when you need it. 

And with the ability to tweak the sound to your preference with six different presents – voice, movie, sport, game, night and music – as well as customisable bass and treble options, you can achieve the perfect balance for what you’re watching. The night mode is particularly handy, modifying the sound so you don’t disturb the neighbours.

Finally, it’s super-convenient to use and designed to work seamlessly with the Roku TV. Although the soundbar comes with its own remote, once connected, everything can be controlled just using the TV remote, meaning you can modify the volume without thinking about it.

Together, the Sharp Roku TV and Dolby Atmos soundbar with wireless subwoofer make a great partnership and will transform your TV watching at home.

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