Audio purist will tell you it doesn't matter, sound bar will never match a full HT setup

But if space and budget is a constrain and you still want to feel some surround effects, get a system which comes with or at least expandable with satellite speakers. A single bar is not gonna give you that surround effect

I mean if music is your priority, and you’re an audiophile nothing beats a pair of bookshelves from a reputable brand. If your focus is surround sound and movies or gaming, soundbars are great. Don’t get me wrong, soundbars are okay for music but you can get much better sound from bookshelves for the same price.

But those same bookshelves won’t be as good for movies or gaming. So it’s a question for you on what you want, and what compromises you’re willing to make. Soundbars are compact and fit in most rooms no problem without worry about wiring up surround speakers and stuff.