So you’ve got that big new flat screen TV all picked out. You’ve got your 4K UHD, your HDR, your LED (or better yet, OLED) — all the requisite acronyms to ensure the fam is on cloud nine when you fire up the holiday classics. But if you’re still rocking that cobwebbed old hi-fi (or maybe no sound system at all), we’re here to tell you there’s one more thing to do this holiday season before you lug that TV home: Let yourself get upsold on sound.

We know what you’re thinking: “The nerd in the blue polo is just gunning for commission. Why should I shell out more green for a sound system after I just paid a mint for a TV?” And 99 percent of the time you’d be right to be wary of the dreaded upsell. But, while not everyone is an audio freak like us, everybody benefits from great sound. Whether it’s the rolling thunder or rumbling explosions of action movies, the engulfing soundtrack of a gripping drama, or rich dialogue from holiday specials so clean and clear even grandma can hear the whispers, your ears crave good sound. And the sad, thin, weightless audio from the tiny speakers in most flat screens just doesn’t pass muster.

The good news is, great sound doesn’t require a ton of pocketbook bravery, or a load of real estate in your TV room either. For a relatively small investment in both cash and space, you can go from flat and tinny to big and bold. We’ll tell you how.

We don’t know what you’re budgeting for sound, but we’re guessing for most people, it’s not enough. Our estimate is you’ve set aside around zero to $200 for audio. Grit your teeth, double that to $400, and you’ll be rewarded with clearer, richer, and much more immersive sound than your TV alone. And the simplest way to get there is the trusty soundbar.

While we are asking you to fight every instinct and embrace the upsell, we don’t want you going in unarmed — that’s just a recipe for disaster. So here are some great picks that won’t steer you wrong, no matter what you’re looking for.

Maybe you’ve already got an older receiver or amplifier in the house, and you just need a set of new speakers to get things rocking. If so, we’ve got a couple of choice selections that can really get your motor humming for that Christmas binge session, while still leaving plenty of space in the TV room. Space these babies around five to six feet apart, and take in the beauty of true stereo separation and luscious sonic recreation.

If you’ve come this far, maybe you’re willing to go a little further? Those looking for the latest in room crashing, ear-engulfing surround sound — without ditching the furniture — may want to check out Dolby Atmos soundbars, which offer full 3D surround sound in a succinct package.

There are, of course, a cornucopia of other ways to indulge in great sound, from killer floorstanding towers to smart multiroom speaker systems, and everything in between. You can find it all in our audio review section.

We also suggest you check out our list of the best soundbars, which offers tons of choices across the price spectrum. If you’re still deciding on that flat screen, be sure to check out our list of the Best TVs for 2017, as well. Now get out there, and happy hunting!