Integrating a soundbar into your TV audio setup enhances the sound quality of your favorite films, shows, games, and music. They could be a sign that you're making some common soundbar mistakes, which mean you're not getting the most out of your audio setup. Even if there are no clear effects right now, there are several ways you could be quietly ruining your soundbar's overall longevity and wasting its capabilities without even knowing it. Incorrectly placing your soundbar could result in muffled audio due to furniture bounce-back or overheating issues that can knock years off its lifespan. Below, we'll break down these three simple ways you could be ruining your soundbar without even knowing it.