Sound bar for TV

I have a Samsung LED TV with a super picture.  The tv is 2 years old.  The only complaint I have with it is the sound.  It seems like its muffled, mainly because the sound comes out of the back of TV and reflects off the wall.  I was thinking maybe a sound bar would help this.
Anyone have a sound bar?  Would it project the sound better?  How does it connect?  Does it require power and does it get turned on and off when I power the TV on and off?
Thanks, Jim

np, glad it helped.  Not sure on this one ... haven't tried it.  I think you'll still have to program your remote to control the sound.

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