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Many of the biggest upgrades to TV audio come from treating your room, not buying expensive speakers or soundbars. The good news is you don't need professional acoustic treatments or a big budget to make a noticeable difference.

Simple changes using items you already own -- or can pick up inexpensively -- can help your TV sound better. Your TV may also have a few overlooked settings that can further improve audio quality.

To help you curate the best space for creating clean, rich sound, I've put together a list of simple hacks that don't necessarily require you to open your wallet.