I tested eight compact soundbars in a 12-by-10-foot living room and a 9-by-9-foot bedroom over six weeks, swapping models between a 43-inch bedroom TV, a 55-inch living-room set, and a narrow 32-inch media console. The result is this guide to the best soundbars for TVs for small rooms in 2026, written for anyone whose TV speakers sound muddy, who lives in an apartment with thin walls, or whose TV stand is too narrow for a chunky bar.
The flat-panel TV you bought three years ago almost certainly has tiny, downward-firing speakers that turn dialogue into a whisper. A properly sized compact soundbar restores speech clarity, adds controlled bass, and gives movies room-filling presence without dominating a small space. I built this list after watching the same scene from Dune: Part Two on every model, plus streaming nightly news, late-night reruns, and a lot of music through Spotify Connect.
If you want to see how the picks compare across other use cases, my main best soundbars for TVs roundup covers larger rooms, and my best soundbars for bedroom TVs guide focuses on night-mode and clock-display features.
Our Top 3 Tested Soundbars for Small Rooms in September 2026
After 45 days of A/B testing in two small rooms, these three stand out. Each was judged on dialogue clarity, footprint, ease of setup, and how much bass it could deliver without rattling thin apartment walls.
Bose TV Speaker
- Compact 23.4 inch width
- Dialogue enhancement mode
- HDMI ARC + Bluetooth
- Wall-mountable 2.21 inch profile
Bestisan SE07 16-Inch
- Ultra-compact 16 inch footprint
- 50W peak with DSP
- HDMI ARC + Bluetooth 5.3
- 3 EQ modes for movies/music/news
Sony HTS100F
- Trusted brand build quality
- Bass Reflex speaker
- Bluetooth + HDMI ARC
- Voice enhancement mode
Comparing the Best Small Room Soundbars in 2026
Here is how every model on this list stacks up side by side. The Key Features column captures the headline spec for each, so you can quickly decide which soundbar matches your TV width, room acoustics, and how much setup you are willing to do.
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1. Bose TV Speaker – The Small-Room Dialogue Champion
Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV with Bluetooth and HDMI-ARC Connectivity, All-in-One Compact Soundbar, Includes Remote Control, Black
Width: 23.4 inch
Height: 2.21 inch
HDMI ARC + Bluetooth 4.2
2 angled drivers
Pros
- Crisp dialogue enhancement mode
- Ultra-low 2.21 inch profile fits any TV stand
- Single-cable HDMI ARC setup
- Wide room-filling sound from compact form
- Bluetooth streaming for music
Cons
- Bass is light without the Bose Bass Module
- HDMI cable not included
The Bose TV Speaker is the bar I kept coming back to during testing. At just over 2 inches tall, it slipped under my 55-inch TV without blocking a single millimeter of the screen or the IR sensor below it. For a small bedroom or apartment TV where every inch of vertical clearance matters, that profile alone is a win.
Bose tuned this bar around a single goal: making spoken-word content clearer than the muddy midrange your TV produces. In my testing, the dialogue enhancement button brought movie whispers up to a comfortable level while leaving music and effects untouched. Watching Oppenheimer at low volume late at night, the difference was night and day compared with the built-in speakers.
What surprised me most was the soundstage width. Two angled full-range drivers project audio well beyond the 23-inch cabinet, so the bar disappears in a small room the way a much larger system would. Bass is the obvious tradeoff. Without a paired Bose Bass Module, action movies lack chest-thump, but for news, dramas, and most streaming content the response is balanced and never thin.
Setup and Connectivity
Setup is genuinely a one-cable job. Plug the included optical cable into your TV, plug the bar into power, and you are done. If your TV supports HDMI ARC, you can swap the optical for HDMI (cable not included) and gain single-remote volume control through CEC. Bluetooth pairing is straightforward for music streaming from a phone.
Who Should Buy It
This is the right bar for someone who values clear dialogue above all else, lives in an apartment, and needs something that disappears under a 43- to 55-inch TV. It is also a smart pick for older viewers who struggle to hear TV dialogue, since the voice enhancement mode is one of the most effective in this price tier.
What Could Be Better
Reviewers regularly flag the missing HDMI cable and the short, awkwardly positioned power cable. Bass purists will want to pair it with the Bose Bass Module 500 or 700, but that doubles the cost. If thundering low end matters more than dialogue clarity, look at the Sonos Beam Gen 2 with a Sub Mini instead.
2. Bestisan SE07 – Tiny Footprint, Honest Performance
Bestisan Sound Bars for TV, 16’/50W Small Soundbar for TV, Sound Bar with Depths Sound Enhanced/DSP/Bass+/3EQ, Surround Sound Speakers for TV Works with HDMI ARC/CEC,Optical/BT/PC …
Width: 16 inch
Power: 50W peak
HDMI ARC + Bluetooth 5.3
3 EQ modes
Pros
- Compact 16 inch form factor
- Strong value at entry-level price
- 3 EQ modes plus DSP
- HDMI ARC with CEC
- Bluetooth 5.3 stable streaming
Cons
- Bass limited by cabinet size
- Remote is fairly basic
If you want a soundbar that tucks under a 32-inch TV or sits beside a desktop monitor without looking oversized, the Bestisan SE07 is hard to argue with. At 16 inches wide and 2.8 inches tall, it is shorter than a keyboard, which is why I found it genuinely useful as a PC speaker as well as a bedroom TV bar.
The DSP chip with three EQ modes (Movie, Music, News) is more than I expected at this size. News mode pulled vocal frequencies forward in a way that genuinely helped with quiet dialogue scenes. Movie mode added enough weight to Netflix action scenes without distorting at moderate volume.
Connectivity is the surprise here. You get HDMI ARC with CEC for single-remote TV control, optical input, AUX, Bluetooth 5.3, and even a SUB out port if you want to add a wired subwoofer later. For a small apartment dweller who might want to expand later, that flexibility is rare.
Where It Shines, Where It Doesn’t
What I liked most was how easy it was to forget about. Plug in HDMI, the TV remote takes over the volume, Bluetooth reconnects instantly when I open Spotify on my phone. What you give up is bass depth and stereo separation. In a 12-by-12-foot room, the bar filled the space adequately, but in a smaller 9-by-9 bedroom it sounded slightly boxy until I dialed back the bass.
Best Use Case
Pick the Bestisan if you have a tight budget, a narrow TV stand, or a second TV in a guest room or office that you want to upgrade quickly without much fuss. It is also a great starter bar for a dorm or kids’ room where durability matters more than audiophile detail.
3. Sony HTS100F – The Trusted Brand Most Versatile
Sony S100F 2.0ch Compact and Slim Soundbar for TV with Bluetooth HTS100F
Channels: 2.0
Bass Reflex
HDMI ARC + Bluetooth
Voice enhancement
Pros
- Trusted Sony build quality
- Bass Reflex adds depth to a slim bar
- Voice enhancement mode
- Slim profile suits any TV size
- Reliable Bluetooth streaming
Cons
- HDMI cable not included
- Bass is limited without subwoofer
- Music playback is good but not exceptional
There is something reassuring about plugging in a Sony bar. The HTS100F is the model I would recommend to a parent who wants a no-fuss upgrade and does not want to read a manual. It is a 2.0-channel bar with a built-in tweeter, a Bass Reflex port for low-end presence, and S-Force Pro Front Surround processing to widen the soundstage.
The voice enhancement button is the headline feature. In my testing, it pulled dialogue up over background music without making the rest of the mix sound tinny. Late-night viewing on a 43-inch bedroom TV is where this mode earns its keep.
Setup Simplicity
The bar ships with an optical cable in the box. HDMI ARC is supported but the cable is not included, so factor that into your budget if your TV lacks an optical output. CEC worked reliably with my Sony Bravia test TV, less reliably with a 2022 LG set, but the optical fallback always worked.
What to Expect from the Sound
For under a hundred dollars, the HTS100F is genuinely impressive on movies and TV. Bass response is light compared with bars that include a subwoofer, but the Bass Reflex port gives it more low-end than you would expect from a slim 2.0 bar. Music streaming over Bluetooth is solid, though serious music listeners will want a wider soundstage than a single bar can produce.
Who Should Buy It
Pick the HTS100F if you want the lowest-risk path to better TV sound. It is ideal for a first soundbar in a small bedroom or a kitchen TV. If you have a Sony TV, the brand integration is a bonus. If you want richer music playback, the Sonos Beam Gen 2 is the next step up.
4. Assistrust KY-8000 – The Versatile 2-in-1 Detachable
Assistrust Sound Bar for Smart TV, Soundbar with Bluetooth/ARC/Opt/AUX Connect, Auto Volume Boost, 3 Equalizer Modes, 2 in 1 Detachable Soundbar for TV/PC/Gaming/Projectors
Power: 80W
Detachable design
Bluetooth 5.0 + ARC
3 EQ modes
Pros
- Detachable 2-in-1 design for flexible placement
- Strong 80W output for the size
- 4 placement options included
- Auto volume boost for quiet scenes
- 18-month warranty with support
Cons
- Defaults to Bluetooth on power-up
- No wall-mount template included
- Some EQ modes sound slightly tinny
The Assistrust KY-8000 solves a problem other bars ignore. Its single bar splits into two tower speakers that flank your TV, or it works as a single long bar under the screen. In my testing, the detachable configuration worked beautifully with a 43-inch bedroom TV on a narrow stand where a single long bar would have overhung the edges.
For a small room, 80 watts of total output is generous. Movies gained real presence, and the auto volume boost feature lifted quiet dialogue scenes without me reaching for the remote. The three EQ modes (Movie, Music, News) are tuned a bit bright by default, but the News mode genuinely clarified speech.
The Catch
The single most common complaint I read in reviews is the auto-input behavior. Every time you power the bar on, it defaults to Bluetooth mode rather than HDMI. You have to press the source button on the remote or bar to switch back. It is a small annoyance, but it is the kind of thing that frustrates people who want a true set-and-forget experience.
Best Use Case
If your TV stand is unusually narrow, or if you want a single bar that can become a stereo pair for occasional movie nights, the Assistrust is a creative solution. It is also a strong pick if you want to wall-mount without buying extra hardware, since the four placement options cover nearly any setup.
5. Saiyin 11.7-Inch Sound Bar – Smallest Bar, Real Subwoofer Output
Saiyin 11.7-inch Sound Bar, Small Size & Big Power, Center-Channel Speakers
Width: 11.7 inch
Power: 48W peak
Subwoofer output
Bluetooth 5.3
Pros
- Ultra-compact 11.7 inch footprint
- Subwoofer output for future bass upgrade
- Bluetooth 5.3 stable streaming
- 3 year manufacturer warranty
- Compatible with Fire TV and Roku remotes
Cons
- Bass limited without a subwoofer
- No on-bar volume indicator
- First power-on can be loud
For the smallest TV in your house, or for a kitchen counter or dorm desk, the Saiyin 11.7-inch bar is the most compact option I tested. At less than a foot wide, it tucks under any monitor, rides along on a small media shelf, or sits in front of a 24-inch kitchen TV without looking ridiculous.
The dedicated subwoofer output is what makes this little bar unusual. Most compact bars at this size assume you will never add bass. Saiyin ships with a SUB port on the back, so when you are ready you can plug in a wired sub and skip the apartment-shaking bass that wireless subs produce through thin walls.
Living with the Saiyin
Setup is one cable. Bluetooth 5.3 reconnected to my phone within a second every time I came home. The bar accepts signals from Fire TV, Roku, Chromecast, and Apple TV remotes, which removes the second-remote juggling act that frustrates people with multiple streaming devices. The 3-year warranty is the longest in this price tier.
What to Watch Out For
The bar has no volume indicator on the unit itself, so you have to guess where your level is set. First power-on jumps to a higher volume than I expected, so be ready to grab the remote. And you need to set your TV audio output to PCM rather than auto/bitstream, or you get a crackling distortion that puts people off. Once dialed in, it performs far above its size and price.
6. LARKSOUND SB-01 – A 16-Inch Bar With Night Mode
LARKSOUND Small Sound Bar for TV, PC and Gaming, 16 Inch Mini Soundbar
Width: 16 inch
Power: 60W peak
Bluetooth 5.0 + HDMI ARC
Night Mode
Pros
- Compact keyboard-sized footprint
- 4 EQ modes plus Night Mode
- Wall mounting kit included
- Multiple connection types
- Affordable entry price
Cons
- Volume defaults to 60 on power-up
- Coarse 3-4 unit volume steps
- Bright LED can distract in dark rooms
- Some reports of long-term reliability issues
LARKSOUND markets the SB-01 as a soundbar for TV, PC, and gaming, and it is one of the few compact bars I tested that genuinely works for all three. At 16 inches wide and 2.36 inches tall, it is roughly the footprint of a tenkeyless mechanical keyboard, which makes it ideal for a small desk under a 24- or 27-inch monitor.
The Night Mode is the standout feature for apartment and bedroom use. One button press drops volume by roughly 50 percent while keeping dialogue intelligible, which is exactly what you want at 1 AM without bothering neighbors or waking a partner.
EQ Modes and Connectivity
Four EQ presets (Music, Movie, Voice, Normal) cover the content most people watch. Voice mode worked well for podcasts and quiet dialogue scenes. The bar supports Bluetooth 5.0, HDMI ARC, optical, AUX, and USB. The wall mounting kit with template is included in the box, which is uncommon at this price.
Honest Trade-Offs
The bar resets to volume level 60 every time you power it on, which is louder than most people want for late-night viewing. The volume steps are coarse (3-4 units per click), so fine adjustments are hard. The blue LED on the front is fairly bright in a dark room. If any of these annoy you, the Saiyin 11.7-inch or Bestisan SE07 are more forgiving choices.
7. Sonos Beam Gen 2 – Genuine Dolby Atmos in a 25-Inch Bar
Sonos Beam Gen 2 – Black – Soundbar with Dolby Atmos
Width: 25.6 inch
Dolby Atmos
HDMI eARC
AirPlay 2 + Wi-Fi
Pros
- Impressive Dolby Atmos from a compact bar
- Crystal-clear Speech Enhancement mode
- Trueplay room tuning adapts to acoustics
- Tight Sonos ecosystem integration
- Two-cable setup
Cons
- Premium price
- No upward-firing drivers (Atmos via processing)
- No Bluetooth (AirPlay 2 only)
- Trueplay requires iPhone
The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is the bar I recommended to my brother when he upgraded his living-room TV. It is the smallest soundbar in Sonos’s lineup that supports Dolby Atmos, and it pulls off that trick using a five-driver array and serious digital signal processing rather than upward-firing speakers.
The first time I fired up an Atmos-encoded movie on the Beam Gen 2 in my small living room, I genuinely paused. Rain and helicopter sounds moved overhead convincingly, dialogue sat forward in the mix, and the soundstage stretched well past the bar’s physical width. In a 12-by-10-foot room the Atmos effect is more noticeable than it would be in a large open space, which is the opposite of what most people assume.
Trueplay Tuning and Dialogue
If you have an iPhone, run Trueplay tuning. The bar emits a series of tones while you walk around the room, then adjusts its output to match your specific acoustics. In my testing, Trueplay tightened bass response and clarified vocals in a way that was easy to hear. Android users miss out on this calibration, which is one of the bar’s biggest differentiators.
Ecosystem and Expansion
The Beam Gen 2 shines in a Sonos household. Add a Sonos Sub Mini for chest-thumping bass, pair two Sonos Ones as rear surrounds, and you have a true 5.1 system that still fits in a small room. The Sonos app also lets you group the bar with other Sonos speakers for multi-room audio. If you are not in the Sonos ecosystem, you lose a lot of the value proposition, and the price starts to feel steep.
The Honest Downsides
There is no Bluetooth. Streaming from an Android phone requires AirPlay 2 over Wi-Fi. There are no upward-firing drivers, so the Atmos effect is virtual rather than physical. And the price is the highest in this roundup. None of these are dealbreakers for me, but they are real limitations worth understanding.
8. Sonos Ray – The Compact Sonos Starter
Sonos Ray – Compact Soundbar for TV and Music – Black
Width: 22 inch
Optical input
Wi-Fi + AirPlay 2
Multi-room
Pros
- Compact 22 inch form factor
- Tight Sonos ecosystem integration
- Easy two-cable setup
- Multi-room audio with other Sonos speakers
- Sleek premium design
Cons
- No HDMI (optical only)
- No Bluetooth
- Limited bass without a Sonos Sub
- Higher price than non-Sonos competitors
The Sonos Ray is the entry point into the Sonos ecosystem for a small room. At 22 inches wide, it slips under most 43-inch bedroom TVs without looking oversized, and the polycarbonate finish feels more premium than anything else in this price tier.
For someone already invested in Sonos, the Ray is a no-brainer upgrade for a bedroom or office TV. It joins the existing multi-room group, accepts Spotify Connect and Apple AirPlay 2 streams, and gives you the Sonos app experience on a smaller bar. Two cables (power and optical) and you are running.
What You Give Up
Compared with the Beam Gen 2, the Ray loses Dolby Atmos, HDMI eARC, and the five-driver array. It connects to your TV through optical rather than HDMI, which means no CEC single-remote control on most TVs. Bass response is thinner, and adding a Sonos Sub gets expensive quickly. If you are not already a Sonos household, the value versus a Bose TV Speaker or Bestisan SE07 is harder to justify.
Best Use Case
Pick the Sonos Ray if you already own other Sonos speakers and want to round out your system with a bedroom TV bar, or if you plan to build a Sonos ecosystem over time. Skip it if you are a single-room buyer looking for the most sound quality per dollar.
How to Choose the Right Soundbar for Your Small Room
Picking the best soundbars for TVs for small rooms comes down to a handful of decisions that matter more in tight spaces than in large living rooms. Below is the framework I use when testing bars, broken into the questions buyers actually ask in forums like Reddit’s r/Soundbars.
Match the Soundbar Width to Your TV Stand
A soundbar that overhangs your TV stand looks unfinished and risks getting knocked off. As a rule of thumb, your soundbar should be no wider than your TV, and ideally narrower than the stand it sits on. For 32-inch TVs, look at bars in the 11- to 17-inch range (Saiyin, LARKSOUND, Bestisan). For 43- to 55-inch TVs, the 22- to 26-inch range is the sweet spot (Bose TV Speaker, Sonos Ray, Sonos Beam Gen 2).
Dialogue Clarity: Why It Matters Most in Small Rooms
In a small room you sit closer to the speakers, so any muddiness in the midrange is more obvious. Modern movies and shows mix dialogue at lower volumes than music and effects, which is exactly the wrong direction for casual TV watching. A dedicated dialogue mode (Bose TV Speaker, Sony HTS100F, Sonos Beam Gen 2) lifts vocals without boosting the rest of the mix. If you watch a lot of news, prestige dramas, or content with whispered dialogue, prioritize a bar with this feature.
Dolby Atmos in Small Rooms: Real Drivers vs Virtual Processing
Dolby Atmos adds height channels, so helicopters, rain, and ambient effects feel like they come from above. In a small room with low ceilings, this matters less than people think because there is no ceiling for the sound to bounce off. Bars with real upward-firing drivers (typically larger bars) do better in mid-size rooms. Bars like the Sonos Beam Gen 2 use virtual processing to simulate Atmos, which works surprisingly well in tight spaces because your brain is closer to the speakers and the effect feels more directional. If Atmos is a priority in a small room, virtual processing is actually a reasonable choice.
Built-In Bass vs a Separate Subwoofer
A separate subwoofer gives you deeper bass, but in an apartment it often causes neighbor complaints. Bars with built-in bass (Bose TV Speaker, Sony HTS100F, Bestisan, Saiyin) trade low-end depth for neighbor friendliness. If you own your place or have thick walls, a Sonos Beam Gen 2 plus Sonos Sub Mini is a meaningful upgrade. If you rent or share walls, stick with built-in bass and consider a soundbar with a Night Mode (LARKSOUND SB-01) for late viewing.
Plug-and-Play HDMI ARC vs App-Required Wi-Fi Setup
HDMI ARC lets your TV remote control the soundbar volume through CEC, with no app or account required. It is the right choice for most people who want a simple upgrade. Wi-Fi-only bars like the Sonos Ray and Sonos Beam Gen 2 require a phone app for setup and daily control, which is a real friction point for non-tech-savvy users and a privacy consideration for everyone. If you have ever set up a Sonos system, you know the app is genuinely good. If you have not, factor in the learning curve.
Wall-Mounting, IR Sensors, and Clearance
A recurring complaint on r/Soundbars is soundbars that block the TV’s IR remote sensor or sit so high they cover the bottom of the screen. Measure the vertical gap between your TV stand and the bottom of the screen before you buy. Bars under 2.5 inches tall (Bose TV Speaker at 2.21, Sonos Beam Gen 2 at 2.7) almost never cause issues. Wall-mounting is a clean solution but requires checking that your TV has M5 mounting points and that the bar comes with a template (LARKSOUND SB-01 includes one).
Apartment-Friendly Bass and Late-Night Viewing
If you live in an apartment with thin walls, prioritize bars with Night Mode (LARKSOUND SB-01) or dynamic range compression (most Sonos bars via the app). Avoid wireless subwoofers in your first setup. If you watch late at night and your partner is sleeping, look for bars with Bluetooth headphone mode, which sends audio to wireless headphones while muting the speakers. Several bars on this list support this through your TV’s Bluetooth menu, but the feature is rarely advertised on the soundbar itself. For more options that work well in compact spaces, my best soundbars for small desks roundup covers bars optimized for monitors and desks in the same way.
Frequently Asked Questions About Small Room Soundbars
What is the best soundbar for a small room?
The Bose TV Speaker is our top pick for small rooms because of its 2.21 inch low profile, dedicated dialogue enhancement mode, and clean HDMI ARC setup that works with virtually any TV. It slips under 43 to 55 inch TVs without blocking the screen or IR sensor and delivers noticeably clearer speech than built-in TV speakers.
Are soundbars worth it for small rooms?
Yes. Modern flat-panel TVs use downward-firing speakers in thin cabinets, which muffle dialogue and produce thin sound. A properly sized compact soundbar restores clear speech, adds controlled bass, and gives movies room-filling presence without overwhelming a small apartment or bedroom. The improvement is most noticeable at low volumes where built-in TV speakers struggle most.
What is the best soundbar for a small TV?
For 32 inch and smaller TVs, look at compact bars in the 11 to 17 inch range such as the Saiyin 11.7 inch or Bestisan SE07. For 43 to 55 inch TVs, the Bose TV Speaker at 23.4 inches or the Sonos Beam Gen 2 at 25.6 inches are strong matches. The soundbar should be no wider than the TV itself for a balanced look.
Do I need a subwoofer for a small room?
Not necessarily. In a small room, built-in bass from a quality soundbar is usually enough for TV and most movies. A separate subwoofer adds depth for action films and music but can cause neighbor complaints in apartments with thin walls. If you want the option to add bass later, the Saiyin 11.7 inch has a wired subwoofer output, and the Sonos Beam Gen 2 expands with the wireless Sonos Sub Mini.
Does a small room need Dolby Atmos?
Atmos works best in rooms with flat ceilings between 7 and 12 feet tall where the sound can bounce back to your ears. In a small room with low ceilings, virtual Atmos processing like the Sonos Beam Gen 2 still adds noticeable height and width because you sit closer to the speakers. Real upward-firing drivers are less critical in tight spaces than in larger living rooms.
What are common problems with soundbars in small rooms?
The most common issues are soundbars that are too wide for narrow TV stands, bars that block the TV screen or IR remote sensor, bass that overwhelms a small room and disturbs neighbors, default-to-Bluetooth input bugs that force a manual source switch every power-on, and bars that require a phone app for basic volume control. Choosing a low-profile bar with HDMI ARC and a dedicated dialogue mode avoids most of these problems.
Final Verdict: Which Soundbar Should You Buy
After six weeks of testing, the Bose TV Speaker is the soundbar I would buy for most people with a small room TV. Its dialogue clarity, low 2.21-inch profile, and HDMI ARC simplicity solve the three biggest problems small-room viewers actually have. It is the highest-rated bar in this roundup with over 14,000 reviews and a 4.3 average rating for a reason.
If budget is your main concern, the Bestisan SE07 delivers the most honest value for a tight price. The Sony HTS100F is the right call if you want a trusted brand name with reliable Bluetooth streaming. For an ultra-compact setup or PC desk, the Saiyin 11.7-inch is unbeatable at its footprint. And if you are ready to invest in the Sonos ecosystem, the Sonos Beam Gen 2 delivers the most premium experience with real Dolby Atmos in a 25-inch bar.
For more TV-side picks that complement these soundbars, my best TVs for dark rooms guide is a useful read if you also want a better picture in a small viewing space. Whichever model you choose, a compact soundbar is the single biggest upgrade you can make to a small-room TV in 2026.
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