> I'm also wondering if/how the "add up to four homepods" feature compares to "getting a soundbar".
In my experience, a soundbar or similar is better if you intend to use anything other than the Apple TV. With the HomePod if you want to use e.g. a PlayStation then you're out of luck.
In my experience, a soundbar or similar is better if you intend to use anything other than the Apple TV. With the HomePod if you want to use e.g. a PlayStation then you're out of luck.