What is actually the best soundbar 2026 for someone who just wants clear dialogue and no fuss?

So my tv speakers are pretty bad and voices always sound muffled. I keep turning the volume up just to hear what people are saying and then the music or effects are way too loud. I don't care about surround sound or anything fancy with lots of cables. I just want something I can plug in, maybe one or two settings to adjust, and actually hear dialogue clearly.

I have a mid size living room, nothing huge. Budget is somewhere around $100 to $300 but could stretch a bit if something is genuinely worth it. I mostly watch regular tv shows, news, and some movies. Not a home theater setup kind of person at all.