Best Soundbar

Last Update: May 4, 2024

Vizio Elevate

83%

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Sonos Arc

88%

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Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Max

87%

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  • The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar is the best-sounding single speaker I've ever heard
    cnet.com
  • It offers the most realistic emulated surround at any price
    cnet.com
  • Convincing surround effect
    whathifi.com

CONS:

  • Expensive
    whathifi.com
  • The Sennhiser Ambeo is one of the most expensive sound bars on the market, and it doesn't have a subwoofer
    cnet.com
  • It's huge.
    cnet.com

Vizio M512a-H6

84%

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Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

87%

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Sony HT-A7000

90%

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Roku Streambar

82%

Sony HT-S2000

85%

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  • Sculpted signature makes film content exciting and keeps dialogue clear
    pcmag.com
  • Simple plug-and-play functionality
    whathifi.com
  • Crisp and clear dialogue
    whathifi.com

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JBL Bar 1300X

85%
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  • Yamaha YAS-209 (84)
  • Platin Monaco 5.1 (WiSA) (80)
  • Sonos Arc Soundbar (90)
  • Polk Audio Signa S4 (70)
  • Sonos Ray (83)
  • JBL Bar 1300X Dolby Atmos soundbar (100)
  • Bose Smart Soundbar 600 (90)
  • Samsung HW-Q990C (100)
  • Samsung HW-Q800C (90)
  • Sony HT-SF150 (80)
  • TCL Alto R1 Roku TV Wireless Soundbar (80)
  • Samsung HW-Q990C 11.1.4-Channel Soundbar (80)
  • Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX (80)
  • Roku Streambar Pro (80)
  • Creative Stage (83)
  • Vizio V21 (83)
  • Vizio M-Series 5.1.2 Soundbar (90)
  • Yamaha True X Bar 50A (80)
  • Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar (90)
  • Klipsch Cinema 400 (83)