Best Soundbar

Last Update: September 16, 2024

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Max

87%

PROS:

  • Rich, natural sound
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  • The sound bar offers advanced connectivity, including HDMI eARC and Wi-Fi
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  • It costs and performs about the same as a receiver and speakers but doesn't fill your living space with boxes.
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CONS:

Vizio Elevate

83%

PROS:

  • Motorized speakers work well.
    cnet.com
  • Excellent sound for movies and music.
    cnet.com
  • Motorized speakers work well.
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CONS:

Sonos Beam Gen 2

87%

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Sonos Arc

88%

PROS:

  • Supports Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
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  • Excellent sound for everything from Dolby Atmos movies to jazz piano
    cnet.com
  • Dolby Atmos compatibility with angled tweeters
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CONS:

Sony HT-A7000

90%

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Bose Smart Soundbar 600

85%

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Samsung HW-Q990D

100%

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Roku Streambar

82%

Sony HT-S2000

85%

PROS:

  • Large sound field with strong horizontal directional imaging
    pcmag.com
  • Sculpted signature makes film content exciting and keeps dialogue clear
    pcmag.com
  • Crisp and clear dialogue
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CONS:

JBL Bar 1300X

85%
Meh // not enough data:
  • JBL Bar 1300X Dolby Atmos soundbar (100)
  • Klipsch Cinema 400 (83)
  • Yamaha YAS-209 (84)
  • Platin Monaco 5.1 (WiSA) (80)
  • Sonos Arc Soundbar (90)
  • Polk Audio Signa S4 (70)
  • Amazon Fire TV Soundbar (70)
  • LG S95TR Dolby Atmos soundbar (100)
  • Hisense AX5125H Dolby Atmos soundbar (90)
  • Sony HT-SF150 (80)
  • TCL Alto R1 Roku TV Wireless Soundbar (TSR1) (80)
  • Samsung Q-series 11.1.4 ch. Wireless Dolby ATMOS Soundbar Q990C (80)
  • Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX (80)
  • Sonos Ray (83)
  • Vizio M-Series 5.1.2 Soundbar (90)
  • Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar (82)
  • Creative Stage (83)
  • Flexus Core 200 (80)
  • Roku Streambar Pro (80)
  • Vizio V21 (83)
  • Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar With Dolby Atmos Plus (90)
  • Vizio M512a-H6 (84)
  • Samsung HW-Q800C (90)