It’s still a large soundbar, but it’s more compact that Sennheiser’s first.Photo by Jon Porter / The Verge Sennheiser’s debut soundbar, released in 2019, was a niche product for a couple of reasons. The first was the price. At $2,499.95, it rivaled the cost of many traditional surround sound systems comprised of AV receivers and multiple … [Read more...] about Sennheiser’s more-affordable soundbar is still a premium-sounding beast
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Sonos’ budget soundbar might be called the Sonos Ray and look like this
Sonos is reportedly developing a "cheap" or affordable soundbar that costs less than $250. Now, more details about this device have surfaced. As first spotted by The Verge, a now-removed retail listing on the Colombian store KTronix revealed Sonos' budget soundbar will be called the Sonos Ray. It will be more compact than the 25-inch Sono Beam … [Read more...] about Sonos’ budget soundbar might be called the Sonos Ray and look like this
Devialet Dione wants to be the ultimate single-box soundbar
Devialet has announced a high-end soundbar, aiming to deliver the best experience you'll get from an all-in-one unit. There's no separate subwoofer, there's no option to remove speakers or use satellites for surround sound, instead it’s designed to deliver sublime sound while looking great when sitting beneath your TV. Looking good is part of … [Read more...] about Devialet Dione wants to be the ultimate single-box soundbar
Sonos Arc review: Dolby Atmos soundbar delivers big sound
Sonos is not one for racing new products out for the sake of it. Its Playbar, for example, ruled the roost for seven years, being its only full-fledged soundbar in that time. The Sonos Beam arrived in the meantime, but was more meant for smaller TVs and rooms, giving you a better alternative than the speakers on your flatscreen rather than … [Read more...] about Sonos Arc review: Dolby Atmos soundbar delivers big sound
Sonos Arc vs Sonos Beam: Which soundbar is better for you?
Sonos added a new soundbar to its range in 2020 - the Sonos Arc - succeeding the then seven year-old Playbar. You can read how the two compare in our separate feature. Arc is a full-fledged, Dolby Atmos sound system, with HDMI eARC, Alexa and Google Assistant support, plus several other bells and whistles. The Sonos Beam meanwhile, is a … [Read more...] about Sonos Arc vs Sonos Beam: Which soundbar is better for you?
Samsung HW-Q800A soundbar review: Sonically powerful all-rounder
The Samsung HW-Q800A soundbar replaces the previous HW-Q800T, but offers an almost identical set of features. That includes a 3.1.2-channel speaker layout, a powerful subwoofer, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X object-based decoding, eARC, and built-in Amazon Alexa for voice control. New this generation is the inclusion of Apple AirPlay 2, and optional … [Read more...] about Samsung HW-Q800A soundbar review: Sonically powerful all-rounder
Samsung HW-Q800A soundbar review: Sonically powerful all-rounder
The Samsung HW-Q800A soundbar replaces the previous HW-Q800T, but offers an almost identical set of features. That includes a 3.1.2-channel speaker layout, a powerful subwoofer, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X object-based decoding, eARC, and built-in Amazon Alexa for voice control. New this generation is the inclusion of Apple AirPlay 2, and optional … [Read more...] about Samsung HW-Q800A soundbar review: Sonically powerful all-rounder
Best budget soundbar 2021: Elevate your TV audio with the best cheap soundbars from £80
Our pick of the best budget soundbars will help improve your home audio without breaking the bank Soundbars are the simplest and most effective way of improving your television’s audio but buying one needn’t cost the earth. We’ve tested numerous models across a wide range of price points and this article covers what we consider to be the best … [Read more...] about Best budget soundbar 2021: Elevate your TV audio with the best cheap soundbars from £80
Panasonic Soundslayer soundbar review: Does it truly ‘slay’ gaming audio?
If you want to make a worthwhile difference to the sound of your TV, you're spoilt for choice where soundbars at the lower end of the budget scale are concerned. Equally, if you feel your games console experience requires a sonic rocket, there are numerous LED-happy gaming soundbars ready to do a job for you. But what if you want both - and … [Read more...] about Panasonic Soundslayer soundbar review: Does it truly ‘slay’ gaming audio?
Yamaha SR-C20A review: Pint-sized soundbar adds extra pop
When we listened to Yamaha's SR-B20A soundbar, we suggested that it was both small and affordable by the usual Yamaha standards. So, of course, the next Yamaha product through the doors is this, the SR-C20A - and it's both smaller and more affordable than the SR-B20A. Which must mean that by Yamaha's standards, the SR-C20A is both microscopic and … [Read more...] about Yamaha SR-C20A review: Pint-sized soundbar adds extra pop