{"id":915484,"date":"2023-09-19T19:50:03","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T16:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=915484"},"modified":"2023-09-19T19:50:03","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T16:50:03","slug":"the-best-soundbars-to-boost-your-tv-audio-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=915484","title":{"rendered":"The best soundbars to boost your TV audio in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<article id=\"article-e0a90d7f-849e-44f0-bc4d-8672c83d006d\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-row justify-between md:px-10 md:max-w-[1220px]\">\n<div class=\"min-w-0 flex-1 self-start\" data-i13n-boundary=\"true\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<nav class=\"relative mx-4 mb-4 border-b pb-4 md:mx-0 md:mb-6 md:max-w-[750px] md:pb-6\" aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\">\n<ol class=\"no-scrollbar overflow-scroll whitespace-nowrap text-battleship\">\n<li class=\"inline\">\n<li class=\"inline-block cursor-default last:pr-10 md:last:pr-20 font-bold\">Audio<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-block cursor-default last:pr-10 md:last:pr-20 ml-2 before:mb-0.5 before:mr-3 before:inline-block before:size-2 before:rotate-45 before:border-r-2 before:border-t-2 before:border-battleship\">Speakers<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<div class=\"px-4 md:max-w-[750px] md:px-0 disclosure\">\n<div class=\"commerce\" data-pw=\"disclosure\">\n<div class=\"mb-7 flex items-center rounded-lg p-3 w-fit flex-col md:flex-row\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center self-start md:self-center mb-[10px] pb-[18px] md:mb-0 md:py-2 mr-3 border-b border-bob pr-1 dark:border-dolphin md:border-b-0 md:border-r md:pr-3 w-full border-batcave md:w-fit\"><span data-pw=\"disclosureLogo\" class=\"mr-2 size-5 md:size-6\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/72819a70-4d9b-11ee-97ef-bc308af496e0-145.png\" alt=\"Engadget\" title=\"72819a70-4d9b-11ee-97ef-bc308af496e0-145\"><\/span><span class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap lg:w-[86px] text-xs font-bold text-batcave dark:text-grey-hair md:text-sm\">Why you can trust us<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-[10px] [&amp;_p]:text-[12px] [&amp;_p]:font-[400] [&amp;_p]:text-batcave text-sm text-battleship dark:text-gandalf [&amp;_a]:text-batcave [&amp;_a]:underline dark:[&amp;_a]:text-grey-hair\">\n<p>Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<header class=\"mb-4 px-4 md:mb-6 md:max-w-[750px] md:px-0\">\n<h1 class=\"layout-h1 my-2 font-bold leading-tight\">The best soundbars to boost your TV audio in 2025<\/h1>\n<h2 class=\"rightrail-h2-subheadline my-2 text-[18px] font-light leading-5 md:text-2xl md:leading-7\">Step up your TV&#8217;s audio game with soundbars from Samsung, Sony, Sonos and others.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"flex-col items-start lg:flex lg:flex-row lg:items-center lg:justify-between mt-6\">\n<div class=\"relative md:mr-[10px]\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center\">\n<div class=\"mr-2 flex\">\n<div class=\"inline-block size-[42px] shrink-0 cursor-pointer\"><img decoding=\"async\" role=\"img\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full rounded-full object-cover object-center shadow-[0_0_0_2px_#ffffff]\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/dims-90.jpg\" title=\"dims-90\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-block\">\n<div class=\"w-max text-[0.875rem]\/[1.25rem] font-semibold flex items-center\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col\">\n<div class=\"flex w-max items-center\">Billy Steele<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"font-normal sm:before:inline-block\">Deputy editor, reviews<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-[0.75rem] text-dolphin dark:text-shark md:text-[0.875rem]\/[1.25rem] lg:pt-[5px]\">\n<div class=\"inline-block\"><span class=\"mr-1 hidden lg:inline\">Updated<\/span><time datetime=\"2025-11-25T08:00:37.000Z\">Tue, November 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM UTC<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ml-0 mt-4 flex items-center lg:ml-3 lg:mt-0\">\n<div class=\"ml-0 mr-2\">\n<div class=\"relative flex\">Add Engadget on Google<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"mx-4 md:mx-0\">\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-[[fullbleed-start_body-start]_minmax(auto,750px)_[body-end_fullbleed-end]]\">\n<figure class=\"relative col-body mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative overflow-hidden fig-image-round -mx-4 md:mx-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"object-cover object-center\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/216db2b0-bd2d-11ef-b7df-00d8b2049dd5-1.jpg\" title=\"216db2b0-bd2d-11ef-b7df-00d8b2049dd5-1\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-[0.875rem]\/[1.25rem] figure-caption mt-1 line-clamp-2 mt-2.5 md:mt-2 pr-2.5\">\n<div><span>Engadget<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-article-mobile md:max-w-[750px] md:grid-cols-article\" data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">The best soundbars can completely transform your TV setup, turning flat, lifeless audio into something that actually sounds cinematic. Whether you&#8217;re watching blockbuster movies, listening to music or gaming, a good soundbar delivers clearer vocals, deep bass and better overall playback than most built-in TV speakers ever could.<\/p>\n<p>In 2025, there\u2019s a soundbar for every kind of home entertainment setup \u2014 from compact all-in-one units to full surround systems with subwoofers and rear speakers. Some prioritize simplicity and sleek design, while others are packed with immersive features like Dolby Atmos and smart voice controls. No matter your budget or your space, we\u2019ve picked the best soundbars you can buy right now to help elevate your audio experience.<\/p>\n<div class=\"commerce col-body\">\n<div class=\"mb-8 mt-4 dark:text-grey-hair\">\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-[auto_1fr] items-center gap-6 text-xl\/6 font-bold md:text-2xl after:block after:border-t-4 after:border-batcave dark:after:border-grey-hair\">Quick Overview<\/div>\n<div class=\"commerce miniModule [&amp;+.miniModule]:border-t [&amp;+.miniModule]:border-dirty-seagull dark:[&amp;+.miniModule]:border-charcoal\" id=\"manual_e0a90d7f-849e-44f0-bc4d-8672c83d006d_1731601870833\">\n<div class=\"group flex py-5 @container\/p\">\n<div class=\"flex grow flex-col @xl:flex-row\" data-pw=\"multipleCTALayout\">\n<div class=\"flex h-[78px] grow @xl:h-[90px]\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image for the mini product module\" class=\"h-full transition duration-300 ease-in-out object-contain focus:scale-105 group-[:hover:not(:has(.copyCouponCode:hover,.additionalMiniCTA:hover))]:scale-105\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/d0d77760-a2a5-11ef-9e93-3cc02ef8935d.jpg\" height=\"68\" width=\"120\" title=\"d0d77760-a2a5-11ef-9e93-3cc02ef8935d\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"line-clamp-2 text-sm font-semibold text-article-ui-header dark:text-thanos md:text-base\">Best premium soundbar<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"line-clamp-1 text-sm font-semibold text-article-ui-fg-primary active:opacity-60 group-[:hover:not(:has(.copyCouponCode:hover,.additionalMiniCTA:hover))]:text-article-ui-fg-primary group-[:hover:not(:has(.copyCouponCode:hover,.additionalMiniCTA:hover))]:underline dark:group-[:hover:not(:has(.copyCouponCode:hover,.additionalMiniCTA:hover))]:text-sky dark:text-grey-hair\">Sonos Arc Ultra<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col justify-around @xl\/p:flex-row @xl\/p:items-center @xl\/p:justify-start ml-[120px] @xl\/p:ml-0\">\n<div class=\"w-[220px] text-nowrap max-[320px]:w-[160px]\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center @xl\/p:w-[220px] @xl\/p:flex-col-reverse @xl\/p:gap-y-2 @xl:ml-0 mt-4 @xl\/p:mt-0\">\n<div>$999 at Sonos<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"commerce miniModule [&amp;+.miniModule]:border-t [&amp;+.miniModule]:border-dirty-seagull dark:[&amp;+.miniModule]:border-charcoal\" id=\"manual_e0a90d7f-849e-44f0-bc4d-8672c83d006d_1737138567346\">\n<div class=\"group flex py-5 @container\/p\">\n<div class=\"flex grow flex-col @xl:flex-row\" data-pw=\"multipleCTALayout\">\n<div class=\"flex h-[78px] grow @xl:h-[90px]\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image for the mini product module\" class=\"h-full transition duration-300 ease-in-out object-contain focus:scale-105 group-[:hover:not(:has(.copyCouponCode:hover,.additionalMiniCTA:hover))]:scale-105\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3ab0b0b0-0e2d-11ef-bdb7-5e6d6245f373.png\" height=\"68\" width=\"120\" title=\"3ab0b0b0-0e2d-11ef-bdb7-5e6d6245f373\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"line-clamp-2 text-sm font-semibold text-article-ui-header dark:text-thanos md:text-base\">Best premium soundbar &#8211; runner up<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"line-clamp-1 text-sm font-semibold text-article-ui-fg-primary active:opacity-60 group-[:hover:not(:has(.copyCouponCode:hover,.additionalMiniCTA:hover))]:text-article-ui-fg-primary group-[:hover:not(:has(.copyCouponCode:hover,.additionalMiniCTA:hover))]:underline dark:group-[:hover:not(:has(.copyCouponCode:hover,.additionalMiniCTA:hover))]:text-sky dark:text-grey-hair\">Sony HT-A7000<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col justify-around @xl\/p:flex-row @xl\/p:items-center @xl\/p:justify-start ml-[120px] @xl\/p:ml-0\">\n<div class=\"w-[220px] text-nowrap max-[320px]:w-[160px]\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center @xl\/p:w-[220px] @xl\/p:flex-col-reverse @xl\/p:gap-y-2 @xl:ml-0 mt-4 @xl\/p:mt-0\">\n<div>$1,098 at World Wide Stereo<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"commerce miniModule [&amp;+.miniModule]:border-t [&amp;+.miniModule]:border-dirty-seagull dark:[&amp;+.miniModule]:border-charcoal\" id=\"amazon_B0CDQPHKZS\">\n<div class=\"group flex py-5 @container\/p\">\n<div class=\"flex grow flex-col @xl:flex-row\" data-pw=\"multipleCTALayout\">\n<div class=\"flex h-[78px] grow @xl:h-[90px]\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image for the mini product module\" class=\"h-full transition duration-300 ease-in-out object-contain focus:scale-105 group-[:hover:not(:has(.copyCouponCode:hover,.additionalMiniCTA:hover))]:scale-105\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/590d0f40-0e2d-11ef-bd7f-1f3da3d9be6a.png\" height=\"68\" width=\"120\" title=\"590d0f40-0e2d-11ef-bd7f-1f3da3d9be6a\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"line-clamp-2 text-sm font-semibold text-article-ui-header dark:text-thanos md:text-base\">Another premium soundbar option<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"line-clamp-1 text-sm font-semibold text-article-ui-fg-primary active:opacity-60 group-[:hover:not(:has(.copyCouponCode:hover,.additionalMiniCTA:hover))]:text-article-ui-fg-primary group-[:hover:not(:has(.copyCouponCode:hover,.additionalMiniCTA:hover))]:underline dark:group-[:hover:not(:has(.copyCouponCode:hover,.additionalMiniCTA:hover))]:text-sky dark:text-grey-hair\">Sennheiser Ambeo Mini<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col justify-around @xl\/p:flex-row @xl\/p:items-center @xl\/p:justify-start\">\n<div class=\"w-[220px] text-nowrap max-[320px]:w-[160px]\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center @xl\/p:w-[220px] @xl\/p:flex-col-reverse @xl\/p:gap-y-2 @xl:ml-0 mt-4 @xl\/p:mt-0\">\n<div class=\"ml-1.5 pr-2.5 @xl\/p:self-auto \"><a data-ylk=\"elm:loadmore;itc:1;sec:quick-overview;aid:amazon_B0CDQPHKZS;cpos:3;itmId:$600;ll3:product-unavailable;ll4:productoffer-manual;pid:amazon_B0CDQPHKZS;pdid:Sennheiser Ambeo Mini;subsec:commlist;elmt:chooseForMe;itemcost:$950;sellerN:Amazon;pkgt:horizontal-options;pos:7;slk:More options;\" class=\"rapid-noclick-resp optionsBtn group\/expandBtn box-border inline-flex items-center justify-center text-xs font-semibold text-battleship hover:cursor-pointer hover:text-gandalf hover:no-underline active:text-gandalf active:opacity-60 dark:text-bob dark:hover:text-dolphin\">More options<\/a><\/div>\n<div>$600 at Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"commerce miniModule [&amp;+.miniModule]:border-t [&amp;+.miniModule]:border-dirty-seagull dark:[&amp;+.miniModule]:border-charcoal\" id=\"manual_e0a90d7f-849e-44f0-bc4d-8672c83d006d_1670602968119\">\n<div class=\"group flex py-5 @container\/p\">\n<div class=\"flex grow flex-col @xl:flex-row\" data-pw=\"multipleCTALayout\">\n<div class=\"flex h-[78px] grow @xl:h-[90px]\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image for the mini product module\" class=\"h-full transition duration-300 ease-in-out object-contain focus:scale-105 group-[:hover:not(:has(.copyCouponCode:hover,.additionalMiniCTA:hover))]:scale-105\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/377f1060-ef36-11ed-affe-422cd7f203b2.jpg\" height=\"68\" width=\"120\" title=\"377f1060-ef36-11ed-affe-422cd7f203b2\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"line-clamp-2 text-sm font-semibold text-article-ui-header dark:text-thanos md:text-base\">Best midrange soundbar<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"line-clamp-1 text-sm font-semibold text-article-ui-fg-primary active:opacity-60 group-[:hover:not(:has(.copyCouponCode:hover,.additionalMiniCTA:hover))]:text-article-ui-fg-primary group-[:hover:not(:has(.copyCouponCode:hover,.additionalMiniCTA:hover))]:underline dark:group-[:hover:not(:has(.copyCouponCode:hover,.additionalMiniCTA:hover))]:text-sky dark:text-grey-hair\">Sonos Beam<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col justify-around @xl\/p:flex-row @xl\/p:items-center @xl\/p:justify-start\">\n<div class=\"w-[220px] text-nowrap max-[320px]:w-[160px]\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center @xl\/p:w-[220px] @xl\/p:flex-col-reverse @xl\/p:gap-y-2 @xl:ml-0 mt-4 @xl\/p:mt-0\">\n<div class=\"ml-1.5 pr-2.5 @xl\/p:self-auto \"><a data-ylk=\"elm:loadmore;itc:1;sec:quick-overview;aid:manual_e0a90d7f-849e-44f0-bc4d-8672c83d006d_1670602968119;cpos:4;itmId:$449;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-manual;pid:manual_e0a90d7f-849e-44f0-bc4d-8672c83d006d_1670602968119;pdid:Sonos Beam;subsec:commlist;elmt:chooseForMe;itemcost:$449;sellerN:Sonos;pkgt:horizontal-options;pos:6;slk:More options;\" class=\"rapid-noclick-resp optionsBtn group\/expandBtn box-border inline-flex items-center justify-center text-xs font-semibold text-battleship hover:cursor-pointer hover:text-gandalf hover:no-underline active:text-gandalf active:opacity-60 dark:text-bob dark:hover:text-dolphin\">More options<\/a><\/div>\n<div>$449 at Sonos<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"commerce miniModule [&amp;+.miniModule]:border-t [&amp;+.miniModule]:border-dirty-seagull dark:[&amp;+.miniModule]:border-charcoal\" id=\"amazon_B0DY1WPJH6\">\n<div class=\"group flex py-5 @container\/p\">\n<div class=\"flex grow flex-col @xl:flex-row\" data-pw=\"multipleCTALayout\">\n<div class=\"flex h-[78px] grow @xl:h-[90px]\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image for the mini product module\" class=\"h-full transition duration-300 ease-in-out object-contain focus:scale-105 group-[:hover:not(:has(.copyCouponCode:hover,.additionalMiniCTA:hover))]:scale-105\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0b4bd020-cbe2-11ef-be9c-1c37024097cc.jpg\" height=\"68\" width=\"120\" title=\"0b4bd020-cbe2-11ef-be9c-1c37024097cc\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"line-clamp-2 text-sm font-semibold text-article-ui-header dark:text-thanos md:text-base\">Best midrange soundbar &#8211; runner up<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"line-clamp-1 text-sm font-semibold text-article-ui-fg-primary active:opacity-60 group-[:hover:not(:has(.copyCouponCode:hover,.additionalMiniCTA:hover))]:text-article-ui-fg-primary group-[:hover:not(:has(.copyCouponCode:hover,.additionalMiniCTA:hover))]:underline dark:group-[:hover:not(:has(.copyCouponCode:hover,.additionalMiniCTA:hover))]:text-sky dark:text-grey-hair\">Samsung HW-QS700F<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col justify-around @xl\/p:flex-row @xl\/p:items-center @xl\/p:justify-start\">\n<div class=\"w-[220px] text-nowrap max-[320px]:w-[160px]\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center @xl\/p:w-[220px] @xl\/p:flex-col-reverse @xl\/p:gap-y-2 @xl:ml-0 mt-4 @xl\/p:mt-0\">\n<div class=\"ml-1.5 pr-2.5 @xl\/p:self-auto \"><a data-ylk=\"elm:loadmore;itc:1;sec:quick-overview;aid:amazon_B0DY1WPJH6;cpos:5;itmId:$598;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-auto;pid:amazon_B0DY1WPJH6;pdid:Samsung HW-QS700F;subsec:commlist;elmt:amazon;itemcost:$598;sellerN:Amazon;pkgt:horizontal-options;pos:7;slk:More options;\" class=\"rapid-noclick-resp optionsBtn group\/expandBtn box-border inline-flex items-center justify-center text-xs font-semibold text-battleship hover:cursor-pointer hover:text-gandalf hover:no-underline active:text-gandalf active:opacity-60 dark:text-bob dark:hover:text-dolphin\">More options<\/a><\/div>\n<div>$598 at Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"heading-mb col-body heading-text-style font-bold charcoal-color\" data-jump-link-target id=\"table-of-contents\">Table of contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"col-body mb-4\">\n<li class=\"list-mb ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-[[fullbleed-start_body-start]_auto_[body-end_fullbleed-end]]\">\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">The post-CES soundbar outlook for 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-mb ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-[[fullbleed-start_body-start]_auto_[body-end_fullbleed-end]]\">\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">Best soundbars for 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-mb ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-[[fullbleed-start_body-start]_auto_[body-end_fullbleed-end]]\">\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">What to look for in a soundbar <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-mb ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-[[fullbleed-start_body-start]_auto_[body-end_fullbleed-end]]\">\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">Other soundbars we tested<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-mb ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-[[fullbleed-start_body-start]_auto_[body-end_fullbleed-end]]\">\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">Best soundbar FAQs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"heading-mb col-body heading-text-style font-bold charcoal-color\" data-jump-link-target id=\"the-post-ces-soundbar-outlook-for-2025\">The post-CES soundbar outlook for 2025<\/h2>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">I typically come out of CES with a pretty clear understanding of the new soundbars that are coming for the year, but that wasn\u2019t exactly the case in 2025. LG decided to carry over its most premium soundbars from 2024, but it will add the compact S20A this year. The company only previewed the model at CES, so full specs are still forthcoming.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">Samsung will once again keep the same overall design and features for its top-end Q990 soundbar. However, the company is adding a few new tools and it drastically reduced the size of the wireless subwoofer that comes in the box. Samsung does have one new model for 2025, the QS700F, that\u2019s designed to sit on a table or automatically adjust to being mounted flat on a wall. Details are scarce on that soundbar for now and I anticipate a full spec sheet when the company is really to sell it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-fullbleed mb-4 bg-marshmallow pb-5 dark:bg-ramones md:invisible md:mb-0 md:h-0 md:overflow-hidden md:pb-0\">\n<div class=\"py-2 text-center text-xs uppercase\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\">\n<div class=\"flex\" id=\"_R_ibipqtialuknpfmlbH1_\">\n<div class=\"flex size-full items-center justify-center bg-marshmallow text-center leading-3\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">Of the big three TV companies, Sony is the only one that didn\u2019t announce any home theater gear at CES. The company has decided to focus mainly on its automotive efforts at the show recently, leaving TV and audio announcements for later in the year. The company debuted multiple soundbar options in 2024 and a four-speaker setup for the living room in the Bravia Quad. That said, it wouldn\u2019t surprise me if Sony released new soundbars later in the year since its most recent models were only announced last April.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">One company I would keep an eye on is Sennheiser. The original Ambeo model is nearly six years old and could use a refresh. The company has added medium and mini options to the Ambeo lineup since then, but it would be nice to see a refined version of the largest model too. The original Ambeo soundbar is huge, so no matter how good it sounds, it will always be a tough sell for some people.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">Although I think it\u2019s less likely, it\u2019s also possible that Sonos has new soundbars this year. While the company\u2019s next device will likely be the rumored set-top streaming box, the Sound Motion tech inside the Arc Ultra would offer a big improvement to bass performance in compact models like the Beam and Ray. The company may bring Sound Motion to standalone speakers first, but it\u2019s destined for those smaller soundbars <em>eventually<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading-mb col-body heading-text-style font-bold charcoal-color\" data-jump-link-target id=\"the-best-soundbars-for-2025\">The best soundbars for 2025<\/h2>\n<div class=\"commerce productModule [&amp;+.productModule]:mt-9 [&amp;+.productModule]:border-t [&amp;+.productModule]:border-dirty-seagull [&amp;+.productModule]:pt-2 [&amp;+:not(.productModule)]:mt-10 col-body\" id=\"3b1f03a297184e79a87c8ac4be8de789\">\n<div class=\"mt-6 text-batcave @container\/p dark:text-grey-hair\">\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"relative mb-4 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-lg border border-grey-hair pb-[75%] @xl\/p:pb-[56.25%]\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image for the large product module\" class=\"mx-auto my-0 size-full bg-white object-contain @xl\/p:transition-transform @xl\/p:duration-300 @xl\/p:ease-in-out @xl\/p:group-hover:scale-110 @xl\/p:motion-reduce:group-hover:transition-none\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/d0d77760-a2a5-11ef-9e93-3cc02ef8935d-1.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" title=\"d0d77760-a2a5-11ef-9e93-3cc02ef8935d-1\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"absolute -right-0.5 bottom-0 rounded-bl-none rounded-br-lg rounded-tl-lg rounded-tr-none bg-white\/90 px-3 py-2 text-[10px]\/3 text-battleship\">Photo by Billy Steele \/ Engadget<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mx-0 my-auto overflow-visible @xl\/p:grow\">\n<div class>\n<h3 class=\"mb-1 text-xl\/[1.3] font-bold @xl\/p:text-2xl\/tight\">Best premium soundbar<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"m-0 text-lg\/6 font-bold\">Sonos Arc Ultra<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"commerce-desc mb-5 mt-2 space-y-6 text-base\/relaxed md:text-lg\/8 [&amp;_li]:ml-4 [&amp;_ol&gt;li]:list-decimal [&amp;_ol]:space-y-6 [&amp;_ul&gt;li]:list-disc [&amp;_ul]:space-y-6\">\n<p><strong>Height<\/strong>: 2.95 inches | <strong>Width<\/strong>: 46.38 inches | <strong>Depth<\/strong>: 4.35 inches | <strong>Ports<\/strong>: 1 x HDMI Out, 1 x Ethernet | <strong>Channels<\/strong>: 9.1.4 | <strong>Connectivity:<\/strong> WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI | <strong>Style:<\/strong> TV unit, wall mount | <strong>Max wattage:<\/strong> 110W<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read our full <\/strong><strong>Sonos Arc Ultra review<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At $999, the Arc Ultra is a pricey addition to your living room, and expansion only gets more expensive from here. However, Sonos offers significant upgrades over the Arc in a few key areas. First, thanks to new Sound Motion tech, the Arc Ultra has a lot more low-end tone via increased bass performance. Added bass makes this a better speaker for music when you\u2019re not watching TV. That upgrade also allowed the company to reconfigure its mid-range drivers and tweeters, expanding the soundbar\u2019s dimensional sound and immersive abilities.<\/p>\n<p>The on-board controls were relocated and updated, which is also an improvement \u2013 as is the addition of Bluetooth connectivity. The expanded speech enhancement feature comes with a degree of customization and there are now two options for room calibration. Plus, you\u2019ll get everything that\u2019s great about Sonos products: multiroom setups and crisp, clean audio quality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col rounded-lg bg-marshmallow p-5 @xl\/p:flex-row dark:bg-batcave clear-right mb-5\">\n<div class=\"flex-1 border-solid border-dirty-seagull dark:border-charcoal border-b @xl\/p:border-b-0 @xl\/p:border-r-2 mb-6 mr-0 pb-6 pr-0 @xl\/p:mb-0 @xl\/p:mr-4 @xl\/p:pb-0 @xl\/p:pr-4\"><span class=\"space-x-2 text-lg\/6 font-bold uppercase\"><span>Pros<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mt-2 pl-6 leading-relaxed @xl\/p:text-lg\/[30px]\">\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Improved bass performance<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Crisp, clear and immersive sound<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Expanded Speech Enhancement<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Compatible with Ace headphones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex-1\"><span class=\"space-x-2 text-lg\/6 font-bold uppercase\"><span>Cons<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mt-2 pl-6 leading-relaxed @xl\/p:text-lg\/[30px]\">\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Still just a single HDMI port<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Expansion remains pricey<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Large footprint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>$999 at Sonos<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"commerce productModule [&amp;+.productModule]:mt-9 [&amp;+.productModule]:border-t [&amp;+.productModule]:border-dirty-seagull [&amp;+.productModule]:pt-2 [&amp;+:not(.productModule)]:mt-10 col-body\" id=\"1832539862574bad8149f635a1061705\">\n<div class=\"mt-6 text-batcave @container\/p dark:text-grey-hair\">\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"relative mb-4 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-lg border border-grey-hair pb-[75%] @xl\/p:pb-[56.25%]\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image for the large product module\" class=\"mx-auto my-0 size-full bg-white object-contain @xl\/p:transition-transform @xl\/p:duration-300 @xl\/p:ease-in-out @xl\/p:group-hover:scale-110 @xl\/p:motion-reduce:group-hover:transition-none\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3ab0b0b0-0e2d-11ef-bdb7-5e6d6245f373-1.png\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" title=\"3ab0b0b0-0e2d-11ef-bdb7-5e6d6245f373-1\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"absolute -right-0.5 bottom-0 rounded-bl-none rounded-br-lg rounded-tl-lg rounded-tr-none bg-white\/90 px-3 py-2 text-[10px]\/3 text-battleship\">Sony<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mx-0 my-auto overflow-visible @xl\/p:grow\">\n<div class>\n<h3 class=\"mb-1 text-xl\/[1.3] font-bold @xl\/p:text-2xl\/tight\">Best premium soundbar &#8211; runner up<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"m-0 text-lg\/6 font-bold\">Sony HT-A7000<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"commerce-desc mb-5 mt-2 space-y-6 text-base\/relaxed md:text-lg\/8 [&amp;_li]:ml-4 [&amp;_ol&gt;li]:list-decimal [&amp;_ol]:space-y-6 [&amp;_ul&gt;li]:list-disc [&amp;_ul]:space-y-6\">\n<p><strong>Height<\/strong>: 3 inches | <strong>Width<\/strong>: 51 inches | <strong>Depth<\/strong>: 5 inches | <strong>Ports<\/strong>: 2 x HDMI In, 1 x HDMI Out, 1 x Optical, 1 x Anologue, 1 x USB-A | <strong>Channels<\/strong>: 7.1.2 | <strong>Assistant support<\/strong>: Google | <strong>Connectivity: <\/strong>WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI | <strong>Style:<\/strong> TV unit | <strong>Max wattage<\/strong>: 500W<\/p>\n<p>Sony has a long track record of excellent high-end soundbars and its latest is another great-sounding product. The A7000 is a robust Dolby Atmos soundbar, capable of immersive 7.1.2 audio thanks to Sony\u2019s 360 Sound Mapping, Sound Field Optimization, vertical surround technology and S-Force Pro front surround. There\u2019s a lot of tech at work here, and I haven\u2019t even mentioned 360 Reality Audio or DSEE Extreme upscaling, both handy when it comes to listening to music. Speaking of audio, you\u2019ll have the option of using Chromecast, Spotify Connect or Apple AirPlay 2 to send your tunes to the A7000. The overall soundstage is immersive, with excellent clarity for both TV shows and music.<\/p>\n<p>Two HDMI eARC inputs mean you can hook up multiple streaming boxes or gaming consoles. And thanks to HDMI 2.1 support, you can expect 8K and 4K\/120 passthrough to your television, so the A7000 is a great option for gamers. This soundbar is expensive at $1,198 and it doesn\u2019t come with a separate subwoofer (though it does have one built in). However, Sony does give you multiple options for both a sub and rear satellite speakers. The SA-SW3 sub is $298 while the SA-SW5 is $699. For rear speakers, the SA-RS3S is $350 while the truly wireless speaker (and much better looking) SA-RS5 set is $598. If you\u2019re looking to save some money on the soundbar itself, Sony offers the HT-A5000 for $999 (although we\u2019ve seen it on sale for $798 recently). It packs nearly all of the same bells and whistles as the A7000, only in a 5.1.2-channel configuration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col rounded-lg bg-marshmallow p-5 @xl\/p:flex-row dark:bg-batcave clear-right mb-5\">\n<div class=\"flex-1 border-solid border-dirty-seagull dark:border-charcoal border-b @xl\/p:border-b-0 @xl\/p:border-r-2 mb-6 mr-0 pb-6 pr-0 @xl\/p:mb-0 @xl\/p:mr-4 @xl\/p:pb-0 @xl\/p:pr-4\"><span class=\"space-x-2 text-lg\/6 font-bold uppercase\"><span>Pros<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mt-2 pl-6 leading-relaxed @xl\/p:text-lg\/[30px]\">\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Dolby Atmos support and 360 Sound Mapping<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Works with AirPlay 2<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Includes two HDMI eARC ports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex-1\"><span class=\"space-x-2 text-lg\/6 font-bold uppercase\"><span>Cons<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mt-2 pl-6 leading-relaxed @xl\/p:text-lg\/[30px]\">\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Expensive<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Doesn&#8217;t include a separate subwoofer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>$1,098 at World Wide Stereo<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"commerce productModule [&amp;+.productModule]:mt-9 [&amp;+.productModule]:border-t [&amp;+.productModule]:border-dirty-seagull [&amp;+.productModule]:pt-2 [&amp;+:not(.productModule)]:mt-10 col-body\" id=\"4776a18dd94b463490890e37b2ffe560\">\n<div class=\"mt-6 text-batcave @container\/p dark:text-grey-hair\">\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"relative mb-4 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-lg border border-grey-hair pb-[75%] @xl\/p:pb-[56.25%]\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image for the large product module\" class=\"mx-auto my-0 size-full bg-white object-contain @xl\/p:transition-transform @xl\/p:duration-300 @xl\/p:ease-in-out @xl\/p:group-hover:scale-110 @xl\/p:motion-reduce:group-hover:transition-none\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/590d0f40-0e2d-11ef-bd7f-1f3da3d9be6a-1.png\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" title=\"590d0f40-0e2d-11ef-bd7f-1f3da3d9be6a-1\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"absolute -right-0.5 bottom-0 rounded-bl-none rounded-br-lg rounded-tl-lg rounded-tr-none bg-white\/90 px-3 py-2 text-[10px]\/3 text-battleship\">Sennheiser Consumer Audio<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mx-0 my-auto overflow-visible @xl\/p:grow\">\n<div class>\n<h3 class=\"mb-1 text-xl\/[1.3] font-bold @xl\/p:text-2xl\/tight\">Another premium soundbar option<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"m-0 text-lg\/6 font-bold\">Sennheiser Ambeo Mini<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"commerce-desc mb-5 mt-2 space-y-6 text-base\/relaxed md:text-lg\/8 [&amp;_li]:ml-4 [&amp;_ol&gt;li]:list-decimal [&amp;_ol]:space-y-6 [&amp;_ul&gt;li]:list-disc [&amp;_ul]:space-y-6\">\n<p><strong>Height<\/strong>: 10 inches | <strong>Width<\/strong>: 70 inches | <strong>Depth<\/strong>: 6.5 inches | <strong>Ports<\/strong>: 1 x HDMI Out, 1 x USB-A | <strong>Channels<\/strong>: 7.1.4 | <strong>Assistant support<\/strong>: Google, Alexa, Siri | <strong>Connectivity: <\/strong>WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI | <strong>Style:<\/strong> TV unit | <strong>Max wattage<\/strong>: 250W<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read our full <\/strong><strong>Sennheiser Ambeo Mini review<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While this is the most compact of Sennheiser\u2019s Ambeo soundbars, the Mini remains in the premium category for two reasons. First, you\u2019ll have to add a subwoofer to maximize its potential, which adds another $600. Secondly, the Mini is already $700, so a complete package puts you at a comparable place to flagship units from the competition. Once you have both though, the Ambeo Mini is truly impressive for a small soundbar.<\/p>\n<p>The main feature is Sennheiser\u2019s spatial Ambeo technology that first debuted on the massive Ambeo Soundbar Max in 2019. With it, the company provides more immersive sound with a mix of driver placement and 3D virtualization. On the Mini, the audio profile is more reliant on virtualization than the bigger Ambeo soundbars due fewer speakers inside. However, you\u2019ll still get a virtualized 7.1.4-channel speaker setup that works well for movies and music. That is, so long as you splurge for the Ambeo Sub too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col rounded-lg bg-marshmallow p-5 @xl\/p:flex-row dark:bg-batcave clear-right mb-5\">\n<div class=\"flex-1 border-solid border-dirty-seagull dark:border-charcoal border-b @xl\/p:border-b-0 @xl\/p:border-r-2 mb-6 mr-0 pb-6 pr-0 @xl\/p:mb-0 @xl\/p:mr-4 @xl\/p:pb-0 @xl\/p:pr-4\"><span class=\"space-x-2 text-lg\/6 font-bold uppercase\"><span>Pros<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mt-2 pl-6 leading-relaxed @xl\/p:text-lg\/[30px]\">\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Compact design<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Excellent clarity<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Great bass<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Easy setup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex-1\"><span class=\"space-x-2 text-lg\/6 font-bold uppercase\"><span>Cons<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mt-2 pl-6 leading-relaxed @xl\/p:text-lg\/[30px]\">\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Expensive<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">No bundled sub<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Ambeo effect is limited<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">One HDMI port<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>$600 at Amazon<\/p>\n<div class=\"mt-4\">\n<div class=\"mb-3 flex items-center font-semibold\">Explore More Buying Options<\/div>\n<p>$600 at Nordstrom$600 at Best Buy<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"commerce productModule [&amp;+.productModule]:mt-9 [&amp;+.productModule]:border-t [&amp;+.productModule]:border-dirty-seagull [&amp;+.productModule]:pt-2 [&amp;+:not(.productModule)]:mt-10 col-body\" id=\"86423fe5dea14c6b81480cc61ceb1d36\">\n<div class=\"mt-6 text-batcave @container\/p dark:text-grey-hair\">\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"relative mb-4 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-lg border border-grey-hair pb-[75%] @xl\/p:pb-[56.25%]\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image for the large product module\" class=\"mx-auto my-0 size-full bg-white object-contain @xl\/p:transition-transform @xl\/p:duration-300 @xl\/p:ease-in-out @xl\/p:group-hover:scale-110 @xl\/p:motion-reduce:group-hover:transition-none\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/377f1060-ef36-11ed-affe-422cd7f203b2-1.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" title=\"377f1060-ef36-11ed-affe-422cd7f203b2-1\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"absolute -right-0.5 bottom-0 rounded-bl-none rounded-br-lg rounded-tl-lg rounded-tr-none bg-white\/90 px-3 py-2 text-[10px]\/3 text-battleship\">Engadget<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mx-0 my-auto overflow-visible @xl\/p:grow\">\n<div class>\n<h3 class=\"mb-1 text-xl\/[1.3] font-bold @xl\/p:text-2xl\/tight\">Best midrange soundbar<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"m-0 text-lg\/6 font-bold\">Sonos Beam<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"commerce-desc mb-5 mt-2 space-y-6 text-base\/relaxed md:text-lg\/8 [&amp;_li]:ml-4 [&amp;_ol&gt;li]:list-decimal [&amp;_ol]:space-y-6 [&amp;_ul&gt;li]:list-disc [&amp;_ul]:space-y-6\">\n<p><strong>Height<\/strong>: 3.94 inches | <strong>Width<\/strong>: 25.63 inches | <strong>Depth<\/strong>: 2.68 inches | <strong>Ports<\/strong>: 1 x HDMI Out, 1 x Ethernet | <strong>Channels<\/strong>: 5.0 | <strong>Voice assistant<\/strong>: Google, Alexa | <strong>Connectivity:<\/strong> WiFi, HDMI | <strong>Style:<\/strong> TV unit, wall mount | <strong>Max wattage<\/strong>: 220W<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read our full <\/strong><strong>Sonos Beam review<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Solid sound quality? Check. Dolby Atmos? Yep. Compact and easy to set up? Uh huh. Compatible with other Sonos speakers for a more robust system? You betcha. The first-gen Sonos Beam has been one of our favorites since it arrived in 2018, but there was one thing it didn\u2019t have: Dolby Atmos. That was the big addition to the 2021 model, though it\u2019s a bit limited since the Beam doesn\u2019t have any upward-firing speakers. Sonos manages to make things seem more directional by tweaking audio timing and frequency instead of adding more drivers. The new Beam still only has the one HDMI port which means you won\u2019t be connecting a gaming console or set-top box directly to this. It also means that if you have an older TV with an optical jack, you\u2019ll need an adapter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col rounded-lg bg-marshmallow p-5 @xl\/p:flex-row dark:bg-batcave clear-right mb-5\">\n<div class=\"flex-1 border-solid border-dirty-seagull dark:border-charcoal border-b @xl\/p:border-b-0 @xl\/p:border-r-2 mb-6 mr-0 pb-6 pr-0 @xl\/p:mb-0 @xl\/p:mr-4 @xl\/p:pb-0 @xl\/p:pr-4\"><span class=\"space-x-2 text-lg\/6 font-bold uppercase\"><span>Pros<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mt-2 pl-6 leading-relaxed @xl\/p:text-lg\/[30px]\">\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Relatively compact design<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Good sound for its size<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Supports Dolby Atmos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex-1\"><span class=\"space-x-2 text-lg\/6 font-bold uppercase\"><span>Cons<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mt-2 pl-6 leading-relaxed @xl\/p:text-lg\/[30px]\">\n<li class=\"list-disc\">One includes one HDMI port<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>$449 at Sonos<\/p>\n<div class=\"mt-4\">\n<div class=\"mb-3 flex items-center font-semibold\">Explore More Buying Options<\/div>\n<p>$449 at Adorama<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"commerce productModule [&amp;+.productModule]:mt-9 [&amp;+.productModule]:border-t [&amp;+.productModule]:border-dirty-seagull [&amp;+.productModule]:pt-2 [&amp;+:not(.productModule)]:mt-10 col-body\" id=\"07d366852b0d4e7c8b0b95b3d64f6c2e\">\n<div class=\"mt-6 text-batcave @container\/p dark:text-grey-hair\">\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"relative mb-4 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-lg border border-grey-hair pb-[75%] @xl\/p:pb-[56.25%]\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image for the large product module\" class=\"mx-auto my-0 size-full bg-white object-contain @xl\/p:transition-transform @xl\/p:duration-300 @xl\/p:ease-in-out @xl\/p:group-hover:scale-110 @xl\/p:motion-reduce:group-hover:transition-none\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0b4bd020-cbe2-11ef-be9c-1c37024097cc-1.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" title=\"0b4bd020-cbe2-11ef-be9c-1c37024097cc-1\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"absolute -right-0.5 bottom-0 rounded-bl-none rounded-br-lg rounded-tl-lg rounded-tr-none bg-white\/90 px-3 py-2 text-[10px]\/3 text-battleship\">Billy Steele for Engadget<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mx-0 my-auto overflow-visible @xl\/p:grow\">\n<div class=\"commerce-score ml-4 mt-1 inline-block rounded-lg bg-white [box-shadow:0_4px_8px_0_rgb(0_0_0\/10%)] @xl\/p:ml-5 @xl\/p:mt-0 dark:bg-batcave float-right mb-3\">\n<div class=\"relative m-4 flex h-[77px] w-[62px] flex-col items-center justify-end gap-0.5 @xl\/p:h-[92px] @xl\/p:w-[72px] @xl\/p:gap-1\"><span class=\"commerce-score-val text-2xl\/7 @xl\/p:text-[32px]\/9\">84<\/span><span class=\"w-6 border-t border-solid border-t-battleship text-center text-xs\/5 text-battleship dark:border-t-bob dark:text-bob\">100<\/span><span class=\"whitespace-nowrap font-['Yahoo_Sans_Cond'] text-xs\/none font-medium text-battleship dark:text-bob\">Expert Score<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class>\n<h3 class=\"mb-1 text-xl\/[1.3] font-bold @xl\/p:text-2xl\/tight\">Best midrange soundbar &#8211; runner up<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"m-0 text-lg\/6 font-bold\">Samsung HW-QS700F<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"commerce-desc mb-5 mt-2 space-y-6 text-base\/relaxed md:text-lg\/8 [&amp;_li]:ml-4 [&amp;_ol&gt;li]:list-decimal [&amp;_ol]:space-y-6 [&amp;_ul&gt;li]:list-disc [&amp;_ul]:space-y-6\">\n<p><strong>Height:<\/strong> 2.0 inches | <strong>Width: <\/strong>45.67 inches | <strong>Depth:<\/strong> 4.72 inches | <strong>Ports:<\/strong> 1 x HDMI in, 1x HDMI out, 1 x Optical, 1 x Ethernet | <strong>Channels:<\/strong> 3.1.2| <strong>Voice assistant: <\/strong>Google Assistant | <strong>Connectivity:<\/strong> Bluetooth, WiFi, HDMI | <strong>Style:<\/strong> TV unit, wall mount, shelf | <strong>Max wattage: <\/strong>320W<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read our full <\/strong><strong>Samsung HW-QS700F soundbar review<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If design matters to you, the QS700F is the best-looking soundbar on this list. Plus, Samsung equipped it with an orientation feature that automatically adjusts the audio output when you wall mount it. There are plenty of other handy tools too, but the most attractive ones, like room calibration, require a Samsung TV. Still, the audio performance here is great for smaller spaces, where the constraints of 3.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos are excusable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col rounded-lg bg-marshmallow p-5 @xl\/p:flex-row dark:bg-batcave clear-right mb-5\">\n<div class=\"flex-1 border-solid border-dirty-seagull dark:border-charcoal border-b @xl\/p:border-b-0 @xl\/p:border-r-2 mb-6 mr-0 pb-6 pr-0 @xl\/p:mb-0 @xl\/p:mr-4 @xl\/p:pb-0 @xl\/p:pr-4\"><span class=\"space-x-2 text-lg\/6 font-bold uppercase\"><span>Pros<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mt-2 pl-6 leading-relaxed @xl\/p:text-lg\/[30px]\">\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Automatic orientation adjustment<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Crisp and balanced sound<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Refined design<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Easy setup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex-1\"><span class=\"space-x-2 text-lg\/6 font-bold uppercase\"><span>Cons<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mt-2 pl-6 leading-relaxed @xl\/p:text-lg\/[30px]\">\n<li class=\"list-disc\">3.1.2-channel audio constrains movie sound<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Room calibration and other major features only work with Samsung TVs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>$598 at Amazon<\/p>\n<div class=\"mt-4\">\n<div class=\"mb-3 flex items-center font-semibold\">Explore More Buying Options<\/div>\n<p>$598 at Macy&#8217;s$700 at HSN<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"commerce productModule [&amp;+.productModule]:mt-9 [&amp;+.productModule]:border-t [&amp;+.productModule]:border-dirty-seagull [&amp;+.productModule]:pt-2 [&amp;+:not(.productModule)]:mt-10 col-body\" id=\"5200044e80534d1d824a385b29989912\">\n<div class=\"mt-6 text-batcave @container\/p dark:text-grey-hair\">\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"relative mb-4 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-lg border border-grey-hair pb-[75%] @xl\/p:pb-[56.25%]\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image for the large product module\" class=\"mx-auto my-0 size-full bg-white object-contain @xl\/p:transition-transform @xl\/p:duration-300 @xl\/p:ease-in-out @xl\/p:group-hover:scale-110 @xl\/p:motion-reduce:group-hover:transition-none\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/87958930-ef36-11ed-ab63-d3377b01686f.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" title=\"87958930-ef36-11ed-ab63-d3377b01686f\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"absolute -right-0.5 bottom-0 rounded-bl-none rounded-br-lg rounded-tl-lg rounded-tr-none bg-white\/90 px-3 py-2 text-[10px]\/3 text-battleship\">VIZIO<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mx-0 my-auto overflow-visible @xl\/p:grow\">\n<div class>\n<h3 class=\"mb-1 text-xl\/[1.3] font-bold @xl\/p:text-2xl\/tight\">Best budget soundbar<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"m-0 text-lg\/6 font-bold\">VIZIO V21t-J8 2.1<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"commerce-desc mb-5 mt-2 space-y-6 text-base\/relaxed md:text-lg\/8 [&amp;_li]:ml-4 [&amp;_ol&gt;li]:list-decimal [&amp;_ol]:space-y-6 [&amp;_ul&gt;li]:list-disc [&amp;_ul]:space-y-6\">\n<p><strong>Height<\/strong>: 7.68 inches | <strong>Width<\/strong>: 24 inches | <strong>Depth<\/strong>: 2.28 inches | <strong>Ports<\/strong>: 1 x Optical, 1 x USB | <strong>Channels<\/strong>: 2.1 | <strong>Voice assistant<\/strong>: None | <strong>Connectivity:<\/strong> Bluetooth, HDMI | <strong>Style:<\/strong> TV unit, wall mount | <strong>Max wattage<\/strong>: 156W<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a way to improve your TV sound on a budget, Vizio has some high-quality options. With the V21t-J8, you get a 2.1-channel setup in a compact soundbar and 4.5-inch wireless sub combo for $160. This would be a great choice if you don\u2019t want your add-on TV speaker to take up a lot of space. There\u2019s no Wi-Fi connectivity, but that\u2019s really the only sacrifice when it comes to the basics. HDMI ARC\/eARC and optical connections link to your television while a 3.5mm aux jack and Bluetooth allow you to play music from your phone or another device. DTS Virtual:X compatibility offers some of the effect of surround sound without a bigger unit or additional speakers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col rounded-lg bg-marshmallow p-5 @xl\/p:flex-row dark:bg-batcave clear-right mb-5\">\n<div class=\"flex-1 border-solid border-dirty-seagull dark:border-charcoal border-b @xl\/p:border-b-0 @xl\/p:border-r-2 mb-6 mr-0 pb-6 pr-0 @xl\/p:mb-0 @xl\/p:mr-4 @xl\/p:pb-0 @xl\/p:pr-4\"><span class=\"space-x-2 text-lg\/6 font-bold uppercase\"><span>Pros<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mt-2 pl-6 leading-relaxed @xl\/p:text-lg\/[30px]\">\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Compact design<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Includes wireless subwoofer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex-1\"><span class=\"space-x-2 text-lg\/6 font-bold uppercase\"><span>Cons<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mt-2 pl-6 leading-relaxed @xl\/p:text-lg\/[30px]\">\n<li class=\"list-disc\">No Wi-Fi connectivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>$132 at Amazon<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"heading-mb col-body heading-text-style font-bold charcoal-color\" data-jump-link-target id=\"what-to-look-for-in-a-soundbar\">What to look for in a soundbar<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"heading-mb col-body text-[1.125rem]\/[1.375rem] font-bold charcoal-color\" data-jump-link-target id=\"features\">Features<\/h3>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">When it comes to features, the more you pay the more you&#8217;re going to get in your new audio system. Most affordable options ($150 or less) will improve your television&#8217;s audio quality, but that&#8217;s about it. Step into the $300 to $400 range and you&#8217;ll find all-in-one soundbars with things like built-in voice control, wireless connectivity, Google Chromecast, AirPlay 2 and even Android TV. They&#8217;re all helpful when you want to avoid looking for the remote control, but the best playback quality is usually only in the top tier and the formats those premium soundbar systems support. I\u2019m talking about things like Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and other high-resolution audio standards \u2014 essentials if you\u2019re building a truly cinematic home entertainment setup. And not all Atmos soundbars are equal, so you&#8217;ll need to look at the finer details carefully before you break into the savings account. If you&#8217;re looking for one of the best Dolby Atmos soundbars, size, channels and subwoofer options will be important factors to consider. Some models even include a dedicated subwoofer to enhance bass performance, bringing an extra punch to action scenes and soundtracks.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-mb col-body text-[1.125rem]\/[1.375rem] font-bold charcoal-color\" data-jump-link-target id=\"ports\">Ports<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"relative col-body mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" class=\"fig-image-round\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cfb15b20-e904-11eb-9f99-c08983de4f5c.jpg\" title=\"cfb15b20-e904-11eb-9f99-c08983de4f5c\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">This is a big one. A lot of the more affordable soundbars are limited when it comes to connectivity options. They either offer an optical port or one HDMI jack and, if you&#8217;re lucky, both. Things get slightly better in the mid-range section, but that&#8217;s not always the case. The Sonos Beam, for example, is $449, but only has a single HDMI port. Even at the higher-end, the $899 Sonos Arc still only has one HDMI port. If you plan to connect multiple devices like a set-top box, gaming laptop or console directly to your soundbar for the best audio experience, you\u2019ll want an option with at least two HDMI (eARC) inputs. HDMI connections are critical for supporting Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital audio formats, as well as high-res passthrough for HDR and 8K\/4K content.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-mb col-body text-[1.125rem]\/[1.375rem] font-bold charcoal-color\" data-jump-link-target id=\"channels\">Channels<\/h3>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">Another big thing you\u2019ll want to pay attention to when looking for the best soundbar is channels. That\u2019s the 2.1, 7.1.2 or other decimal number that companies include in product descriptions. The first figure corresponds to the number of channels. A two would just be left and right while a more robust Atmos system, especially one with rear surround speakers, could be five or seven (left, right, center and upward). The second number refers to the dedicated subwoofer, so if your new soundbar comes with one or has them built in, you\u2019ll see one here. The third numeral is up-firing speakers, important for the immersive effect of Dolby Atmos. Not all Atmos-enabled units have them, but if they do, the third number will tell you how many are in play and how they contribute to the overall soundstage.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-mb col-body text-[1.125rem]\/[1.375rem] font-bold charcoal-color\" data-jump-link-target id=\"wireless\">Wireless<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"relative col-body mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" class=\"fig-image-round\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cff960a0-e904-11eb-ad7a-7525dbfffb3a.jpg\" title=\"cff960a0-e904-11eb-ad7a-7525dbfffb3a\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">Most soundbars these days offer either Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or both. When it comes to Wi-Fi, that connectivity affords you luxuries like voice control (either built-in or with a separate device), Chromecast, Spotify Connect and AirPlay 2. Depending on your preferences, you might be able to live without some of these. For me, AirPlay 2 and Chromecast are essentials, but the rest I can live without. Those two give me the ability to beam music and podcasts from my go-to apps without having to settle for \u2014 or struggle with \u2014 a Bluetooth connection. For instance, Sonos speakers often offer seamless integration with iOS devices, making it easy to connect and stream music wirelessly. If you\u2019re looking for a wireless speaker that can enhance your TV setup while also offering flexibility for audio throughout the house, it&#8217;s worth considering a multi-room system.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-mb col-body text-[1.125rem]\/[1.375rem] font-bold charcoal-color\" data-jump-link-target id=\"size\">Size<\/h3>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">This one might seem obvious but humor me for a minute. Nothing is more soul-crushing than getting a pricey soundbar in your living room only to discover you have to rearrange everything to find a spot for it. This was my plight when the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar arrived at my door. Yes, that speaker is absurdly large (and heavy), and most soundbars aren&#8217;t nearly as big. I learned a valuable lesson: Make sure the space where you want to put a soundbar will accommodate the thing you&#8217;re about to spend hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars on.<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-fullbleed mb-4 bg-marshmallow pb-5 dark:bg-ramones md:invisible md:mb-0 md:h-0 md:overflow-hidden md:pb-0\">\n<div class=\"py-2 text-center text-xs uppercase\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\">\n<div class=\"flex\" id=\"_R_obipqtialuknpfmlbH1_\">\n<div class=\"flex size-full items-center justify-center bg-marshmallow text-center leading-3\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">Basically, it all comes down to the TV you have (or are planning to get) and what the primary goal is for your living-room audio. Is it ease of use? Do you want the best possible sound from a single speaker or speaker\/sub combo? Do you just want to be able to actually hear your TV better? Or do you want a full home entertainment experience with crisp vocals, thunderous deep bass, and immersive surround system audio?<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">By paying attention to each of those areas, you should have a good idea of what to look for in a soundbar, soundbar\/subwoofer combo, Dolby Digital system or a more robust setup. With that said, we&#8217;ve put numerous products through their paces at Engadget and have a few favorites for best soundbar at various price points to get you started.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading-mb col-body heading-text-style font-bold charcoal-color\" data-jump-link-target id=\"other-soundbars-we-tested\">Other soundbars we tested<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"heading-mb col-body text-[1.125rem]\/[1.375rem] font-bold charcoal-color\" data-jump-link-target id=\"sony-bravia-theater-bar-6\">Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6<\/h3>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">There\u2019s a lot to like about the Bravia Theater Bar 6, Sony\u2019s new midrange option in its soundbar lineup. Sound quality is the speaker\u2019s best attribute, even though it\u2019s limited by its 3.1.2-channel configuration. The biggest two issues with this model are the lack of Wi-Fi connectivity \u2014 which means no AirPlay, Chromecast or Spotify Connect \u2014 and the need to use your computer and a thumb drive to install firmware updates. Neither of those should be things you have to consider on a $650 soundbar in 2025.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-mb col-body text-[1.125rem]\/[1.375rem] font-bold charcoal-color\" data-jump-link-target id=\"sonos-arc\">Sonos Arc<\/h3>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">There\u2019s no doubt that the Arc is Sonos\u2019 best-sounding soundbar, but it\u2019s also the company\u2019s most expensive. With a new model based on the Arc rumored to be on the way, it\u2019s difficult to recommend this product over the likes of Samsung and Sony. The Arc works well as both a soundbar and a speaker, and the device will fit in nicely with other Sonos gear you might already have for a multiroom setup. It only has one HDMI port though, where much of the competition allows you to connect streaming and gaming devices directly to their soundbars.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-mb col-body text-[1.125rem]\/[1.375rem] font-bold charcoal-color\" data-jump-link-target id=\"sennheiser-ambeo-soundbar-plus\">Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus<\/h3>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">I don\u2019t think Sennheiser\u2019s medium-sized model offers enough to stand out from the more powerful Ambeo Soundbar Max or the Ambeo Soundbar Mini. The Mini is more affordable and does a solid job with immersive audio in its own right. Like the rest of the Ambeo lineup, there\u2019s no option for satellite speakers as you can only add a subwoofer to the soundbars. However, the Ambeo Soundbar Plus does have RCA input, so you can use it with a turntable if you\u2019re into vinyl.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading-mb col-body heading-text-style font-bold charcoal-color\" data-jump-link-target id=\"best-soundbar-faqs\">Best soundbar FAQs<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"heading-mb col-body text-[1.125rem]\/[1.375rem] font-bold charcoal-color\" data-jump-link-target id=\"is-a-soundbar-better-than-speakers\">Is a soundbar better than speakers?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">It really depends on what you\u2019re after. A soundbar is definitely a simpler, more compact solution compared to a full speaker setup. If you want better sound than your TV\u2019s built-in setup but don\u2019t want to deal with multiple speakers and wires everywhere, a soundbar is probably the way to go. Some soundbars can even deliver impressive surround sound effects, thanks to features like Dolby Atmos and virtual audio technology.<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-fullbleed mb-4 bg-marshmallow pb-5 dark:bg-ramones md:invisible md:mb-0 md:h-0 md:overflow-hidden md:pb-0\">\n<div class=\"py-2 text-center text-xs uppercase\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\">\n<div class=\"flex\" id=\"_R_rjipqtialuknpfmlbH1_\">\n<div class=\"flex size-full items-center justify-center bg-marshmallow text-center leading-3\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">However, if you\u2019re an audiophile or want true surround sound for an at-home theater experience, a multi-speaker setup with a receiver, surround speakers and subwoofer will give you a richer soundstage and more control over your experience.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-mb col-body text-[1.125rem]\/[1.375rem] font-bold charcoal-color\" data-jump-link-target id=\"what-connection-do-i-need-for-a-soundbar\">What connection do I need for a soundbar?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">Most modern soundbars connect to your TV via HDMI ARC or eARC, which is the easiest and best option for achieving high-quality audio. If your TV supports this, all you need is an HDMI cable, and you\u2019ll get not only great sound but also some extra features like controlling the soundbar with your TV remote.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">If HDMI ARC isn\u2019t an option on your TV, you can use an optical cable, which also delivers solid audio quality. Some soundbars even offer Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connections for streaming music, and a few still have a 3.5mm aux jack for connecting to older devices.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-mb col-body text-[1.125rem]\/[1.375rem] font-bold charcoal-color\" data-jump-link-target id=\"do-all-soundbars-come-with-subwoofers\">Do all soundbars come with subwoofers?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">Not all soundbars come with subwoofers, but many do or at least offer one as an optional add-on that you can purchase separately. A subwoofer is what gives you that deep, booming bass, so if you like action movies or want a fuller sound for music, having one can make a big difference. 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