While the company touts the Yamaha YAS-207’s DTS Virtual:X technology as the main selling point, as our review reveals, it’s everything else you get with the 207 that makes this the next soundbar you should buy. The soundbar's attractive $300 price tag doesn't hurt either.
| Ryan Waniata | June 8, 2021 |
We expected amazing things from Sennheiser’s first soundbar, and with incredible detail, brilliant musicality, and mind-bending Dolby Atmos virtualization, it absolutely delivers. Packing glorious detail and realistic virtual surround, Sennheiser’s $2,500 Ambeo soundbar is a holistic sound solution.
| Ryan Waniata | June 8, 2021 |
Vizio’s latest Dolby Atmos soundbar packs serious punch for a price so low it’ll make your head spin. While this soundbar isn’t perfect, it’s loaded with features and packs a full 5.1.4-channel setup at well under $1,000. With the SB36514-G6, just about anyone can afford Atmos.
| Ryan Waniata | June 8, 2021 |
Yamaha’s winning formula for the YAS-207 (our favorite value-packed soundbar for years now) scores another success with the YAS-209, which keeps the major features of its predecessor, while adding extras like Alexa voice control and (eventually) multi-room audio support, all at a still-affordable price point.
| Ryan Waniata | June 8, 2021 |
The Yamaha SR-B20A combines the exceptional sound quality of the company's successful YAS line with a retooled design. But it's missing some important features.
| Nick Woodard | June 8, 2021 |
This inexpensive soundbar will vastly improve the sound from almost any TV, with minimal hassle.
| DT Staff | October 30, 2020 |
Denon's one-piece surround solution won't replace a true 5.1 setup, but still impressed us.
| Michael Brown | October 30, 2020 |
Sony’s new midlevel soundbar, the HT-S350, offers tons of power, big bass, and a sleek look for $300. But mediocre features and a focus on might over detail make it easy to miss the little things. In our review, we’ll explain why you may want to look elsewhere for great TV sound at this price.
| Ryan Waniata | October 30, 2020 |
Yamaha’s subwoofer-less YAS-109 soundbar brings a noticeable sonic upgrade to smaller rooms, and with great features and Amazon Alexa built-in, it’s one of the most convenient entry-level options on the market. You’ll have a hard time finding a soundbar at this price with more goodies baked in, and its sound is great, too.
| Parker Hall | October 30, 2020 |
LG's new SN11RG Soundbar is a 7.1.4 system that supports Hi-Res audio, Dolby Atmos, and a ton of other audio formats, as well as built-in Google Assistant.
| Nick Woodard | October 30, 2020 |
The Philips HTS8100 Ambisound DVD Home Theater System features a futuristic design and advanced features.
| DT Staff | August 24, 2020 |
This all-in-one system is sleek looking, powerful and technically advanced. So is the price.
| Aaron Colter | August 24, 2020 |
We review the Boston Acoustics TVee Model 20 which offer a significant upgrade to your TV’s sound in a very simple and extremely easy to use package.
| Caleb Denison | August 24, 2020 |
The Boston Acoustics Tvee Model 30 soundbar and subwoofer combo pumps out quality audio from an unobtrusive package perfect for flat-screen TVs.
| Caleb Denison | August 24, 2020 |
Review: The Yamaha YAS-101 is the company’s most affordable sound bar yet, but still produces impressive bass without the need for a separate subwoofer.
| Caleb Denison | August 24, 2020 |
Despite a name that brings to mind granola more than high-fidelity audio, Energy's Power Bar Elite booms with the best of them.
| Caleb Denison | August 24, 2020 |
MartinLogan brings the sound bar up to audiophile standards with the Motion Vision and accompanying Dynamo 1000 wireless subwoofer.
| Caleb Denison | August 24, 2020 |
The Vizio SB4021M sound bar and wireless subwoofer provide plenty of oomf for not much dough, making the package an ideal complement to A/V buyers on a budget.
| Caleb Denison | August 24, 2020 |
Toshiba’s Mini 3D sound bar astounded us with jaw-dropping sound from a box less than a foot long, with a price just as improbably small.
| O. Amnuayphol | August 24, 2020 |
Klipsch’s size-no-object SB3 sound bar offers sonic accuracy on par with high-end stereo speakers and the best-sounding subwoofer we’ve seen in a bundled package, but its lack of digital inputs and control features may cause pause for some.
| O. Amnuayphol | August 24, 2020 |
The Sonos Playbar delivers on its promise of offering sweet, musical sound for audio purists, and its wireless ecosystem remains one of the best in the business. We just wish this sound bar offered more than one, lonely input.
| O. Amnuayphol | August 24, 2020 |
Pyle’s inexpensive PSBV200BT sound bar delivers the sort of bombastic bass that adds excitement to movies and TV shows, but its mediocre music performance and poor Bluetooth audio quality have us wondering if the speaker really is a good deal.
| Ryan Waniata | August 24, 2020 |
Vizio may not be known for audio, but its reputation for value remains intact in the inexpensive but surprisingly capable S4251W-B4.
| Caleb Denison | August 24, 2020 |
Between its comprehensive connectivity options, support for lossless HD surround formats, and solid engineering, the Definitive Technology SoloCinema XRT has set the bar extremely high in its category.
| Ian White | August 24, 2020 |
Once again, Paradigm puts its signature sound into a package that will suit nearly any décor. The Soundtrack 2.1 sound bar system is potent, accurate and lyrical in a way that rivals hi-fi stereo rigs.
| Ryan Waniata | August 24, 2020 |
The Sharp HT-SB60’s wide stance affords it impressive stereo separation, and it is capable of big, robust sound, but its grating, sharp treble is a deal breaker for us.
| Ryan Waniata | August 24, 2020 |
Andrew Jones once again proves his advanced design chops can bring value and performance to Pioneer’s entry-level audio products with his work on the Pioneer SP-SB23W speaker bar. We just wish it didn’t suffer from Bluetooth issues.
| Ryan Waniata | August 24, 2020 |
If you came across this review because you saw this sound bar on a deal page, go ahead and buy knowing you’ll get your money’s worth. Just don’t expect a super-premium sound experience.
| Ryan Waniata | August 24, 2020 |
Samsung’s HW F550 offers a lot features in a pretty package for not a lot of cash. But while the system is big on bass and generally inoffensive, it lacks the clarity and zing some would expect, even from a budget sound bar solution.
| Ryan Waniata | August 24, 2020 |
Yamaha’s Digital Sound Projectors aren’t your typical sound bars. Armed with an array of small drivers, built-in subwoofers and highly customizable sound control, even the entry-level YSP-1400 offers more than the similarly-priced competition.
| Ryan Waniata | August 24, 2020 |
Denon’s first sound bar effort yields some impressive results. In our review, we outline how the DHT-S514 makes a strong argument as a top contender in the mid-tier sound bar genre.
| Ryan Waniata | August 24, 2020 |
Sony’s new entry-level sound bar packs a refined, yet powerful punch and a host of features, making it a solid contender in a crowded field of applicants.
| Ryan Waniata | August 24, 2020 |
Vizio’s new Sound Stand is a pinch hitter for a traditional sound bar at best.
| Ryan Waniata | August 24, 2020 |
Monoprice’s budget-friendly sound bar will definitely upgrade your TV audio, but how low is too low for a quality experience?
| Ryan Waniata | August 24, 2020 |
Focal’s Dimension series sound bar and subwoofer treat audio with verve while delivering multiple setup options for the space-deprived.
| Ted Kritsonis | August 24, 2020 |
With the W Studio Micro, Definitive Technology proves that small size doesn’t have to mean small sound. With plenty of power, clean detail, and multi-room technology, this little bar punches well above its weight.
| Ryan Waniata | August 24, 2020 |
Yamaha’s flagship sound projector works acoustic wonders to create convincing Dolby Atmos/DTS:X surround sound, but it’s big enough to require some redecorating.
| Ryan Waniata | August 24, 2020 |
Nakamichi’s Shockwafe Pro is packed with features and heaps of muscle, as well as impressive true 5.1 surround sound immersion, putting it in true competition in the world of budget surround soundbars.
| Ryan Waniata | August 24, 2020 |