Klipsch’s first Dolby Atmos soundbar brings 1,200 watts of power

Klipsch may be a relative latecomer to the Dolby Atmos soundbar club, but it appears to be making up for lost time with two very potent new models.

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

Polk React soundbar review: Affordable, expandable, and smart too

Finding a soundbar that sounds great, doesn't break the bank, and yet can be expanded as your needs grow isn't easy. But the $250 Polk React is all three.

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

The Roku Streambar is perfect for dorm-dwelling students

The Streambar is not Roku's first 2-in-1 player/speaker, but it's the most compelling one for college students wanting to make the most of dorm room spaces.

Jaron Schneider     April 25, 2023

Zvox’s new soundbar is like a magnifying glass for TV and movie dialog

Plenty of soundbars promise better dialog, but the Zvox AV157 takes speech clarity to new heights with 12 levels of dialog enhancement in a compact speaker.

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

Yamaha adds to its roster with two new budget soundbars, the SR-B20A and SR-C20A

Yamaha's SR-B20A and SR-B20A budget soundbars are designed to subtly add strong sound to your 4K television to help enjoy your content more

Nick Woodard     April 25, 2023

Sonos Arc vs. Sonos Playbar

From big theatrical sound to impressive codec support, the Sonos Arc and Playbar are two mighty soundbars. But which is the best? Here, we compare the two.

Michael Bizzaco     April 25, 2023

The fault in our bars: Making the case for old-school home theater speakers

In the right situation, soundbars can be a welcome addition to an A/V setup. But when compared to a traditional, wired home theater setup, soundbars falter.

Nick Woodard     April 25, 2023

Polk Audio’s new MagniFi 2 soundbar features immersive sound tech

The MagniFi 2 soundbar from Polk Audio will use several technological features to help its six-driver setup and wireless subwoofer create the ideal sound stage.

Nick Woodard     April 25, 2023

Klipsch’s ‘The Fives’ are stunning TV speakers that challenge soundbar trends

Almost scoffing at the sound quality of typical single-soundbar home theaters, Klipsch promises incredible audio quality from its bookshelf-style TV speakers.

Jaron Schneider     April 25, 2023

LG adds five Dolby Atmos soundbars to its 2020 lineup

LG announced pricing and availability for its 2020 lineup of soundbars, which includes seven different models — five of which with Dolby Atmos support.

Nick Woodard     April 25, 2023

Polk Audio’s Signa S3 soundbar bundles Chromecast on a budget

Polk Audio's newest addition to it's Signa Series is the Signa S3 soundbar, a system that includes a wireless subwoofer and built-in Chromecast Audio support.

Nick Woodard     April 25, 2023

Sonos debuts the $799 Arc, its first Dolby Atmos wireless soundbar

Today Sonos has replaced both its Playbar and Playbase speakers with the Arc, a big, bold Dolby Atmos-capable soundbar with AirPlay 2 and smart speaker options.

Caleb Denison     April 25, 2023

Roku’s Wireless speakers will link up with its smart soundbar for true surround

Getting a surround sound system for your home theater is both affordable and easy now that Roku's Smart Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer work with the company's Wireless Speakers to create a $500 wireless surround system. Though it may not pack the punch of other surround systems, for this price it's hard to knock it.

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

Klipsch’s new speakers are the no-soundbar soundbar we need

Klipsch's new powered bookshelves have a slick trick up their sleeves: HDMI ARC connection. That means, as long as your TV has HDMI ARC, you can now use a single remote for your powered speakers, letting music lovers rock out in full force while enjoying all the convenience of soundbar control.

Ryan Waniata     April 25, 2023

CES 2020: TCL Alto 9+ is one of the first Roku TV Ready soundbars in existence

The TCL Alto 9+ isn't new -- TCL showed it off at IFA 2019 in September -- but that didn't stop it from making an appearance at CES 2020. Its reason for being there? To showcase Roku TV Ready in action, a new initiative that allows people to control their soundbar using their Roku TV Remote

Josh Levenson     April 25, 2023

JBL went big at CES with a Dolby Atmos soundbar and affordable earbuds

JBL is showing off some impressive new audio gear for CES 2020, including two new pairs of true wireless earbuds at affordable price points, a feature-packed new pair of over-ears with graphene drivers and noise cancellation, and JBL's first Dolby Atmos soundbar with detachable speakers.

Ryan Waniata     April 25, 2023

The best soundbars of CES 2020: Vizio, TCL, LG, and more

CES 2020 is loaded with cool audio gear, including some of the best and most feature-packed soundbars you'll see this year. We've collected the best the show has to offer all in one place so you can get a jumpstart on the new decade. These are the best soundbars of CES 2020.

Ryan Waniata     April 25, 2023

LG will show off an OLED 4K TV that rolls down from the ceiling at CES 2020

LG stole the show at CES 2019 with an incredible OLED TV that retracted into a piece of furniture when it wasn’t in use, and it’s looking to do the same at CES 2020 with a (concept) roll-down OLED TV that unfurls from the ceiling. We'll be there to see just how they manage this feat.

Josh Levenson     April 25, 2023

Vizio reinvents its soundbar line, including an Atmos bar with rotating speakers

Think soundbars are pretty much all alike? Take a look at Vizio's new lineup, which includes its new flagship Elevate that rotates its speakers upward automatically for Dolby Atmos sound. With three fully redesigned soundbar series, Vizio's CES 2020 audio showcase is a whole new bag.

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

LG’s new Dolby Atmos soundbars use A.I. for automatic room calibration

LG's 2020 collection of soundbars made its official debut at CES 2020 in Las Vegas. The new models feature Dolby Atmos and DTS:X as well as a new feature, supported by A.I., that lets them automatically adjust their settings based on the acoustics of the room.

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

Anker Nebula Soundbar Fire TV Edition packs 4K, HDR, and Alexa in a $230 speaker

The first soundbar to include the Amazon Fire TV platform is the $230 Anker Nebula Soundbar -- Fire TV Edition, and it's now available for pre-order with deliveries starting on November 19. The 2.1 channel 100-watt speaker features 4K and Dolby Vision HDR and has Alexa built in for smart home control.

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

TCL shows off an incredible new Dolby Atmos soundbar at IFA 2019

There's a new soundbar in town that vows to breathe cinema-like sound into your home entertainment setup. It's called the TCL TS9030, it was showcased at IFA 2019, and it comes with all the features you could ever need from a soundbar, including Bluetooth, Dolby Atmos, and HDMI ARC.

Josh Levenson     April 25, 2023

Klipsch Bar 40 soundbar review

Klipsch’s Bar 40 does its namesake proud when it comes to both style and sound, with a great look and impressively clear performance. But those seeking loads of features may want to look elsewhere. We’ll walk you through everything you need to know so you can make the best decision for your budget.

Ryan Waniata     April 25, 2023

Vizio’s latest soundbars double down on Dolby Atmos — again

Vizio brought a myriad of new soundbars to CES 2019, including two new Dolby Atmos bars that offer big sound in a smaller profile, bringing the brand's Atmos offerings to five. Smaller bars fill out the line for a versatile collection. We've got all the details of the lineup here.

Ryan Waniata     April 25, 2023

JBL/Harman launch smart soundbar, new speakers, and a guitar amp/speaker combo

Harman Kardon and JBL have announced four new audio lines that will hit the market in 2019. New offerings from the conglomerate companies include a brand-new smart soundbar, portable speaker, smart home theater speakers, and a massive portable speaker with both guitar and microphone inputs.

Parker Hall     April 25, 2023

All three of LG’s new soundbars will be available before summer

LG has finally announced pricing and availability to the three soundbars it announced at CES 2019. They'll come out in April or May of this year (depending on the model), and will retail between $400 and $1,300, with top-tier models coming with Dolby Atmos and advanced Meridian audio processing.

Parker Hall     April 25, 2023

Hands-on with Sennheiser’s seriously impressive Ambeo virtual surround soundbar

Sennheiser first showed off its Ambeo 3D virtual surround soundbar at CES at the beginning of the year, but now that we’ve had more hands-on time with it at IFA, we’re more impressed than ever, and convinced that it might be the best virtual surround soundbar we’ve encountered to date.

Kris Wouk     April 25, 2023

Polk’s $600 MagniFi Max SR surround soundbar shames much pricier systems

We just heard the Polk MagniFi Max SR soundbar surround system for the first time and we're shocked at how huge it sounds.

Caleb Denison     April 25, 2023

Samsung HW-K950 Atmos soundbar unboxing and setup: Get your new audio rocking

In our Samsung HW-K950 Atmos soundbar unboxing and setup video, you'll see what it takes to have the system sounding great in no time.

Caleb Denison     April 25, 2023

Our LG SJ9 soundbar setup and unboxing guide makes installation a cinch

Need assistance getting your new soundbar up and running? Our LG SJ9 soundbar setup & unboxing guide is here to help.

Caleb Denison     April 25, 2023

Enjoy crisp audio with our Samsung Sound + soundbar setup and unboxing guide

Samsung's HW-MS650 fills the room with sound affordably. Our Samsung Sound + soundbar setup and unboxing guide will help get you started.

Caleb Denison     April 25, 2023

AmazonBasics Soundbar setup and unboxing: Add quality sound to your new TV

Most modern TVs look great, but sound... less great. Our AmazonBasics Soundbar setup & unboxing guide will help you remedy this problem.

Caleb Denison     April 25, 2023

TV speaker buying guide: Everything you need to know

This TV speaker buying guide clearly sets out your speaker options to boost your TV audio for more explosive sound and clearer dialog. Learn about soundbars, soundbases, powered speakers, and home-theater-in-a-box systems, and pick what you think will be best for your space and listening style.

Parker Hall     April 25, 2023

Yamaha YAS-203 review

While it may not be the most powerful or feature-packed bar in the Yamaha family, when it comes to sheer dollar to performance value, few outpace the YAS-203.

Ryan Waniata     April 24, 2023