Vizio 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos soundbar review
Soundbars with true Dolby Atmos surround sound have historically been a rich man’s game, often costing well over $1,000. Vizio’s new 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos soundbar undercuts similar competitors by hundreds of dollars, so we spent some quality time with the system to find out if it can hold its own.
Klipsch Cinema 600 Sound Bar review: Bold look, bold sound
The Klipsch Cinema 600 delivers a ton of power and dead-simple setup for bigger, better TV sound quality.
Yamaha SR-C20A review: Clear sound in a compact soundbar
With its $180 SR-C20A, Yamaha built a pint-sized soundbar that features the versatility to fit a variety of different applications within your home.
Bang and Olufsen Beosound Stage review: Beauty and the bass
If you can afford it, you won't find a sexier soundbar. But for immersive movie sound, you'll find better options from other companies that will save money too.
Klipsch The Fives review: Soundbar killers
The Fives by Klipsch are the first powered speakers that are HDMI ARC compatible, and they put soundbars to shame with their incredible audio quality.
Sonos Beam (Gen 2) review: Improved immersion with Dolby Atmos
The original Sonos Beam was a nearly perfect small-size soundbar for bedrooms. With the addition of Dolby Atmos, the Gen 2 model is even better.
LG SL9YG soundbar review: Atmos delivers a punch
LG’s latest Dolby Atmos soundbar is loaded with power, features, and quirks, including the lack of a center channel. That said, this distinctive soundbar offers powerful Atmos immersion for a two-piece system, making it worth consideration for those seeking cinematic sound without multiple speakers.
Sennheiser Ambeo soundbar review: Killer Atmos sound
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.
Vizio SB36514-G6 5.1.4-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar review
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.
Yamaha YAS-209 soundbar review
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.
Yamaha SR-B20A review: Still good, just less value
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.
Vizio VSB210WS Soundbar Review
This inexpensive soundbar will vastly improve the sound from almost any TV, with minimal hassle.
Denon DHT-FS5 Review
Denon's one-piece surround solution won't replace a true 5.1 setup, but still impressed us.
Sony HT-S350 review
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.
Yamaha YAS-109 soundbar review: Alexa makes a good bar better
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.
LG SN11RG soundbar review: Compact cinematic experience
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.
Samsung HT-X810 Review
This all-in-one system is sleek looking, powerful and technically advanced. So is the price.
Philips HTS8100 Review
The Philips HTS8100 Ambisound DVD Home Theater System features a futuristic design and advanced features.
Boston Acoustics Tvee Model 20 Review
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.
Energy Power Bar Elite Review
Despite a name that brings to mind granola more than high-fidelity audio, Energy's Power Bar Elite booms with the best of them.
Yamaha YAS-101 Review
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.
Boston Acoustics Tvee Model 30 Review
The Boston Acoustics Tvee Model 30 soundbar and subwoofer combo pumps out quality audio from an unobtrusive package perfect for flat-screen TVs.
MartinLogan Motion Vision Sound Bar Review
MartinLogan brings the sound bar up to audiophile standards with the Motion Vision and accompanying Dynamo 1000 wireless subwoofer.
Klipsch HD Theater SB 3 Review
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.
Toshiba Mini 3D Review
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.
Vizio SB4021M-A1 Review
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.
Sonos Playbar Review
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.
Paradigm Soundtrack Review
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.
Definitive Technology SoloCinema XTR Review
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.
Vizio S4251W-B4 Review
Vizio may not be known for audio, but its reputation for value remains intact in the inexpensive but surprisingly capable S4251W-B4.
Sharp HT-SB60 review
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.
Pioneer SP-SB23W review
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.
Samsung HW-F550 review
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.
Pinnacle Front Row Sys 8210 review
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.
Senior Editor, A/V
John Higgins is Digital Trends’ Senior Editor and section lead for A/V. After receiving his Bachelor in Music with an Audio Production focus from Ithaca College and Master of Music in Keyboard Collaborative Arts from the University of Southern California, he began working for Home Theater Magazine in 2003. His time in the print and online publishing world has been spent as a writer, editor, copy editor, researcher, and test lab technician. Most recently, Higgins was the Managing Editor of Tech at Reviewed, part of the USA Today network, where he led the website’s tech coverage. He has previously written for Wirecutter, IGN, Projector Central, T3, Sound & Vision, and Home Theater Magazine covering projectors, televisions, headphones and earbuds, sound bars and speakers, and monitors. He is a yearly attendee at CES and an ISF level 3 certified calibrator.
In addition to his career in publishing, Higgins has been a professional musician since the late 90s, having performed on piano in solo recitals, as a collaborative partner with various singers and instrumentalists, and with the Pacific Symphony. He also is an accomplished guitarist and, with his pop/rock band, has played such hallowed L.A. venues as the Troubadour, Roxy, Viper Room, and House of Blues. For 10 years, he was a teacher and music director at a private school in Los Angeles, and following his teaching career spent some time in the film industry as a post-production sound editor and composer.
Originally from just outside Boston, Higgins has been a Los Angeles resident since 2001 where he lives with his wife, son, two rescue dogs, and parrot. When not working, he spends his time watching TV shows about cooking and serial killers, preparing for his next D&D session, ignoring the growing list of games in his Steam gaming library, and building Legos with his son.