Top Soundbar Picks
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Soundbars offer a few advantages over traditional home theater speaker setups: they tend to take up less space, are easier to set up, and are often more affordable. Whether you're looking for a soundbar that supports Dolby Atmos or want something you can plug your older MP3 player into, there's a model for you. However, not all soundbars are created equal; some provide a better listening experience than others. If you watch a lot of TV or listen to music at home, you'll want something that sounds good and is compatible with your existing devices, whether you want to hook it up to your smart TV or prefer streaming directly from your smartphone. The best soundbar for TV can reproduce dialogue in your favorite shows with clarity and detail.
We've tested over 235 soundbars; below are our top picks. See our recommendations for the best budget soundbars, the best Dolby Atmos soundbars, and the best 5.1 soundbars.
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The Sonos Arc Ultra is a step up from the Sonos Arc, both in terms of features and performance. The new acoustic architecture results in an improved frequency response, with a better bass extension and articulation. The dynamics performance has also been improved: the newer version compresses even less at max volume. While both soundbars integrate well into existing Sonos ecosystems, pairing with popular speakers like the Sonos Era 300, the Arc Ultra features Bluetooth integration, which will be a bonus for most users. The older variant comes with an optical to HDMI adaptor as standard, which will suit users with older TVs. That said, you can still purchase this separately.
