JBL’s colorful new wireless speakers brighten up any party or situation
JBL came out with a slew of new audio products for IFA 2019, including the colorful Pulse 4, the Link Music and Link Portable smart speaker duo, and three new soundbar packages that can add immersive sound to any size of home theater. They all arrive this fall and we've got the low-down on prices and features.
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.
Roku Smart Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer reinvent the home-theater-in-a-box
Bringing its world-class simplicity to home theater sound, Roku has debuted two new speakers: The $180 Roku Smart Soundbar, which does double duty as a speaker and a Roku media streamer, and the $180 Wireless Subwoofer, which adds extra low-end to the soundbar, or a compatible Roku TV.
Bang & Olufsen’s first soundbar looks stunning and has a price tag to match
There's a first for everything, and when we're talking Bang & Olufsen, that first is often fancy very expensive. Such is the case with the Beosound Stage, the company's first soundbar. It's a Dolby Atmos-capable, 11-speaker work of art that will set you back $1,750 -- if you go with the base model.
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.
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.
Denon’s new premium soundbars target both film buffs and music lovers
Denon's two latest soundbars are aimed at those who want equally great music and video listening experiences, with excellent Dolby decoding, and the ability to use the company's HEOS speakers as surrounds, in case you might want something other than digital surround sound.
Amazon drops prices on Bose, Sony, Samsung, and Yamaha sound bars for Labor Day
Soundbars make the difference between watching awesome high-definition 4K video from your TV with only-OK sound from your TV speakers or crystal-clear, immersive audio along with your TV's amazing images. Amazon dropped prices on a compelling selection of soundbars from Bose, Sony, Samsung, and Yamaha for Labor Day.
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.
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.
Get a Yamaha, Bose, or Samsung soundbar at an amazing discounted price on Amazon
So you already have a 4K TV? Now you need a soundbar to perfect your home theater experience. Right now, Amazon is offering three soundbars at amazing discounted prices: The Yamaha YAS-207, the Bose Solo 5, and the Samsung HW-R450. You can get one of these for as much 26% off.
Vizio SB3621n-G8 2.1 review
With a slim subwoofer, simple connections, and the ability to easily customize your sound, the latest Vizio’s SB3621n-G8 2.1 soundbar is an excellent, affordable way to beef up your TV’s terrible sound, making your favorite films and TV shows grab you, without the need to spend hundreds of dollars.
The ultimate Prime Day deal? Amazon knocks $700 off the Samsung WH-N950 soundbar
Talk about a cracking Prime Day deal. Amazon has knocked a staggering $700 off the Samsung HW-N950 — a top-rated Dolby Atmos soundbar that comes bundled with two wireless rear speakers and a subwoofer, dropping the price down to just $1,000.
TCL Alto 7+ Review
TCL’s Alto 7+ soundbar showcases the company’s ability to offer quality products at low prices, bringing energetic home theater sound to your living room, without blowing out your budget. If you’re looking to save some cash and you hate your TV speakers, TCL’s 7+ Alto is a great place to start.
Forget the remote: Yamaha offers two new affordable, Alexa-enabled soundbars
Yamaha announced two new soundbars aimed at fans of Amazon's Alexa voice assistant. The affordable new soundbars, called the YAS-109 and YAS-209, are both designed to provide viewers with great sound at an affordable price, with Alexa voice control built-in, allowing you to forget the remote.
Klipsch Bar 40 and Bar 48 home theater soundbars bring the boom to any TV
In a world that's quickly filling up with budget soundbar options, it's great to see a premium brand like Klipsch throw its hat in the ring with two new products: The Bar 40 and Bar 48. Starting at $299, both are equipped with wireless subwoofers. The Bar 48 can even be expanded into a true 5.1 system.
How Zvox soundbars use advanced tech to help the hard of hearing enjoy TV again
ZVOX audio has been credited as the maker of the first commercially successful soundbar, but the innovation didn’t stop there. Led by CEO Tom Hannaher and his team are working to help bring high-quality TV audio to the hearing impaired, from soundbars to affordable hearing aids.
Walmart cuts prices on this Bose wireless speaker and Samsung Soundbar
Don't settle for a cheap soundbar or wireless speaker. Walmart has great sales on the Samsung HW-N550 Soundbar System and Bose SoundTouch 20 Series III wireless speaker this week. Both are great options if you're looking to upgrade the sound in your home.
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.
Vizio’s new TVs and soundbars go on sale today. Here’s where and for how much
Vizio announced pricing and specs for all of its latest TV and soundbar models, offering a wide range of awesome choices for your home theater upgrade, especially with upcoming support for Apple Airplay 2 and HomeKit coming to its SmartCast 3.0 smart TV platform.
Sonos Beam review
Sonos makes some of the best single-speaker home theater products, but they’re expensive. A more affordable model would help a lot of people make the jump to Sonos. The Sonos Beam looks to be that product, with Alexa built-in. But did Sonos remove too much in the effort to keep the price down?
Sony releases wireless turntable, new soundbar amid slew of 2019 audio devices
Sony has announced pricing and availability for its 2019 home audio lineup, including a brand-new wireless turntable, a new soundbar, and a slew of Bluetooth speakers that range from small and portable to huge and cupholder-laden. Availability for some products begins now, with the last hitting shelves in mid-May.
From 8K TVs to soundbars, Samsung reveals pricing on its 2019 lineup
As of today, you can order Samsung's latest art-filled Frame TV and Q Series soundbars from the tech giant, with select retailers to come. The company also laid out pricing across its vast home theater lineup, including for its QLED TVs, from its 8K to 4K lines, as well as multiple other TVs for 2019.
Vizio’s 3.1-channel soundbar system is now 35 percent off
Nothing improves the sound of your TV like an external speaker, and there is no easier or more affordable way to add one than a soundbar. So scoring 35 percent off on a Vizio 3.2 channel soundbar system is a great way to get better sound on the cheap without sacrificing qualities or features.
Samsung’s new soundbars adjust settings to onscreen content in real time
Home theater soundbars may be a dime a dozen these days, but that doesn't mean they can't add something new to the experience. Samsung's HW-Q70R and Q60R can automatically change their EQ and other settings to better match what's happening onscreen, and are more affordable than the company's top-end line of soundbars.
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.
Samsung HW-N950 soundbar review
Samsung’s first Dolby Atmos soundbar became the bar to beat for thrilling Atmos surround sound. With the HW-N950, the company has attempted to one-up its own creation by once again offering the best surround soundbar in the business. But is it worth its kingly price tag?
Amazon slashes prices on Samsung, Sonos, and Vizio soundbars for the big game
If you're looking to upgrade your TV's sound without paying out the nose, then a good soundbar is a cost-effective alternative to expensive and difficult surround sound speakers setups. We've rounded up a handful of the best brand-name soundbar deals on Amazon to help you out.
Polk Audio’s Command Bar joins Alexa’s multiroom music party
Polk's Command Bar is a home theater soundbar with Alexa built in. But with a new update, it can also be grouped with Amazon's Echo products, and other third-party speakers, to produce a sophisticated multi-room, whole-home sound system, all of which can be controlled by your voice.
From Atmos to WiSA: These are the coolest soundbars of CES 2019
While some companies chose not to play this year, CES 2019 still had a ton of impressive soundbars at the show. From Klipsch to Vizio, the soundbars at this year's show brought a ton of new features and plenty of power. We've rounded up the coolest soundbars we saw at the show.
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.
Sony looks to get the party started at CES with new boombox featuring cupholders
Sony has announced a slew of new audio products at this year's CES conference in Las Vegas, including a brand-new Dolby Atmos soundbar, several smart speakers, and a massive portable boombox with built-in cupholders that's aimed at those who want to take their dance party anywhere.
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.
Sennheiser says you have to hear its new Ambeo soundbar to believe it
Sennheiser has announced its new 5.1.4 Ambeo soundbar at this year's CES conference in Las Vegas. It's a Dolby Atmos-enabled device that re-creates object-based surround sound so vividly and with such fidelity that the company claims that you have to hear it to believe it.