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Sony - 2.1-Channel Soundbar System with Wireless Subwoofer and Digital Amplifier - Black
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Sony - 2.1-Channel Soundbar System with Wireless Subwoofer and Digital Amplifier - Black
$148.99$279.99
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Sony - 2.1-Channel Soundbar System with Wireless Subwoofer and Digital Amplifier - Black$148.99$279.99
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Immerse yourself in rich, vibrant sound with this 2.1-channel Sony sound bar. It has a two-way wireless subwoofer that delivers booming bass and an S-Force PRO front surround for a theater-like…read more
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VIZIO - SmartCast 38" 3.1-Channel Soundbar System with Subwoofer and Digital Amplifier - Black
$249.99$269.99
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VIZIO - SmartCast 38" 3.1-Channel Soundbar System with Subwoofer and Digital Amplifier - Black$249.99$269.99
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$174.98
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ZVOX - SB400 3.1 Channel Soundbar with 4" Subwoofer and Bluetooth Music Streaming - Black
$399.98
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ZVOX - SoundBase 670 Soundbar with 3 Built-In Subwoofers - Black
$369.98
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ZVOX - SoundBase 670 Soundbar with 3 Built-In Subwoofers - Black$369.98
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Samsung - 5.1.4-Channel Soundbar System with Dolby Atmos and 8" Wireless Subwoofer - Black
$1,199.98$1,499.98
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Samsung
Samsung - 5.1.4-Channel Soundbar System with Dolby Atmos and 8" Wireless Subwoofer - Black$1,199.98$1,499.98
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Enhance your home theater audio with this Samsung sound bar system. Its Dolby Atmos surround sound technology utilizes 15 built-in speakers with four upward-firing drivers, providing a…read more
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ZVOX - AV200 AccuVoice Soundbar with Built-In Hearing Aid Technology - Black
$199.98$249.98
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ZVOX
ZVOX - AV200 AccuVoice Soundbar with Built-In Hearing Aid Technology - Black$199.98$249.98
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Improve your television listening experience with this ZVOX AccuVoice TV speaker. It uses hearing aid technology to reproduce voices clearly, making TV dialogue easier for the hearing-challenged to…read more
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Sonos - PLAYBAR Soundbar Wireless Speaker - Black/Silver
$599.98$699.98
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Sonos - PLAYBAR Soundbar Wireless Speaker - Black/Silver$599.98$699.98
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Sonos Playbar Soundbar: This Sonos soundbar complements HD television screens with highly detailed, richly textured sound. A low profile lets you inconspicuously hang the Sonos Playbar on the wall…read more
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Klipsch
$249.99$399.99
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Klipsch
Klipsch - Reference Series 2.1-Channel Soundbar System with 6-1/2" Wireless Subwoofer and Digital Amplifier - Black$249.99$399.99
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Incredible sound, wireless subwoofer, and super easy to set up - the Klipsch Reference RSB-6 sound bar is your turn-key solution to upgrade from your TV's weak speakers into a true home theater.…read more
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Denon - HEOS HomeCinema Soundbar with 5.25" Wireless Subwoofer - Black
$799.98
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Denon - HEOS HomeCinema Soundbar with 5.25" Wireless Subwoofer - Black$799.98
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JBL - Cinema 2.1-Channel Soundbar System with 8" Wireless Subwoofer and Digital Amplifier - Black
$499.99
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LG
LG - Music Flow 4.1-Ch. Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer - Black
$399.99$499.99
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LG
LG - Music Flow 4.1-Ch. Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer - Black$399.99$499.99
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Samsung - 2.1-Channel Soundbar System with 6.5" Wireless Subwoofer - Black
$139.99$279.99
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Samsung
Samsung - 2.1-Channel Soundbar System with 6.5" Wireless Subwoofer - Black$139.99$279.99
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Only at Best Buy Furnish a home entertainment space with this Samsung sound bar system. It includes a wireless 130W subwoofer to produce rumbling low frequencies while you enjoy your favorite…read more
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Jensen - 2.1-Channel Soundbar with Built-in Subwoofer - Black
$94.99
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Jensen - 2.1-Channel Soundbar with Built-in Subwoofer - Black$94.99
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$1,299.98
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Definitive Technology
Definitive Technology - Refurbished 5.1-Channel Soundbar System with 8" Wireless Subwoofer and Digital Amplifier - Black$1,299.98
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ZVOX - 2.0-Channel Soundbar with 4" Subwoofer and 140-Watt Digital Amplifier - Black
$699.98
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MartinLogan
MartinLogan - 5.1-Channel Soundbar Home Theater Speaker System - Gloss Black
$1,499.98
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MartinLogan
MartinLogan - 5.1-Channel Soundbar Home Theater Speaker System - Gloss Black$1,499.98
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ZVOX - SoundBase 570 Soundbar with Built-In Subwoofer - Black
$299.98
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ZVOX - SoundBase 570 Soundbar with Built-In Subwoofer - Black$299.98
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Niles
Niles - Cynema Soundfield Soundbar System - Black
$1,999.99
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Samsung
Samsung - 4.1-Channel Curved Soundbar System with Wireless Subwoofer and Digital Amplifier - Black
$699.99
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Pyle
Pyle - Wave Base Soundbar with Bluetooth Technology - Black
$108.99
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Pyle
Pyle - Wave Base Soundbar with Bluetooth Technology - Black$108.99
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Yamaha - 7.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Active Subwoofer - Black
$1,799.99
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Yamaha
Yamaha - 7.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Active Subwoofer - Black$1,799.99
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LG - 2.1-Channel Soundbar System with Wireless Subwoofer and Digital Amplifier - Black
$119.99$279.99
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LG
LG - 2.1-Channel Soundbar System with Wireless Subwoofer and Digital Amplifier - Black$119.99$279.99
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Enhance your home entertainment space with this LG sound bar. It comes with a wireless subwoofer, letting you enjoy clear audio without sacrificing the booming lows that build excitement in your…read more
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LG - 2.0-Channel Soundbar with 100-Watt Digital Amplifier - Black
$69.99$129.99
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LG - 2.0-Channel Soundbar with 100-Watt Digital Amplifier - Black$69.99$129.99
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Insignia™ - Soundbar with 39-Watt Digital Amplifier - Black
$69.99$99.99
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Insignia
Insignia™ - Soundbar with 39-Watt Digital Amplifier - Black$69.99$99.99
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Sony
Sony - 2.1-Channel Soundbar System with 4.72" Wireless Subwoofer and Digital Amplifier - Charcoal black$199.99$349.99
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Add an audio home theater experience to favorite programs with this 2.1-channel Sony sound bar. Its S-Force PRO Front Surround technology adds a cinematic feel to movie sounds, and it provides…read more
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Sony - 5.1-Channel Soundbar System with 6.3" Wireless Subwoofer and Digital Amplifier - Black
$249.99$599.99
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Sony - 5.1-Channel Soundbar System with 6.3" Wireless Subwoofer and Digital Amplifier - Black$249.99$599.99
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Samsung - 2.1-Channel Soundbar System with Wireless Subwoofer and Digital Amplifier - Black
$169.99
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Samsung - 2.1-Channel Soundbar System with Wireless Subwoofer and Digital Amplifier - Black$169.99
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$1,199.99
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AXESS - 2.1-Channel Soundbar System with 6-1/2" Subwoofer and Digital Amplifier - Black
$79.99
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Vizio
VIZIO - 5.1-Channel Soundbar System with 6" Wireless Subwoofer and Digital Amplifier - Black
$149.99$299.99
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VIZIO - 5.1-Channel Soundbar System with 6" Wireless Subwoofer and Digital Amplifier - Black$149.99$299.99
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Install this 5.1-channel VIZIO sound bar system to enjoy high-quality audio. It connects easily with a single cable, and the speakers and wireless subwoofer can be placed conveniently around the…read more
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LG - MUSIC flow 4.0-Channel Soundbar with 150-Watt Digital Amplifier - Black
$349.99$399.99
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LG
LG - MUSIC flow 4.0-Channel Soundbar with 150-Watt Digital Amplifier - Black$349.99$399.99
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Barska - Edge Sound Deck TR-100 Soundbar - Black
$134.99$399.99
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Barska
Barska - Edge Sound Deck TR-100 Soundbar - Black$134.99$399.99
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Denon - Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer - Black
$349.98$599.98
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LG
LG - 7.1-Channel Soundbar with 12" Wireless Subwoofer - Black
$799.99$999.99
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LG - 7.1-Channel Soundbar with 12" Wireless Subwoofer - Black$799.99$999.99
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VIZIO - SmartCast™ 38" 5.1-Channel Soundbar System with Subwoofer - Black
$249.99$299.99
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VIZIO - SmartCast™ 38" 5.1-Channel Soundbar System with Subwoofer - Black$249.99$299.99
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Definitive Technology - Mythos 5.0-Channel Soundbar - Black
$799.98
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Definitive Technology
Definitive Technology - Mythos 5.0-Channel Soundbar - Black$799.98
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Bose® - SoundTouch® 300 soundbar - Black
$699.99
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Cambridge Audio
Cambridge Audio - TV5 Soundbar with Bluetooth Technology - Black
$399.98
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Cambridge Audio
Cambridge Audio - TV5 Soundbar with Bluetooth Technology - Black$399.98
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Yamaha - 2.0-Channel Soundbar with 3" Subwoofer and 120-Watt Digital Amplifier - Black
$199.99
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Yamaha - 2.0-Channel Soundbar with 3" Subwoofer and 120-Watt Digital Amplifier - Black$199.99
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Sony - 7.1.2-Channel Hi-Res Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Dolby Atmos - Black
$1,299.98$1,499.98
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Sony
Sony - 7.1.2-Channel Hi-Res Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Dolby Atmos - Black$1,299.98$1,499.98
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Fill your space with rich surround sound by using this 7.1.2 channel Sony Dolby Atmos sound bar. Its S-Force PRO front surround and wavefront technology distribute dynamic, three-dimensional audio…read more
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New! LG - 4.1-Channel Hi-Res Soundbar System with Wireless Subwoofer and Digital Amplifier - Black
$199.99$399.99
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LG
New! LG - 4.1-Channel Hi-Res Soundbar System with Wireless Subwoofer and Digital Amplifier - Black$199.99$399.99
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Ensure immersive audio from your home theater system when you integrate this LG sound bar. It comes with a wireless subwoofer for plenty of boom, and the auto sound engine tweaks output for optimal…read more
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Sony - 2.1-Channel Soundbar System with 5.12" Wireless Subwoofer and Digital Amplifier - Black
$119.99$399.99
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Sony
Sony - 2.1-Channel Soundbar System with 5.12" Wireless Subwoofer and Digital Amplifier - Black$119.99$399.99
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This Sony soundbar with Bluetooth creates a cinematic surround-sound audio experience using wireless streaming and NFC one-touch connectivity for convenience. The subwoofer works horizontally or…read more
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VIZIO - 3.0-Channel Soundbar with Digital Amplifier - Black
$99.99$149.99
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Vizio
VIZIO - 3.0-Channel Soundbar with Digital Amplifier - Black$99.99$149.99
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Fill your home theater with glorious sound for everything from sporting events to movies with this VIZIO SmartCast sound bar. This versatile unit is wall mountable, or you can place it on a table,…read more
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Samsung - 2.1-Channel Soundbar System with Wireless Subwoofer - Black
$219.99$229.99
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Samsung - 2.1-Channel Soundbar System with Wireless Subwoofer - Black$219.99$229.99
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SunBriteTV - 2.0-Channel Soundbar - Black
$174.98
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LG
LG - 2.1-Channel Soundbar System with Wireless Subwoofer - Black
$279.99
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LG
LG - 2.1-Channel Soundbar System with Wireless Subwoofer - Black$279.99
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Toshiba - 43" Class (42.5" Diag.) LED 1080p HDTV & Insignia™ 2.1-Channel Sound Bar with Subwoofer
$299.98$449.98
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Toshiba - 43" Class (42.5" Diag.) LED 1080p HDTV & Insignia™ 2.1-Channel Sound Bar with Subwoofer$299.98$449.98
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iLive - 2-Ch. Soundbar - Black
$73.99
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Yamaha
Yamaha - MusicCast 5.1-Channel Soundbar - Black
$599.99
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| Dec 27, 2017
Performance Features Ergonomics Value PRICE $1,299 AT A GLANCE Plus Wide array of wired and wireless connections, including Play-Fi Room correction with included microphone Wireless subwoofer connection Minus Confusing and non-intuitive setup Soft-sounding highs THE VERDICT Paradigm’s PW Soundbar ticks a lot of boxes with its long list of desirable features, but its complicated wireless setup and ergonomic difficulties make it frustrating to use. Consolidation is one of those things that can be either a good deal or a bad deal, depending on the context. For example, with big corporations, consolidation often means less competition, which can be a bummer for the consumer. Just ask the guy who pays through the nose for 2,000 cable channels he’ll never watch, or the guy who has tried to make a mini-sized bag of peanuts last through a six-hour transcontinental flight on one of the four remaining major U.S. airlines. But when it comes to consumer electronics, consolidation can be a wonderful thing.
| Dec 5, 2017
Performance Features Ergonomics Value PRICE $1,500 AT A GLANCE Plus Generally neutral sound reproduction Dolby Atmos and DTS:X spatial enhancement Ample level for serious listening to both music and movies Minus No physical surround-speaker option Subwoofer-to-soundbar integration is tricky THE VERDICT Sony’s high-end soundbar-subwoofer twosome delivers natural, tightly imaged, Atmos/DTS:X-abetted sound along with striking, understated good looks. Soundbars are marching relentlessly up-market, and Sony is right there with the Dolby Atmos- and DTS:X-capable HT-ST5000, which carries a list price of $1,500 and is being widely promoted this holiday season at $1,298 from the major retailers. It checks all the latest boxes: scarily slim, seriously wireless (including a wireless subwoofer), and no-rear-speakers faux surround sound.
| Nov 30, 2017
Performance Features Ergonomics Value PRICE $300 AT A GLANCE Plus DTS Virtual:X mimics height/surround HDMI in and out with ARC Pleasant voicing in most modes Minus Only one video input 3D Surround mode can be slightly harsh THE VERDICT The Yamaha YAS-207, which uses DTS Virtual:X processing to simulate height and surround effects, sounds pretty good and is easy on your checkbook. When Dolby Atmos and, shortly thereafter, DTS:X made their debuts, I expected I’d soon be reviewing a flood of speaker systems and receivers supporting object-oriented surround in a 360-degree soundfield. My hope was that height-capable surround would spark renewed interest in surround speaker packages and receivers — and in home theater overall.
| Aug 17, 2017
Performance Features Ergonomics Value PRICE $500 AT A GLANCE Plus 11 drivers in system, including side tweeters Separate surround speakers 8-inch wireless sub Minus Cabinet resonance in sub and sats No stereo mode Odd remote volume-key positioning THE VERDICT The Shockwafe Pro 7.1 is a beautifully designed soundbar that delivers solid surround performance, especially with movies. Founded in 1948, Nakamichi became best known in the 1970s for building the booming audio industry’s highest-end cassette decks, both under the company’s own name and for other brands. Nakamichi pioneered three-head decks, which used the extra head to read and monitor a recording in progress. The company has also dabbled in CD changers, A/V receivers, and even TVs, and they provided audio systems for the Toyota Lexus from 1989 to 2001.
| May 18, 2017
Pulse Soundbar Performance Features Ergonomics Value Pulse Sub Performance Features Build Quality Value PRICE $1,598 as reviewed AT A GLANCE Plus Excellent musical sound quality Notable bass extension, with or without sub Many streaming capabilities, including hi-res audio Multiroom system architecture Visually outstanding Minus Some level and dynamics limitations Occasional cumbersome or inconsistent operation THE VERDICT Accurate, dynamic musical sound, lifelike stereo imaging, and remarkable bass extension and control—plus extensive multiroom streaming abilities—easily counterbalance the few ergonomic quirks of a lovely, ultra-compact design. Don’t look now, but the soundbars are gaining on us. Hardcore home theater heads like you and me can scoff all we want, but consumer electronics’ all-inone answer to audio for video is getting better, smarter, bassier, and popular-er, by leaps and bounds. High-end-ier, too.
| May 10, 2017
Performance Features Ergonomics Value PRICE $300 AT A GLANCE Plus Big sound from a tiny speaker Carefully voiced with neutral tonal balance Minus No HDMI video passthrough Sub’s performance limited by its small size THE VERDICT Despite its diminutive size, the MagniFi Mini speaks with a loud and clear voice at a bargain price. Why is it that every year, TVs seem to get bigger while speakers seem to get smaller? Back when Stereo Review became Sound & Vision, a nice home theater had a 34-inch tube TV and a decent 5.1channel surround sound system with floorstanding tower speakers. Now, many years later, the TV has grown to 65, 70, or even 80 inches, but the speakers have shrunk to the point where they’re small enough to get lost at the bottom of the massive screen.
| May 3, 2017
Performance Features Ergonomics Value PRICE $699 AT A GLANCE Plus Only 2.28 inches tall Utilizes Sonos Trueplay acoustic tuning technology Can be part of a Sonos multiroom audio system Minus No volume level indicator Optical digital and network audio inputs only THE VERDICT For the folks who don’t mount their TV on a wall—that is, for the overwhelming majority of TV owners—the Sonos Playbase is an elegant way of creating an excellent-sounding home theater system that’s nearly invisible, super-easy to set up, and blessedly simple to use. A surprisingly salient special survey by Sonos says that something like 70 percent of slender-TV owners select to stand their set on a flat surface rather than sticking it on a wall. (Say that silently seven times.) Seriously—OK, that’s enough of that—Sonos says that the vast majority of people who own a flat-screen TV don’t mount it on a wall. Instead, they set it on a cabinet, cart, table, shelf, the floor, or just about any other semi-sturdy, close-to-flat surface that isn’t already covered with useless sh-tuff.
| Dec 8, 2016
There was a time when audiophiles bemoaned “cheap” soundbars as the bane of our existence. We had good reason. Many early examples of the genre, sometimes from companies we’d most closely associate with clock radios, compromised the home theater experience in every way possible. Along with dramatically shrinking the front soundstage and sacrificing the discrete rear channels required for adequate reproduction of a surround field, they just sounded bad. By which I mean bright, boomy, fatiguing, and amusical. Frequently, “helpful” surround processing to enhance imaging just added echoey reverb and messed with the natural timbre of vocals and instruments.
| Oct 5, 2016
Performance Features Ergonomics Value PRICE $1,500 AT A GLANCE Plus Full surround, including Dolby Atmos, from just four boxes Rich, punchy sound Minus Limited connectivity Pricey for a soundbar THE VERDICT A soundbar with Dolby Atmos may seem like an oxymoron, but Samsung has done a masterful job of pulling it off. The HW-K950 delivers a hefty slice of the performance you can get from a carefully tuned component system, but without most of the complexity or a room full of speakers. Sometimes it seems like the people who develop new surround formats are completely out of touch with what real consumers actually want in their homes. Over the years, we have seen a seemingly endless parade of multichannel surround formats, such as Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, DTS-HD Master Audio, Audyssey DSX, and now Dolby Atmos—all guaranteed to strain your domestically acceptable loudspeaker limit. It’s no wonder that so many folks have decided to just pull out of this arms race and go instead with a simple soundbar. The good news: It appears that someone at Samsung is paying attention. The company’s latest top-of-the-range soundbar-based system tries to let you have it all, combining the compactness and simplicity of a soundbar with the tangible spatial effects that only really happen when you have discrete rear speakers and the vertical expansiveness of Dolby Atmos.
| Aug 25, 2016
LCR3 Speaker Performance Build Quality Value SB-900 Subwoofer Performance Features Build Quality Value FS3 Soundbar Performance Build Quality Value PRICE $1,550 to $2,075 as reviewed AT A GLANCE Plus Slim-profile passive soundbar, or... Compact LCRs in front, with... One sub or two Minus AVR required for passive bar Inherent limits of 8-inch sub THE VERDICT Whether configured with a three-channel soundbar up front or compact LCRs all around, this system delivers deeply satisfying performance for the price, with plenty of listening comfort. How should your 5.1-channel system handle the three channels in front? You might use the traditional approach of three separate speakers. Then again, you might simply use a passive soundbar with left, center, and right drivers. We’ve reviewed both kinds of systems—but until now, we haven’t reviewed both options at once. In this Test Report, that’s just what we’re going to do. We’ll start with Atlantic Technology’s new FS3 soundbar in the front and two voice-matched LCR3 satellites in the surround positions. Then we’ll swap out the soundbar for three more satellites to see what that brings to the table. To make it even more interesting, we’ll start with a single 8-inch SB-900 subwoofer, then contemplate the advantages of adding a second one.