This soundbar and wireless subwoofer is under $110 today
The Insignia 2.1-channel soundbar with a wireless subwoofer is already pretty affordable at $130, but it's currently down to an even cheaper $106 from Best Buy.
We tested them all — these are the best Sonos soundbars in 2024
Looking to upgrade your home theater? Here's a look at the best Sonos soundbars of 2024, including the Arc, Beam, and Ray.
You Asked: HTIB vs. soundbars, Sony’s 2024 lineup, and plasma upgrades
Should you go for a home theater in a box versus soundbars for home audio under $1,000? Is upgrading from plasma worth it? When will Sony's 2024 TVs drop?
Samsung launches its flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar with discounted prices
Samsung's 2024 HW-Q990D Dolby Atmos soundbar has been priced at $2,000, but early discounts bring that down considerably.
Bose sale: Save on top soundbars and Bluetooth speakers
You should check out Amazon's Bose sale, which includes discounts for the Bose Soundlink Revolve+ Series II Bluetooth speaker and the Bose Smart Ultra soundbar.
You Asked: Big TVs vs. projectors, and OLED vs. LED for cinematic experience
With big TVs becoming more affordable, are projectors on their way out? And is OLED or LED better for an accurate cinematic experience?
LG’s OLED Evo-tailored soundbar is available for preorder for $800
Today LG announced that it's latest soundbar, the SG10TY that is meant to pair with its 2024 crop of OLED evo G4 TVs, is available for preorder for $800.
Kanto’s new Ren active speakers with HDMI take aim at your TV room
Kanto Audio has announced yet another set of active bookshelf speakers, the Ren. But this time, the company has added HDMI ARC for TV connectivity.
Sonos Beam vs. Sonos Ray: Which soundbar is best for you?
The Sonos Beam and Sonos Ray are two incredible, reasonably priced soundbars. But which one is right for you? Allow us to weigh in.
Don’t miss your chance to get this Vizio soundbar bundle for $200
The Vizio V-Series 5.1-channel soundbar will improve your home theater setup's audio output for an affordable $200, following a $50 discount from Best Buy.
Klipsch teases its new Onkyo-powered Flexus soundbar system at CES 2024
The iconic speaker company has joined forces with Onkyo to produce a modular soundbar system that will launch in the spring.
TCL goes all-in on Dolby Atmos with its first 7.1.4-channel soundbar
TCL is no stranger to soundbars, but it has shied away from larger, multichannel Dolby Atmos models – until now.
Samsung’s flagship HW-Q990D Dolby Atmos soundbar gets Roon support
Samsung has announced its new 2024 soundbars with features like wireless Dolby Atmos and Roon compatibility.
The weirdest and wildest AV gear of 2023
As 2023 comes to a close, we're looking back at some of the more interesting and weirdest audio/visual and home theater gear that wowed us throughout the year.
How to deck out your pad with smart home gadgets for the holidays
Planning for the holidays can be a stressful experience, but there are a variety of great smart home gadgets that can make your winter season a bit more jolly.
LG’s 2024 slate of soundbars are tailor-made for its televisions
LG's trio of 2024 soundbars are meant to look as great as they sound — particularly if you pair them with an LG television.
Platin Audio Milan 5.1.4 review: big Dolby Atmos sound on a budget
Dolby Atmos soundbars with four up-firing speakers tend to cost a lot, but the Platin Audio Milan 5.1.4 is only $800.
The best Dolby Atmos soundbars for 2023
Looking for next-level home theater sound? Dolby Atmos-equipped soundbars offer immersive 3D sound. We've rounded up some of the best at a variety of budgets.
Amazon Fire TV Soundbar review: surprisingly immersive
Amazon's new Fire TV Soundbar might not be an actual Fire TV device, but it delivers decent sound for the money.
Can curved speakers make TV dialogue easier to hear?
Soundfun's $300 Mirai Speaker has two curved-diaphragm drivers that it claims can enhance dialogue and create better sound for everyone.
You Asked: Dolby Atmos and EDID, minimalist soundbars, and HDMI 2.1
Just because content is available with Dolby Atmos doesn't mean you can stream it that way. Learn why, plus why you can stop worrying about HDMI 2.1 ports.
How to dispose of your old AV equipment and tech gear
Tossing your old TVs and soundbars in a regular dumpster is bad for the environment, so here's a few other ways you can properly dispose of your AV equipment.
You Asked: Soundbars vs. receivers, TVs with no speakers, and car stereos
We tackle reader questions in the You Asked series of columns. This week, it's soundbars versus AV receivers, speakerless TVs, HDMI bandwidth, and car stereos.
Bose’s new flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar brings AI smarts to the dialogue problem
The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar is the company's latest Dolby Atmos speaker with the addition of machine learning-based enhancements to on-screen speech.
Amazon debuts its first Fire TV soundbar and faster Fire TV sticks
Amazon has refreshed its two 4K Fire TV Stick models and released the first soundbar designed for Fire TV devices.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Mini review: Dolby Atmos for your bedroom
The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Mini has impressive virtual Dolby Atmos, but its high price, middling bass response, and lack of expansion options give us pause.
Sennheiser’s Ambeo Soundbar Mini is a pricey, bedroom-sized Dolby Atmos speaker
Sennheiser's new Ambeo Soundbar Mini is the company's smallest soundbar, but with no up-firing drivers and an $800 price tag, it will need to sound amazing.
Sony’s premium soundbars will finally get support for VRR, ALLM
The one thing Sony's 2022 soundbars lacked was support for HDMI 2.1 variable refresh rate and auto low-latency mode. This fall, that gets fixed.
Nakamichi increases the price of its Dragon 11.4.6 soundbar
Nakamichi's Dragon soundbar packs monster audio quality and its monster price is about to become even scarier.
Nakamichi Dragon 11.4.6 home surround sound system review: bringing the fire
Nakamichi has unleashed the Dragon 11.4.6 surround system and I put it through its paces to see if the Dolby Atmos system really is the stuff of legend.
Sony HT-S2000 soundbar review: Sony trades smarts for bigger audio
You don't get many features, but Sony's Dolby Atmos sound is superb, making the HT-S2000 a truly immersive one-speaker system.
How we test soundbars
Whether you simply want better TV sound or a system to rival your local movie theater, soundbars can take you there. Here's how we evaluate them.
TCL’s 2023 soundbars are affordable, but lack a key feature
TCL's new soundbars start at just $150 and feature wireless subwoofers and Roku TV compatibility, but they lack a very in-demand feature: Dolby Atmos.
Samsung adds HW-Q900C to its lineup of 2023 Dolby Atmos soundbars
Samsung adds to its 2023 soundbar lineup with the HW-Q900C, a 7.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos system.