Soundbar Roundup
CANTON SMART SOUNDBAR 10
If you're after versatility, Canton's Smart Soundbar 10 will see you right, with built-in Chromecast, 4K compatible HDMI ports, and Spotify Connect, this device is perfect for immersive gaming, multiroom audio streaming, and for providing 3D cinema sound with support for Dolby Atmos, DTS HD and High Dynamic Range video. This soundbar is amazing as a standalone device, or as part of a larger setup, and will slide in nicely under most television sizes. The on-screen setup is handy for troubleshooting, and a steal at $1,599.
A. TCL TS9030 RAY DANZ 3.1
TCL's TS9030 Ray Danz soundbar packs a punch with 540W of peak power, Dolby Atmos, an immersive and wide soundstage plus is compatible with Google Assistant and Apple Air Play. Combined with the wireless subwoofer, this affordable $799 sound bar also has three main audio modes: Movie, Music and TV, so it has you covered whatever your listening preference is.
B. JBL BAR 9.1 TRUE WIRELESS
JBL offers audiophiles the ultimate 3D sound experience with the 9.1 True Wireless Surround soundbar. With no extra wires needed, just place the two detachable surround speakers behind you in the living room and suddenly your home is transformed into a cinema. The $1499.95 soundbar encapsulates what JBL does best: enriching, room-filling audio at an affordable price. Sony's 2.1ch soundbar – priced at just $745 – is a fantastic entry-level soundbar with the added bonus of a subwoofer to take your TV's audio to the next level. The slim, wireless design will appeal to those looking for a simple aesthetic while the surround sound experience will transform your everyday streaming experience into an unforgettable soundscape.
D. YAMAHA YSP-2700
Yamaha knows how to make a premium quality soundbar. The YSP-2700 comes with a host of handy features to improve upon your Smart TV's sound capabilities, including Clear Voice, Auto Calibration, multi-room with MusicCast and different CinemaDSP modes to suit the content. With an RRP of $1549, it's a sophisticated soundbar which can be customised to whatever it is playing on the TV – music, blockbuster movies or streaming old episodes of Friends.
LG SP11RA WITH MERIDIAN & DOLBY ATMOS SOUNDBAR
LG has again partnered with Meridian for exceptional sound and this 7.1.4ch soundbar comes with all the trimmings the South Korean giant is so well known for. Sound is by Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, there is built-in Google Assistant plus AI Room Calibration for optimum sound. The LG Sound Bar SP11RA, valued at $1749, brings enriching audio into your living space and will set the bar for the quality you expect in sound, going forward.
SAMSUNG TERRACE SOUND BAR
Samsung is famed for its world-class TVs, so it only makes sense it also delivers premium soundbars too. The Terrace Soundbar has an all-in-one design with built-in subwoofers for powerful sound, even while outdoors. It has a centre speaker for clear dialogue and weather-resistant durability (IP55) for outdoor use too. At just $999, the Terrace Sound Bar is the perfect match for the Terrace TV.
BOWERS & WILKINS FORMATION BAR
Bowers & Wilkins' Formation Bar is an entire cinema of sound packed into one tiny bar. The wireless, free-standing bar ensures a flawless listening experience for room-to-room synchronisation and enriching sound. It is priced at $1999 and is discreetly designed to fit into any space or room of any type of home.
PANASONIC 3.1CH DOLBY ATMOS
If you are going to spend big money on a television with crystal-clear picture, you'll need a quality soundbar to pair it to powerful, rich audio. Panasonic's 3.1ch Dolby Atmos 376 Soundbar is sleek and wall-mountable and gives your TV the sound boost it needs without breaking the bank at just $594. Plus, the addition of a wireless subwoofer gives the bass that extra oomph that's needed to make your cinematic experience memorable.
KLIPSCH CINEMA 800
Klipsch's Cinema series proves that price point isn't always an indication of quality. The 800 model offers up virtual Dolby Atmos, using digital simulation to emulate overhead effects, with a wireless 10 inch subwoofer taking care of the low end. Design-wise, it's sleek, slim, and wide enough to look good tucked under your widescreen. And at $1,699, it will provide cinema quality without breaking the bank.
FFALCON 2.1CH
Soundbars don't have to be more expensive than the actual TV – and Ffalcon has got this demographic covered with the ultra-affordable, entry-level 2.1ch Soundbar with a wireless subwoofer. At just $149, it's surprising just how much is packed into this model – with 160W of power, Bluetooth 5.0, HDMI with ARC and more. It'll deliver clear, crisp audio at a fraction of the usual cost.