SOUNDBARS & SOUNDBASES
A BRILLIANT WAY TO IMPROVE YOUR TV’S SOUND
Q Acoustics Media 4 £229
Awards 2016 ★★★★★
Q Acoustics’ debut soundbar is remarkable value – even more so at its reduced price – and more than worthy of its two-time POTY status. Size (hwd) 9 x 100 x 14cm Inputs Line-in, optical Sub No
Yamaha YAS-207 £259
Best soundbar under £300, Awards 2018 ★★★★★
The latest in a series of fine Yamaha soundbars, this is a compelling, class-leading performer in a practical, easy-to-use package.
Size (hwd) 6 x 93 x 11cm Inputs Opt, HDMI, 3.5mm, BT Sub Yes
Sonos Beam £399
Best soundbar £300-£500, Awards 2018 ★★★★★
A compact soundbar that pumps out an exceptional sound for its size and price. It could potentially transform your listening experience. Size (hwd) 7 x 65 x 10cm Inputs Optical, HDMI ARC, Airplay Sub No
Sonos Playbar £699
August 2017 ★★★★★
It’s not perfect but it still has the sonic heft and all-round quality to edge out its Sonos Playbase stablemate.
Size 9 x 90 x 14cm Inputs Optical, ethernet Sub No
Yamaha YSP-2700 £699
February 2017 ★★★★★
With a spacious, involving sound the YSP-2700 is the most convincing surround experience you’ll get outside of a full 5.1 surround system. Size (hwd) 5 x 94 x 15cm Inputs HDMI x3, opt, coax Sub Yes
Dali Kubik One £799
Best soundbar £500-£1000, Awards 2018 ★★★★★
A gorgeous and complete package, Dali’s debut soundbar impresses with its hugely engaging sound and smart, well equipped exterior.
Size (hwd) 15 x 98 x 10cm Inputs Line-in x2, optical Sub No
Sony HT-ST5000 £1199
Best soundbar £1000+, Awards 2018 ★★★★★
Delivers an accomplished Atmos performance we’d have no hesitation in recommending. It is a superb-sounding effort for the price.
Size (hwd) 118 x 8 x 15cm Inputs HDMI x3, opt, USB, 3.5mm Sub Yes
Q Acoustics M2 £299
Best soundbase, Awards 2018 ★★★★★
Q Acoustics can now add ‘soundbase’ to its list of successes. The M2 is an expressive, easy-to-use and fuss-free way of boosting your TV sound. Size (hwd) 9 x 55 x 34cm Inputs Line-in, HDMI, 3.5mm, BT