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) 8 x 118 x 15cm Inputs HDMI x3, opt, USB, 3.5mm Sub Yes

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar £2199

September 2019

This is the best soundbar we’ve tested, and the best way to get surround sound into your room without filling it with loads of individual speakers. Size (hwd) 14 x 127 x 17cm Inputs HDMI x4, opt, RCA line in Sub No

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