the contenders

Bose Soundtouch 300

The petite, driver-packed Soundtouch 300 immerses viewers deep inside the world on screen thanks to PhaseGuide technology, which cleverly beams sound to every corner of the room. Pair your Soundtouch with the thunderous Acoustimass 300 wireless bass module and an array of films and TV shows will pop from the screen.

Sonos Playbase

A wonderfully simple TV audio solution that pumps out big-screen sound with ease. Out of the box, ten internal drivers kick out clear, bass-rich audio, or you can fine-tune your Playbase to the room using Sonos’ Trueplay calibration system. The flat design means you can sit your telly directly on top, too.

Samsung HW-K950

There’s a whopping 15 speakers built into Samsung’s Dolby-Atmosequipped soundbar, working in harmony to fill your room with realistic audio across a huge frequency spectrum. The HW-K950 package includes a wireless subwoofer for ground-shaking lows, and a pair of rear speakers to truly envelop you in the action.

Philips Fidelio B1 Nano

Size isn’t everything where Philips’s Nano space-saving soundbar is concerned. Four drivers, arranged in a cross-firing configuration, and two soft dome tweeters work in harmony to produce room-filling volume and clarity. The bundled slimline wireless subwoofer takes care of business at the bottom end.

Raumfeld Sounddeck

Perch your TV on top of Raumfeld’s stylish Sounddeck, connect via HDMI and you’re ready to go. Regardless of room layout, Wellenfeld Technology, six high-end drivers, a pair of downward-firing subwoofers and an integrated 280 watt amplifier ensure you’re always in the audio sweet spot.