Soundbar Reviews

The Devialet Dione is big, beefy and bold with the eye-catching ORB acting as a centre channel. It's at the top end of the single device solutions for Dolby Atmos TV audio and will have to prove its worth against a serious rival...  

The LG Eclair takes the 'size matters' argument and flips it - size does indeed matter here but it's the smaller footprint that may prove to be the selling point for gaming, music and TV fans that are short on space. Does a smaller size mean a reduced audio stature though?  

The Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3 is an expensive all in one soundbar solution that claims a simple set-up and high-quality Dolby Atmos sound, so does it succeed? Let's find out...  

If you've already invested in the Sonos ecosystem, could the new Ray soundbar from the company be the ideal way to tie your TV's audio into it too?  

The Denon DHT-S517 is an affordable Dolby Atmos soundbar that comes with up-firing drivers and its own wireless subwoofer. It can now be found for under £300, so is it worth hunting down for a 3D audio experience with your telly?  

This one-step-down soundbar for 2022 features 9.1.4 channels, 17 drivers and a wireless subwoofer with, for the first time at this level, rear speakers included. Largely matching its flagship sibling in features, does the Q930B represent Samsung’s soundbar sweet spot?  

Samsung's premium soundbar for 2022 features 11.1.4 channels, 22 drivers and a wireless subwoofer with rear speakers. While the specs remain largely the same as last year's flagship, there's a host of enhancements and refinements to consider before dismissing this as just another high end soundbar.  

The Sony HT-A7000 soundbar promises an immersive experience with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X thanks to no less than 11 built-in drivers and advanced spatial processing. Throw in HDMI 2.1, Hi-Res Audio, 360 Reality Audio, Sound Field Optimisation, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, and the ability to work with smart assistants, and you've got a seriously specified soundbar.  

The JBL Bar 5.0 soundbar promises a big and immersive delivery from a single unit thanks to MultiBeam technology and Dolby Atmos support. The inclusion of Chromecast, AirPlay, and Alexa Multi-Room Music rounds out a competitively priced package.  

The Panasonic SC-HTB490 2.1-channel soundbar offers a simple and cost-effective method of boosting your TV's sound quality, especially when it comes to bass.  

The Denon Home 550 Soundbar is the latest addition to the company's growing range of HEOS multi-room products. It promises Dolby Atmos and DTS:X without upfirers, but does it do enough to justify its price tag?  

Hisense enters the UK soundbar market with its new HS214 all-in-one soundbar. The pricing is attractive, but will it perform as well?  

The Yamaha SR-C20A is a compact 2.1-channel soundbar that delivers a surprisingly big sound thanks to a built-in subwoofer, making it a great choice for smaller lounges, bedrooms and desktop gaming.  

The Klipsch Cinema 600 soundbar delivers high quality 3.1-channel sound with Tractrix horn tweeters, a powerful subwoofer with a 10" driver, HDMI-ARC, remote app and expansion options.  

Creative might not be the first name that springs to mind when choosing a soundbar, but the Carrier SXFI with Dolby Atmos shows the company is serious in its ambitions.  

The Samsung HW-S60A is an all-in-one 5.0 soundbar that combines acoustic prowess with lifestyle-friendly looks and Amazon Alexa smarts.  

The LG SP8YA soundbar promises to deliver a 3.1.2-channel system with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X content. It also includes Meridian acoustic know-how, Amazon Alexa built-in and AirPlay 2. But how does it perform?  

The LG SP11RA is the company's latest flagship soundbar, and delivers fully immersive Dolby Atmos and DTS:X thanks to a 7.1.4-channel speaker layout. But does it offer enough to compete with Samsung?