The Roku Streambar is a clever two-in-one solution that combines a soundbar with the company's streaming platform. It's a quick, easy and affordable way to upgrade smaller or older TVs.
Samsung's new flagship soundbar the HW-Q950T applies 9.1.4 channels to Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoding, plus it adds eARC, and built-in Amazon Alexa; but is it enough to beat the competition?
Samsung's new HW-S60T all-in-one 4.0 soundbar attempts to combine the company's acoustic know-how with a more 'lifestyle' friendly design and Amazon Alexa smarts.
Bang & Olufsen joins with LG for Beosound OLED package
by Andy Bassett
Bang & Olufsen, the Danish denizen of design-led AV tech, has launched a new TV stand created for its Besound Stage soundbar which it claims is able to accommodate any flat screen TV from 40- to 65-inches. And it’s leading off with an offer that includes one of the very best TVs currently available - the LG OLED CX.
The LG SN11RG is the company's latest flagship soundbar, and goes head-to-head with Samsung by sporting fully immersive Dolby Atmos and DTS:X thanks to a 7.1.4-channel speaker layout.
The LG SN7CY is a single-unit soundbar that produces a 3.0.2-channel system for delivering Dolby Atmos and DTS:X object-based audio. But is the lack of a separate subwoofer a mistake?
LG Soundbar UK prices and availability for 2020 confirmed
by Andy Bassett
LG’s 2020 range of soundbars now has UK prices and availability confirmed along with a range of self-cleaning wireless earbuds, neckband headphones and Bluetooth speakers.
The JBL BAR 9.1 promises to deliver the complete object-based audio experience thanks to a 5.1.4-channel layout, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support, wireless subwoofer, and detachable wireless rear speakers.
The Vizio SB36512-F6 Dolby Atmos soundbar delivers a genuinely immersive audio experience without breaking the bank thanks to a simple setup that includes a separate subwoofer and rear speakers.
The Sharp HT-SBW800 delivers affordable 5.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos thanks to upwards- and sideways-firing drivers combined with a wireless subwoofer.
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Polk launches Signa S3 soundbar with built-in Chromecast
by Andy Bassett
The latest version of Polk Audio’s Signa universal TV soundbar and wireless subwoofer system sees an update from S2 to S3 and the addition of built-in Chromecast support.
The Denon DHT-S516H 2.1-channel soundbar expands the company's line-up, not only incorporating the HEOS multi-room system, but adding the ability to work with smart assistants.
LG announces its new soundbar models - SN11RG, SN10YG , SN9YG and SN8YG - which promise to improve immersion, connectivity and audio quality to match up with the company’s own range of TVs.