Ray is the cheapest Sonos soundbar yet. The American manufacturer has previously impressed us with models like the Beam and Arc, both of which are among the most popular soundbars on the market today. It’s no wonder Sonos has done so well. One reason is their unique interface, which lets you control the products as …
Bowers & Wilkins needs no further introduction. The English manufacturer is famous for their well-made loudspeakers, not least the stylish 800 series, which is highly appreciated by studio engineers and discerning hi-fi enthusiasts alike. B&W hasn’t made as much of a name for itself on the soundbar front, but we were impressed by the high-end …
Klipsch is both famous and infamous for their hi-fi and home theater speakers. The classic speakers in the Reference series with copper-colored woofers and high-efficiency horn tweeters evoke warm feelings in sound enthusiasts with their rocking and dynamic playing style. Now the American manufacturer has tried to transfer the same DNA to a new series …
Klipsch’s biggest soundbar is really heavyweight, intended for home cinema enthusiasts who want the sound pressure and sound quality you are used to with separate components, but as simple and elegant as only a soundbar can do. However, the Klipsch Cinema 1200 is not discreet. With a total amplifier power of 1200 watts and a …
Sony has been a bit absent on the soundbar front lately, especially when it comes to the more expensive variants. The Japanese manufacturer likes to take good time with the development of a new product, and we have had to wait a long time for a successor to the top model HT-ST5000 from 2017. But …
Samsung HW-Q960A takes over for last year’s model, HW-Q950T, which we named the best soundbar of the year in the high-end class of 2020. This year’s model is similar to the old one in terms of appearance, but has even more speaker channels to reproduce surround sound. Exactly what that means, we’ll come back to …
The compact soundbar Beam is Sonos’ most relevant answer when the need for good sound in a small TV room arises. If you have a small TV in a small room, you will not want a large soundbar, and that way Beam is right in the eye – or rather the ear. Beam was Sonos’ …
The first time we reviewed the Sonos Arc was last summer. A likeable soundbar, that completely on its own – without a subwoofer or anything else – managed to elevate the film experience considerably. Not only is it much better than the sound you get from any TV (like mostly anything would be!), But it …
Creative is known for its affordable products. Admittedly, the low prices often come at the expense of the most important criterion for us, namely the sound quality. Creative may have gotten tired of standing in the cheap corner, when they now launch the home cinema soundbar SXFI Carrier. A packed soundbar with Dolby Atmos, and …
The Panasonic SC-HTB490 is a relatively small and compact soundbar made to match the Japanese manufacturer’s own TV models. With a fabric-covered exterior and glossy plastic sides, it should be able to slide into most interiors. It can be placed directly under the TV or hung on the wall with the included mounting brackets. The …
TCL TS8132 is a relatively large soundbar of exactly 1 meter in width. On the other hand, it looks discreetly dressed in black fabric, and the included subwoofer is quite tight and compact with a down-facing woofer. On the connectivity side, the TS8132 boasts HDMI eARC, and it also supports wireless music playback via Bluetooth, …
The Yamaha ATS-2090 is a compact soundbar with round shapes, and the wireless subwoofer does not take up much space on the floor either. Dolby Atmos is not supported; instead, DTS Virtual:X should give the impression of a height dimension in the soundstage. Even without top-mounted speaker units. You get Wi-Fi connectivity and voice control …
“Wow, that is a menacing looking sub!” exclaims Audun as he sees Geir unpack the box from Klipsch. On the underside of the Klipsch Cinema 600 is a hefty 10-inch woofer, which makes the other test participants fade in comparison. In front of the soundbar there are three horn tweeters for the left, center and …
Samsung HW-Q610A takes over from last year’s model HW-Q66T, which we named the best soundbar of the year in the basic class in 2020. The newcomer is pleasantly updated with 3D sound in the form of the sound formats Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Samsung’s soundbar is equipped with an HDMI input and output, and an …
Home entertainment has changed dramatically in recent years. Instead of having a lot of black boxes in the living room, you basically just need a TV with internet connection to stream the latest movie titles at home in the living room. But then you will miss at least half of the experience: Great sound! Fortunately, …