As flat-panel HDTVs have gotten increasingly thinner, so has their sound quality. The soundbar was born to provide a higher-quality audio experience than your HDTV delivers in a convenient all-in-one box. Most soundbars on the market are active (or powered), combining the speakers, amplification, and audio inputs (sometimes video inputs, too) into one box that sits near your TV.
Some manufacturers offer passive (non-powered) left/center/right soundbars to replace the front channels in a surround sound setup. These days, the configurations are endless: Soundbars can have two, three, five, or even seven speaker channels. Sometimes they’re packaged with separate surrounds and/or subwoofers, and sometimes they’re not.
Check out our review archive below to read about the latest entries to this popular category.
Massive, room-filling sound without the usual complexity
The Ultimea X100 Dual isn’t a replacement for a true theater system, but its dual subwoofers deliver tight, punchy bass that gives movies real impact.
Hisense delivers a simple home theater solution - does it perform?
If you want clarity, balance, and zero drama, the Cinema Mini is the compact soundbar to beat.
This thing is built for understanding speech, not rattling your walls.
It doesn’t shine in one area or fall short in another — it’s just a solid all-around performer
The Skywave X70 proves that convenience doesn’t have to kill immersion.
What I like most about this lineup is how clearly defined it is. Sony gives you three choices: keep it simple, go all-in, or expand later.
Let’s be honest. The stereo system didn’t fall. It was pushed—by changing consumer behavior, evolving tech, and a world that values simplicity.
Between its wireless sub, up-firing channels, and smart home support, Samsung’s HW-QS700F packs a lot into a very compact system.
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