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Sony’s best soundbars are reborn as the Bravia Theater Bar 8, Bar 9, and Quad
Sony has reimagined and renamed its 2024 lineup of soundbars under the new Bravia Theater brand, with the Bar 8, Bar 9, and Quad sound systems.
The weirdest and wildest AV gear of 2023
As 2023 comes to a close, we're looking back at some of the more interesting and weirdest audio/visual and home theater gear that wowed us throughout the year.
The best soundbars under $500 for 2023
A soundbar is an easy and compact solution for better TV sound. But with so many models available, how do you choose? We've rounded up the best under $500.
Can curved speakers make TV dialogue easier to hear?
Soundfun's $300 Mirai Speaker has two curved-diaphragm drivers that it claims can enhance dialogue and create better sound for everyone.
How to dispose of your old AV equipment and tech gear
Tossing your old TVs and soundbars in a regular dumpster is bad for the environment, so here's a few other ways you can properly dispose of your AV equipment.
You Asked: Soundbars vs. receivers, TVs with no speakers, and car stereos
We tackle reader questions in the You Asked series of columns. This week, it's soundbars versus AV receivers, speakerless TVs, HDMI bandwidth, and car stereos.
Bose’s new flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar brings AI smarts to the dialogue problem
The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar is the company's latest Dolby Atmos speaker with the addition of machine learning-based enhancements to on-screen speech.
Amazon debuts its first Fire TV soundbar and faster Fire TV sticks
Amazon has refreshed its two 4K Fire TV Stick models and released the first soundbar designed for Fire TV devices.
Sennheiser’s Ambeo Soundbar Mini is a pricey, bedroom-sized Dolby Atmos speaker
Sennheiser's new Ambeo Soundbar Mini is the company's smallest soundbar, but with no up-firing drivers and an $800 price tag, it will need to sound amazing.
Sony’s premium soundbars will finally get support for VRR, ALLM
The one thing Sony's 2022 soundbars lacked was support for HDMI 2.1 variable refresh rate and auto low-latency mode. This fall, that gets fixed.
Nakamichi increases the price of its Dragon 11.4.6 soundbar
Nakamichi's Dragon soundbar packs monster audio quality and its monster price is about to become even scarier.
How we test soundbars
Whether you simply want better TV sound or a system to rival your local movie theater, soundbars can take you there. Here's how we evaluate them.
TCL’s 2023 soundbars are affordable, but lack a key feature
TCL's new soundbars start at just $150 and feature wireless subwoofers and Roku TV compatibility, but they lack a very in-demand feature: Dolby Atmos.
Samsung adds HW-Q900C to its lineup of 2023 Dolby Atmos soundbars
Samsung adds to its 2023 soundbar lineup with the HW-Q900C, a 7.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos system.
Nakamichi’s wild Dragon 11.4.6 Dolby Atmos soundbar goes up for preorder this week
Nakamichi's huge, 3,000-watt, 11.4.6-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar – aptly named the Dragon – is available for preorder on April 26.
Apple HomePods vs. Bose Smart Soundbar 600: can a pair replace a soundbar?
You can use two of Apple's HomePods with an Apple TV for a full Dolby Atmos sound system. But is it better than a dedicated soundbar? We find out.
LG’s 2023 soundbars go wireless, get on-screen controls, and game-friendly inputs
Ahead of CES 2023, LG gives us a peak at its new soundbars, with Dolby Atmos, wireless connections, and HDMI 2.1 passthrough.
This $12,000 soundbar features an actual Porsche 992 GT3 exhaust system
If you're a fan of the iconic German sports car brand, there is no substitute for this outrageous Dolby Atmos soundbar.
Bose Smart Soundbar 600 one-ups the Sonos Beam with up-firing drivers
Bose's $499 Smart Soundbar 600 goes toe-to-toe with the $449 Sonos Beam Gen 2 as it tries to win the small-to-mid-sized Dolby Atmos soundbar battle.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus hit by unforeseen technical delay
Sennheiser's newest soundbar, the $1,500 Ambeo Soundbar Plus, is facing delays due to a hardware problem and the company does not know when it will ship.
Polk’s latest Dolby Atmos soundbars make for compelling Sonos Arc alternatives
Polk Audio's new MagniFi Max AX and AX SR are Dolby Atmos soundbars that have up-firing drivers and Wi-Fi connectivity, making them strong Sonos alternatives.
Sennheiser’s killer Ambeo soundbar now has a smaller, cheaper sibling
Sennheiser has added a new Ambeo soundbar to its lineup -- the $1,500 Ambeo Soundbar Plus, which is joined by a new $700 Ambeo wireless subwoofer.
Bang & Olufsen’s latest soundbar costs a fortune, but it might be the last one you ever own
Bang & Olufsen has released its latest Dolby Atmos soundbar -- the Beosound Theatre -- and it's a glorious work of art and design that starts at $6,890.