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By Best Buys Audio & AV last updated 11 April 22

A relatively affordable way to add rich sound and sub to your home cinema, with some truly impressive music performance to boot.

By What Hi-Fi? published 1 April 22

Bowers & Wilkins's first Dolby Atmos soundbar delivers a deep, intricate sound from an extremely low profile design.

By What Hi-Fi? published 3 February 22

Bluesound’s first Dolby Atmos soundbar offers a different take on the immersive format with a direct, natural and authentic sound.

By What Hi-Fi? published 27 October 21

Samsung’s flagship 2021 soundbar system packs in the drivers and plenty of punch.

By What Hi-Fi? published 1 September 21

LG’s Eclair QP5 is a tiny Dolby Atmos soundbar with a contemporary design for apartment dwellers.

By What Hi-Fi? published 3 August 21

LG may have larger soundbar packages in its range this year, but the SP8YA succeeds by keeping things simple.

By What Hi-Fi? published 17 June 21

LG’s 2021 flagship soundbar is a heavyweight, premium-priced soundbar with a surprisingly nimble top end.

By What Hi-Fi? published 1 June 21

The HW-Q800A is a muscular Dolby Atmos soundbar with a powerful sub and intelligent features.

By What Hi-Fi? published 4 May 21

Sony gets a lot of things right with this entry-level soundbar, which will improve the sound of almost any TV.

By What Hi-Fi? published 15 April 21

Updated What Hi-Fi? Awards 2020 winner. Still the best budget soundbar you can buy.