Why Every TV Needs a Soundbar

Soundbars are a relatively new invention. The 5.1 surround sound setup—one left speaker, one center, one right, and two rear—used to be the most popular way to improve…

Polk’s Signa S2 soundbar/subwoofer combo pumps out great sound at a low price

Polk Audio has long been a brand associated with superb value when it comes to home audio products. The company has made a key part of its business…

Hands-on with Sennheiser’s seriously impressive Ambeo virtual surround soundbar

At the start of the year, Sennheiser wowed us at CES with the reveal of a prototype its Ambeo soundbar, a mammoth offering capable of providing powerful audio…

Sony says its new soundbar and wireless headphones will soon work with Alexa

Fans of Sony’s high-end audio products will soon be able to control what they listen to – using the sound of their voices. The Japanese firm has announced…

Bose Home Speaker 500, Soundbar 700 and 500 launched with Alexa voice integration

Bose has announced the launch of a new wireless smart speaker and two new soundbars, on the heels of the launch of the Harmon Kardon Citation 500. The…

Bose Soundbar 500

This stylish soundbar is meant to be heard, not seen. That’s why we engineered custom designed drivers to keep the Bose Soundbar 500 almost impossibly thin, without taking…

TaoTronics 40-inch TV soundbar review: Upgrade your speakers for cheap

In my opinion, speakers and audio equipment are criminally underrated pieces of the entertainment experience, whether that’s on your phone for casual YouTube or hooked up to your…

Denon HEOS HomeCinema HS2 soundbar review: Alexa, play ‘Jurassic Park’

Denon has made an extensive update to the HEOS HomeCinema soundbar we reviewed in 2017. The all-new HEOS HomeCinema HS2 doesn’t look radically different, but there are lots…

This Smart Soundbar Is an Ugly Attempt at an Interesting Idea

Smart soundbars are an interesting idea. They’re like smart speakers, except they work with your TV, so you can use your voice like a remote control. Neat! In…

Samsung HW-N950 Soundbar review

The Samsung HW-N950 delivers a Dolby Atmos and DTS:X experience with maximum performance and minimum fuss. The package includes a soundbar, subwoofer and separate rear channels, all combined…