16 Expert Reviews

Speakers & Soundbars

Expert reviews and analysis of the best speakers & soundbars products

Sonos Arc Ultra Review: Powerful Bass, Impressive Atmos

Sonos Arc Ultra Review: Powerful Bass, Impressive Atmos

Overview and PricenSonos’s new flagship soundbar, the Arc Ultra (priced at £1000), aims to deliver an even richer audio experience than the original Arc. Incorporating a compact, built-in woofer dubbed “Sound Motion,” it promises deep bass without necessarily requiri

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LG S70TY: A Basic Yet Capable Soundbar for Clear Dialogues

LG S70TY: A Basic Yet Capable Soundbar for Clear Dialogues

In Brief: LG S70TYThe LG S70TY is a mid-range 3.1.1-channel soundbar system with a wireless subwoofer, aiming for ease of setup, solid bass reinforcement, and clear dialogue reproduction rather than a fully immersive surround experience. Featuring an unusual single up-firing speaker for

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Technics SC-CX700: Hi-Fi Sound in Modern Connected Speakers

Technics SC-CX700: Hi-Fi Sound in Modern Connected Speakers

In Brief: Technics SC-CX700In a market where all-in-one connected speakers often prioritise convenience over audio purity, Technics offers a striking alternative with the SC-CX700. These compact hi-fi speakers marry premium materials, advanced coaxial drivers, and extensive connectivity—

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Samsung HW-Q800C Review: An Upgrade of a Superb Soundbar

Samsung HW-Q800C Review: An Upgrade of a Superb Soundbar

ProsHomogeneous and balanced sound rendering.Accurately reproduced side surround effects.Absolutely astonishing sound power.Remarkable subwoofer (responsiveness, precision, power).Carefully designed.ConsSlightly muddled

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Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Mini Review: The King of Soundbars

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Mini Review: The King of Soundbars

Prosnn Impressive Ambeo surround virtualization.n Clear, balanced, and precise sound.n Excellent voice/dialogue reproduction.n Efficient acoustic calibration.n Compatibility with numerous 3D audio formats: <a href="https://truthful.reviews/so

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JBL Charge 5 WiFi and Bluetooth Speaker

JBL Charge 5 WiFi and Bluetooth Speaker

ProsRich, balanced, and spacious sound quality.Limited distortion at high volumes.Comprehensive and intuitive controls.Sturdy construction with IP67 certification.ConsSlight lack of precision in the bass.Disappointing ba

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Sony HT-S2000 3.1ch Dolby Atmos Soundbar

Sony HT-S2000 3.1ch Dolby Atmos Soundbar

Sony is expanding the core of its soundbar range with the HT-S2000, a 3.1 model with an integrated subwoofer and Dolby Atmos and DTS:X compatibility, but without vertical transducers. The manufacturer relies on software processing to give the illusion of immersive sound.nProsnn App

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Sonos Era 100: The Next-Gen Home Bookshelf Speaker

Sonos Era 100: The Next-Gen Home Bookshelf Speaker

The Sonos Era 100 replaces the Sonos One, the flagship speaker in the manufacturer's range. The Era 100 now opens the manufacturer's range and has a more prominent speaker and two tweeters for almost stereo playback. And that's not all. A line-in and Bluetooth appear alongside AirPlay 2 and voice

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Sonos Era 300: The Stereo Speaker With Dolby Atmos

Sonos Era 300: The Stereo Speaker With Dolby Atmos

ProsHomogeneous, rich and warm soundExcellent control of the midrangeSonos app is as complete and pleasant as everGood quality voice recordingGood designConsHigh-frequency reproduction lacks detailsAbsence of Go

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Marshall Middleton Bluetooth Speaker

Marshall Middleton Bluetooth Speaker

Marshall continues to make headway in the Bluetooth speaker market with the release of the new Middleton. Larger and more powerful than its Willen and Emberton II siblings, it retains its nomadic character while bringing more excitement to your parties.ProsRich, warm and rela

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Samsung HW-B550/ZA 2.1ch Soundbar

Samsung HW-B550/ZA 2.1ch Soundbar

Prosnn Balanced sound qualityn Multiple connection optionsn Easy to handlennConsnn Surround effects indistinguishablennThe HW-B550 is one of Samsung's entry-level sound bars. The HW-B550 is the entry-level <a href="https://t

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Samsung HW-Q800B Soundbar

Samsung HW-Q800B Soundbar

Prosnn Smooth and balanced soundn Lateral surround effectsn Incredible sound powern Outstanding subwoofer responsiveness, accuracy and powernnConsnn Tiny display, no interface on the TV.n Does not support 4K/120 Hz

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JBL SoundBar 300 Speaker 260 W

JBL SoundBar 300 Speaker 260 W

The Bar 300 is a sound bar from JBL's 2022 range. Despite its sleek configuration, it aims to deliver an immersive sound experience thanks to its "Multibeam" surround/3D virtualisation technology and support for Dolby Atmos streams.ProsWell balanced and even sound quality</li

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Samsung HW-B450 2.1ch Soundbar

Samsung HW-B450 2.1ch Soundbar

Prosnn High-class surround soundn Dolby audio decodingn Bluetooth streamingnnConsnn No analogue interfacesn No HDMI or LAN portnnIn principle, only a simple 2.1-channel solution. Thanks to decent power reserves, it

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Bose Smart Soundbar 600 Dolby Atmos

Bose Smart Soundbar 600 Dolby Atmos

Prosnn Wide range of functionsn High sound qualityn Virtual surround soundnnConsnn Few connectionsnnThe equipment of the Bose Smart Soundbar 600 is remarkable.

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Bose Smart Soundbar 900

Bose Smart Soundbar 900

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