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A soundbar can help your TV deliver better sound without the need for a sizeable (and costly) home theatre set-up.

Our audio experts test every soundbar to find out which ones:

  • sound the best for music, movies and newscasts
  • are best suited to your TV and space
  • include a subwoofer and rear speakers
  • are easy to operate
  • are the most energy-efficient.
 

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We look at soundbars with a variety of surround configurations including stereo (2.0), 2.1, 3.1 and 5.1, as well as newer models that support Dolby Atmos and DTS-X.

Our interactive comparison tool will help you find out which models have Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ARC and eARC, and support for Google Assistant or Alexa. Our Recommended list will show you at a glance which soundbars come out on top.

Some manufacturers sell rear speakers as optional extras for a true surround sound experience. In this case, we conduct two tests – one on the default kit and another with the optional rear speakers. These are added to our table as two separate entries. Though we note if Atmos and DTS-X are available, we don't conduct a specific test for these audio codecs.

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Models listed as 'soundbar' do not include a subwoofer. A soundbase includes a built-in subwoofer and some models also include rear speakers.

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Audio experts listen to 5.1 channel film audio with video in a small lounge room environment to assess multi-channel (surround sound) immersion and audio quality. This includes assessing surround sound on soundbars with less than 5.1 channels e.g. stereo, 2.1, 3.0 and 3.1.


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Multiple HDMI inputs allows you to connect different devices into the soundbar such as a PVR, Blu-ray player or games console and switch between devices to listen to and watch on the TV.

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  • Dolby Atmos
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  • Alexa support
  • Google Assistant support
  • HDMI input
  • Automatic room calibration
  • Wall mountable
  • Wireless subwoofer
  • Wireless surround speakers
  • Subwoofer speaker orientation
  • Multi-channel claim
  • Internal speakers
  • Soundbar dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
  • Subwoofer dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
  • Soundbar weight (kg)
  • Subwoofer weight (kg)
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Bauhn (Aldi) 5.1 channel soundbar (708016)

Bauhn (Aldi) 5.1 channel soundbar (708016)
$399
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Soundbar + sub + external speakers.
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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating, our overall score, is made up of music quality (30%), multi-channel (movies) quality (30%), voice quality (10%), ease of use (20%), remote (5%) and standby energy use (5%). The voice assessment was not conducted on the Polk Magnify Mini and Panasonic SC-HTB688 so music and multi-channel each contribute 35% to the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating instead.


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Bose Smart Soundbar 300

Bose Smart Soundbar 300
$645
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Soundbar.
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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating, our overall score, is made up of music quality (30%), multi-channel (movies) quality (30%), voice quality (10%), ease of use (20%), remote (5%) and standby energy use (5%). The voice assessment was not conducted on the Polk Magnify Mini and Panasonic SC-HTB688 so music and multi-channel each contribute 35% to the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating instead.


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Bose Smart Soundbar 600

Bose Smart Soundbar 600
$799
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Soundbar.
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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating, our overall score, is made up of music quality (30%), multi-channel (movies) quality (30%), voice quality (10%), ease of use (20%), remote (5%) and standby energy use (5%). The voice assessment was not conducted on the Polk Magnify Mini and Panasonic SC-HTB688 so music and multi-channel each contribute 35% to the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating instead.


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Bose Smart Soundbar 900

Bose Smart Soundbar 900
$1399
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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating, our overall score, is made up of music quality (30%), multi-channel (movies) quality (30%), voice quality (10%), ease of use (20%), remote (5%) and standby energy use (5%). The voice assessment was not conducted on the Polk Magnify Mini and Panasonic SC-HTB688 so music and multi-channel each contribute 35% to the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating instead.


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Bose Smart Ultra soundbar white

Bose Smart Ultra soundbar white
$1499
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Soundbar.
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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating, our overall score, is made up of music quality (30%), multi-channel (movies) quality (30%), voice quality (10%), ease of use (20%), remote (5%) and standby energy use (5%). The voice assessment was not conducted on the Polk Magnify Mini and Panasonic SC-HTB688 so music and multi-channel each contribute 35% to the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating instead.


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Bose TV Speaker

Bose TV Speaker
$419
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Soundbar.
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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating, our overall score, is made up of music quality (30%), multi-channel (movies) quality (30%), voice quality (10%), ease of use (20%), remote (5%) and standby energy use (5%). The voice assessment was not conducted on the Polk Magnify Mini and Panasonic SC-HTB688 so music and multi-channel each contribute 35% to the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating instead.


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Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3

Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3
$1595
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Soundbar.
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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating, our overall score, is made up of music quality (30%), multi-channel (movies) quality (30%), voice quality (10%), ease of use (20%), remote (5%) and standby energy use (5%). The voice assessment was not conducted on the Polk Magnify Mini and Panasonic SC-HTB688 so music and multi-channel each contribute 35% to the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating instead.


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Denon DHT-S217

Denon DHT-S217
$399
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Soundbar.
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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating, our overall score, is made up of music quality (30%), multi-channel (movies) quality (30%), voice quality (10%), ease of use (20%), remote (5%) and standby energy use (5%). The voice assessment was not conducted on the Polk Magnify Mini and Panasonic SC-HTB688 so music and multi-channel each contribute 35% to the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating instead.


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Denon DHT-S316

Denon DHT-S316
$499
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Soundbar + sub.
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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating, our overall score, is made up of music quality (30%), multi-channel (movies) quality (30%), voice quality (10%), ease of use (20%), remote (5%) and standby energy use (5%). The voice assessment was not conducted on the Polk Magnify Mini and Panasonic SC-HTB688 so music and multi-channel each contribute 35% to the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating instead.


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Denon DHT-S517

Denon DHT-S517
$749
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Soundbar + sub.
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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating, our overall score, is made up of music quality (30%), multi-channel (movies) quality (30%), voice quality (10%), ease of use (20%), remote (5%) and standby energy use (5%). The voice assessment was not conducted on the Polk Magnify Mini and Panasonic SC-HTB688 so music and multi-channel each contribute 35% to the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating instead.


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Denon Home Sound Bar 550

Denon Home Sound Bar 550
$899
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Soundbar.
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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating, our overall score, is made up of music quality (30%), multi-channel (movies) quality (30%), voice quality (10%), ease of use (20%), remote (5%) and standby energy use (5%). The voice assessment was not conducted on the Polk Magnify Mini and Panasonic SC-HTB688 so music and multi-channel each contribute 35% to the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating instead.


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Hisense AX5120G

Hisense AX5120G
$599
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Soundbar + external speakers.
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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating, our overall score, is made up of music quality (30%), multi-channel (movies) quality (30%), voice quality (10%), ease of use (20%), remote (5%) and standby energy use (5%). The voice assessment was not conducted on the Polk Magnify Mini and Panasonic SC-HTB688 so music and multi-channel each contribute 35% to the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating instead.


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Hisense HS2100

Hisense HS2100
$249
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Soundbar + sub.
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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating, our overall score, is made up of music quality (30%), multi-channel (movies) quality (30%), voice quality (10%), ease of use (20%), remote (5%) and standby energy use (5%). The voice assessment was not conducted on the Polk Magnify Mini and Panasonic SC-HTB688 so music and multi-channel each contribute 35% to the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating instead.


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Hisense HS3100

Hisense HS3100
$399
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Hisense U5120G

Hisense U5120G
$595
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Soundbar + sub.
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JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam

JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam
$549
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JBL Bar 500

JBL Bar 500
$750
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Soundbar + sub.
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JBL SB120

JBL SB120
$299
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Soundbar.
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Klipsch Cinema 400

Klipsch Cinema 400
$585
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Soundbar + sub.
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Kogan 2.1Ch 80W Dolby Soundbar with Built-in Subwoofer

Kogan 2.1Ch 80W Dolby Soundbar with Built-in Subwoofer
$199
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Kogan KASBD150HA

Kogan KASBD150HA
$400
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Soundbar.
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LG G Series SG10TY

LG G Series SG10TY
$1499
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Soundbar + sub.
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LG Q Series S70TY

LG Q Series S70TY
$699
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Soundbar + sub.
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LG S40T

LG S40T
$349
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Soundbar + sub.
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LG S75Q

LG S75Q
$799
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Soundbar + sub.
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LG S95TR

LG S95TR
$1399
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Soundbar + sub + external speakers.
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LG SC9S

LG SC9S
$1199
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Soundbar + sub.
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LG SH7Q

LG SH7Q
$799
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Soundbar + sub.
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LG SN5Y

LG SN5Y
$399
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Meredo Wooden 2.1 Soundbar

Meredo Wooden 2.1 Soundbar
$119
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Soundbar.
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Monster MT-SB512DA

Monster MT-SB512DA
$699
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Soundbar + sub + external speakers.
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Polk MagniFi Max AX

Polk MagniFi Max AX
$1299
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Soundbar + sub.
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Polk MagniFi Max AX SR

Polk MagniFi Max AX SR
$1499
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Soundbar + sub + external speakers.
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Polk Magnifi mini

Polk Magnifi mini
$499
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Soundbar + sub.
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Polk Magnifi Mini Ax

Polk Magnifi Mini Ax
$639
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Soundbar + sub.
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Polk Signa S2

Polk Signa S2
$419
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Soundbar + sub.
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Polk Signa S4

Polk Signa S4
$715
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Soundbar + sub.
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Samsung B750D B-Series

Samsung B750D B-Series
$699
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Soundbar + sub.
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Samsung HW-B650

Samsung HW-B650
$599
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Soundbar + sub.
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Samsung HW-C450

Samsung HW-C450
$349
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Soundbar + sub.
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Samsung HW-Q600C

Samsung HW-Q600C
$799
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Soundbar + sub.
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Samsung Q930D Q-Series

Samsung Q930D Q-Series
$1499
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Soundbar + external speakers.
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Samsung S61D S-Series

Samsung S61D S-Series
$599
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Soundbar.
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Samsung S800B

Samsung S800B
$999
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Soundbar + sub.
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Sennheiser Ambeo
$3999
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Soundbar.
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Sonos Arc

Sonos Arc
$1499
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Soundbar.
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Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
$799
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Soundbar.
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Sonos Ray

Sonos Ray
$499
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Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 8

Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 8
$1499
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Soundbar.
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Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9

Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9
$1799
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Soundbar.
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Sony HT-A5000

Sony HT-A5000
$1399
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Soundbar.
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Sony HT-G700

Sony HT-G700
$699
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Soundbar + sub.
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Sony HT-S2000

Sony HT-S2000
$695
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Sony HT-S400

Sony HT-S400
$449
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Soundbar + sub.
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TCL C935U

TCL C935U
$999
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Soundbar + sub.
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TCL TS6110

TCL TS6110
$399
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Soundbar + sub.
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TV Voice Pro TV Voice Pro Air plus TV Voice Pro Soundbar

TV Voice Pro TV Voice Pro Air plus TV Voice Pro Soundbar
$549
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Soundbar + wireless earphones.
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Yamaha SR-B40A

Yamaha SR-B40A
$599
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Soundbar + sub.
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Yamaha SR-C20A

Yamaha SR-C20A
$279
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Soundbar.
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Yamaha SR-C30A

Yamaha SR-C30A
$399
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Recommended retail price at the time of testing. We suggest shopping around where you can to find more competitive prices from retailers.

Soundbar + sub.
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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating, our overall score, is made up of music quality (30%), multi-channel (movies) quality (30%), voice quality (10%), ease of use (20%), remote (5%) and standby energy use (5%). The voice assessment was not conducted on the Polk Magnify Mini and Panasonic SC-HTB688 so music and multi-channel each contribute 35% to the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating instead.


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Audio experts listen to 5.1 channel film audio with video in a small lounge room environment to assess multi-channel (surround sound) immersion and audio quality. This includes assessing surround sound on soundbars with less than 5.1 channels e.g. stereo, 2.1, 3.0 and 3.1.

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Yamaha True X bar 50A with external subwoofer

Yamaha True X bar 50A with external subwoofer
$1299
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Soundbar + sub.
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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating, our overall score, is made up of music quality (30%), multi-channel (movies) quality (30%), voice quality (10%), ease of use (20%), remote (5%) and standby energy use (5%). The voice assessment was not conducted on the Polk Magnify Mini and Panasonic SC-HTB688 so music and multi-channel each contribute 35% to the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating instead.


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Music quality score
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Audio experts listen to 5.1 channel film audio with video in a small lounge room environment to assess multi-channel (surround sound) immersion and audio quality. This includes assessing surround sound on soundbars with less than 5.1 channels e.g. stereo, 2.1, 3.0 and 3.1.

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Voice quality score
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Yamaha True X System

Yamaha True X System
$1599
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Soundbar + sub + external speakers.
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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating, our overall score, is made up of music quality (30%), multi-channel (movies) quality (30%), voice quality (10%), ease of use (20%), remote (5%) and standby energy use (5%). The voice assessment was not conducted on the Polk Magnify Mini and Panasonic SC-HTB688 so music and multi-channel each contribute 35% to the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating instead.


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Audio experts listen to 5.1 channel film audio with video in a small lounge room environment to assess multi-channel (surround sound) immersion and audio quality. This includes assessing surround sound on soundbars with less than 5.1 channels e.g. stereo, 2.1, 3.0 and 3.1.

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