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196 soundbars from Samsung, Sony, Bose and more. Most cost $60 to $2,120, and half cost less than $400.

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JBLSpec score 8.4

5.1 Channels

+Dolby Atmos support for height-based surround sound
+Detachable rear surround speakers for a fuller setup
+5.1 channel layout for a surround experience
$499.95-44%List: $899.95
as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details
JBLSpec score 8.7

7.1 and up

+7.1.4 channel setup for a full surround system
+Detachable surround speakers for flexible placement
+Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support for immersive sound
$699.95-42%List: $1,199.95
as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details
SamsungSpec score 8.7

7.1 and up, Separate

+11.1.4 channels for a full immersive setup
+Dolby Atmos support for height and overhead sound
+Separate subwoofer for deeper bass
−Multi-piece system needs more room to set up
$1,199.00-40%List: $1,997.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
Samsung

2.0 Channels, Built-in

+Built-in woofer adds bass without a separate unit
+Surround sound expansion for wider audio
+Single remote control for simple operation
$97.99-30%List: $139.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:39 PST - Details
LGSpec score 8.7

7.1 and up, Separate

+7.1 and up channels for a full surround setup
+Dolby Atmos support for overhead, immersive sound
+Wireless subwoofer for placement flexibility
$769.99-36%List: $1,199.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:58 PST - Details
SamsungSpec score 8.4

5.1 Channels

+5.0 channels with Dolby Atmos support
+All-in-one design with no separate subwoofer
+Wireless Dolby Atmos audio connection
$277.99-31%List: $399.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:41 PST - Details
JBLSpec score 8.4

5.1 Channels

+5.1 channel setup for a full surround experience
+Supports Dolby Atmos for immersive surround sound
+Features MultiBeam technology for a wider sound area
$399.95-27%List: $549.95
as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details
Sony

5.1 Channels

+5.1 channel system for multi-speaker surround sound
+Includes a home theater soundbar system package
−Multiple speakers require more space and cable setup
$248.00-25%List: $329.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details
LGSpec score 8.2

3.1 Channels, Separate

+Dolby Atmos support for overhead, immersive sound
+Wireless subwoofer for placement flexibility
+Rear speakers add surround effects for movies
$269.99-23%List: $349.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:58 PST - Details
SonySpec score 8.2

3.1 Channels, Separate

+Dolby Atmos support for immersive surround sound
+Dual up-firing speakers for overhead sound
+Wireless subwoofer included for deep bass
$548.00-22%List: $699.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details
SonySpec score 8.2

3.1 Channels, Separate

+Dolby Atmos and DTS:X surround sound support
+Bluetooth connectivity for wireless audio streaming
+Wireless subwoofer included for deep bass
$278.00-21%List: $349.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details
WestinghouseSpec score 8.9

2.1 Channels, Separate

+Includes a separate subwoofer for added bass
+Dolby Atmos support for surround-style sound
+Bluetooth connectivity for wireless audio streaming
−Separate subwoofer needs its own floor space
$199.99-20%List: $249.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:42 PST - Details
KEFSpec score 8.4

5.1 Channels

+Dolby Atmos: only 90 of 196 here have one
+5.1: 59 of the 112 here have fewer channels
$1,999.99-20%List: $2,499.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:43 PST - Details
Bose
+Supports Dolby Atmos for immersive surround sound
+Wireless design for home TV audio
+Surround sound output for movies and shows
−Dolby Atmos support is listed without a channel count
$899.99-18%List: $1,099.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:11 PST - Details
JBLSpec score 8.7

7.1 and up, Separate

+Dolby Atmos support for height-based surround sound
+7.1 channel layout for a wider surround field
+Wireless subwoofer means no sub cable to run
−Subwoofer is a separate unit that takes extra space
$749.95-17%List: $899.95
as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details
JBLSpec score 8.4

5.1 Channels, Separate

+Dolby Atmos support for height-based surround sound
+Detachable rear surround speakers for a fuller setup
+10-inch wireless subwoofer included
−Subwoofer is a separate unit that takes extra space
$849.95-15%List: $999.95
as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details
Sony

2.1 Channels, Separate

+Includes a separate wireless subwoofer for deeper bass
+Bluetooth connectivity for streaming audio from phones
+2.1 channel setup with dedicated subwoofer output
−Separate subwoofer adds another unit to place
$258.00-14%List: $299.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details
BoseSpec score 9.5
+Compact soundbar design for smaller TV stands
+HDMI ARC connection for simple TV hookup
+Bluetooth connectivity for streaming from phones
$259.00-13%List: $299.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:11 PST - Details
TCLSpec score 8.2

3.1 Channels, Separate

+Wireless subwoofer for bass without running cables
+Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support
+Bluetooth music streaming
−Separate subwoofer needs its own floor space
$179.99-10%Was: $199.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:39 PST - Details
Bose
+Dolby Atmos support for immersive audio
+Bluetooth connectivity for wireless streaming
+All-in-one design with no separate subwoofer needed
$399.00-7%Was: $429.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:11 PST - Details
TCLSpec score 8.4

5.1 Channels, Separate, 200 W and up

+5.1 channels for surround sound from a soundbar system
+Separate wireless subwoofer adds bass without cables
+Dolby Atmos support for height-based audio
−Separate subwoofer takes up additional floor space
$345.97
as of 11/04/2026 05:39 PST - Details
LG

2.0 Channels

+2.0 channel design fits a compact setup
+Dolby Audio and DTS Digital Surround support
+WOW Orchestra and AI Sound features for clearer audio
−Two channels offer less width than multi-channel systems
$119.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:58 PST - Details
SonySpec score 8.1

2.0 Channels

+Compact and slim design fits under most TVs
+HDMI ARC support for simple TV connection
+Bluetooth connectivity for wireless audio streaming
−2.0 channels with no separate subwoofer for bass
$98.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
SonosSpec score 9.5

Separate

+Dolby Atmos support for immersive surround sound
+HDMI ARC connection for TV audio
+Five-driver array with 3D surround
−Subwoofer sold separately
$486.85
as of 11/04/2026 04:35 PST - Details
KlipschSpec score 8.2

3.1 Channels

+Supports Dolby Atmos for overhead, immersive sound
+Built-in Bluetooth for wireless audio streaming
+3.1 channel setup with a separate subwoofer
−Specifications do not list a wireless subwoofer
$479.24
as of 11/03/2026 23:46 PST - Details
Sonos

Separate

+Compact design suits smaller TV stands
+Speech enhancement for clearer dialogue
+Works with the Sonos Sub for added bass
−Subwoofer sold separately
$219.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:35 PST - Details
Sonos

Separate

+Dolby Atmos support for immersive surround sound
+Nine drivers for a wide sound field
+AI speech enhancement for clearer dialogue
−Subwoofer sold separately
$699.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:35 PST - Details
TCLSpec score 8.4

5.1 Channels, Separate

+5.1 channels with wireless rear surround speakers
+Wireless subwoofer for bass without running cables
+Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support
−Separate subwoofer and rear speakers add more components to place
$299.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:39 PST - Details

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