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5.1-Channel Soundbars

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29 5.1-Channel soundbars from Samsung, JBL, Ultimea and more. Most cost $158 to $1,445, and half cost less than $380.

Top brands: Samsung (6)JBL (6)

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BrandJBL6Samsung6Ultimea4Sony3LG2TCL2Fansbe Smart1Hisense1
Show all 12KEF1Marshall1Saiyin1Wehisfd1
Channels5.129
Dolby AtmosDolby Atmos18
SubwooferSeparate18
Rear speakersRear speakers10
HDMI ARC or eARCHDMI ARC or eARC6
BluetoothBluetooth9
Wireless subwooferWireless subwoofer7
Max power200 W and up6Under 70 W1
PriceUnder $501Under $1501Under $2004Under $2505Under $3005Under $4003Under $5003Under $7004
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JBLSpec score 8.7

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
SamsungSpec score 8.7

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 8.7

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
KEFSpec score 8.7

5.1 Channels

+5.1: the most channels of the 29 here
$1,999.99-20%List: $2,499.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:43 PST - Details
JBLSpec score 8.7

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
HisenseSpec score 8.7

5.1 Channels, Separate

+5.1: the most channels of the 29 here
+HDMI ARC or eARC: only 6 of 29 here have one
−Dolby Atmos not listed: 18 of the 29 here list one
$157.97-12%List: $179.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:24 PST - Details
TCLSpec score 8.7

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
TCLSpec score 8.7

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
JBLSpec score 8.7

5.1 Channels, Separate, 200 W and up

+Dolby Atmos support for height-based surround sound
+5.1 channel layout with a separate 10-inch subwoofer
+Up to 200 W maximum power output
−Subwoofer is a separate unit that takes extra space
$649.95
as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details
MarshallSpec score 8.7

5.1 Channels, Separate

+Dolby Atmos support for overhead, immersive sound
+5.1 channel layout with a separate subwoofer
+Bluetooth connectivity for wireless audio streaming
−Separate subwoofer adds another unit to place
No current price. Check it at the store.
Samsung

5.1 Channels, Separate

+5.1 channels for a fuller surround setup
+Separate subwoofer for dedicated bass
+DTS Virtual:X for virtual surround processing
−Separate subwoofer adds another unit to place
No current price. Check it at the store.
SonySpec score 8.7

5.1 Channels

+Dolby Atmos support for height-based surround sound
+Four-channel front configuration with height speakers
+Sold with a six-year protection plan
−Listed channel count of 5.1 conflicts with the 4.0.4 name
$2,669.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details
JBLSpec score 8.7

5.1 Channels, Separate

+Dolby Atmos support for height-based surround sound
+5.1 channel layout with a separate subwoofer
+Wireless subwoofer means no sub cable to run
−Subwoofer is a separate unit that takes extra space
No current price. Check it at the store.
JBLSpec score 8.7

5.1 Channels

+Dolby Atmos support for height-based surround sound
+5.1 channel layout for a surround experience
+PureVoice 2.0 for clearer dialogue, per the name
$449.95
as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details
Samsung

5.1 Channels, Separate

+5.1: the most channels of the 29 here
−Dolby Atmos not listed: 18 of the 29 here list one
$297.99-40%List: $499.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:39 PST - Details
Ultimea

5.1 Channels, Separate, 200 W and up

+5.1 channel layout with separate subwoofer
+Rear speakers included for surround sound
+Up to 200 W maximum power output
−No Dolby Atmos support
$125.99-26%List: $169.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:39 PST - Details
Wehisfd

5.1 Channels, Under 70 W

+Built-in microphone for voice interaction
+Horn speakers and HiFi bass for surround sound
+Five-channel 5.0 speaker configuration
−Under 70 W maximum power is modest for large rooms
$224.64
as of 11/04/2026 07:41 PST - Details
LG

5.1 Channels, Separate

+5.1: the most channels of the 29 here
−Dolby Atmos not listed: 18 of the 29 here list one
$199.99-20%Was: $249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:58 PST - Details
SonySpec score 8.7

5.1 Channels, Separate

+5.1: the most channels of the 29 here
$648.00-19%List: $799.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details
Samsung

5.1 Channels

+Supports 5.1.2 channels for surround sound
+Includes a Music Frame for a decorative speaker option
+Works as a complete 5.1.2 channel system
−Surround setup requires placing several speakers around the room
$1,445.98-3%List: $1,497.98
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
Fansbe Smart

5.1 Channels, Separate

+5.1 channel setup for a full surround sound layout
+Bluetooth connectivity for wireless audio
+Includes rear speakers and a separate wireless subwoofer
−Multiple speakers require more room and cable routing
$159.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:55 PST - Details
SamsungSpec score 8.7

5.1 Channels, Separate

+5.1.2 channel layout for a fuller surround setup
+Dolby Atmos support for overhead surround sound
+Wireless subwoofer means no subwoofer cable run
−Separate speakers add more setup space than one bar
$697.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
SaiyinSpec score 8.7

5.1 Channels

+HDMI ARC connection for TV audio
+Adjustable treble and bass settings
+Virtual surround processing from a single bar
−Virtual surround does not match discrete speakers
$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:38 PST - Details
SamsungSpec score 9.5

5.1 Channels, Separate

+5.1.2 channel layout for a fuller surround setup
+Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support for surround sound
+HDMI ARC connection for TV control and audio return
−Separate speakers add more setup space than one bar
$699.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
UltimeaSpec score 9.5

5.1 Channels, Separate, 200 W and up

+Dolby Atmos support for overhead sound effects
+5.1 channel layout with separate subwoofer
+Rear speakers included for surround sound
−Separate subwoofer adds to setup space
$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 06:39 PST - Details
UltimeaSpec score 9.5

5.1 Channels, Separate, 200 W and up

+Dolby Atmos support for height-based audio
+Separate subwoofer adds bass to the setup
+HDMI ARC support for connecting to a TV
−Separate subwoofer needs its own floor space
No price recorded yet.
UltimeaSpec score 9.5

5.1 Channels, Separate, 200 W and up

+Dolby Atmos support for immersive sound
+5.1 channel layout with wired subwoofer
+Bluetooth connectivity for wireless audio streaming
−Wired subwoofer limits placement options
No price recorded yet.

Compare specs

soundbarChannelsSubwooferSpec scorePrice
5.18.7$499.95
as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details
5.18.7$277.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:41 PST - Details
5.18.7$399.95
as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details
5.1n/a$248.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details
5.18.7$1,999.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:43 PST - Details
5.1Separate8.7$849.95
as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details
5.1Separate8.7$157.97
as of 11/03/2026 23:24 PST - Details
5.1Separate8.7$345.97
as of 11/04/2026 05:39 PST - Details
5.1Separate8.7$299.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:39 PST - Details
5.1Separate8.7$649.95
as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details

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