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5.1-Channel Soundbars

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7 5.1-Channel soundbars from Samsung, JBL, Ultimea and more. Most cost $200 to $849, and half cost less than $323.

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BrandJBL2TCL2Hisense1LG1Samsung1
Channels5.17
Dolby AtmosDolby Atmos5
SubwooferSeparate7
Rear speakersRear speakers4
HDMI ARC or eARCHDMI ARC or eARC1
BluetoothBluetooth3
Wireless subwooferWireless subwoofer7
Max power200 W and up1
PriceUnder $2002Under $2502Under $3001Under $4001Under $7001Under $9001$200 & above4$300 & above3$600 & above2
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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
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

+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

+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.
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
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

Compare specs

soundbarChannelsSubwooferSpec scorePrice
5.1Separate8.7$345.97
as of 11/04/2026 05:39 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$299.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:39 PST - Details
5.1Separate8.7No current price
5.1Separaten/a$199.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:58 PST - Details
5.1Separate8.7$697.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details

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