Soundbars with Rear Speakers

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36 soundbars with rear speakers from Samsung, JBL, LG and more. Most cost $158 to $1,795, and half cost less than $980.

Top brands: Samsung (12)JBL (6)Sony (4)

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

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

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

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

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

HisenseSpec score 8.4

5.1 Channels, Separate

+HDMI ARC or eARC: only 5 of 36 here have one

−Dolby Atmos not listed: 23 of the 36 here list one

$157.97-12%List: ~~$179.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 23:24 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

Polk AudioSpec score 8.7

7.1 and up, Separate

+Up to 7.1.2 channel home theater setup

+Dolby Atmos support for overhead, immersive sound

+Includes a 10-inch subwoofer and SR2 surround speakers

−Multiple speakers require more room and wiring

$899.00

as of 11/04/2026 00:42 PST - Details

SamsungSpec score 8.7

7.1 and up

+11.1.4 channels for a full immersive setup

+Dolby Atmos support for height and overhead sound

+Rear speaker included for surround sound

−Multi-piece system needs more room to set up

$1,385.04

as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details

SamsungSpec score 8.7

7.1 and up, Separate

+Dolby Atmos support for overhead sound

+Separate subwoofer for deeper bass

+Includes rear speakers for surround sound

−Requires space for a separate subwoofer

$979.99

as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details

Samsung

7.1 and up, Separate

+Rear speakers add surround coverage behind the listener

+Separate subwoofer adds low-end bass to the system

+Channel layout of 7.1 and up for expansive surround

−Multiple separate speakers need more room for setup

$979.99

as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details

JBLSpec score 8.7

7.1 and up, Separate, 200 W and up

+7.1.4 channel setup for a full surround system

+Detachable surround speakers for flexible placement

+200 W maximum power output for strong volume

$1,199.95

as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details

JBLSpec score 8.7

7.1 and up

+11.1.4 channel layout with 7.1 and up channel count

+Detachable surround speakers for flexible placement

+Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support for immersive sound

$1,699.95

as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details

SamsungSpec score 8.7

7.1 and up, Separate

+7.1 and up: the most channels of the 31 here

$1,199.98-45%List: ~~$2,199.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 01:40 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

Sony

Separate

+Includes a wireless subwoofer for bass without cable runs

+Includes wireless rear speakers for surround sound

+Full bundle of soundbar, subwoofer and rear speakers

−Multiple wireless units need separate placement around the room

$2,444.00-22%List: ~~$3,149.97~~

as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details

5.1 Channels, Separate

−Dolby Atmos not listed: 23 of the 36 here list one

$199.99-20%Was: ~~$249.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 23:58 PST - Details

Sony

+Dolby Atmos support for immersive surround sound

+11-channel system with rear speakers included

+Rear speakers add a wider surround field

$1,546.00-12%List: ~~$1,749.98~~

as of 11/04/2026 04:36 PST - Details

SonySpec score 8.4

5.1 Channels, Separate

−5.1: 17 of the 31 here have more channels

$648.00-19%List: ~~$799.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details

Sony

Separate

+Includes a wireless subwoofer for bass without cable runs

+Includes wireless rear speakers for surround sound

+Complete home bundle with soundbar, subwoofer and rear speakers

−Multiple wireless units need separate placement around the room

$2,145.99-12%List: ~~$2,449.97~~

as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details

Fansbe Direct

2.0 Channels

+Compact 2.0 stereo design for smaller TVs and spaces

+Optical input for connecting to a TV

+Bluetooth connection for streaming music

−2.0 stereo offers no dedicated bass unit

$45.99

as of 11/04/2026 06:37 PST - Details

Samsung

7.1 and up, Separate

+Separate subwoofer for deeper bass

+Includes rear speakers for surround sound

+Seven or more channels for a full surround setup

−Requires space for a separate subwoofer

$1,199.00

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

7.1 and up

+9.1.2 channel setup for immersive surround sound

+Wireless Dolby Atmos for overhead-style audio

+Rear speakers add to surround coverage

−Large multi-speaker system needs substantial room space

$1,297.99

as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details

SamsungSpec score 8.7

7.1 and up

+11.1.4 channels for a full immersive setup

+Dolby Atmos support for height and overhead sound

+Rear speaker included for surround sound

−Multi-piece system needs more room to set up

$1,142.24

as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details

UltimeaSpec score 9.3

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

JBL

Separate

+Dolby Atmos support for immersive home theater audio

+Includes a separate subwoofer and surround speakers

+Surround speakers add rear coverage to the sound field

−Separate subwoofer and surround speakers add setup complexity

$2,089.80

as of 11/03/2026 23:21 PST - Details

Compare specs

Channels	Subwoofer	Spec score	Price
5.1		8.4	$499.95 as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details
7.1 and up		8.7	$699.95 as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details
3.1	Separate	8.2	$269.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:58 PST - Details
7.1 and up	Separate	8.7	$1,199.00 as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
7.1 and up	Separate	8.7	$769.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:58 PST - Details
5.1	Separate	8.4	$849.95 as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details
5.1	Separate	8.4	$157.97 as of 11/03/2026 23:24 PST - Details
5.1	Separate	8.4	$299.99 as of 11/04/2026 05:39 PST - Details
7.1 and up	Separate	8.7	$899.00 as of 11/04/2026 00:42 PST - Details
7.1 and up		8.7	$1,385.04 as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details

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