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10 soundbars with rear speakers from Samsung, JBL, LG and more. Most cost $158 to $648, and half cost less than $330.

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 8.4

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

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

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

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

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

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

5.1 Channels

+Surround speakers included for a multi-channel setup

+5.1 channel layout for immersive sound

+Rear speakers add directional sound around the room

$359.60

as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details

Compare specs

Channels	Subwoofer	Spec score	Price
5.1		8.4	$499.95 as of 11/03/2026 23:39 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
5.1	Separate	n/a	$125.99 as of 11/04/2026 06:39 PST - Details
5.1	Separate	n/a	$199.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:58 PST - Details
5.1	Separate	8.4	$648.00 as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details
5.1	Separate	n/a	$159.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:55 PST - Details
5.1	Separate	9.3	$499.00 as of 11/04/2026 06:39 PST - Details
5.1		n/a	$359.60 as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details

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