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23 soundbars with rear speakers from Samsung, JBL, LG and more. Most cost $499 to $1,699, and half cost less than $1,099.

Top brands: Samsung (9)JBL (6)

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
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
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
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
+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
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
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
SamsungSpec score 9.5

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
No price recorded yet.
Bose

Separate

+Wireless subwoofer for placement without cable runs
+Dolby Atmos support for overhead-style surround sound
+Includes separate rear surround speakers
−Separate subwoofer and speakers add setup space needs
No price recorded yet.
SamsungSpec score 8.7

7.1 and up

+Dolby Atmos support for overhead sound
+Includes rear speakers for surround sound
+Seven or more channels for a full surround setup
$1,099.00
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
SamsungSpec score 8.7

7.1 and up, Separate

+7.1 and up: the most channels of the 31 here
$1,795.98
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details

Compare specs

soundbarChannelsSubwooferSpec scorePrice
5.18.4$499.95
as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details
7.1 and up8.7$699.95
as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details
3.1Separate8.2$269.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:58 PST - Details
7.1 and upSeparate8.7$1,199.00
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
7.1 and upSeparate8.7$769.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:58 PST - Details
5.1Separate8.4$849.95
as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details
5.1Separate8.4$299.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:39 PST - Details
7.1 and upSeparate8.7$899.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:42 PST - Details
7.1 and up8.7$1,385.04
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
7.1 and upSeparate8.7$979.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details

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