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Soundbars under $500

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9 soundbars under $500. Most cost $449 to $499, and half cost less than $479.

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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
SonosSpec score 9.5

Separate

+Dolby Atmos support for immersive surround sound
+HDMI ARC connection for TV audio
+Five-driver array with 3D surround
−Subwoofer sold separately
$486.85
as of 11/04/2026 04:35 PST - Details
KlipschSpec score 8.4

3.1 Channels

+Supports Dolby Atmos for overhead, immersive sound
+Built-in Bluetooth for wireless audio streaming
+3.1 channel setup with a separate subwoofer
−Specifications do not list a wireless subwoofer
$479.24
as of 11/03/2026 23:46 PST - Details
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
WiiMSpec score 9.2

3.1 Channels

+Dolby Atmos support for immersive surround sound
+3.1 channel setup for a wider soundstage
+HDMI ARC connection to the TV
$479.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:42 PST - Details
Kemimoto
−Dolby Atmos not listed: 7 of the 9 here list one
$499.99-17%List: $599.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:44 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
Polk AudioSpec score 9.5

Separate

+Dolby Atmos support for height-based surround sound
+Separate 5.9-inch wireless subwoofer for bass
+HDMI ARC connection for TV audio
−Separate subwoofer adds another unit to place
$449.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:42 PST - Details

Compare specs

soundbarChannelsSpec scorePrice
5.18.7$499.95
as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details
9.5$486.85
as of 11/04/2026 04:35 PST - Details
3.18.4$479.24
as of 11/03/2026 23:46 PST - Details
5.18.7$449.95
as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details
3.19.2$479.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:42 PST - Details
n/a$499.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:44 PST - Details
5.19.5$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 06:39 PST - Details
n/a$423.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details
9.5$449.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:42 PST - Details

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