Yamaha YAS-207 soundbar review: The default choice
While the company touts the Yamaha YAS-207’s DTS Virtual:X technology as the main selling point, as our review reveals, it’s everything else you get with the 207 that makes this the next soundbar you should buy. The soundbar's attractive $300 price tag doesn't hurt either.
Sennheiser Ambeo soundbar review: Killer Atmos sound
We expected amazing things from Sennheiser’s first soundbar, and with incredible detail, brilliant musicality, and mind-bending Dolby Atmos virtualization, it absolutely delivers. Packing glorious detail and realistic virtual surround, Sennheiser’s $2,500 Ambeo soundbar is a holistic sound solution.
Vizio SB36514-G6 5.1.4-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar review
Vizio’s latest Dolby Atmos soundbar packs serious punch for a price so low it’ll make your head spin. While this soundbar isn’t perfect, it’s loaded with features and packs a full 5.1.4-channel setup at well under $1,000. With the SB36514-G6, just about anyone can afford Atmos.
Yamaha YAS-209 soundbar review
Yamaha’s winning formula for the YAS-207 (our favorite value-packed soundbar for years now) scores another success with the YAS-209, which keeps the major features of its predecessor, while adding extras like Alexa voice control and (eventually) multi-room audio support, all at a still-affordable price point.
Yamaha SR-B20A review: Still good, just less value
The Yamaha SR-B20A combines the exceptional sound quality of the company's successful YAS line with a retooled design. But it's missing some important features.
Vizio VSB210WS Soundbar Review
This inexpensive soundbar will vastly improve the sound from almost any TV, with minimal hassle.
Denon DHT-FS5 Review
Denon's one-piece surround solution won't replace a true 5.1 setup, but still impressed us.
Sony HT-S350 review
Sony’s new midlevel soundbar, the HT-S350, offers tons of power, big bass, and a sleek look for $300. But mediocre features and a focus on might over detail make it easy to miss the little things. In our review, we’ll explain why you may want to look elsewhere for great TV sound at this price.
Yamaha YAS-109 soundbar review: Alexa makes a good bar better
Yamaha’s subwoofer-less YAS-109 soundbar brings a noticeable sonic upgrade to smaller rooms, and with great features and Amazon Alexa built-in, it’s one of the most convenient entry-level options on the market. You’ll have a hard time finding a soundbar at this price with more goodies baked in, and its sound is great, too.
LG SN11RG soundbar review: Compact cinematic experience
LG's new SN11RG Soundbar is a 7.1.4 system that supports Hi-Res audio, Dolby Atmos, and a ton of other audio formats, as well as built-in Google Assistant.
Philips HTS8100 Review
The Philips HTS8100 Ambisound DVD Home Theater System features a futuristic design and advanced features.
Samsung HT-X810 Review
This all-in-one system is sleek looking, powerful and technically advanced. So is the price.
Boston Acoustics Tvee Model 20 Review
We review the Boston Acoustics TVee Model 20 which offer a significant upgrade to your TV’s sound in a very simple and extremely easy to use package.
Boston Acoustics Tvee Model 30 Review
The Boston Acoustics Tvee Model 30 soundbar and subwoofer combo pumps out quality audio from an unobtrusive package perfect for flat-screen TVs.
Yamaha YAS-101 Review
Review: The Yamaha YAS-101 is the company’s most affordable sound bar yet, but still produces impressive bass without the need for a separate subwoofer.
Energy Power Bar Elite Review
Despite a name that brings to mind granola more than high-fidelity audio, Energy's Power Bar Elite booms with the best of them.
MartinLogan Motion Vision Sound Bar Review
MartinLogan brings the sound bar up to audiophile standards with the Motion Vision and accompanying Dynamo 1000 wireless subwoofer.
Vizio SB4021M-A1 Review
The Vizio SB4021M sound bar and wireless subwoofer provide plenty of oomf for not much dough, making the package an ideal complement to A/V buyers on a budget.
Toshiba Mini 3D Review
Toshiba’s Mini 3D sound bar astounded us with jaw-dropping sound from a box less than a foot long, with a price just as improbably small.
Klipsch HD Theater SB 3 Review
Klipsch’s size-no-object SB3 sound bar offers sonic accuracy on par with high-end stereo speakers and the best-sounding subwoofer we’ve seen in a bundled package, but its lack of digital inputs and control features may cause pause for some.
Sonos Playbar Review
The Sonos Playbar delivers on its promise of offering sweet, musical sound for audio purists, and its wireless ecosystem remains one of the best in the business. We just wish this sound bar offered more than one, lonely input.
Pyle PSBV200BT Review
Pyle’s inexpensive PSBV200BT sound bar delivers the sort of bombastic bass that adds excitement to movies and TV shows, but its mediocre music performance and poor Bluetooth audio quality have us wondering if the speaker really is a good deal.
Vizio S4251W-B4 Review
Vizio may not be known for audio, but its reputation for value remains intact in the inexpensive but surprisingly capable S4251W-B4.
Definitive Technology SoloCinema XTR Review
Between its comprehensive connectivity options, support for lossless HD surround formats, and solid engineering, the Definitive Technology SoloCinema XRT has set the bar extremely high in its category.
Paradigm Soundtrack Review
Once again, Paradigm puts its signature sound into a package that will suit nearly any décor. The Soundtrack 2.1 sound bar system is potent, accurate and lyrical in a way that rivals hi-fi stereo rigs.
Sharp HT-SB60 review
The Sharp HT-SB60’s wide stance affords it impressive stereo separation, and it is capable of big, robust sound, but its grating, sharp treble is a deal breaker for us.
Pioneer SP-SB23W review
Andrew Jones once again proves his advanced design chops can bring value and performance to Pioneer’s entry-level audio products with his work on the Pioneer SP-SB23W speaker bar. We just wish it didn’t suffer from Bluetooth issues.
Pinnacle Front Row Sys 8210 review
If you came across this review because you saw this sound bar on a deal page, go ahead and buy knowing you’ll get your money’s worth. Just don’t expect a super-premium sound experience.
Samsung HW-F550 review
Samsung’s HW F550 offers a lot features in a pretty package for not a lot of cash. But while the system is big on bass and generally inoffensive, it lacks the clarity and zing some would expect, even from a budget sound bar solution.
Yamaha YSP-1400 review
Yamaha’s Digital Sound Projectors aren’t your typical sound bars. Armed with an array of small drivers, built-in subwoofers and highly customizable sound control, even the entry-level YSP-1400 offers more than the similarly-priced competition.
Denon DHT-S514 review
Denon’s first sound bar effort yields some impressive results. In our review, we outline how the DHT-S514 makes a strong argument as a top contender in the mid-tier sound bar genre.
Sony HT-CT770 review
Sony’s new entry-level sound bar packs a refined, yet powerful punch and a host of features, making it a solid contender in a crowded field of applicants.
Vizio S2121w-D0 review
Vizio’s new Sound Stand is a pinch hitter for a traditional sound bar at best.
Monoprice 42-inch sound bar review
Monoprice’s budget-friendly sound bar will definitely upgrade your TV audio, but how low is too low for a quality experience?
Focal Dimension review
Focal’s Dimension series sound bar and subwoofer treat audio with verve while delivering multiple setup options for the space-deprived.
Definitive Technology W Studio Micro 3.1 review
With the W Studio Micro, Definitive Technology proves that small size doesn’t have to mean small sound. With plenty of power, clean detail, and multi-room technology, this little bar punches well above its weight.
Yamaha YSP-5600 sound bar review
Yamaha’s flagship sound projector works acoustic wonders to create convincing Dolby Atmos/DTS:X surround sound, but it’s big enough to require some redecorating.
Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 sound bar review
Nakamichi’s Shockwafe Pro is packed with features and heaps of muscle, as well as impressive true 5.1 surround sound immersion, putting it in true competition in the world of budget surround soundbars.
Former Senior Editor, A/V
After receiving his Bachelor in Music with an Audio Production focus from Ithaca College and Master of Music in Keyboard Collaborative Arts from the University of Southern California, he began working for Home Theater Magazine in 2003. His time in the print and online publishing world has been spent as a writer, editor, copy editor, researcher, and test lab technician. Before joining Digital Trends, Higgins was the Managing Editor of Tech at Reviewed, part of the USA Today network, where he led the website’s tech coverage. He has previously written for Wirecutter, IGN, Projector Central, T3, Sound & Vision, and Home Theater Magazine covering projectors, televisions, headphones and earbuds, sound bars and speakers, and monitors. He is a yearly attendee at CES and an ISF level 3 certified calibrator.
In addition to his career in publishing, Higgins has been a professional musician since the late 90s, having performed on piano in solo recitals, as a collaborative partner with various singers and instrumentalists, and with the Pacific Symphony. He also is an accomplished guitarist and, with his pop/rock band, has played such hallowed L.A. venues as the Troubadour, Roxy, Viper Room, and House of Blues. For 10 years, he was a teacher and music director at a private school in Los Angeles, and following his teaching career spent some time in the film industry as a post-production sound editor and composer.
Originally from just outside Boston, Higgins has been a Los Angeles resident since 2001 where he lives with his wife, son, two rescue dogs, and parrot. When not working, he spends his time watching TV shows about cooking and serial killers, preparing for his next D&D session, ignoring the growing list of games in his Steam gaming library, and building Legos with his son.