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00:00The greatest soundbars of 2024 will completely revolutionize your television.
00:06Whether you're watching a blockbuster movie or listening to music, a soundbar will enhance
00:11the audio and provide a more immersive experience.
00:14So in this video, we've composed a brief consumer guide and reviewed the top 5 best soundbars
00:19you can buy in 2024.
00:22For more information on the products, we've included links in the description box down
00:26below.
00:27Let's get started.
00:40Bose Smart Soundbar 600 Don't be misled by the size of the Bose Smart
00:45Soundbar 600.
00:47This bar packs a punch with enough vigor to fill a medium-sized space and yet leave room
00:51for more.
00:52The 600 has a larger and higher soundstage than the Beam, resulting in a more realistic
00:57experience as helicopters and explosion debris surround the TV with precise positioning.
01:03Dialogue is always obvious.
01:05Even in more difficult movie mixes, when voices can seem buried beneath the action, the words
01:10stay on top so you never miss a beat.
01:12Furthermore, the soundbar features more than just Dolby Atmos technology.
01:17Regardless of what you're seeing, Bose TrueSpace automatically analyzes and upmixes signals
01:23other than Dolby Atmos, such as stereo or 5.1, to deliver an immersive multi-channel
01:28sound experience.
01:30Instruments, conversations, and effects are separated and put throughout the room.
01:36The superb Bose Music app makes setup quick and simple.
01:39Even with the app downloaded, it takes less than 15 minutes.
01:43The app allows you to use Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant or wirelessly pair headphones
01:48for late-night viewing without waking housemates or neighbors.
01:52In addition to the HDMI ERC for cable connections, the Bose supports Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay
01:582, Chromecast, and Wi-Fi, with music streaming apps available through the app.
02:04It also lacks room correction software to fine-tune it for your specific environment,
02:08as well as an HDMI input for sources other than a television.
02:13Still, at just under $1,500, Bose provides the finest Dolby Atmos experience for the
02:18money.
02:22Vizio Elevate The Vizio Elevate is the company's flagship
02:26product, and it should be seriously considered by anyone looking for an attractively built
02:31and powerful sound system for their television.
02:34The soundbar does not have crystal-clear accuracy or perfect tonal balance, but it
02:39is a convenient method to add Dolby Atmos to your living room in an all-in-one box.
02:44The Elevate's defining feature is its spinning speaker modules.
02:48They are located at the ends of the soundbar, and rotate from front to up-firing when Dolby
02:53Atmos or DTS-X content is played.
02:56When paired with the surround speaker's up-firing drivers, you get four height channels.
03:01Better yet, each of those 5.1.4 channels is individually controlled, allowing you to effortlessly
03:07tailor the speakers to your surroundings.
03:10The included wireless subwoofer features a big 8-inch speaker that can go as low as 30Hz
03:15and has enough power to rattle your windows.
03:18With two HDMI inputs and an HDMI ARC or ERC output, it's easy to connect external media
03:25sources, and Bluetooth allows you to stream music from your phone.
03:29The only thing lacking is Wi-Fi, so you won't be able to stream high-quality audio from
03:33music services, use AirPlay, Chromecast, or Amazon Alexa, or enjoy multi-room audio.
03:40Still, for the money, it's difficult to surpass the Elevate for full TV and movie immersion.
03:50Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Max If you want a surround sound system but don't
03:56want to deal with wiring, extra channels, or the risk of owning an old receiver, the
04:00Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar is for you.
04:04The Ambeo Max has excellent structural integrity.
04:07A sensitive touch panel sits on top of the soundbar and is visually appealing.
04:12When the machine is turned on, blue LEDs illuminate it.
04:15Its sleek enclosure has no fewer than 13 separate drives.
04:20A complex processor controls 5 tweeters, 6 woofers, and 2 top-firing speakers, resulting
04:25in room-filling sound.
04:28Ambeo Technology has 3 additional equalizer modes, allowing you to experiment with the
04:33sort of sound field.
04:35This Sennheiser Soundbar supports Dolby Atmos, and DTS-X thanks to its up-firing speakers,
04:41Dolby Atmos and DTS-X are more commonly seen in high-end cinemas, and provide immersive
04:46sound via ceiling-mounted height speakers.
04:49Instead of drilling holes in your home ceiling, the Ambeo's up-firing speakers provide the
04:54same 3D sound, with effects appearing to emanate from above.
04:58Furthermore, the soundbar supports a wide range of connecting choices.
05:02There is an Ethernet port, an optical audio input, and a 3.5mm auxiliary input for wired
05:09connectivity.
05:10You can also connect to the soundbar wirelessly via Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect,
05:16or Google Cast Chromecast built-in.
05:18There is also a USB input, and Sennheiser will send you an adapter to plug in your phone,
05:23but it will not charge it.
05:25Overall, the Sennheiser Ambeo Max is a fantastic device with outstanding sound quality.
05:31It is one of the greatest soundbars available, ideal for those seeking an immersive audio
05:36experience.
05:41Samsung HW-Q990B The HW-Q990B, like its predecessor, the HW-Q950A,
05:52is a full-featured Atmos solution with 22 drivers, various components, and 11.1.4 channel
05:59audio for truly immersive sound.
06:02The system includes up-firing and side-firing drivers in both the bar and the wireless surround
06:07speakers, allowing for room-filling Dolby Atmos and DTS-X extension.
06:12The latest flagship bar from Samsung follows in the footsteps of its older sister, providing
06:16a one-stop solution that is easier to use and set up than a traditional surround system.
06:22The system also has outstanding musicality for such a little device.
06:26It also has outstanding features for the price, including HDMI eARC and dual HDMI inputs with
06:334K HDR passthrough for Atmos-ready devices.
06:36It also supports high-resolution audio at up to 24-bit or 92kHz, all major surround
06:42formats, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, and Amazon Alexa.
06:47The soundbar lacks HDMI 2.1 functionality, therefore it will not enable next-generation
06:53gaming at 120Hz, which is not a big concern for most.
06:57The HW-Q990B is an expensive gadget, although it costs less per component than alternatives
07:04such as Sony's HTA7000, which charges a significant markup to add a subwoofer and surrounds.
07:11Overall, if you want the mother of all Atmos soundbars and have the money to spend, Samsung's
07:15latest behemoth flagship is the best of the bunch.
07:26The Sony HTA7000 may have a high price tag, but it offers a long shelf life due to its
07:32two HDMI 2.1 connectors and support for all major spatial audio codecs.
07:37This Dolby Atmos soundbar is a 7.1.2 slab of sound, with two up-firing speakers, two
07:44beam tweeters, five front-facing drivers, and a built-in dual subwoofer all in one chassis.
07:50The soundbar uses a combination of speaker positioning and psychoacoustic approaches
07:55to create a broad and high soundstage, whether you're watching immersive content or not,
08:00while maintaining melody, presence, and detail.
08:04While not among the greatest subwoofers available, the integrated subwoofer performs admirably
08:08for being included with a soundbar, providing taut, controlled, and powerful output.
08:14The A7000 excels with its wide selection of supported audio codecs, which include Dolby
08:20Atmos in both Digital Plus and True HD forms, DTS-X, LPCM, high-resolution wireless audio,
08:28and Sony 360 Reality Audio.
08:31The A7000 is as jam-packed with streaming features as it is with speakers, with Spotify
08:37Connect, Apple Airplay 2, and Google Chromecast all included, as well as incorporation into
08:42a multi-room system that supports Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Home.
08:48Along with two HDMI 2.1 passthrough connectors, capable of supporting 8K at 60Hz, 4K at 120Hz,
08:57and Dolby Vision HDR, there are EARC, analog, and optical audio inputs, as well as USB Type-A.
09:05Overall, if you own a newer Sony Bravia TV, the Sony HT7000 is a superb future-proofed
09:11all-in-one performance with fantastic integration.