9 Soundbars For Unparalleled Home Audio

The Vizio 20" 2.0 Home Theater Sound Bar ($80) is a great budget soundbar that provides rich, clear sound. It has an immersive experience with floor-to-ceiling, room-filling audio, perfect for a home-theater setup. If you're a fan of bass, this one is perfect for feeling the beat. It's Bluetooth enabled and compact so it can fit in smaller, narrow spaces.

The Samsung 2.0Ch Soundbar ($140, originally $180) has a built-in subwoofer and cinematic listening experience. The sleek speaker lets you stream audio from more than one device, seamlessly switching between the two without disconnecting either. It has a unique music mode that changes the sound settings to match the music genre that's playing.

Upgrade your home theater with the Sony HT-S350 ($198, originally $280), which comes with a wireless subwoofer. It has rich bass and clarity with surround-sound technology for a theater-style experience. You can choose between seven different sound modes like cinema, music, sports, and gaming. It has a voice-enhancement feature so you can clearly hear what characters are saying without getting distracted by the background noise.

The Bose Smart Soundbar ($899) is one of the newest Bose soundbars, and it's packed with perks. It's a smart soundbar with built-in voice assistants, so you can directly interact with Alexa or Google Assistant. It has Dolby Atmos audio, so you'll have the ultimate theater experience right from your couch. This Bose speaker analyzes your surroundings and calibrates the audio accordingly for a surround-sound, immersive experience. It comes in black and white.

The Yamaha SR-B20A Sound Bar ($200) has a built-in subwoofer for a deeper bass and immersive, surround-sound audio experience. It has the ability to enhance dialogue so you can hear voices with clarity. It also has the ability to seamlessly switch between two devices via Bluetooth. The slim soundbar can rest on your entertainment center or be wall mounted.

The Hisense HS214 2.1ch Sound Bar ($90, originally $150) is a great budget option for a home-theater experience. It has a built-in subwoofer and is powered by Dolby audio. If you have a Roku device or TV, this soundbar will seamlessly integrate with your system. It has three EQ Modes for optimal audio, including settings for music, movies, and news.

For a cinematic, surround-sound experience, the Sony HTX8500 2.1ch Dolby Atmos/DTS:X Soundbar ($298, originally $400) is a great option. It has dual built-in subwoofers for deep bass. It has seven different sound modes to enhance your entertainment experience, including voice and dialogue enhancement. It's a slim and elegant design that can fit in narrow spaces.

The Bose Smart Soundbar 300 ($449) has built-in smart voice assistants, so you can access Alexa or Google Assistant anytime you want. Whether you're binge-watching your favorite show, jamming out to your favorite playlists, or gaming like a pro, this soundbar will deliver the best, optimized sound for each experience. It has enhanced bass and surround-sound capabilities.

Transport yourself with the fully immersive, theater-like experience of the Sonos Arc ($899). It has crystal-clear dialogue and the ability to map out your space for optimal sound with Dolby Atmos. If you're watching a scene where a plane is flying, it's going to sound like the plane is right above you! It has 11 internal speakers for truly powerful sound. You'll be able to play music and feel like you're in a concert or a music festival. It's also a smart speaker, so you have access to Alexa and Google Assistant as well. It comes in black and white.