Updated April 2026

Best Soundbars, benchmarked.

All-in-ones and 11.1.4 monsters — every bar tested for voice, music and cinema.

Sonos Arc Ultra

9.1.4 Atmos · Sound Motion woofers · eARC

Samsung HW-Q990D

11.1.4 · Wireless sub + rears · Q-Symphony

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