How to dispose of your old AV equipment and tech gear
Tossing your old TVs and soundbars in a regular dumpster is bad for the environment, so here's a few other ways you can properly dispose of your AV equipment.
You Asked: Soundbars vs. receivers, TVs with no speakers, and car stereos
We tackle reader questions in the You Asked series of columns. This week, it's soundbars versus AV receivers, speakerless TVs, HDMI bandwidth, and car stereos.
Bose’s new flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar brings AI smarts to the dialogue problem
The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar is the company's latest Dolby Atmos speaker with the addition of machine learning-based enhancements to on-screen speech.
Amazon debuts its first Fire TV soundbar and faster Fire TV sticks
Amazon has refreshed its two 4K Fire TV Stick models and released the first soundbar designed for Fire TV devices.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Mini review: Dolby Atmos for your bedroom
The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Mini has impressive virtual Dolby Atmos, but its high price, middling bass response, and lack of expansion options give us pause.
Sennheiser’s Ambeo Soundbar Mini is a pricey, bedroom-sized Dolby Atmos speaker
Sennheiser's new Ambeo Soundbar Mini is the company's smallest soundbar, but with no up-firing drivers and an $800 price tag, it will need to sound amazing.
Sony’s premium soundbars will finally get support for VRR, ALLM
The one thing Sony's 2022 soundbars lacked was support for HDMI 2.1 variable refresh rate and auto low-latency mode. This fall, that gets fixed.
Nakamichi increases the price of its Dragon 11.4.6 soundbar
Nakamichi's Dragon soundbar packs monster audio quality and its monster price is about to become even scarier.
Nakamichi Dragon 11.4.6 home surround sound system review: bringing the fire
Nakamichi has unleashed the Dragon 11.4.6 surround system and I put it through its paces to see if the Dolby Atmos system really is the stuff of legend.
Sony HT-S2000 soundbar review: Sony trades smarts for bigger audio
You don't get many features, but Sony's Dolby Atmos sound is superb, making the HT-S2000 a truly immersive one-speaker system.
How we test soundbars
Whether you simply want better TV sound or a system to rival your local movie theater, soundbars can take you there. Here's how we evaluate them.
TCL’s 2023 soundbars are affordable, but lack a key feature
TCL's new soundbars start at just $150 and feature wireless subwoofers and Roku TV compatibility, but they lack a very in-demand feature: Dolby Atmos.
Samsung adds HW-Q900C to its lineup of 2023 Dolby Atmos soundbars
Samsung adds to its 2023 soundbar lineup with the HW-Q900C, a 7.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos system.
Nakamichi’s wild Dragon 11.4.6 Dolby Atmos soundbar goes up for preorder this week
Nakamichi's huge, 3,000-watt, 11.4.6-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar – aptly named the Dragon – is available for preorder on April 26.
LG’s 2023 SC9 and SE6 soundbars are now available
The 2023 LG SC9 and SE6 soundbars are now available at $999 and $450, respectively.
Apple HomePods vs. Bose Smart Soundbar 600: can a pair replace a soundbar?
You can use two of Apple's HomePods with an Apple TV for a full Dolby Atmos sound system. But is it better than a dedicated soundbar? We find out.
Philips Fidelio FB1 review: the sledgehammer of soundbars
With a 7.1.2 system and impressively potent bass, the Fidelio FB1 could be the Dolby Atmos soundbar you've been waiting for. Shame it's so hard to use, then.
JBL reveals its new flagship soundbar at CES 2023: 15 channels and 1170W of Dolby Atmos power
JBL's new Bar 1300X Dolby Atmos soundbar is a monster with 1,170 watts of power, a 12-inch subwoofer, and six dedicated up-firing height drivers.
LG’s 2023 soundbars go wireless, get on-screen controls, and game-friendly inputs
Ahead of CES 2023, LG gives us a peak at its new soundbars, with Dolby Atmos, wireless connections, and HDMI 2.1 passthrough.
The best Cyber Monday soundbar deals for 2022
This year's Cyber Monday soundbar deals have arrived, so we've rounded up everything that you need to know to snag a bargain over the shopping holiday.
Cyber Monday deal: Get a TCL soundbar and subwoofer for $59
To get your TCL Alto 5+ bundle for only $59, be sure to order now. That way, you can get $21 off the usual price of $80 and start enjoying your home theater!
The best Black Friday soundbar deals for 2022
Every home theater needs a soundbar, and though Black Friday's over, there are still some great Black Friday soundbar deals out there.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus review: you won’t believe your ears
The wait is over: Sennheiser has made a smaller and more affordable Ambeo soundbar that still delivers some of the best virtual Atmos sound you can get.
Samsung HW-Q990B soundbar review: the best Dolby Atmos soundbar system
Truly great cinematic sound out of a one-box soundbar solution? Samsung's Q990B Atmos soundbar challenges the very concept of what a soundbar can do.
This $12,000 soundbar features an actual Porsche 992 GT3 exhaust system
If you're a fan of the iconic German sports car brand, there is no substitute for this outrageous Dolby Atmos soundbar.
Bose Smart Soundbar 600 review: bigger than its body
Don't let its small size fool you — this soundbar delivers massive, immersive sound.
Bose Smart Soundbar 600 one-ups the Sonos Beam with up-firing drivers
Bose's $499 Smart Soundbar 600 goes toe-to-toe with the $449 Sonos Beam Gen 2 as it tries to win the small-to-mid-sized Dolby Atmos soundbar battle.
Creative’s Katana V2X PC soundbar promises the same sound in a smaller footprint
The Katana V2X is a smaller PC soundbar than its well-received counterpart, but Creative claims it still packs a punch.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus hit by unforeseen technical delay
Sennheiser's newest soundbar, the $1,500 Ambeo Soundbar Plus, is facing delays due to a hardware problem and the company does not know when it will ship.
This Vizio Dolby Atmos soundbar system defines bang for your buck
Does getting Dolby Atmos sound in your home get any easier than the Vizio M-Series Elevate 5.1.2 soundbar system? We have the answers.
Polk’s latest Dolby Atmos soundbars make for compelling Sonos Arc alternatives
Polk Audio's new MagniFi Max AX and AX SR are Dolby Atmos soundbars that have up-firing drivers and Wi-Fi connectivity, making them strong Sonos alternatives.
Sennheiser’s killer Ambeo soundbar now has a smaller, cheaper sibling
Sennheiser has added a new Ambeo soundbar to its lineup -- the $1,500 Ambeo Soundbar Plus, which is joined by a new $700 Ambeo wireless subwoofer.
Bang & Olufsen’s latest soundbar costs a fortune, but it might be the last one you ever own
Bang & Olufsen has released its latest Dolby Atmos soundbar -- the Beosound Theatre -- and it's a glorious work of art and design that starts at $6,890.
Sony’s HT-A3000 does virtual Dolby Atmos right, if you can handle the price
Sony's HT-A3000 is its most affordable premium Dolby Atmos soundbar with tons of great features. But its lack of up-firing drivers may give you pause.