MakeUseOf - Soundbars

Sonos Ray vs. Sonos Beam: Which Soundbar Best for You?

Brent Dirks — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 12:01:17 GMT

Along with a wide variety of speakers, Sonos also offers a slate of home theater soundbars.

Roku Streambar vs. Roku Streambar Pro: Which One Should You Buy?

Sarah Chaney — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 16:15:15 GMT

Roku has made a name for itself in the world of streaming players, and the company has added a ton of unique devices to its catalog since its first boxy player was released in 2008. Among those devices are Roku’s Streambar and Streambar Pro devices.

LG Ultragear GP9: Virtual Surround Sound on Your Desk

Kegan Mooney — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 13:05:14 GMT

Gaming can be an expensive hobby, but you don't get many gaming speakers that match the price of the LG UltraGear GP9.

What Is Samsung Q-Symphony and How Does It Work?

Ayush Jalan — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 14:15:14 GMT

Modern TVs are getting slimmer, so much so that there's barely any space left to house powerful speakers. Your TV might be big, bright, and colorful, but that shouldn't come at the expense of sound quality. This is when external sound systems such as soundbars come in handy.

How to Control Your Soundbar With a Roku TV Remote

Barb Gonzalez — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 15:30:14 GMT

Soundbars are becoming an increasingly popular solution to poor TV speakers or adding surround sound, creating a home theater. But who wants to add another remote control just to turn up the volume? If you have a Roku TV or Roku player, you can use the Roku remote to control your soundbar.

Soundbar Buying Guide: How to Compare Soundbars the Easy Way

Elliot Nesbo — Sun, 27 Feb 2022 23:00:13 GMT

If you're not happy with the audio offered by your television, you have a choice between a set of speakers and a soundbar. Soundbars are increasingly popular because along with being cheaper, they provide a more stylish appearance.

Soundbar vs. Speakers: What's Best for Your Home?

Elliot Nesbo — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 15:16:13 GMT

If you're trying to increase the audio quality of your television, you might be wondering whether you should skip standard speakers and opt for a soundbar instead.

Best Buy's LG Home Audio Black Friday Blowout

Emma Garofalo — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 15:31:51 GMT

You know what today is. With Thanksgiving this year already in the bag, we've officially crossed the Rubicon. The holiday shopping season has begun.

Pre-Order the Beam Gen 2 Soundbar Exclusively from Sonos, Now

Ste Knight — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:20:38 GMT

Sonos is back with a bang, bringing with it its brand new Beam Gen 2 soundbar. The audio brand is doing its user base a favor, too; it is giving Sonos faithfuls the chance to bag one of the Beam Gen 2 soundbars early...

The Best Soundbars for Audiophiles on a Budget

Georgie Peru — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:36:57 GMT

Settling on a great entertainment setup is the first step to any home cinema experience. However, you can easily improve upon this without spending a fortune by considering a budget soundbar.

LG Reveals US Pricing and Availability of 2021 Sound Bar Lineup

Manuviraj Godara — Sun, 16 May 2021 09:14:44 GMT

LG has announced the availability and pricing of its sound bars for 2021. The company stated that it has four models up for sale now—SP9YA, SP8YA, SP7Y and the SP2. Another model, the SPD7Y, will be launched in June.

Creative Soundstage V2: Fantastic Budget Soundbar With One Killer Feature

James Bruce — Wed, 05 May 2021 14:00:56 GMT

I was an excitable young boy in the early days of computing when my father brought home a Creative Soundblaster Multimedia Upgrade kit. With two desktop speakers, a CD-ROM drive, and a soundcard—what a glorious thing that was, as we ushered in the new "multimedia" revolution on Windows 3.1.

Bluesound Launches New "Audiophile-Grade" Pulse Soundbar+

Ste Knight — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:30:02 GMT

Bluesound has just launched its new Pulse Soundbar+ and it looks like quite the impressive piece of kit. Not that we expected anything else, of course.

LG Launches Soundbar for Gamers at CES 2021

Gavin Phillips — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 21:28:20 GMT

At CES 2021, LG has announced the UltraGear GP9, a dedicated soundbar built for gamers. It's portable, battery-powered, and is designed to integrate with LG's other gaming hardware.

What Is Audio Return Channel (ARC)?

Kris Wouk — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 17:00:09 GMT

If you've ever tried to plug more than one or two devices into a TV, you know how quickly home theater issues can get complicated. While HDMI cables make connections somewhat simpler, they introduced nearly as many problems as they tried to solve.

Sonos Is Having an Almost Unheard of Cyber Monday Sale

Dave LeClair — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 19:50:01 GMT

You'll see a lot of products on sale, especially this time of year. Whether you're looking for a smartphone, a Bluetooth speaker, or just about anything else, you can probably find it at a huge discount on Cyber Monday or Black Friday.

The 7 Best Dolby Atmos Soundbars You Can Buy

Brent Dirks — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 11:48:01 GMT

There's one part of the home theater equation you might be overlooking: sound. Combine a beautiful picture with a thundering sound system, and you'll be that much closer to bringing the movie theater experience home.

Dolby Atmos is one of the best surround sound technologies currently on the market. We're highlighting some of the best Dolby Atmos soundbars that bring the technology into your home.

Roku Wants to Make Your Soundbar Roku TV Ready

Dave Parrack — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 04:30:48 GMT

Roku has launched a program called Roku TV Ready. This is designed to allow third-party consumer electronics companies to make products that work seamlessly with Roku TV televisions. And Roku already has partners making their soundbars Roku TV Ready.

What Is a Soundbar and Why Do You Need One for Your TV?

Georgina Torbet — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 17:00:00 GMT

TV audio used to be inevitably muddy and low quality unless you were willing to spend big bucks and plenty of time installing a full stereo system. But these days, you can improve your TV audio quickly and easily by installing a soundbar.

Nebula Soundbar, Fire TV Edition: Amazon's One Stop Shop for Streaming

Ian Buckley — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 01:15:44 GMT

Amazon and Anker have teamed up to create a soundbar complete with Fire TV, which they announced at IFA 2019 in Berlin. The Nebular Soundbar---Fire TV Edition costs $229.99 to pre-order and can attach to any 4k UHD ready display.

Sennheiser Reinvents the Soundbar With AMBEO

Dave LeClair — Fri, 17 May 2019 23:30:43 GMT

When it comes to home theater systems, the soundbar is, for many, one of the most convenient inventions. It grants access to extremely high-quality sound without the overwhelming amount of space and set up effort required for a traditional surround sound system.

Blitzwolf SDB2 Soundbar: Looks Better, and Has a Separate Subwoofer

James Bruce — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 17:30:48 GMT

The problem with ultra-thin TVs is that there's just no room inside for a decent speaker: you need a soundbar. Blitzwolf's second soundbar doesn't change much internally from their first model, but looks a lot better on the outside. And they've added an optional subwoofer with wireless connectivity.

LG Shows Off New Soundbars With Dolby Atmos and Google Assistant

Dave LeClair — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 00:30:38 GMT

One of the coolest inventions in the home theater space is the soundbar. They allow you to get high-quality sound without the wires and space needed for a traditional surround sound system.