Best Dolby Atmos Soundbars | 3D Spatial Audio, Voice Control, eARC! | Sony, Samsung, Sonos, JBL
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Audio Advice compares 6 high-performance Dolby Atmos soundbars from the biggest names in audio - SONOS, JBL, SONY, Samsung, Klipsch & Sennheiser.
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In this video, we compare six high-performance soundbars, many of which integrate Dolby Atmos from six of the biggest names in home audio - @sonos, @jbl , @klipsch , @sonypictures , @Samsung, and @sennheiser. Here, we will highlight the high notes of each soundbar, and award bonus points to the bars that include a subwoofer and other cool features. Our list of the best high-performance soundbars is based on price and features to complement both music and home theater applications such as Dolby Atmos surround sound.
With this guide, you and your family will have everything needed to choose the right high-performance soundbar with the best sonic results and features for any room in your home. If you’re ready to dive into a specific soundbar, feel free to skip ahead and click on any of the soundbars above.
⬇️ Soundbars ⬇️
⦾ Sonos Arc Dolby Atmos Soundbar: audioadvice.io/SonosArc1
⦾ JBL Bar 9.1 Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer: audioadvice.io/JBLBar91
⦾ Sony HT-A7000 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos Soundbar: audioadvice.io/SonyHT7000DA
⦾ Samsung HW-Q950A 11.1.4 Dolby Atmos Soundbar: audioadvice.io/Samsunghwq950a
⦾ Klipsch Cinema 1200 Dolby Atmos Soundbar with Wireless Sub: audioadvice.io/KlipschCinema1...
⦾ Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar: audioadvice.io/SennheiserAmbeo
View the individual reviews here:
⦾ Sonos Arc Review: • Sonos Arc Dolby Atmos ...
⦾ JBL Bar 9.1 Review: • JBL Bar 9.1 Soundbar w...
⦾ Sony Soundbar Reviews: • Sony's Dolby Atmos Sou...
⦾ Klipsch Cinema 1200 Review: • Klipsch Cinema 1200 | ...
⦾ Sennheiser Ambeo Review: • Sennheiser AMBEO: The ...
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0:00 Intro
1:22 Soundbar Lineup
2:17 Most Important Features
5:44 Sonos Arc
7:25 JBL Bar 9.1
9:42 Sony HT-7000
13:10 Samsung HW-Q950A
17:12 Klipsch Cinema 1200
19:30 Sennheiser Ambeo
22:23 Outro
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⬇ 2021 Best Soundbars ⬇
⦾ Sonos Arc Dolby Atmos Soundbar: audioadvice.io/SonosArc1
⦾ JBL Bar 9.1 Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer: audioadvice.io/JBLBar91
⦾ Sony HT-A7000 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos Soundbar: audioadvice.io/SonyHT7000DA
⦾ Samsung HW-Q950A 11.1.4 Dolby Atmos Soundbar: audioadvice.io/Samsunghwq950a
⦾ Klipsch Cinema 1200 Dolby Atmos Soundbar with Wireless Sub: audioadvice.io/KlipschCinema1200DA
⦾ Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar: audioadvice.io/SennheiserAmbeo
No HT-A9? Sony market is a soundbar
@@clixt984 In terms of the Soundbar category, The HT-A7000 is Sony's flagship Dolby Atmos bar. The A9, however, is in a completely different category all itself as more of an "alternative" to the soundbar form-factor. We are considering another video on this category. What are your thoughts on that topic? Thanks for watching.
@@AudioAdvice hi I'm thinking of sony ht A7000 or sonos arc as a beginner i want one piece that can deliver proper dolby atmos any suggestions? Btw I've never had soundbar in my life😅
@@AudioAdvice I think that's fair to say. I think Sony started a new class of sound equipment if you ask me. It's no longer a soundbar, but it's also not a full AVR system. I just got my HT-A9 and I can say that it's pretty damn good for what it is, especially the phantom center.
Thanks for doing such a comprehensive review and guide to the best soundbars, its so refreshing compared to the countdown slideshow so often seen on UA-cam.
i ended up getting addicted to SONOS went crazy... got the ARC with 2 Gen 3 subs and a pair of sonos fives as rears....sounds amazing...cheers from Canada
We love that setup! Cheers
Is it really worth it spending 3k on this system? Or should I wait and hope they'll come up with upward firing rear-speakers instead of the 5s?
@@adriani4501 The fives are amazing as rear speakers....plus have so much versatility ...
Thanks for the coparison I have the ARC, sub and ones.. its not great at ATMOS but does sound good with most 5.1 content. I do wish Sonos would release some upfiring rear speakers to help with the Arc's ATMOS.. I had A Samsung Q90r and that ATMOs was great on that.
Some Sonos 1's with upward firing drivers would be great
Great information on soundbars very informative you guys rock thank you for doing these videos. I have the jbl it's good but would love top of the line someday . I live for my music .thanks again guys
Thanks for watching & the kind words!
Hey, I tried looking back through your catalog to see if you had a video that addressed this, but it would be nice if you did a video dedicated to how Atmos enabled soundbars should be configured for non-standard/asymmetrical theater room setups. In my case, I'm dealing with the TV facing out from the corner of a large room with 30 degree vaulted ceilings.
Great question. It will totally depend on how adjustable the level settings are on the sound bars. The ones with automatic room correction would be your best bet for a room like you have. If you get one without and can adjust the levels of the Atmos and/or surround speakers, just experiment with level (and distance if it has it) to get the best effect.
Heck yes! 🙌 love these videos!!
Glad you like them!
I have the complete Sonos arc system and do like it! However I bought the sennheiser and have been using about a month now and it just blows me away. For a 1 bar setup it is amazing. No sub needed. I use mainly for gaming on next gen consoles and it’s amazing. Highly recommend!
We appreciate your comments. Thanks for watching and sharing!
Neither Sonos nor Senn is truly an audio class product. For gaming and action movies, sure.
@@morespinach9832 There is so much products for everyones taste.
@@morespinach9832 what would you consider a quality setup then?
@@metzli5797 even a simple two channel stereo will outclass these soundbar and Bluetooth type systems. Dynaudio Xeo 20 or Edifier s3000 are cost effective starts. Both will sound better than Sonos stuff.
I have the Q950A and the 85"QN800A I connected the Q 950a to my older 65" 4K mu800 Samsung TV without Q Symphony first. It was very good for movies, but connecting it to the newer model with Q Symphony took things to another level entirely. Gaming is honestly a cacophonous assault on your ears. Playing Halo 5 there is just always something going on in some corner of the room it was honestly a different experience. There is no way for me to turn it up pass 35, it's entirely too loud. The base is good but a little one note. The system could honestly benefit from a software update that would allow you to add a second subwoofer, there's a pretty severe drop off on one side of my room that opens up to the kitchen and down a hallway. For reference our home theater has an sb16 Ultra, I don't always have to go down into the theater room to watch a movie this thing does a pretty decent job. One thing to know if you connect it to a Samsung TV, that little stupid screen they put on the top it's far less of an issue than if you don't have a Samsung TV. Overall worth the money for people already in the Samsung ecosystem. If not I'd probably go with the Klipsch Cinema 1200.
Michael, thanks for your comments!
I recently bought the HW-Q950A for my Samsung 85" Q90T(2020). It took few time to get it setup with my TV. After firmware update it work flawless. Tested on Netflix/amazon Dolby Atmos. It worked very well. But I have not fully tested on my xbox one x yet. But overall I'm stoked to the q950a.
I got q950A and the best 👌 money 💰 I have ever spent so far
BestBuy just dropped the price of the Samsung HW-Q950A to $1299.99, as a pre-Black Friday deal. If you recently purchased the HW-Q950A from BB, go back and get the difference (which I just did).
@@isidoropulido8661 I paid 1150 for mine, it was an open Box, When I brought it home and set it up there was absolutely nothing wrong with it, I think the person probably returned it because of that stupid screen on the top of the soundbar. which for the life of me, I can't figure out what Samsung was thinking. But yes even at $1,299 I think this is an excellent system for those with list Samsung TVs. I only very occasionally wish I was watching something in the theater room. And if you don't have Theater room to compare, you will not feel like you're missing out on anything.
I use the Sonos ARC and Sub in my family room and it is quite impressive and works flawlessly. I'd love to see Sonos make an atmos version of the One speaker so it can give 5.1.4 effects.
That would be a cool idea! Thanks for watching
100% agree if Sonos releases an updated one speaker with Atmos support my Sonos Arc system would be complete!
Nothing sounds like the real height speaker.
i would think it should be on horizon, just need to wait .. sony just launched their new surrounds with height speakers, samsung already bundle in q950a
Watch for the SONOS Optimo line coming up next year.
Hola, para una sala de unos 14m cuadrados, cual me recomiendas?. Gracias.
This is exactly what I needed! Great breakdown of the best soundbars. The Ambeo is definitely on the top of my list!
Glad you liked it!
The Ambeo is now $1999 at BestBuy.
Do you have any update from JBL support why with Sony TV's earc does not work.only after disabling earc on tv JBL starts working or else there is no sound ..is it JBL 9.1 is not supported fully for earc or sony TVs like x900h has bug with hdmi earc port ?
The best investment I’ve made recently was to pair a 77” Sony A80J with a Sennheiser soundbar. Oh my Lord!!! Just saying: thank you for your comprehensive comparison of these various soundbars and I don’t regret a penny for those 2 items.
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching
How did you pair them? Is Sony A80J a sound bar ? Never knew it was possible to pair two soundbar ..
@@isiborbrenda5524 hi Brenda. The A80J is a TV and the Sennheiser is the soundbar. You do need to pair them so the sound can come from the TV or the soundbar as you wish. I hope that clears any confusion you might have.
@@henryphilippeaux4503 which sennheiser soundbar?
@@morespinach9832 good morning. There’s only one known Sennheiser soundbar: it’s the Ambeo and it costs $2500.
These bars have really stepped up the Atmos experience!
Thanks for watching! We agree that the new technologies are exciting!
No they haven't
@@ballashoes for the price? they 100% have, to get a home cinema atmos setup you are looking at double this for even a basic setup,
Hello, how does LG SP9YA compare to the soundbars in this video?
Maybe not a Soundbar but competes with Soundbars :) is the new Sony HT a9 is amazing. I had the Samsung Q950T and Ambeo and find that the Sony with the SW5 beats all of them in terms of 3D , Atmos etc. crisp, clear and easy to set up. And placement of Speakers are flexible on top of it. if budget permits instead of the Ambeo get the Sony.
Thanks for your comments
Ambeo loses in all respects q950t
The HT-A9 does not have better dynamics than the Ambeo. The Ambeo sounds way better, the A9 is anemic in the mids and highs. It's not nearly as powerful as the Ambeo
Hey Audio Advice, great video, excellent presentation and advice. A lot of work in this vid, thank you. Q, does the Sonos Arc still give you some Dolby Atmos if you don't have e-arc? Thanks again 🙌
Thank you. If you do not have e-ARC, you will get Atmos compressed via Dolby Digital Plus. Thanks for watching
Great question! With the Sonos Arc or any system like this, you use your smart TV apps or connect a streaming box capable of Dolby Atmos to your TV. This type of setup needs an eARC capable TV to get uncompressed Dolby Atmos sound to your soundbar. You can still use the regular HDMI ARC connection from your TV to the soundbar if your TV is older and does not have eARC, but this will be a compressed version of Dolby Atmos. If you are interested to deep dive more about this topic and how to get the best Atmos signal to your soundbar, check out our other video on Dolby Atmos here: www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/what-is-dolby-atmos/ Thanks for watching!
Hi . I have a lg cx 77 inch ... i currently own the jbl 9.1 and im not to sure about it yet because i juat barely purchased it .. but do you think the Bettter choice is samsung 950 a?
Where should I place my q950a rear speakers? I have 9’ behind me, but for the life of me I can’t get convincing Atmos (8’ flat ceiling). Just curious if I could get better performance, but your configuration device doesn’t work with sound bars with the q950a configuration.
You should just experiment. Thanks for watching
I am confused between Klipsch Home cinema 1200 packagge and Sonos Arc package with gen 3 sub and 2 x one sls.
Please help, its for my lounge room (6metres x 10metres)
Hi Payal. Thanks for reaching out with the dimensions of your room. The Cinema 1200 package might be the best option for the size of this room, but there are a few other factors to consider. The Sonos system will let you expand the system to completely cover your room with sound. The right bar will usually come down to your needs, your room, and your budget, so if you need help deciding which one is right for you, come have a chat with one of our Dolby Atmos soundbar chat experts on audioadvice.io/aa-chat and we will be glad to help you you out! Thanks for watching, Payal!
Which would you recommend best for gaming? And where would the LG SP9YA rank here in your opinion? Thank you!
Please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com for the best advice. They will have questions about your room and how you can place things. Thanks for watching
How could one use Samsung HW-Q950A for gaming ? Like how much space you need for it in order to also take advantage of the dolby atmos as this doesn't work that well in front of your monitor from what i know.
I was looking at Creative sound blaster V2, but Samsung HW-Q950A seems like an awesome deal as well if it can work close field (i know they are different prices).
I am in the market atm for a new sound system for my gaming setup, I have G9 Neo and i would like to par it with a soundbar rather than standard speakers - i still have an old 2.1 Logitech speakers with sub.
Thanks,
CoD
BestBuy just dropped the price of the Samsung HW-Q950A to $1299.99, as a pre-Black Friday deal, making it an even larger performance value.
Great upload! Just wondering, is there any point in looking for Atmos in a soundbar if I have an open floor plan living room? To the left of my TV setup is a large open kitchen area.
Thank you! If you have a flat ceiling that is 12' high or less, the reflecting Atmos systems work pretty well. You will want to be sure and get one that has some kind of room correction included so it can sense your room. Or separate components with room correction would be even better, but that kind of set up will be much more $$ than a sound bar. Thanks for watching
that was an unbelievable review. Informative, clear, and simple enough for even me to understand. thanks for putting so much effort into your content.
Thanks very much! We really appreciate it
Hello! First of all thank you for this amazing content! And I just want to know which is the best among all these? And jbl 9.1 vs Bose 700 sound bar which is better? Please help me
Thanks for the question Bharath. Our list is based on price and features to complement music and home theater applications. These are simply the best of breed in terms of high-performance, and are the ones that really stand out. Having said that, the JBL Bar 9.1 is one of the best all in one Dolby Atmos packages for the money since you get the sub and rears bundled with the bar for 9.1.2 channels of Atmos immersion. You can watch here: www.audioadvice.com/jbl-bar-9-1-soundbar-with-wireless-subwoofer - The right bar will usually come down to your needs, your room and budget, so if you need help deciding which one is right for you, come have a chat with one of our Dolby Atmos chat experts on audioadvice.io/aa-chat and we will be glad to help you you out! Thanks for watching.
Perfect for the beach house. Thanks for the guidance.
Any time!
Enjoyed the review. I want to get a new bar before the holidays. Seeing a lot about the Sony A9. Will you be reviewing that soon?
Thank you! ua-cam.com/video/6kHJayE9DkY/v-deo.html
Great video! I am shopping for my parents for the holidays. Which would you think is the easiest to operate?
Thank you. The Sonos products are the easiest to use.
Amazing video. Should I buy Samsung HW Q950A or Bose soundbar 900 with surround speakers and sub. Please advise.
Thank you, we do not carry Bose. Thanks for watching
Thanks for this great review. So, what in your experience is the very best sounding soundbar, irrespective of cost? Still the Ambeo?
I'm trying to determine is (audio-wise) which is the best soundbar irrespective of the cost, but based on sound, simplicity and elegance (which I know is often personal, but what I mean is not lots of bits and pieces - I'm not too fussed by the size of the soundbar, within reason, or having wireless rear speakers, but don't really want big plasticky subwoofers; the likes of the Bose, Sonos and B&W base units are quite fine). The Bose 900, B&W Panorama and Formation weren't included in this review. Atmos is a great feature but for me, not at the expense of getting the basic 5.1 soundstage right. I have a 2021 Sony A90J 83" TV, wall mounted and an open plan living area of dimensions 4.8m (~16ft) front to back by 10m (~ 33fT) left to right and my watching area is in one half.
I've down-sized from a large house with an Onkyo HT receiver/Audiolab power amps / B&W 600/800 series 7.2 HT system (Atmos, but without ceiling speakers) to a townhouse, so I don't have the space I used to have, but I really don't want to give up good quality sound. I've listened to all the products you've reviewed except the have not been able to review the Ambeo or the Panorama 3, and the only speaker that has actually sounded really good has been the B&W Formation Soundbar + bass unit.
I like the idea of the Ambeo, and the Panorama 3, but as mentioned haven't been able to try them.
The Ambeo sounds the best by far. It is physically large enough to have big enough drivers for good audio. Thanks for watching
@@AudioAdvice Thanks for that. Keep up the great work!
You guys should review the nakamich shockwafe elite 7.2.4 channel soundbar because I personally have been contemplating getting it simply because of the dual subwoofers (I love my bass) and the fact that it is relatively budget friendly so I was wondering what you guys would think of it and if you think it would be worth it or if I should just shell out the extra money for something like the Sonos arc and subwoofer system
Hi Cameron, we are big fans of dual subs, too! Having said that, Nakamichi makes some pretty nice products, and the Shockwafe is an interesting product. However, in our testing, Shockwafe just didn't make the cut for this list compared to the one's that did. Our list is based on price & features to complement spatial audio music & Dolby Atmos movie watching, plus a lot more. These are simply the best of breed in terms of high-performance Atmos systems, and are the one's that really stand out. Thanks for watching!
How do these compared to the Sony HT A9?
Superb video and greatly appreciated 👍 Do you see any benefit in keeping things "All in the family" as I'm upgrading to a 65" Sony A80J OLED and Sony 4k Blu Ray player UBP-X700. We were shown the power of the Samsung soundbar, and both my wife and myself were blown away. It appears that the newer Sony soundbars have supply issues. (here in Australia and the States too I believe).
I can get a great deal on the older Sony HTZ9F which is now on clearance, and was wondering if you have any thoughts? The set up is solely for general TV watching, movies, and sports as we are not gamers.
Sincerest thanks in advance.
Norm
Melbourne Australia
Norm if you can get a great deal on the HTZ9F, that may be a good way to go, it has good dialog intelligibility. Thanks for watching
@@AudioAdvice Thanks so much for the response
Standard ARC can still play Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital+ (lossy) whereas eARC will play Dolby Atmos in Dolby TrueHD (lossless).
Ufff i have a x900e (arc) and I worry about that
But mi TV supports Dolby digital +
Atmos lossy streaming is enough for me
Hey, thanks for your great review! I have a question, maybe you can help me or the community. In Germany, the HW-Q950A Model 2021 costs exactly the same as HW-Q935B Model 2022. So, what should I take? the newer model mid-end or the old high-end model from Samsung. Thank you very much, looking forward to your answer- Many greetings
probably the older high end model..Thanks for watching
Bought the JBL 9.1 and had a lot of issues with the right surround speaker. It wouldn't hold a charge and even when it was charged it would lose it's connection to the soundbar. Returned it and purchased the Vizio Elevate which has been amazing. It goes for around $1,000 so it's cheaper than most of these and I would highly suggest trying it out.
We're sorry to hear you experienced some issues with your model. We didn't experience any of those issues when testing ours - If you purchased your JBL 9.1 from us, please reach out to us in chat at audioadvice.io/aa-chat so we can help you troubleshoot the issue you are experiencing. Thank you so much for watching.
I bought that first and less than a month I experienced a lot of issues. Decided to let go of it and bought Sonos, until now i am worry free and sounds great.
What about the Philips TAB8905/10? It's a 3.1.2 system. Heard good things about it but there's not many reviews on it. It supports the newer eArc, DTS Play-fi, multiroom speaker system etc.
Sorry, we do not carry Phillips and have never tried it. Thanks for watching
With the JBL can you have the detachable speakers at the side or are they supposed to be rear speakers? in the pictures on their site they have them at the side but they call them rear speakers.
Looks a great soundbar, I only have 1 4x power strip in my tv room so would be a pain to have cables everywhere with a "wireless" system, JBL would solve that.
You can put them on the sides if you want. Thanks for watching
THank you for speaking clearly and consisely at a rate of speed which didn't drag it out.
Thanks. We appreciate you watching
Will I have any problem outputting 4K/120Hz signal from my Xbox series X to my CX when connected through e-arc? (Dolby atmos)
Really looking at the Samsung as it's heavily discounted in my country, and a bargain compared to the Arc.
But gaming in general is an important topic for me and I haven't found a single review that touches this unfortunately.
Thank you for overview of all these soundbars :)
Hi Ricardo! The Samsung is probably your best bet for the Xbox Series X. If you were on PS5, the Sony A7000 is absolutely the best. The answer can also depend on the TV you have. Having said that, come have a chat with one of our video game experts at audioadvice.io/aa-chat so we can have the full understanding of your setup. Thanks for watching.
You shouldn't have any issues. Just make sure you plug the xbox in the tv, not the soundbar.
@@AudioAdvice I thought it was related to the 120hz output, if you go directly in the television, you'll prob get an delay. Unless the person who informed is totally wrong about it.
The Sony and Klipsch are the only one's with 120hz output, right?
Soundbars have come a long way!
They truly have. It’s incredible to see Dolby Atmos in so many now! Thanks for watching.
So I just purchased an LG C1 OLED 55" TV. I was searching for DA bars and as u know they have a wide range of pricing. This is for our Bedroom that's not huge with 8ft ceilings. The one I chose was the Sony HTX8500 2.1ch Dolby Atmos/DTS:X Soundbar with Built-in sub-woofer, Black. Last evening I was doing some research on the TV I purchased and read many have problems with LG TV's, especially the older models 2016-2020. The cost for this highly rated SB was $300 but the Atmos functioning is simulated. My question is are there any below $500 that have better ratings?
The Sonos Beam is very good, although it also simulates Atmos. Thanks for watching
I haven't experienced the ambeo but after watching this video I am willing to consider it
Thank you!
Thanks for this great review
You are welcome! Thanks for watching.
I know it's not 1 that you reviewed, but what do you think about the nakamichi ultra, thinking about picking 1 up??
We are not a dealer for them, but that is supposed to be a good one.
There was no link to the Samsung q950a review? Has one been done?
So is the bose 900 with sub so bad it doesn't even compare with any on this list? Or was it just not included
Hey, Can u guide me.
I am a novice looking for some best home theatre experience and music with surround. There are options my friend is selling his bose lifestyle v 35 and lifestyle 535 ( on a website) . Till now I was considering greatest soundbar with sub from Sonos and bose 900. But coz of price I am looking for the used lifestyle V 35 or 535... Am I compromising heavily on the sound quality and surround effect..Plz help
Sorry, we are not a Bose dealer and do not have experience with those models.
I have the Sony HT A7000 with the SASW5 sub and the wireless rear speakers running with my Bravia XR A80J OLED as the center channel and it is absolutely amazing.
Thanks for sharing!
Nice setup! I have the sonos arc and was thinking of switching to this 7000
I have the exact same setup 77 in a80j I actually got the sub last because of how good the soundbar sound without a sub.
@@mikes9637 did you switch?
I am planning of getting the Sony A90 J 65 inch TV and pare it to the Sony HT 7000 with there bigger sub and two rear speakers. What is opinion of this set up. Thanks
That should be great if you want a soundbar based system. Thanks for watching
These are some very impressive soundbars.
We agree, Seth! Thanks for watching.
Can you include a review of sound bar systems that support both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X and not just Atmos?
We have focused more on Dolby Atmos as we find the typical consumer has not even heard of Dolby Atmos yet. One of our goals is to get more people interested in high performance to help the industry thrive and grow with better products. Don't get us wrong, DTS:X is great. Thanks for watching
Great Video 👍 How would The Bose 900 rank compared to the others? And how close does it come to the Sony HT-A7000
Thanks! We are not a Bose dealer and have not heard it.
Does standard vanilla 5.1 content, 2.1 or stereo still sound decent in these soundbars?
Between the Sonos Arc & Q950A which one does a better job with sound quality for non Atmos contents like mentioned above?
Yes, it does, please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com for more details on which model is best for you. Thanks for watching
I currently have both of the sound bars your asking about. I’ve had the Samsung since November and got the arc full system with 2 subs last week.
Sigh 😞 I really wanted to like to arc set up. It’s really good but cost me close to 3k. I am going to return it. 100% does not give you as much immersion as the Samsung. Both do a great job with 5.1 and stereo.
I only got the Sonos because I wanted to compare and see if I had made the “right/wrong” choice. I can’t not say the Sonos is “better”. Though the setting up experience was super simple, it is still a superrrr nice system.
@Miguel Sanchez I'm split between the Sonos arc vs Samsung q950a not sure which one to go for? The Arc looks nice but it's too expensive, also how do I get Adobe atmos on non Earc TV?
@@kayodefashola9226 So I kept the Sonos set up for just under one months so I can return it. It’s pretty great but lacks a certain wild factor that you get from Samsung. Though it does provide you with a certain wow factor in the sense that it gives you more well rounded punch in basic dialogue and sound effects for movies if that makes sense
The Samsung gives you more well rounded everything it truly immerse this is you in a sound bubble which is I think the most impressive thing when it comes to watching shows and movies.
From my understanding Atmos can only pass-through an HDMI cable which in this case would be arc/earc.
Standard 5.1 or 2.1 content sounds perfect on both. Though because the Samsung has so many more speakers I feel it still does a better job at surrounding you in a better bubble. They are both in my opinion intended to be 5.1 speakers with the ability to do more so you won’t be disappointed from what you’re looking for
Take your time on this one because it’s a bit of money. I would personally say go out and buy the Samsung first try it out at home and then go return it after those 30 days by the Sonos then you’ll see why it’s so hard for me to pick one.
I also tried the senheiser amebo no that is a movie theater experience! Returned it too the Samsun just has it all. Sonos Senheisser can do certain things better but Samsung has a better package www.rtings.com/soundbar/reviews/best/by-type/dolby-atmos
Hi thank you for nice content! The problem with bundle package that comes all together it's not the same experience if you buy separate, on top of that not all people can afford to have subwoofer, for issues like they don't have there own house. I bought Sony A7000 + Sub n satellite speakers, oh boy the subwoofer is monster, the build quality of the setup is very good.
Thanks for sharing, glad you are liking your new Sony gear
will you notice much difference if you place a soundbar in a niche of a cinewall instead of on top of a cabinet? Assuming that the sound from the speakers on top of the soundbar will be embedded
We would not recommend that placement, you do not want to obstruct the top or sides Thanks for watching
Those arms 💪!
The JBL package goes for less than $1000 & every other is at least $1500 (arc with sub). That says something for the little system.
checkout klipsch 700 + surround 3 speakers costed me more or less 1k too
I agree, plus the fact it has rears that are fully wireless with no power cable needed either, it's the winner in my book.
@@Dreadpirateflappy did you buy at Costco? Not sure how to get the surround speakers?
Great video. Thanks
Glad you liked it!
Good morning I recently bought 1 sennheiser ambeo soundbar which I am really happy with. I would like to add 1 subw model svs sb4000 or svs pb4000 for more bass. I would like to ask you if by inserting one of these two models I can improve the bass sound more or given the high costs of the models described above, I only keep the soundbar? we are talking about € 2399 and € 2899. for this reason I ask you if by adding 1 subw I really gain from listening to both music and movies. Thanks for your answer
If you have a very small room, you will hear less benefit, the larger the room, the more you will hear. In a medium sized room the 3000 series would be a good match. Thanks for watching
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I forgot my room and 27 mt 3 do you think that the svs sb 4000 subwoofer is too excessive or is it ideal for this size?
i just bought a Sony 65A80J TV. What would you match with it? Sony HT-A5000 with SA-SW5 subwoofer or Sono's Arc with Gen 3 subwoofer or Sono's gen 2 beam with Gen 3 subwoofer. 50/50 movies and music. rear speakers will be later.
Please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com for the best advice. Thanks for watching
After having listened to many soundbars i finally settled for an Ambeo + SVS combo. It's on the expensive side of things but worth every penny. The soundstage is bonkers and there are so many parameters you can tinker with. And connection wise it's unmatched. The just released AmbeoOS .237 has further improved sound quality and codec compatibility, even i'm not a fan of the new UI.
Thanks for sharing! That sounds like a great combo
I've currently got an Arc with the sonos sub and your combo is one I'm seriously considering changing for. I can't keep the rear speakers setup (girlfriend issues!) so I keep thinking the Ambeo and a great sub will last me a long time! But listening to what I have I keep thinking will it make much of a difference!? I don't have the sound loud so bigger speakers / sound isn't really needed either.
@@nickabbott4411 i've had the same....wife issues due to having speakers basically everywhere in my previous setup (canton+b&w pv1+denon). I've listened to countless soundbars and single speakers, from Samsung to Vifa but in the end the only one that has got me with it's sheer quality was the Ambeo. You can tailor it whatever suits your needs , calibration through the excellent mic that comes along with it is easy as pie. The Ambeo packs enough bass for the casual user but if your budget can be stretched i strongly recommend a dedicated SW. As it is, the Ambeo and SVS combo will stay with me for a LONG time.
@@alessandromantovani7759 Thanks very much for your super quick reply! I think I'll keep what I've got and if I can get an Ambeo in a sale or black Friday deal I might give it a go. Unless I can convince my girlfriend to let me setup rear speakers!
I think the Ambeo is definitely the best soundbar from what I can research. I just need to listen to one in person I think.
I've literally done the same thing. The Ambeo beats every single one of these soundbars, I had the entire sonos setup, sold it all and don't miss it one bit
If audio input is Dolby 5.1 sound format into 11.1.4 channels like Samsung Q950a, will the sound bar just use 5.1 or it will use all 11.1.4?
It should upconvert it to use all the channels, thanks for watching
Hello , I would like to know, if i cast a dolby atmos supporting movie via my phone, will it automatically play dolby atmos surround sound or not ?! To be able to cast do i need to a fire tv stick or Google chrome cast kind of devices?!
Will it or it won’t play amazon prime videos in it ?!
You need something to cast it to. There are numerous ones on the market, whether you get Dolby Atmos will depend on the device you are casting it to. Since the streaming devices from Apple, Roku, Nvidia, and Google (with Google TV, that is the one that does Atmos) we recommend them
Thanks for the comparison. The options for me are JBL 9.1 and Samsung HW-Q990B. I feel the Bass in JBL is impressive, but the same in Samsung does not provide the required punch. Would it be possible in any way to change / upgrade the SUB in Samsung at any point in time later? Both are about the same price in India as of now. The advantage in Samsung is the flexibility to tinker lots of parameters, which lacks in JBL. Also the ATMOS sounded better in Samsung. Kindly advice
You are welcome. We do not know of a way to change the Samsung sub.
@@AudioAdvice Thanks. However, requesting your advice on which one is better, Samsung HW-Q990B or JBL 9.1?
Hi I have the old bow's sound touch 300 sound bar with base module and rear speakers do you think it's worth just only upgrading to the 900 or shut up 900 or should I upgrade to the 900 with the newith the new 700 base module and 700 rare speakers
We are not a Bose dealer so we are unfamiliar with those. Thanks for watching
what would you have picked if not sennheiser?
im torn between the JBL and samsung. JBL is on sale now in my country
JBL Bar 9.1 is a really great bar for the money. The Sennheiser Ambeo is really in a class all its own. In terms of price, they are worlds apart. The Ambeo is simply the best of the best you can have. Having said that, the Bar 9.1 just offers a lot of performance in one convenient package, it is too hard to ignore at such a great price. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!
What about the B&W panorama 3 what are your thoughts. I have always had B&W for my home theater. However I wanted to add a soundbar for another TV.
It is very good too and had not come out when we did this video.
I have Sony A80K, between Samsung Q990c and Sony Ht-A7000(with sub and rears)which is best given that q990c does not support q symphony and Dolby Atmos for sony tv, please any advice
Reach out to our team of experts at audioadvice.com and they can help you out! However, we love the A7000 and works really well with a Sony TV.
Is there a limit to how many subwoofers you can hook up to these soundbars? I've seen the Nakamishi setup and alot is gained by having 2 subwoofers in a home-theatre setup.
Some of these bars are capable of connecting dual subwoofers. For example, the Sonos Arc lets you configure two wireless Sonos Subs, and we have a detailed video that walks you through the entire setup here: ua-cam.com/video/mHDhY_sw5QM/v-deo.html Also, come have a chat with one of our Dolby Atmos experts, and we will help you determine which bars that allow this type of setup, so you can choose the right bar for your situation: audioadvice.io/aa-chat
Hi I use the LG SN11RG what would your opinion be on that and or have you already done a review on it
Sorry, we do not do much with LG. Thanks for watching
Should we be worried about an Arc gen 2 any time soon since the Beam was just updated?
Sonos has about a 5 year life cycle on most products. Thanks for watching
You should do a full descrepitive tutorial about nokamichi 9.2.4 shockwave I really trust your guys professionalism
Nakamichi
Nakamichi is awesome for the price… the problem with Nakamichi is the constant need to “Refresh” the HDMI.
I got the nakamichi 9.2.4 and am returning it for the Samsung q950a. I messed with the settings as much as I could on the nakamichi but it just sounded waterlogged and bad and I think it is the lack of eArc support.
Had the Arc, returned it for the Samsung 950A when I found out my tv supports Q-Symphony. It was a right decision, the Samsung beats the Arc on everything but the Subwoofer
would you say that Q-symphony is worth it over another band? it sounds like it is. My TV works with it. Thanks!
Which ones have a standard RCA Subwoofer output jack to connect a different manufacturer's sub?
The Ambeo does. You can also connect another sub to the Klipsch model, but it comes with one too. Thanks for watching
Will the soundbar increase the input lag?? My experience with two Sony ones are very noticible while playing ps4/5 games, but this was never mentioned in any of the soundbar reviews I watched.....
The newer models have less lag than the ones from a few years back. Thanks for watching
i have the JBL 9.1. And the sound is a little bit behind the video, when playing games. It's noticeable enough to make me not recommend it for people that game.
@@TheNinjar0y Appreciate this valuable feedback! I know appletv can do the lip sync thing but it is a big no for video gaming.
What would you think of the B&O Beosound Stage compared to the soundbars tested in this vid?
Sorry, we are not a B&O dealer. Thanks for watching
Hi I have Sony iv300 which have good bass. But can't hear dialogue clearly because of the overpowered bass. I am looking for a sound bar which will provide excellent dialogue clarity at the same time no compromise in the bass (need Thumping bass like iv 300).Can u suggest one?
All of the ones in this video have great dialog. That is the main thing we look for first in a sound bar. You could also try moving your sub further away from room boundaries or even try a different location for it. That can make a huge difference in how the bass sounds.
I find it unbelievable how these companies have taken such a big name when released, liquidated it down until it means absolutely nothing, then marketed it towards the less informed for a hefty price.
Blame Dolby themselves, as they allowed the Atmos name to be used on phones, earbuds etc...
You didn't mention tho if you have a Sony Bravia TV, is the Sony Sound Bar the best pick. For extra features including the TV joining in as a middle channel.
Please help me decide. I'm about to buy the Sony A95k. And have wanted the Sennheiser Ambeo for almost 1 year now, but now I'm conflicted, should I pair the Sony sound bar with the TV? And I could also get the satellite speakers/sub in the future. The Ambeo is on sale for $1899 I can buy it for. Is that a no brainer?
Get the Ambeo. Thanks for watching
@@AudioAdvice ok thanks. And this a a Email response from Sennheiser if you want the first Scoop. When I asked for more info, and if it would be better (New Ambeo Plus, little sister, comes out on the sep 22)
"On it’s own it is not as powerful as the Max being half the weight, but it does utilize more advanced audio technology and with an AMBEO Sub/s it may well be better than the Max. We will receive the professional video and photography of the event this week. We decided to make it purely an in/person event as we wanted everyone to experience the sound and meet in person this time."
My tv is in the corner of a quite large open space - on the left there is a window like 50cm from the tv but on the right side there is like 7 meters of open space - will this all clever bouncing beams technology even work in this setting?
The bouncing around works better in a symmetrical environment, but if that is your space and you can not do separate components, there really is no other choice as all of the soundbars are set up that way. The ones with auto calibration will help figure out the delay better than those without it. Thanks for watching
@@AudioAdvice Thank you for the explanation. Due to my specific setting I am thinking about investing into Sony HT-A9, probably without the sub as my wife literally hates the punching effect of subwoofers, but at this moment a9 is not available anywhere in my region
PLEASE RESPOND. In your video you said that I need HDMI arc on my TV to get true Dolby Atmos. But what if the soundbar has a HDMI input and another HDMI output? isn't this even better? because I want to buy a Dolby Atmos soundbar to use with my PC which is connected to a TV. I also have another question, if I connect my windows 10 PC to the TV via HDMI, and then connect the soundbar to the TV via HDMI arc to get the sound, will windows recognize the soundbar this way? will it know that it's a Dolby Atmos 5.1.2 sound system?
Yes to your first question, but many of these soundbars only have the eArc input and not others, but if it has others yes. If your PC has the ability to output Dolby Atmos, yes, it should see it
how does VIZIO Elevate P514a-H6 5.1.4 compare to the ones in this video?
VIZIO makes some great consumer electronics devices at very affordable prices. Our list is based on price and features to complement music and home theater applications. These are simply the best of breed in terms of high-performance, and are the ones that really stand out. Having said that, the right bar will usually come down to your needs, room-size and budget, so if you need help deciding which one is right for you, come have a chat with one of Dolby Atmos chat experts on audioadvice.io/aa-chat and we will be glad to help you you out! Thanks for watching.
Can u compare Sonos ATMOS soundbar and Bose 900 smart soundbar please soon.
Thank you!!!
You're welcome!
Hi guys when do you have a review of the sony ht A9 greetings from Ecuador 🇪🇨
Hi Guillermo - We have a comparison on all of Sony's latest home theater/soundbar speaker options! Check it out here - ua-cam.com/video/6kHJayE9DkY/v-deo.html
What is the name off the application.i want to download it tnx
Which soundbar would go with my Sony 55 inch oled A80L tv? It needs to have Dolby Atmos but not too loud or too basey to annoy my next door neighbours.
Reach out to our team of experts at audioadvice.com and they can help you choose 😁
Does anyone know who makes the entertainment center featured at 17:25? Thanks in advance!
Its a Salamander Designs model www.audioadvice.com/shop-by-brand/salamander-designs/salamander-designs-chicago-236-triple-width-av-cabinet-with-center-speaker-opening-black-oak Thanks for watching
@@AudioAdvice thank you 🙏
Can you please guide me the best atmost soundbars available for me in Australia like can hear all sounds like chopper landing etc. Let me know so that I can use it for my home Cinema in my lounge which will have projector as well.
Nav- sorry, we do not know what you have there. Thanks for watching
@@AudioAdvice can we import from America only problem is we have 240 wattage if this can be taken care of then I certainly can get the whole Dolby Atmos system ceiling speakers and ground wall speakers please let me know,it was bit upset to read your message.
Nevermind. Let us know thanks nav
@@navbadal5354 We are only allowed to sell in the US market. This video should give you a good idea of the differences in these, but if you can go with a system using separate components over a sound bar, it will be a far better experience.
@@AudioAdvice at least you can share proudcts names which u think I should buy or you are not allowed as well it seems very funny to me
@@navbadal5354 Any of the soundbars we featured in this video are good for Atmos, but as we said, if you want the full experience, use separate components. Since we do not know what you have available in Australia it is very hard to tell you what to buy. Speakers from Klipsch, B&W, SVS, or JBL would do great which you could pair with home theater receivers from Marantz, Anthem, Yamaha, Arcam. Hope that helps
I bought the jbl 9.1 a few months ago... I came from an LG 300watt system,.. My god this 9. 1 is fantastic, I can't have the bass above 3 for the hiuse shaking and getting told off 😂
Thanks for sharing
LG mass market to anything would be an upgrade. It’s like saying I moved from a bike to a Ford Focus and wow I’m amazed 🤣
How’s JBL 800 vs 9.1 ??
I love my q950a with music ! But it is absolutly amazing with movies
Nice! We're so glad to hear you like it. We agree. Great bar for movie watching and music. Thanks for watching.
Would you say its better than the jbl 9.1?
I enjoy my Q950A. It is solid.
Hi Jonathan! Glad you're enjoying it! We agree. It's a great bar. Thanks for watching!
ok i was few days ago in bestbuy and jbl 9,1 sound bar is not less then $ 1000.00 it cost $1299.99 so where i can Where can I buy it for less than that ??
Hi Alberto. Since releasing our video, the price of the Bar 9.1 and the Klipsch Cinema 1200 has increased. A lot of brands are experiencing supply constraints, which is raising prices across may industries. The new price of the Bar 9.1 is reflected here: www.audioadvice.com/jbl-bar-9-1-soundbar-with-wireless-subwoofer However, you could get an open-box model for less. Supplies of open-box models are limited, so sharing the link here: www.audioadvice.com/jbl-bar-9-1-soundbar-with-wireless-subwoofer-open-box-exc Hope that helps and thanks for watching!
we are getting a klipsch system for around 1600$, is that deal any good?
For a complete speaker system that sounds good. Thanks for watching
The odd thing about q950a is that do not mention rear speaker placement ANYWHERE. Not until i slow played your video insaw they were intended for BEHIND listening position, NOT BESIDE that most people have said.
Makes sense as i have wondered how the extra from firing speakers could help, youd be missing out on surround rears :)
Thanks for watching! Yes, we suggest you play around with the placement, actually if you can, slightly behind but outside your listening area works well
@@AudioAdvice yeah, basically like surround rears in a 7.x setup.
Unfortunately bar will go to bedroom and be placed on wall just where the head end of the bed is, so will need some angular mounts to fiddle around a bit, probably cost to corner mounted as wall and wardrobe surrounds be except small bed tables
Is sony rs5 worth the upgrade or sr3s is enough. Please help me.
Reach out to our team of experts at audioadvice.com and they can help you decide if it's worth the upgrade in your room!
I had Sony HT A7000 for a couple of weeks. Just returned and planning to go for HT A9 with 300W Sub.
Prepare to return that too :)
@@morespinach9832 I don't know yet 😀
@@morespinach9832 What do you recommend then?
@@jijobabyjose8261 just get the Samsung q950a and be happy with..I got it on eBay for 999$
@@morespinach9832 I did 😀😀
so can someone help me? I want the best possible sounder for a pretty small room im turning into a game room that I will sometimes also watch movies in. From watching this video all the way through Im thinking the Samsung.
Please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com for the best advice. Thanks for watching
JBL is currently on offer in the UK for about £700
I just have my wallet and heart set on the Samsung setup.. (even though my TV is LG this will still run smoothly?)
Just require it to come bck in stock after it been on a deal (£999) although even at that price everywhere seemed to have no stock.
We have not tested the JBL with an LG, although if it has Arc or e-Arc out, you should be ok. We are not sure about its apps, you might have to use a separate streamer to get Atmos, thanks for watching
I’d agree with the Sennheiser being one of the best