<![CDATA[ Latest from TechRadar in Soundbars ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:24:49 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I tested LG's new all-in-one Dolby Atmos soundbar, and it impressed me with its expansive sound and FlexConnect upgrade potential — but I wish it had these two features ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/lg-sound-suite-h7-review DKLZm8C5Us3roTmsAC6VhW Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:24:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dolby Atmos is coming to free-to-air TV more broadly at last — no internet, no fee, and no next-gen tuner, but still immersive audio ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/dolby-atmos-is-coming-to-free-to-air-tv-at-last-no-internet-no-fee-and-no-next-gen-tuner-but-still-immersive-audio ACpuby5JNGnh3i7iupGrGR Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:12:30 +0000 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:07:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ I reviewed a soundbar designed to boost dialog for the hard of hearing, and the results impressed me ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/zvox-accuvoice-av855-review mVWHguZ74xgCWNv4ULqZjf Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Marshall is taking on JBL and other party speaker makers in a 'very homogenous' market — and explains why it wants to make models that 'trigger your senses' ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-party-speaker-interview 5dr5rDdS5oMjhcvTAzcjP3 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:26:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sony's new Dolby Atmos soundbar does all the things the Sonos Arc Ultra doesn't, for a lower price — and it's expandable for home theater like Sonos, too ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/sonys-new-dolby-atmos-soundbar-does-all-the-things-the-sonos-arc-ultra-doesnt-for-a-lower-price-and-its-expandable-for-home-theater-like-sonos-too JNv3cChGzJm2KQspd7BeL8 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:19:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Philips’ new cheap Dolby Atmos soundbar with 4K 120Hz HDMI passthrough could be the perfect upgrade for older gaming TVs ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/philips-new-cheap-dolby-atmos-soundbar-with-4k-120hz-hdmi-passthrough-could-be-the-perfect-upgrade-for-older-gaming-tvs vCFpQ9SmQdxfMnJknT5aFa Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:25:15 +0000 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:38:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Full interview: Sonos CEO Tom Conrad explains why they built the new Sonos Play, how they're improving the app after its disaster, and what he thinks of Dolby Atmos FlexConnect and the state of music streaming services ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/multi-room/full-interview-sonos-ceo-tom-conrad-explains-why-they-built-the-new-sonos-play-how-theyre-improving-the-app-after-its-disaster-and-what-he-thinks-of-dolby-atmos-flexconnect-and-the-state-of-music-streaming-services STf2uJw88gswtyRviX9teC Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:34:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'll never go back to just TV speakers after upgrading to a Sonos home theatre system — and this official sale is a great time to check out the difference for yourself ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/home-theater/ill-never-go-back-to-just-tv-speakers-after-upgrading-to-a-sonos-home-theatre-system-and-this-official-sale-is-a-great-time-to-check-out-the-difference-for-yourself yT4NJXRionLrsk8ieDwycH Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:25:10 +0000 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'We're by far the most successful player in home theater': why Sonos CEO Tom Conrad isn't worried about LG and TCL muscling in on his turf with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/were-by-far-the-most-successful-player-in-home-theater-why-sonos-ceo-tom-conrad-isnt-worried-about-lg-and-tcl-muscling-in-on-his-turf-with-dolby-atmos-flexconnect BRXwXXxM6StA2smrrWX5xX Thu, 12 Mar 2026 02:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested three compact Dolby Atmos soundbars from Sonos, Sony and Denon — this is the one I'd buy with my own money ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/i-tested-three-compact-dolby-atmos-soundbars-from-sonos-sony-and-denon-this-is-the-one-id-buy-with-my-own-money nPyyG34jZUGG5UzqVTge8B Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested LG’s most hardcore Dolby Atmos FlexConnect setup, and it works like a dream — but is it really worth buying all this? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/i-tested-lgs-most-hardcore-dolby-atmos-flexconnect-setup xnABZz9WDZfjEPTThfwQZF Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I reviewed the ‘world’s first’ Dolby Atmos FlexConnect soundbar ‘system’ and it’s really something — here’s what I made of LG’s multi-box Sound Suite ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/lg-sound-suite-immersive-suite-7-pro-review 9TmU6aEk39LqBM4DSPDa2V Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Want an actually good TV and soundbar upgrade in one cheap package? We rated both products in this bundle highly, and it's a real bargain ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/want-an-actually-good-tv-and-soundbar-upgrade-in-one-cheap-package-we-rated-both-products-in-this-bundle-highly-and-its-a-real-bargain ymdkFGmD7V9yJgWZdx3y8P Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:14:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘The sonic gap is narrowing fast’ – after pitting my TCL TV’s built-in Bang & Olufsen sound against an external soundbar, I’m starting to doubt whether every set needs an aural upgrade ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/the-sonic-gap-is-narrowing-fast-after-pitting-my-tcl-tvs-built-in-bang-and-olufsen-sound-against-an-external-soundbar-im-starting-to-doubt-whether-every-set-needs-an-aural-upgrade jNabqH3PvHcf2a2DyjpNFU Sat, 28 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 4 great soundbars in the Presidents' Day sales that will instantly boost your TVs audio game — but will keep your wallet healthy ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/4-great-soundbars-in-the-presidents-day-sales-that-will-instantly-boost-your-tvs-audio-game-but-will-keep-your-wallet-healthy YfY8JZSpVMPhK8HtPtVRyc Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:31:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Yamaha’s elite Dolby Atmos surround soundbar had a key weakness – and it made me freshly appreciate one of the more forgotten parts of the home theater experience ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/yamahas-elite-dolby-atmos-surround-soundbar-had-a-key-weakness-and-it-made-me-freshly-appreciate-one-of-the-more-forgotten-parts-of-the-home-theater-experience MqJTPr2t2NaAacRUTCkSkU Sun, 15 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:27:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Who needs Netflix and Prime Video? These 4K Blu-ray starter packs can unlock the ultimate movie-watching experience ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/blu-ray/who-needs-netflix-and-prime-video-these-4k-blu-ray-starter-packs-can-unlock-the-ultimate-movie-watching-experience dxQvcb849NFa68WT9tcnL4 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ There's a new super-cheap Dolby Atmos surround soundbar in town — the Bowfell Halo promises heavenly home theater for small spaces ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/theres-a-new-super-cheap-dolby-atmos-surround-soundbar-in-town-the-bowfell-halo-promises-heavenly-home-theater-for-small-spaces 39SfXJHjGVSKwVPmZw8roi Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:48:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Immersive sound will take the Super Bowl to a new level — I’d recommend these 7 soundbars based on my testing ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/immersive-sound-will-take-the-super-bowl-to-a-new-level-id-recommend-these-7-soundbars-based-on-my-testing ouJJxnKApp5Zx6BQT73GKh Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:36:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Recent LG OLED TVs are getting a great free Dolby Atmos upgrade — get real surround sound without a soundbar, AV receiver or wires ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/home-theater/recent-lg-oled-tvs-are-getting-a-great-free-dolby-atmos-upgrade-get-real-surround-sound-without-a-soundbar-av-receiver-or-wires LVR98WDQHdam9pyxFqrMhE Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:32:56 +0000 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:53:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ LG's new Dolby Atmos FlexConnect soundbar and speakers make Sonos' equivalents look stuck in the past — and now a price cut in some countries just hammers that fact home ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/lgs-new-dolby-atmos-flexconnect-soundbar-and-speakers-make-sonos-equivalents-look-stuck-in-the-past-and-now-a-price-cut-in-some-countries-just-hammers-that-fact-home FvqCyyi5voF8kVTes4nVZ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:54:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ If a cheap soundbar is all you need, then this Samsung HW-C400 is an ideal upgrade for the Super Bowl ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/if-a-cheap-soundbar-is-all-you-need-then-this-samsung-hw-c400-is-an-ideal-upgrade-for-the-super-bowl tMTNAd4kyjJz5YP7ox6BBb Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:44:22 +0000 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:41:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ I reviewed the Yamaha True X Surround 90A Dolby Atmos soundbar, and its spatial positioning is as good as it gets — but boy does it come at a price ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/i-reviewed-the-yamaha-true-x-surround-90a-dolby-atmos-soundbar-and-its-spatial-positioning-is-as-good-as-it-gets-but-boy-does-it-come-at-a-price 6MThLtWM6vdkysaDaatPvm Mon, 02 Feb 2026 22:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sonos will ‘ramp up’ hardware launches in 2026 — here are the 6 new products I’m hoping to see ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/sonos-will-ramp-up-hardware-launches-in-2026-here-are-the-6-new-products-im-hoping-to-see JyyHkQKTgS7gt8PyJaxGQ5 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 23:00:00 +0000 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:50:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘Hardware launches will ramp up’: Sonos is apparently ready to release new products throughout 2026, after a year of cancelations and no-shows ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/multi-room/hardware-launches-will-ramp-up-sonos-is-apparently-ready-to-release-new-products-throughout-2026-after-a-year-of-cancelations-and-no-shows chn7jFF8B7FsN2DPfriKDe Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:34:29 +0000 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:24:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best soundbars for all budgets, all tested by us. ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/the-best-soundbars-for-all-budgets-all-tested-by-us YvgEMfvuwXBYtzdqB9ee6 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:28:11 +0000 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:02:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ I reviewed this compact Dolby Atmos soundbar from Klipsch, and it would be a true great if it weren't for this one flaw ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/klipsch-flexus-core-100-review ZWce5odifPFhzkvufamNX Sun, 25 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dreame has expanded its remit to 'literally anything' and I'm not sure it's good news for one of my favorite vacuum brands ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/dreame-has-expanded-its-remit-to-literally-anything-and-im-not-sure-its-good-news-for-one-of-my-favorite-vacuum-brands rR2KdwspXogy2CX6xUc85K Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:50:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ The AI explosion isn't just hurting the prices of computers and consoles – it's coming for TVs and audio tech too ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/portable-media-players/the-ai-explosion-isnt-just-hurting-the-prices-of-computers-and-consoles-its-coming-for-tvs-and-audio-tech-too 2akkaUZ2fmof3zS5Dodm Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:01:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried a shockingly affordable 9.2.6-channel Dolby Atmos surround soundbar — and it's instantly addictive ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/i-tried-a-shockingly-affordable-9-2-6-channel-dolby-atmos-surround-soundbar-and-its-instantly-addictive 3w9RUF7xXVMXVufrpnwGpL Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:51:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best soundbars of CES 2026: Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, Audio by Bang & Olufsen, and Icelandic volcanoes ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/the-best-soundbars-of-ces-2026-dolby-atmos-flexconnect-audio-by-bang-and-olufsen-and-icelandic-volcanoes hh9krXnzaS2T9YhxapYaMK Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:37:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 25 best gadgets we saw at CES 2026 — smart Lego, big TV innovation, a robovac with legs, and much more ]]> https://www.techradar.com/tech-events/the-25-best-gadgets-we-saw-at-ces-2026-smart-lego-big-tv-innovation-a-robovac-with-legs-and-much-more YDX4kmYRMWUxQnytJvvZoa Thu, 08 Jan 2026 03:33:12 +0000 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:45:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm an AV nerd, and here's the TV and audio tech I'm most looking forward to seeing at CES 2026 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/im-an-av-nerd-and-heres-the-tv-and-audio-tech-im-most-looking-forward-to-seeing-at-ces-2026 LQoDx9bX7NV2RZfffQGQKj Sun, 04 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Looks like the best budget soundbar maker is bringing a 9.2.6-channel beast of a compact home theater system to CES 2026 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/looks-like-the-best-budget-soundbar-maker-is-bringing-a-9-2-6-channel-beast-of-a-compact-home-theater-system-to-ces-2026 56b3mfuRP5RJZPgkrN6a8X Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:31:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL’s new flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar is one of the year's best — here are 3 reasons why I’d buy it ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/jbls-new-flagship-dolby-atmos-soundbar-is-one-of-the-years-best-here-are-3-reasons-why-id-buy-it qGCyzTRYpzsCJKbXtxSRVS Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sonos Beam Gen 2 vs Marshall Heston 60: here’s the compact Dolby Atmos soundbar I’d recommend ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/sonos-beam-gen-2-vs-marshall-heston-60 JYJhCh5TeeQtFKZh7JKzW Wed, 31 Dec 2025 14:44:45 +0000 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:16:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ I got a 4K Blu-ray player, and now I'm thinking of ditching Netflix Premium ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/blu-ray/i-got-a-4k-blu-ray-player-and-now-im-thinking-of-ditching-netflix-premium h459WXRXMCJJ9KQk4mAz75 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The KEF XIO is pricey but worth it if you want a Dolby Atmos soundbar that’s equally skilled at movies and music ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/kef-xio-review ySQacHzGzuJZvT8Ah7tMva Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:30:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:27:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung takes on the Sonos Arc Ultra with a powerful all-in-one Dolby Atmos soundbar — and upgrades the best soundbar on the planet too, for good measure ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/samsung-takes-on-the-sonos-arc-ultra-with-a-powerful-all-in-one-dolby-atmos-soundbar-and-upgrades-the-best-soundbar-on-the-planet-too-for-good-measure auWCtJdsZT7ksvcqKKEw6C Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:48:47 +0000 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:53:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ From Dolby Atmos FlexConnect to Marshall and KEF getting into the game, 2025 was a great year for soundbars ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/from-dolby-atmos-flexconnect-to-marshall-and-kef-getting-into-the-game-2025-was-a-great-year-for-soundbars JAdNisTJSZSCLrVBPiKytV Sat, 27 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 10:06:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Save $130 on this compact Sonos soundbar and upgrade your TV speakers for less ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/save-usd130-on-this-compact-sonos-soundbar-and-upgrade-your-tv-speakers-for-less HFgxnDk7CKU2t2Uq8ysLc Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:55:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL Bar 1300MK2 review: an almighty sequel with all the bells and whistles ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/jbl-bar-1300mk2-review AatdkCrnZczEmGbPNwtRAA Sun, 21 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:27:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is it worth buying Marshall’s soundbar and sub together? I tested them against this pre-packed Samsung combo to find out ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/is-it-worth-buying-marshalls-soundbar-and-sub-together-i-tested-them-against-this-pre-packed-samsung-combo-to-find-out HGgRgtFS2CNJhwKVoAzLxG Sat, 20 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Sonos Arc Ultra is back down to its Black Friday price — don't miss out on this excellent Dolby Atmos soundbar deal ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/the-sonos-arc-ultra-is-back-down-to-its-black-friday-price-dont-miss-out-on-this-excellent-dolby-atmos-soundbar-deal ayp6ozsfcHQHPYoY4KVcvN Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:53:42 +0000 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:19:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried this Amazon best-selling soundbar from Bose, is it really worth buying? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/i-tried-this-amazon-best-selling-soundbar-from-bose-is-it-really-worth-buying ZYaPNVJxvPwcRyWmQ4vwcR Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Bose Smart Soundbar vs Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6: which Dolby Atmos soundbar is right for you? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/bose-smart-soundbar-vs-sony-bravia-theater-bar-6-which-dolby-atmos-soundbar-is-right-for-you wEXp6bTp5PtXgwhmGjiDEg Sat, 06 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These Cyber Monday Dolby Atmos soundbar deals are so good, I almost forgot my favorite model isn’t on sale ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/these-cyber-monday-dolby-atmos-soundbar-deals-are-so-good-i-almost-forgot-my-favorite-model-isnt-on-sale y2bADxgfdKHjP8tE59UuwW Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:37:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ I have a Sonos addiction, but I'm trying to fight the urge not to buy one of these awesome Cyber Monday deals ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/i-have-a-sonos-addiction-but-im-trying-to-fight-the-urge-not-to-buy-one-of-these-awesome-cyber-monday-deals ogfSAHzmJqCByQUKw4PBb8 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:05:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've tracked down the best Post-Cyber Monday soundbar deals from LG, Sonos, Sony and more ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/cyber-monday-soundbar-deals-from-sonos-sony-samsung-and-more-are-live-here-are-my-top-8-picks 9Nu2ZyYdYWHh6NQ5trM2fj Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:36:50 +0000 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:06:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best Cyber Monday TV deals, vetted by our reviewers – live updates on the best discounts still available ]]> https://www.techradar.com/live/news/cyber-monday-tv-deals-2025 zgF6R6zEGxh6jAuyZ62jCb Mon, 01 Dec 2025 06:25:43 +0000 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 02:58:08 +0000