<![CDATA[ Latest from TechRadar in Soundbars ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:40:46 +0000 en <![CDATA[ ‘Not a new app, but a new way of navigating’: The Sonos app is finally getting its long-awaited improvements to volume control, player listings and content organization — and you can try it this week, if you want ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/multi-room/not-a-new-app-but-a-new-way-of-navigating-the-sonos-app AXeXTnvnrAk4a9NrXt4XB6 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:40:46 +0000 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:57:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'I really love the way the Cinema Mini sounds': I tested Bluesound's latest small soundbar, and it's the best compact options for audio quality — but the price puts it in dangerous territory ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/bluesound-pulse-cinema-mini-review SPaqTp9R9bidHV3Suqkm8A Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:55:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'A total gamechanger for big bass in a small space': I heard a groundbreaking new subwoofer driver that fits in a tiny box 6x smaller than a regular sub, but can punch you in the gut like it's a home theater beast with its 'powerful but tight' sound ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/home-theater/a-total-gamechanger-for-big-bass-in-a-small-space-i-heard-a-groundbreaking-new-subwoofer-driver-that-fits-in-a-tiny-box-6x-smaller-than-a-regular-sub-but-can-punch-you-in-the-gut-like-its-a-home-theater-beast-with-its-powerful-but-tight-sound 4PnoSbZBa3YM9STpf8hBXc Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0000 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:22:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sony didn't learn from Bose's good example: it's ending streaming support for lots of services on tons of its speakers, soundbars and Blu-ray players — they'll still work, but you'll lose the likes of Netflix, Spotify, Prime Video and even Google Cast ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/sony-is-ending-streaming-support-for-lots-of-services-on-tons-of-its-speakers-soundbars-and-blu-ray-players AEkzYk3z8asd9xY8ohPXgL Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:00:58 +0000 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:34:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ How does 'virtual' spatial audio from a soundbar compare to an actual surround setup? Someone built a mind-blowing scanner that lets you 'see' sound waves to demonstrate it, with the help of a stuffed guinea pig and a custom-built 8-channel amp ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/someone-built-a-mind-blowing-scanner-that-lets-you-see-sound-waves ZwbLmfinqGbiLNTmyFpV4g Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘Almost sure to be an upgrade on basic TV sound’: this super-cheap Dolby Atmos soundbar system impressed me with its impactful bass — I just wish it sounded more expansive ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/majority-bowfell-halo-atmos-review aU74VB8pxSDkea4pG2vpe9 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 11 best headphones, speakers, soundbars, and streamers we saw at the High End Vienna 2026 hi-fi show ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/speakers/the-11-best-headphones-speakers-soundbars-and-streamers-we-saw-at-the-high-end-vienna-2026-hi-fi-show 7VRqn3T2GxQvwvwFGjy9vB Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:55:09 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:55:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ The World Cup will be broadcast in Dolby Vision HDR and higher-quality Dolby Atmos using the new AC-4 streaming format for the first time — but only Peacock subscribers will be celebrating this victory ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/the-world-cup-will-be-broadcast-in-dolby-vision-hdr-and-higher-quality-dolby-atmos-using-the-new-ac-4-streaming-format B8gxDr2HT6eQCwokwXiUnK Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'We definitely are also analog people': WiiM's CEO talks to us about developing its first soundbar, Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, why it doesn't support Apple AirPlay 2, and balancing digital audio expertise with analog output ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/wiim-ceo-lifeng-zhao-interview EkqeYxYnWbz5ZdJjNrEd7N Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best Buy launches a huge Sonos sale ahead of the World Cup — here are the 7 top-rated soundbars and speakers I'd buy ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/best-buy-launches-a-huge-sonos-sale-ahead-of-the-world-cup-here-are-the-7-top-rated-soundbars-and-speakers-id-buy 4BTvtdT9mDSHHEyus86YeM Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'We don't want to make a legacy AVR': WiiM's first soundbar is the same price as the Sonos Beam, but it's bigger, beefier and has real upfiring drivers for Dolby Atmos — and we talked to WiiM's CEO about it ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/wiims-first-dolby-atmos-soundbar-is-here s4F5P3v8pDtA4NRNSdDMqb Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Almost every mixer, without being told to, instinctively did the same thing': Dolby exec explains the subtle changes in movie soundtracks brought by the arrival of Dolby Atmos — and it really makes the case for proper surround setups over soundbars ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/home-theater/almost-every-mixer-without-being-told-to-instinctively-did-the-same-thing-dolby-exec-explains-the-subtle-changes-in-movie-soundtracks-brought-by-the-arrival-of-dolby-atmos-and-it-really-makes-the-case-for-proper-surround-setups-over-soundbars yVu9rrZZ4by552HVxAVRUk Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:14:02 +0000 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:53:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best of both worlds for soundbars and loudspeakers? Canvas hi-fi's new bar is pushing the definition, by packing huge 8-inch drivers into a frame that fits below your TV — and the company boldly says it's 'the world's first audiophile soundbar' ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/home-theater-upstart-canvas-just-announced-the-worlds-first-audiophile-soundbar A8N5wswmQESmEtGg33iJkk Fri, 29 May 2026 10:01:11 +0000 Fri, 29 May 2026 10:03:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ The latest Sonos app update just added a new option that might be the magic bullet you need to fix problems on 'more complex home network setups' — though consider it a last resort ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/multi-room/the-latest-sonos-app-update-just-added-a-new-option-that-might-be-the-magic-bullet-you-need-to-fix-problems-on-more-complex-home-network-setups-though-consider-it-a-last-resort m2b9myRCDVmSLRNxmidG4n Thu, 28 May 2026 13:33:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ This under £200 Sonos Ray soundbar offers a 'major sound upgrade' that's ideal for your World Cup viewing ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/this-under-gbp200-sonos-ray-soundbar-offers-a-major-sound-upgrade-thats-ideal-for-your-world-cup-viewing nByg8AipdiM9DASnXrQxZh Thu, 28 May 2026 09:22:07 +0000 Thu, 28 May 2026 09:22:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the flagship Samsung HW-Q990H Dolby Atmos soundbar, and while it sticks to the formula of its predecessors, it still sets the bar for soundbars in 2026 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/i-tested-the-flagship-samsung-hw-q990h-dolby-atmos-soundbar-and-while-it-sticks-to-the-formula-of-its-predecessors-it-still-sets-the-bar-for-soundbars-in-2026 DWCyMoCq3EdPVuBWDctCzj Thu, 28 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:10:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget soundbars for your giant TV — Sony's new 'LCR' wireless Dolby Atmos system eats Sonos' lunch by delivering big home theater sound from separate speakers, and I heard it in action ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/home-theater/forget-soundbars-for-your-giant-tv-sonys-new-lcr-wireless-dolby-atmos-system-eats-sonos-lunch E6gvt3MuaUn9SvHDzewtaJ Wed, 27 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Thu, 28 May 2026 09:03:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Sonos app for iPhone and iPad mysteriously disappeared from the App Store — but it's back now ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/multi-room/mysterious-the-sonos-app-for-iphone-and-ipad-has-disappeared-from-the-app-store-but-android-phone-users-are-safe-for-now M7kC3tKdSBAeHEX4PDRmHG Fri, 22 May 2026 12:23:34 +0000 Sat, 23 May 2026 12:08:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Need a compact soundbar upgrade ahead of the World Cup? This four-star Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is now 20% off at Amazon ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/need-a-compact-soundbar-upgrade-ahead-of-the-world-cup-this-four-star-sonos-beam-gen-2-is-now-20-percent-off-at-amazon wEbAf9JCjrkStTNUNCT9ek Wed, 20 May 2026 11:05:00 +0000 Thu, 21 May 2026 09:44:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ As TechRadar's TV tester, I've created 4 TV and soundbar setups to suit every budget — just in time for the World Cup ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/as-techradars-tv-tester-ive-created-4-tv-and-soundbar-setups-to-suit-every-budget-just-in-time-for-the-world-cup 4iXwVWAKFR4BqXkhUhDUNn Mon, 18 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:36:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Looking for a new Dolby Atmos soundbar in time for the World Cup? Here are my top 4 picks, with models from Samsung, Sonos, and Hisense ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/looking-for-a-new-dolby-atmos-soundbar-in-time-for-the-world-cup-here-are-my-top-4-picks-with-models-from-samsung-sonos-and-hisense Fq9uLy9Z3N5BdXVjqpT5KB Sat, 09 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Fri, 29 May 2026 11:10:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Bose releases new 'Ultra' Dolby Atmos soundbar and wireless speaker range, with a serious subwoofer option — and this lineup has Sonos right in its crosshairs ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/bose-releases-new-ultra-dolby-atmos-soundbar-and-wireless-speaker-range reAz2cKrvcsrCkSWhYd3bC Tue, 05 May 2026 15:13:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ LG Sound Suite H7 review: a great Sonos rival soundbar ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/lg-sound-suite-h7-review DKLZm8C5Us3roTmsAC6VhW Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:24:49 +0000 Fri, 29 May 2026 08:30:56 +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 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:01:04 +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