<![CDATA[ Latest from TechRadar NZ in Soundbars ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:12:30 +0000 en <![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[ 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[ ‘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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ The best soundbars for all budgets, all tested by us ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/the-best-soundbars-for-all-budgets 9oTTXg8tu7vFCvUH6rV5t4 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:43:30 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:40:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Samsung’s Dolby Atmos soundbar and sub combo, and it’s still the best mid-range model on the market ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/samsung-hw-q800f-review mwUW6yKsSj59cwGuzTdw7V Sun, 23 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:27:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Sonos Arc Ultra and compared it to a top JBL Dolby Atmos soundbar – here’s the one I’d recommend you buy ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/i-tested-the-sonos-arc-ultra-and-compared-it-to-a-top-jbl-dolby-atmos-soundbar-heres-the-one-id-recommend-you-buy kv6o32dFthuCCrsEEWteXg Sat, 22 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:24:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ This home theater newcomer just released a serious Sonos Beam rival – here’s why I love this small Dolby Atmos soundbar ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/this-home-theater-newcomer-just-released-a-serious-sonos-beam-rival-heres-why-i-love-this-small-dolby-atmos-soundbar K8zaxU5TFHqdnQhfXk9z8W Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 budget soundbars with high review scores to watch out for this Black Friday if you need a TV audio upgrade ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/3-budget-soundbars-with-high-review-scores-to-watch-out-for-this-black-friday-if-you-need-a-tv-audio-upgrade 8MaxhD4ZSoHxJr9hHncoVb Mon, 10 Nov 2025 23:58:00 +0000 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:01:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Marshall’s new mini Dolby Atmos soundbar and I adore its crystal-clear dialogue, expansive sound, and classy design ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/marshall-heston-60-review zikqZKJsGPCXWkdDJQQ4LZ Sun, 09 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:27:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hi-fi legend Focal is launching an astounding Dolby Atmos soundbar – but can your living room handle it? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/hi-fi-legend-focal-is-launching-an-astounding-dolby-atmos-soundbar-but-can-your-living-room-handle-it E7R3XZ7BCKi8jVtZMPARWG Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Bang & Olufsen's new elite Dolby Atmos soundbar looks like it's come from the future, and is priced like it too ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/bang-and-olufsens-new-elite-dolby-atmos-soundbar-looks-like-its-come-from-the-future-and-is-priced-like-it-too hAxrh8PhTuXjSw9J3zWqQm Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:17:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Surprise! The hottest new affordable Dolby Atmos soundbars come from a big vacuum specialist, and they look good on paper ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/surprise-the-hottest-new-affordable-dolby-atmos-soundbars-come-from-a-big-name-vacuum-specialist-and-they-look-good-on-paper SzmbMfmecBfCjTNqrLwqw4 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:38:33 +0000 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:38:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL Bar 1000MK2 review: Big, bold sound in a supremely versatile package ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/jbl-bar-1000mk2-soundbar-review hLWkJMK3NfiqR9ZfBuMjRo Sat, 25 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:26:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried JBL’s new Dolby Atmos soundbar, and it impressed me with its almighty power and detachable wireless speakers ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/jbl-bar-1300-mk2-first-impressions iuWPG8e9hZsWdb6bVq8RdH Fri, 03 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Klipsch Flexus Core 300 review: a seriously immersive soundbar system with Dirac Live room correction ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/klipsch-flexus-core-300-review w8hKPibXfyrYhhUdk2ErpG Sat, 27 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:26:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve tested tons of soundbars, and my most anticipated 2025 launch is a small model that could finally deliver awesome Dolby Atmos – and it’s not from Sonos ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/ive-tested-tons-of-soundbars-and-my-most-anticipated-2025-launch-is-a-small-model-that-could-finally-deliver-awesome-dolby-atmos-and-its-not-from-sonos EH8nLPj7tsgJzw4sAotZJD Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Marshall just announced a new Dolby Atmos soundbar and ‘foundation-shaking’ sub and I’m beyond excited – here’s why ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/marshall-heston-60-and-heston-sub-200-reveal xZAk8PZfby9uZioUQRDAuf Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:20:26 +0000 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 22:19:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘There’s no way that can fit inside the soundbar’: Sonos tells me how it developed Sound Motion, the groundbreaking new speaker design in the Arc Ultra ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/sonos-sound-motion-interview b2gPsYQEKYAgjhA6UQPgJF Sat, 30 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:11:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Bluesound is still gunning for Sonos, this time with powerful new Dolby Atmos soundbars at different sizes ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/bluesound-is-still-gunning-for-sonos-this-time-with-powerful-new-dolby-atmos-soundbars-at-different-sizes YgGeSSFLZwDHVAb3D6W2DS Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sennheiser's best Dolby Atmos soundbar is getting a great free upgrade ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/sennheisers-best-dolby-atmos-soundbar-is-getting-a-great-free-upgrade PAxChWuKvKPVDePmHQikAP Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:08:40 +0000