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and slimmer, their built-in speakers tend to be lacking

the market in one handy guide.If you admire the slim aesthetic of your new 4K TV over everything else, then a good soundbar is your best

option

they are built to be just as pleasing to the eye as they are to the ear

They're also a good solution for smaller homes and rooms with little space that wouldn't be able to squeeze a 7.1 channel speaker system

in.One great example of this is Bang and Olufsen's first soundbar, the Beosound Stage

While we haven't had a chance to see the recently announced model in person yet, it looks to be one of the prettiest soundbars we've ever

of it as well, providing you with ultimate choice as to how your home entertainment set-up looks.Despite most only featuring front-facing

speakers, many soundbars are able to confidently project sound in a way that makes it seem as though there's booming audio coming from every

direction.What you need to know about Black Friday 2019Don't forget, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are coming up very soon, with the massive

sales event kicking off officially on November 29

Soundbar deals are already rolling in, and last year we saw deals from Samsung, Polk, Q Acoustics, and more so make sure you bookmark our

Black Friday 2019 deals page for the latest soundbar deals from the massive sales event.The main problem with soundbars? There's so many to

choose from

better than your TV's built-in speakers

That, unfortunately, is what gives soundbars a bad name and is exactly the kind of thing that we want to help you avoid.So, without further

ado, read on below for the best soundbars available to buy in 2019, whether you're after you're looking for the best Dolby Atmos speaker,

multi-room audio, sleek design, or any variety of other advanced features alongside your soundbar's premium audio experience.Best soundbars

at a glanceSamsung HW-Q90R SoundbarSony HT-X8500 SoundbarQ Acoustics M4 SoundbarSamsung HW-Q70R SoundbarSennheiser Ambeo 3D SoundbarSonos

Despite being called soundbars, they tend to come in different shapes and sizes

the more basic the connections are likely to be

Whereas more expensive ones add superior HDMI inputs (including 4K / HDR passthrough), wireless audio streaming (e.g

Bluetooth and AirPlay), better power, more refined speaker drivers, and decoding of Blu-ray sound formats.Of course a full surround setup is

the premium solution to bad-sounding TVs, but if you're short on space (as well as budget) then a soundbar offers a good compromise

Samsung HW-Q90R SoundbarBe afraid, traditional Hi-Fi speakers

Be very afraid.Dimensions: 1226 x 83 x 136mm (W x H x D) | Speaker configuration: 7.1.4 | Claimed audio power: 512W | Connections: 2 x HDMI

inputs, 1 x HDMI output with eARC, optical digital audio input, USB (service only), Bluetooth and WiFiImpressive sound qualityDolby Atmos

actual rear speakers and four upward-firing drivers.No other soundbar comes close to producing the full Dolby Atmos and DTS:X experience,

and thanks to tuning from Harman Kardon the HW-Q90 even sounds good with music

A decent set of features and fully-specified HDMI connections complete a nearly flawless package as long as you can afford it.Read the full

review:Samsung HW-Q90R Soundbar review(Image credit: Sony)2

7/8 in) | Speaker configuration: 2.1 | Claimed audio power: N/A | Connections: 1 HDMI input, 1 HDMI Out (ARC), analogue audio in/out,

Ethernet, optical audio in, Bluetooth, Wi-FiDolby Atmos and DTS:X compatibleCompact all-in-one form factorIntegrated subwooferBrilliant

easy recommendation

convincing illusion of wraparound sound that allow Dolby Atmos movies to play with a clear sense of expanded height and width.The build

quality and design of the soundbar is exceptional, and its general audio performance impresses with its clarity and spatial

this year.Read the full review: Sony HT-X8500 Soundbar review3

Inputs: 1 x HDMI, 1 x digital optical, 1 x 3.5mm | Outputs: N/A | Wireless: Bluetooth aptX | Subwoofer included?: Yes | Special features:

credit: Samsung)4

Samsung HW-Q70R Soundbar A good-looking and well-spec'd soundbar for both movies and gamingPower: 3300W | Speakers: 3.1.2 | Dimensions: 1100

x 59 x 100mm (W x H x D) | Connections: HDMI input and output with ARC, optical digital audio input, Bluetooth | Subwoofer included?: YesBig

immersive soundstageSouped-up subwooferGreat with movies and gamesOnly one HDMI inputSamsung's California-based audio lab has been on a roll

Beaming technology that widens the soundstage.The resulting soundstage is big and open, lending itself to larger screen sizes

However once you take into consideration the looks, build quality, and features, this is a solid midrange combo.Read the full review:

Samsung HW-Q70R Soundbar review(Image credit: Sennheiser)5

Weight: 18.5kg | Inputs: Digital coaxial in, Digital optical in, HDMI 2.1 output (eARC), 3 HDMI 2.0a In, Audio in 3.5 mm jack | Wireless:

Bluetooth 4.2 and AAC | Subwoofer included?: NoSuperb sound qualityEffective Dolby Atmos13 separate driversHumongous price, size and

weightNo AirPlay or AptX for BluetoothSennheiser is best known for its range of headphones and professional microphones, but it recently

Sennheiser clearly has its sights set on the home cinema market with the Ambeo, although the bar's Wi-Fi connectivity means that it can

the full review: Sennheiser Ambeo 3D Soundbar review(Image credit: Sonos)6

Sonos PlaybarTurns your multi-room audio system into wireless surround sound Power: Not quoted | Speakers: 9 | Dimensions: 900 x 85 x 140mm

inputThe Sonos Playbar is a non-HDMI device that uses optical to hook up to a TV

Used simply on its own it delivers a massive sonic boost to your TV listening, but operating it does require using a smartphone or tablet

Sonos BeamThis is the smart soundbar we've been waiting forPower: N/A | Speakers: 3 channels | Dimensions: 2.70 x 25.625 x 3.94 in

Special features: Amazon Alexa, Apple AirPlay 2Great compact designHDMI ARC compatibleSuperb soundNo Dolby AtmosThe Sonos Beam is a

fantastic soundbar for its price, one that takes full advantage of the Sonos ecosystem and is a joy to use (and set up, if your television

has HDMI ARC)

this price point it'd be more of a surprise if it had been included

Denon HEOS BarA powerful and well-connected Playbar challengerPower: N/A | Speakers: 3.0 | Dimensions: 2 7/8 x 43 3/8 x 5 7/8 inches; 72 x

1100 x 148 mm | Weight: 10.58 lbs; 4.8 kg | Inputs: 4K HDMI Input and HDMI Output | Wireless: Bluetooth, 802.11ac Wi-Fi | Special features:

drivers are arranged in trios for left, center and right channels and a virtual surround mode to create the illusion of having more speakers

immediately adept with music, and has a consistently warm yet refined sound quality that's all its own

lossless tunes, from which HEOS Bar drags out a lot of detail

review(Image credit: Cliff Joseph)9

Vizio SB362An-F6 Sound BarImpressive sonic upgrade for your TV, at a bargain-basement pricePower: N/A | Speakers: 2.0 | Dimensions: 914.4mm

x 52.1mm x 133.1mm | Weight: 5.61 Lbs

/ 2.54 Kg | Inputs: 1 x digital optical,1x 3.5 mm jack | Wireless: Bluetooth | Subwoofer included?: NoPowerful, dramatic soundDolby Audio

where it was launched at the end of last year.Despite the bargain-basement price, the SB362An-F6 is neatly designed, measuring 36 inches

wide, and a streamlined 2 inches high, and 5.2 inches deep (914xx52x133mm)

full review: VizioSB362An-F6 review(Image credit: Polk Audio)10

Polk Audio Command BarInexpensive and very smartPower: N/A | Speakers: 1 | Dimensions: 43 x 14.5 x 14.4 inches | Weight: 8.6lbs | Inputs: 1

x SPDIDF, 1 x HDMI, 1 x TOSLINK, 1 x micro-USB connection | Outputs: 1 x HDMI output with Audio Return Channel (ARC) | Wireless: Bluetooth |

Subwoofer included?: Yes | Special features: Alexa built inAlexa built-inSpace for a Fire TV stickInexpensiveApp could do moreAudio is

mediocreIf $300 is your budget cap for a smart sound bar, then we highly recommend the Polk Audio Command Bar for any small or medium-sized

unquestionably smart

some cool smart features, and looks pretty good, too.Read the full review:Polk Audio Command Bar reviewkY9DekHWtEnkgTjtPhSmyd.jpg?#

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