<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide in Soundbars ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/speakers/soundbars Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I struggled to hear movie dialogue until I got a soundbar — here's my top 6 recommendations for every budget ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/i-struggled-to-hear-movie-dialogue-until-i-got-a-soundbar-heres-my-top-6-recommendations-for-every-budget fCacqLDEVrQpxmYy39JxY9 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Move over, Sonos — this Marshall soundbar is now my favorite for small spaces ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/move-over-sonos-this-marshall-soundbar-is-now-my-favorite-for-small-spaces SAvzwBx4DRNQGCs2vcJVQL Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Marshall’s compact soundbar isn’t just a pretty face — I tested it and it feels like a genuine threat to the Sonos ecosystem ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/marshall-heston-60-review d3jLZVokQUNY36qGPc7NTB Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:50:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 5 March Madness soundbar deals will transform your living room into courtside seats ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/these-5-march-madness-soundbar-deals-will-transform-your-living-room-into-courtside-seats eX5X2cpmUsscn3BraCgVCf Sun, 15 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Samsung's flagship soundbar — it's good but falls down in these two key areas ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/i-tested-samsungs-flagship-soundbar-its-good-but-falls-down-in-these-two-key-areas kZ7Ez9sr3hGjEfxvqmNcbN Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Need a last minute Super Bowl sound upgrade? Grab one of these five soundbars and it'll arrive before the big game ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/need-a-last-minute-super-bowl-sound-upgrade-grab-one-of-these-five-soundbars-and-itll-arrive-before-the-big-game iwh6nVM5BwhHGxUBzif5r6 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:24:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ No fumbles here! I've picked the best Super Bowl soundbar deals for every budget ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/best-super-bowl-soundbar-deals-bring-stadium-sound-to-your-living-room-from-usd79 EKzcKqZTmq3LRQ9rwoNJ36 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:22:47 +0000 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:17:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ My highest-rated soundbars are on sale right now before the Super Bowl — yes, including Bose, Samsung, and Klipsch ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/my-highest-rated-soundbars-are-randomly-on-sale-right-now-yes-including-bose-samsung-and-klipsch XoLrFynfkf8h4NZbfbiwL5 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:30:29 +0000 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 19:11:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Are you using the wrong port for your soundbar or console? Here’s what you need to know about your TV’s HDMI ports ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/tvs/are-you-using-the-wrong-port-for-your-soundbar-or-console-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-your-tvs-hdmi-ports LaAKxYbyxHmTS9cNBSz2TK Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't miss these 9 epic soundbar deals — get perfect sound for the Super Bowl starting at $99 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/dont-miss-these-9-epic-soundbar-deals-get-perfect-sound-for-the-super-bowl-starting-at-usd99 WVfD2M97hCnErEUGeCrwCJ Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just ditched my soundbar for these headphones — and It's better than you think ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/i-just-ditched-my-soundbar-for-headphones-its-better-than-you-think TViMCFsVtxkb4jyzEzkNrh Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Change these Sonos soundbar settings immediately to get the best performance out of your TV and movie watching ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/change-these-sonos-soundbar-settings-immediately-to-get-the-best-performance-out-of-your-tv-and-movie-watching btdEbcX9f2x8iqZLNVePXX Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:43:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ So you've got a Samsung soundbar — here are 5 settings you need to change to get the performance possible ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/so-youve-got-a-samsung-soundbar-here-are-5-settings-you-need-to-change-to-get-the-performance-possible aYLWyJHQpSExWiqbWWWCtN Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:53:52 +0000 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:13:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘It sounds so good, I forgot I was supposed to be reviewing it’: Samsung QS750F review ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/samsung-qs750f-review sT4vi8dHuNwiiA8nKp67cH Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:23:17 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Yamaha True X Surround 90A review: I’ve never experienced Dolby Atmos like this before ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/yamaha-true-x-surround-90a-review n6zrbdsjLqXLCMimeqqNWb Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:40:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested 16 soundbars in 2025 — here are my top picks under $200, $500, and $700 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/i-tested-16-soundbars-in-2025-here-are-my-top-picks-under-usd200-usd500-and-usd700 UJavAciHmzMJ3q9VMLP9yk Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I test Sonos soundbars for a living — which is the best one for you? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/i-test-sonos-soundbars-for-a-living-which-is-the-best-one-for-you bedRcVe4QB6A3ggzaHerx4 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 08:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Got a new Sonos soundbar? Here’s the 5 settings you need to change first ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/got-a-new-sonos-soundbar-heres-the-5-settings-you-need-to-change-first FzquVsrDTsao4UqWbFpC3h Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 ways to fix your soundbar when it's not working properly ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/5-ways-to-fix-your-soundbar-when-its-not-working-properly dfyeKC4zg6FrcVyrefyHXY Fri, 26 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Just got your first soundbar? You need to check out these 3 features first ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/just-got-your-first-soundbar-you-need-to-check-out-these-3-features-first 2XE2xVFp2FZ5iEVfwuEGCZ Thu, 25 Dec 2025 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This cheap Sony soundbar is an Amazon bestseller — and it's ten times better than the budget competition ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/this-sony-soundbar-is-an-amazon-bestseller-and-its-the-best-way-to-upgrade-your-tv-for-under-usd160 uJ4pkJHCnpTzoQJ68yjbu6 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:15:00 +0000 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:16:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ No more cables! Dolby and LG are making wireless Dolby Atmos sound happen in 2026 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/no-more-cables-dolby-and-lg-are-making-wireless-dolby-atmos-sound-happen-in-2026 KhRus6c5Wkcim8pp5YFvd7 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just set up the ultimate Sonos surround system — despite some connection issues, it's here to stay ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/i-just-set-up-the-ultimate-sonos-surround-system-despite-some-connection-foibles-its-here-to-stay tgJeoFFLdGSnib5nccSxQg Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:07:06 +0000 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:30:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ This entry-level Klipsch soundbar is capable of going head-to-head with other premium brands — and it's buildable into a home theater powerhouse ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/klipsch-flexus-core-100-review uNNL3M5dgrnetikeY3kM6i Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:48:07 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best Cyber Monday soundbar deals with Dolby Atmos: I've found 13 deals on Samsung, Bose, Sonos and more from $129 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/best-cyber-monday-soundbar-deals-with-dolby-atmos-2025 8vwcGanGkoDuy953YyWe6e Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:02:09 +0000 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:56:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ These are the 6 best soundbars we've tested to boost your home audio ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/best-soundbars oZLWQFf5c9fFaKFYurBbnU Sat, 29 Nov 2025 16:42:09 +0000 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:23:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best Cyber Monday soundbar deals: 11 discounts with up to 50% off from Bose, Samsung, JBL and more ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/i-found-the-best-black-friday-soundbar-deals-with-dolby-atmos-up-to-50-percent-off-bose-sonos-samsung-and-jbl sxSWidJ2EDFiJjKrroTy2G Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:43:57 +0000 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:35:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ I recommend this Dolby Atmos Samsung soundbar + subwoofer to anyone who'll listen — and now it's 50% off at Currys for Black Friday ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/i-recommend-this-dolby-atmos-samsung-soundbar-subwoofer-to-anyone-wholl-listen-and-now-its-50-percent-off-at-currys-for-black-friday 5bU9gfxgeY9Mnj38AQH4qc Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:47:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best early Black Friday soundbar deals — save up to $200 off Sony, Bose and more ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/best-early-black-friday-soundbar-deals-save-up-to-usd200-off-sony-bose-and-more VBSqvcG3K3GRQVeAELgCkF Sun, 16 Nov 2025 06:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I test audio gear for a living — and this is the Dolby Atmos soundbar I recommend to everyone ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/i-test-audio-gear-for-a-living-and-this-is-the-dolby-atmos-soundbar-i-recommend-above-everything-else BzFwiHD3JsRTWL8mj2CtUB Sat, 08 Nov 2025 07:30:00 +0000 Sat, 08 Nov 2025 23:15:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't miss these super early Black Friday soundbar deals — up to $100 off ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/dont-miss-these-super-early-black-friday-soundbar-deals-up-to-usd100-off icX2ffYTvSeb5FLbRBo3e4 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:58:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ This $170 super-budget soundbar + subwoofer has me torn: Is it excellent value or a waste of money? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/this-usd170-super-budget-soundbar-subwoofer-is-a-major-head-scratcher-is-it-excellent-value-or-a-waste-of-money ZT3QLqDPYvY6y4WMBm8btT Sun, 26 Oct 2025 05:45:00 +0000 Sun, 26 Oct 2025 15:48:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Creative Stage Pro review: Surprisingly impressive for a surprisingly low price ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/creative-stage-pro-review w7AasinBnNtLkuC8WwcyJn Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:58:18 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wi-Fi vs Bluetooth — which is better for streaming music to your soundbar ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/wi-fi-vs-bluetooth-whats-really-the-best-way-to-play-music-on-your-soundbar ggTJvbcWNcn6yFQMosfeUX Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:15:00 +0000 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:48:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Denon Home Sound Bar 550 review: Premium in every way ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/denon-home-sound-bar-550-review NZ4tbctPQayBHUDsBnLJ56 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:56:11 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:30:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hurry! Save $130 on this excellent Sonos Beam bundle ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/hurry-save-usd130-on-this-excellent-sonos-beam-bundle CwGaikN7EDoBrYLFiPTxrD Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:45:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Bought a new TV for Prime Day? Level up your home streaming setup with these 11 last-minute Prime Day streaming deals ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/streaming/bought-a-new-tv-for-prime-day-level-up-your-home-streaming-setup-with-these-11-last-minute-prime-day-streaming-deals 44qjiT3xEPoAkMWBTuT4zN Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:25:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ October Prime Day deals helped me build the ultimate home theater on a budget — here's how you can do it too ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/october-prime-day-prime-day-deals-helped-me-build-the-ultimate-home-theater-on-a-budget-heres-how-you-can-do-it-too VZ9XxRkJxTDarTdUcaBHBc Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:20:44 +0000 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 14:48:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Grab up to $100 off a soundbar this Prime Day — Sonos, Sony, Bose and more ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/grab-up-to-usd100-off-a-soundbar-this-prime-day-sonos-sony-bose-and-more vfqFgNirub3Ggm2mz55uCV Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:13:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hurry, you've only got one day left to get this mega Prime Day deal on an incredible Samsung soundbar — save $120 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/amazon-prime-day-deal-alert-this-samsung-soundbar-subwoofer-is-better-than-bose-and-usd120-off-right-now NEabc3qaZPatVkx4tS5mhA Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:56:07 +0000 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:42:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've officially found my new favorite mid-range soundbar — it made me feel like I was at the movies ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/ive-officially-found-my-new-favorite-mid-range-soundbar-it-made-me-feel-like-i-was-at-the-movies tkuWXfFFhADH2rHwtprmDX Sun, 28 Sep 2025 06:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung Q600F review: An affordable premium soundbar with both bark and bite ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/samsung-q600f-review Fnfrp6xmQTPEL2qhs9Lzs6 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:30:51 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:30:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Bose vs Polk Audio: Which mid-range soundbar wins? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/bose-smart-soundbar-vs-polk-audio-signa-s4-which-mid-range-soundbar-is-for-you xsa7MvziurXbsSmH58kAC9 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:43:17 +0000 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:45:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ I used my TV's built-in speakers for a week and it was a huge mistake — here's why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/i-used-my-tvs-built-in-speakers-for-a-week-and-it-was-a-huge-mistake-heres-why if4r6YNh7txx55LM9BqNnK Tue, 02 Sep 2025 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I swapped my Sonos Arc Ultra for this LG Dolby Atmos Soundbar — and I'm blown away ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/i-swapped-my-sonos-arc-ultra-for-this-lg-dolby-atmos-soundbar-and-im-blown-away 64SKLT3gWCxsW4WXxpBUYe Mon, 01 Sep 2025 06:01:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've Tested Dozens Of Soundbars, But This One Is The Only One I Recommend For Small Apartments ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/ive-tested-dozens-of-soundbars-but-this-one-is-the-only-one-i-recommend-for-small-apartments wD6QAKxwJj4a68L7iSTgmS Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why does my soundbar sound terrible? 5 common mistakes you're probably making ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/why-does-my-soundbar-sound-terrible-5-common-mistakes-youre-probably-making MXVhbioAMw7enq9UT5yZQa Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your next Sonos speaker is going to be more expensive — and it's because of tariffs ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/your-next-sonos-speaker-is-going-to-be-more-expensive-and-its-because-of-tariffs 3GKZPbik3yA5FaEm7wj7Pm Thu, 07 Aug 2025 08:37:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Yamaha’s new Dolby Atmos soundbar is a spec-heavy audio system to rival them all — and it'll set you back $3,500 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/yamahas-new-dolby-atmos-soundbar-is-a-spec-heavy-audio-system-to-rival-them-all-and-itll-set-you-back-usd3-500 7R9Dzd3CewNGdxzJMpbAYV Wed, 06 Aug 2025 16:52:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ I test soundbars for a living — and my favorite of 2025 isn't made by Sonos, Bose or Sony ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/i-test-soundbars-for-a-living-and-my-favorite-launch-of-2025-wasnt-made-by-sonos 2JzDDWyM2iozAjwCsMJ3ge Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:42:50 +0000 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 11:28:33 +0000