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the KEF XIO soundbar in gray photographed with a TV and the Tom's Guide blue background
I just tested KEF’s first soundbar — it’s $2,500 and one of the best home cinema products I’ve ever used

By Erin Bashford Published

Recommended

KEF XIO is a soundbar with big ambitions and a big price tag. At $2,500, this is only for the serious home cinema enthusiasts, but it won’t disappoint you.

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Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6 on a TV stand
Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6 review

By Christian de Looper Published

A solid mid-range soundbar that has tough competition

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LG Sound Suite H7 Soundbar
I tested LG’s first FlexConnect soundbar for 3 months — this could be the future of surround sound

By Nick Pino Published

The LG Sound Suite H7 is the start of something big, but because it lacks a wireless subwoofer or rear speakers inside the box, it’s a tougher sell.

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Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar shown in living room
Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar hands-on review: Finally, a real Sonos Arc Ultra rival

By Nick Pino Published

This new premium soundbar has a lot going for it

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A Marshall Heston 60 compact soundbar
Move over, Sonos — this Marshall soundbar is now my favorite for small spaces

By Nikita Achanta Published

The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is a great soundbar, but the Marshall Heston 60 is better in a few ways, making it excellent for small spaces.

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A Marshall Heston 60 compact mid-range soundbar in black
Marshall’s compact soundbar isn’t just a pretty face — I tested it and it feels like a genuine threat to the Sonos ecosystem

By Nikita Achanta Published

Editor's Choice

The Marshall Heston 60 is an excellent compact soundbar featuring Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support, and it makes you feel like you're at the movies.

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Samsung Q990F
I tested Samsung's flagship soundbar — it's good but falls down in these two key areas

By Tammy Rogers Published

Samsung's latest flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar sounds good for the most part, but there are some issues holding it back.

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An HDMI 2.1 connection
Are you using the wrong port for your soundbar or console? Here’s what you need to know about your TV’s HDMI ports

By Michael Desjardin Published

Are you making the most of your soundbar, streaming stick or gaming device? Here's what to know about ARC, eARC and each of the HDMI 2.0 or 2.1 ports on your TV — including when to use them.

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Sonos Ace headphones with case
I just ditched my soundbar for these headphones — and It's better than you think

By Tammy Rogers Published

Did you know that you can use your AirPods and certain headphones instead of your soundbar? Here's how it works.

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Sonos Arc Ultra under a TV
Change these Sonos soundbar settings immediately to get the best performance out of your TV and movie watching

By Tammy Rogers Published

The Sonos line of soundbars are great options for better TV sound — but there are some key features you're missing out on if you don't change these settings immediately.

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