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WiiM has unveiled its first Dolby Atmos soundbar, the WiiM Bar, a 3.0.2-channel eight-driver setup with top-firing height speakers, RoomFit auto-calibration, HDMI eARC, and streaming via the WiiM Home app (Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz, Roon). It launches in gloss black in July for £449 / $479, aiming to disrupt the market and challenge Sonos Beam Gen 2.
Amazon’s Fire TV Soundbar Plus is discounted to $174 (from $249), delivering a 3.1-channel setup with a built-in subwoofer, Dolby Atmos, and DTS:X in a single HDMI bar; it also features a dedicated center dialogue channel, four listening modes, and one-cable setup through HDMI ARC/eARC with Fire TV remote integration, offering a value-savvy upgrade over cheaper two-channel bars and rivaling higher-priced 3.1 systems.
Bose has unveiled its Lifestyle Ultra line—a Dolby Atmos-enabled soundbar backed by a matching Ultra Subwoofer and Ultra Speaker designed for multi‑room home audio. The bar uses nine drivers (six full‑range with four front‑facing and two upfiring) plus PhaseGuide and TrueSpatial processing for immersive Atmos, along with SpeechClarity AI and CleanBass via QuietPort. It supports Bose CustomTune room calibration, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth 5.3, Google Cast, Apple AirPlay and Spotify Connect (with Tidal Connect promised later). The Lifestyle Ultra lineup launches May 15, with the Soundbar priced around £1000/€1000/$1099/AU$1800, the Subwoofer around £900/€900/$899/AU$1300, and the Ultra Speaker from about £300 (Driftwood Sand variant £349). The system isn’t backward compatible with older Bose bars. Bose positions it as a “reimagined approach to home audio” and a competition to Sonos Arc Ultra.
Samsung Electronics remains the world’s top soundbar brand for the 12th consecutive year, capturing 21.5% of global soundbar revenue and 19.7% of unit volume in 2025 per Future Source. The announcement underscores Samsung’s two-decade leadership in home entertainment and previews a 2026 lineup—featuring the HW-Q990H flagship, the HW-QS90H all-in-one, and Bouroullec-designed Music Studio speakers—to deliver cinema-quality sound at home.
Engadget’s 12-item guide covers ambient lighting, streaming devices, projectors, TVs, mounts, antennas, cables, and speakers to upgrade a living room into a home theater, with price points and notes for gatherings like the Super Bowl 2026.
Samsung announced new audio products at CES, including a successor to the award-winning Q990F soundbar and a rival to the Sonos Arc Ultra, although detailed images and specifications are not yet available.
Samsung announced a range of AI-infused products at CES 2026, including new TVs, speakers, projectors, and soundbars, with a focus on innovative display technology and smart features, highlighting their vision of AI integration in home entertainment.
To optimize your new Sonos soundbar, download the Sonos app, use TruePlay for room tuning, activate Dolby Atmos for surround sound, enable speech enhancement for clearer dialogue, and add streaming services for music playback.
LG is partnering with Dolby to release the first FlexConnect soundbar, the H7, as part of the LG Sound Suite, a modular home audio system debuting at CES 2026. The system allows flexible speaker configurations, supports Dolby Atmos, and uses ultra-wideband technology for room calibration, offering potential for a 13.1.7-channel setup and compatibility with various TVs or standalone use.
LG has introduced its first Dolby Atmos FlexConnect speakers, including a soundbar and surround speakers, allowing flexible placement and customizable home theater setups, with compatibility on upcoming LG TVs and the ability to create configurations up to 13.1.7 channels.
The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is on sale for a record low of $349 during Cyber Monday, offering high-quality Dolby Atmos sound, smart home integration, and expandability in a compact design, making premium home audio more affordable.
The Samsung Q600F is a highly impressive mid-range soundbar that offers powerful bass, clear dialogue, and an immersive movie and music experience, making it a top choice for those seeking quality sound without smart home features. It excels in delivering loud, impactful bass and clear dialogue, though it lacks Wi-Fi and smart home integration, which may be a consideration for some users.
Marshall announced the Heston 60, a compact, mid-century styled soundbar with tactile controls, repairability, and versatile mounting options, alongside the Heston Sub 200 subwoofer, both launching on September 23 at $699 and $599 respectively, offering a stylish and customizable audio solution with modern connectivity features.
eBay's Labor Day Sale offers over 50% off the Bose Smart Ultra Dolby Atmos Soundbar, discounted from $999 to $479.20 with a coupon code, including free delivery and a 2-year warranty, making it a significant deal on Bose's flagship soundbar with advanced audio features.
The author uses a Bose Smart Soundbar for daily music listening due to its convenience with AirPlay and streaming capabilities, despite its subpar performance for music compared to wired speakers, and prefers using dedicated audio devices for serious listening.