9 Best Dolby Atmos Soundbars According to Consumer Reports

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Last UpdatedDecember 18, 2024
Best Value
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Bose New Smart Dolby Atmos Soundbar, Bluetooth Soundbar Speaker with Voice Control and Amazon Alexa Built-in, Works with Google Assistant Capabilities, Black

Bose

Bose New Smart Dolby Atmos Soundbar, Bluetooth Soundbar Speaker with Voice Control and Amazon Alexa Built-in, Works with Google Assistant Capabilities, Black

Main highlights

  • TOTAL IMMERSION, FOR EVERYTHING YOU PLAY: The Bose Dolby Atmos Soundbar features shockingly immersive sound for its size and utilizes proprietary TrueSpace technology so you can feel everything you watch
  • ULTRA-CRISP DIALOGUE CLARITY: Never miss out on what your favorite characters are saying, this TV soundbar uses A.I. Dialogue Mode to balance voices and surround sound for ultra-crisp vocal clarity
  • ONLY TRUESPACE ELEVATES IT ALL: Bose TrueSpace technology intelligently analyzes signals other than Dolby Atmos, like stereo or 5.1, and upmixes them to create an immersive multi-channel sound experience
  • BIG-TIME TECH FOR A SMALL SOUNDBAR: The Bluetooth soundbar speaker features an acoustic architecture that fits five transducers into its compact frame, including two that fire upward, for spacious, realistic sound
  • STREAMING, ANY WAY YOU WANT: Stream songs and video via Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, or Chromecast built-in, if you can get it on your phone, you can hear it through your Bose soundbar
  • PERSONAL SURROUND SOUND, THEATER-LIKE IMMERSION: Add another dimension to the sonic experience of your bluetooth soundbar by pairing with Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (sold separately) which act as rear surround speakers
  • COMPLETE CONTROL WITH VOICE, REMOTE, OR APP: This wireless soundbar has built-in Amazon Alexa and Bose Voice4Video expands upon this further by letting you control your TV and cable/satellite box with just your voice

9.7

Exceptional

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LG S70TY 3.1.1-Channel QNED TV Matching Soundbar, Dolby Atmos, Wow Orchestra, Rear Speaker Ready, Wireless Subwoofer (2024 New Model)

LG

LG S70TY 3.1.1-Channel QNED TV Matching Soundbar, Dolby Atmos, Wow Orchestra, Rear Speaker Ready, Wireless Subwoofer (2024 New Model)

Main highlights

  • LG QNED Matching - While a great sound enhancer for any LG TV, its smaller width and depth, allows it to nest perfectly beneath a stand mounted QNED TV. If wall mounted is your style, the soundbar is also fully compatible with the LG QNED Synergy Bracket, an easy-to-install soundbar shelf that attaches directly to the TV and not your wall.
  • Crest Design - This is a soundbar that’s meant to be seen as well as heard. It features LG’s new crest design that gives the soundbar a sleek and stylish look. But looks are just the beginning. The metal grill also helps keep dust and debris out of your soundbar for worry-free audio enjoyment.
  • Cinema Sound Solution (Dolby Atmos with Center Up-Firing Speaker) - Take your home entertainment to a new level with 3 channels and a subwoofer that projects attention-grabbing audio power. The up-firing center channel lets you hear voices with superb clarity and still enjoy the thrilling sound effects. And with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X technologies, you will experience a unique spatial sound that fills even the largest rooms.
  • Center Up-Firing Speaker - Our exclusive up-firing center channel focuses on dialogue clarity so you can hear every conversation with detail. The soundbar delivers a wider and richer soundstage, filling the room with pure acoustic bliss.
  • WOW Orchestra - Create the perfect harmony using the audio from the LG TV and LG Soundbar to produce the ultimate listening experience. Feel every detail of sound. Use the LG TV and LG Soundbar speakers at the same time while using one remote to adjust the settings interchangeably.
  • WOW Interface - Now, convenience is in your hand. Control your soundbar and your LG TV with one remote. Adjust the volume and audio settings, check the connection status and even select a sound mode on the screen, all from the TV remote.
  • Immersive 3D Spatial Sound - Push the boundary of the entertainment experience. Step into the scene and feel like you are a part of the action with Immersive 3D Spatial Sound—a virtual dome that delivers a more immersive cinematic experience.
  • VRR/ALLM - Sound that keeps up with an instantaneous response time, allowing you to enjoy a gaming experience that is smooth and lag-free with a passthrough refresh rate up to 120Hz.
  • Clear Voice Plus - Improve voice clarity through analysis of audio output to deliver more realistic sound through center speakers.
  • Smart Up-Mixer - Create a wider soundstage to fill your room for a richer immersion of surround sound. Leverage all speakers to convert 2-channel audio into a multi-channel experience.

9.0

Excellent

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Hisense AX3125H 3.1.2Ch Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer, 440W, Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth 5.3, EzPlay, 4K HDMI Pass Through, Roku TV Ready, DTS:X, HDMI/AUX/ARC/Optical/USB, 7 EQ Modes

Hisense

Hisense AX3125H 3.1.2Ch Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer, 440W, Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth 5.3, EzPlay, 4K HDMI Pass Through, Roku TV Ready, DTS:X, HDMI/AUX/ARC/Optical/USB, 7 EQ Modes

Main highlights

  • 3.1.2 Surround Sound: 7 speakers built into the soundbar. Left and right front channel, center channel, left and right overhead surround channel surround the listener in 3D audio for room filling sound that delivers a true Dolby Atmos experience.
  • Wireless Subwoofer: A wireless subwoofer delivers the robust low-end frequencies that punctuate your favorite movies, music, and games, without any messy wires. You’ll feel the “boom” while the two front-facing speakers project bright, clear high- and mid-range frequencies.
  • Quick Touch EQ Modes: Get the best audio performance from music, movies, and news with a simple touch of the remote with 7 preset EQ settings.
  • Dolby Atmos: Whether you’re gaming, watching your favorite movie or show, or listening to that new track on repeat, Dolby Atmos enhances the entertainment you love across all of your devices. It goes beyond ordinary listening by transporting you with the breakthrough spatial sound experience that draws you in deeper, so you hear and feel more.
  • Roku TV Ready: As Roku TV Ready device, the Hisense AX3125H Soundbar is fully compatible with any Roku TV through the HDMI (eARC) connection. You can even use the Roku TV remote to control both the TV and soundbar for easier setup and better navigation experience.
  • Wireless Music Streaming: Wireless Bluetooth technology easily connects to smart devices so the listener can enjoy their favorite playlists from theirphone or other wireless devices.
  • Easy Connectivity: With HDMI (eARC), the Hisense AX3125H can connect to your TV through a single HDMI cable (included), connect wirelessly via Bluetooth, and control both with one remote. You’ll be enjoying better TV sound in minutes.
  • Bluetooth Audio: Connect the AX3125H via Bluetooth and enjoy all your favorite music and more, wirelessly, from your phone, tablet or laptop.

8.4

Very Good

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