Best Soundbars to Buy in Early 2025 | TV Audio Upgrades for Every Budget
Best Soundbars to Buy in Early 2025 | TV Audio Upgrades for Every Budget
We select the best soundbars for every budget and need in this comprehensive guide! From affordable picks to premium Dolby Atmos systems, we cover it all. Learn how to enhance your TV experience with crisp dialogue, powerful bass, and wireless subwoofer options. Whether you want simplicity, immersive sound, or a stylish setup, there’s a soundbar for you. Check out our picks, optimize your home theater, and enjoy incredible audio!
BUY THE BEST SOUNDBARS FROM AMAZON
π Yamaha SR-C20A: https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-SR-C20A-Compact-Subwoofer-Bluetooth/dp/B08DZX69CY?&tag=dt-video-yt-20
π Roku Streambar: https://www.amazon.com/Roku-Streambar-Streaming-Premium-Soundbar/dp/B08K3GLDYL?&tag=dt-video-yt-20
π Polk Magnifi Mini AX: https://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Ultra-Compact-Wireless-Subwoofer/dp/B09V47SJ9T?&tag=dt-video-yt-20
π Klipsch Flexus Core 200: https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-200-Channel-Powered-Bluetooth/dp/B0CV6439SR?&tag=dt-video-yt-20
π Bose Smart Soundbar: https://www.amazon.com/Bose-Soundbar-Bluetooth-Assistant-Capabilities/dp/B0D6W8XQ6J?&tag=dt-video-yt-20
π Sonos Beam: https://www.amazon.com/All-new-Sonos-Beam-built-Streaming/dp/B07D4734HR?&tag=dt-video-yt-20
π Vizio 5.1 Soundbar SE (SV510X-0806): https://www.amazon.com/VIZIO-Soundbar-Wireless-Subwoofer-Surround/dp/B0CRSS5CBC?&tag=dt-video-yt-20
π Vizio Elevate 5.1.2 Soundbar SE (SL512X-0806): https://www.amazon.com/VIZIO-Elevate-Immersive-High-Performance-Speakers/dp/B09ZX1W6Q6?&tag=dt-video-yt-20
π Sonos Arc Ultra: https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Soundbar-Dolby-Atmos-Control/dp/B0DFK28LBB?&tag=dt-video-yt-20
π Samsung Q990C: https://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-HW-Q990C-11-1-4ch-Soundbar-Q-Symphony/dp/B0BVWCDMNN?&tag=dt-video-yt-20
π Samsung Q990D: https://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-11-1-4ch-Q-Symphony-HW-Q990D-ZA/dp/B0CTKV9DRP?&tag=dt-video-yt-20
π Sony Bravia Theatre Quad: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-BRAVIA-Theater-Quad-Speakers/dp/B0CZ7MGY3H?&tag=dt-video-yt-20
BUY THE BEST SOUNDBARS FROM BEST BUY
π Yamaha SR-C20A: https://howl.link/0yvet5uryzcds
π Roku Streambar: https://howl.link/bu3i9uwg1hb2q
π Polk Magnifi Mini AX: https://howl.link/hs71wilfyk7jk
π Klipsch Flexus Core 200: https://howl.me/cl62yfqaL3x
π Bose Smart Soundbar: https://howl.link/scu6573a61tnz
π Sonos Beam: https://howl.link/etjq90h3hc1db
π Vizio 5.1 Soundbar SE (SV510X-0806): https://howl.link/vqnfg2k73rdws
π Vizio Elevate 5.1.2 Soundbar SE (SL512X-0806): https://howl.link/2hpa40zp99tyu
π Sonos Arc Ultra: https://howl.link/m0pz6qqgosfk6
π Samsung Q990C: https://howl.link/medhfbowhaadt
π Samsung Q990D: https://howl.link/g49kiu57cxwbh
π Sony Bravia Theatre Quad: https://howl.me/cmGMYNP2bmd
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VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:10 Yamaha SR-C20A
2:23 Roku Streambar
3:11 Polk Magnifi Mini AX
3:46 Klipsch Flexus Core 200
5:01 Bose Smart Soundbar
6:22 Sonos Beam
8:07 Vizio 5.1 Soundbar SE (SV510X-0806)
8:30 Vizio Elevate 5.1.2 Soundbar SE (SL512X-0806)
9:32 Sonos Arc Ultra
10:49 Samsung Q990 series
11:39 Sony Bravia Theatre Quad
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Thinking of buying a soundbar Klipsch flexus core 100 and Bose smart soundbar 600 which one is best for a small bedroom?
Hey, have you heard about the issue with Samsungβs Q Series soundbars? Apparently, after the 10.20 firmware update, many of them got stuck in TV eARC mode and are completely unresponsive. Itβs a huge problem, and there have been tons of reports on Samsung forums and Reddit. But sadly, Samsung hasnβt done anything about it yet. This could affect thousands of devices, so we need to do something to raise awareness and get Samsungβs attention. Letβs spread the word and help fix this!
Was thinking of a Bose but now knowing its a smart speaker and Alexa now sending recordings to Amazon with NO OPTION TO OPT OUT is a huuuuuge no for me.
I see locally Best Buy has a refurbished Bose Smart Soundbar for about $350 vs $500 new and thanks to your video, Iβm pulling the trigger.
Which soundbar doesn’t automatically shut itself off after X minutes?
Hey Caleb need your help here Iβm wrecking my brain to make a decision π Iβm leaning towards the Bose smart soundbar just wanted to see how much of a difference would it be comparing to the TCL Q65H or Q75H or any soundbar that has a separate subwoofer for that matter . I donβt care to have bass that vibrates my entire room but I do care about the Dolby atmos experience more which setup would give me a better experience all around! Thank you!!!!!
2 seconds in and already not the topic no thanks
I have a Klipsch R20B from 2013. Still love it and wouldn’t change it
Great reviews, I just picked up the Hisense 65U7N with the help of your TV reviews. What soundbar would you recommend with this TV for under $200 for music, sports, and movies?
Pardon my "newbieness" but, do I need a receiver to get the best sound or can I connect directly to my Samsung TV? Currently I have a Bose Accoutimass 5.1 system running through a Denon receiver. I am trying to downscale due to no room for the Bose sub as it is huge and the receiver.
Have the nakamichi dragon and everyone that I have over says they experience a true cinematic experience
Cannot recommended a s95b with the Q990D enough. Worth every penny π
I just upgraded from my Sonos Arc + Gen2 Sub to the Arc Ultra + Gen4 sub. I already had the Era300 pair as rear / side surrounds.
I can tell more nuanced sounds now like when metal clangs or actors breathing lightly. And the sub is a bit better.
Anyone care to chime in on a recommendation (or more than one option) for optimal placement or the era300s? My living room where this did all at doesnβt allow me to put them behind my sofa. So I have them to the sides. A bit higher than ear level as they are on a shelf. And one is closer than the other by quite a bit to my usual seating spot. Is that ok? Or should I shuffle around?
Yamaha is also the reason the LFA is one of the best sounding cars in the world.
Stop lying to people. Q-Symphony is a gimmick and does absolutely nothing. Not to mention all the latency bugs it has.
Everyone ends up using just the soundbar.
Getting the Samsung S90D 65β today. Which soundbar would you recommend?
Hey, Great content always! I have asked this before and I don’t really have an answer, Do you know if I could add a klipsch Sub to a Bose 700 sound bar?
Samsung q990 D is the best.
For reference, I have a Bose SR 1 soundbar w/Subwoofer from a decade ago and it still ROCKS today! Granted, it has NO Bluetooth or modern features but, with its optical cable, still is a presence even today and impressive and shakes my house! For me, I just CAN’T see spending ANOTHER $1500+ dollars when I’m already at the top of the scale! It’s sound quality STILL rivals today’s offerings even though it’s OLD AF! But, with a modern steaming stick and can send music to my soundbar even today and works well! It was impressive then and STILL hold it’s own today! You GET what you PAY for!
Hey Caleb. Thanks to your videos I purchased my setup last year with Samsung Q990C and the S95C 77". I gave my brother the 990C as a gift for his new apartment, and I’m waiting anxiously your review of the Q990F! Love your videos!
Surprised to not see any mention of the sennheiser ambeo plus or the jbl 1300x. Compared to sonos the sennheiser has better clarity and when properly calibrated honestly sounds like you have actual surrounds despite not having rears and is comparable to the arc ultra on sale and cheaper if youre pairing the sub and dont care about the whole connectivity of the sonos system. The jbl is better if you wanna really crank your system to ‘piss your neighbors off’ loud and definitely has better base with its kick ass 12 inch sub. It also is a pretty flexible with its detachable rears that can be independently paired via bluetooth from the soundbar for functionally a "zone 2" similar to the sonos system and is a better deal than getting the equivalent sonos either arc or arc ultra, big sub, and 2 era 100s even at msrp.
What would be a good soundbar for an 18×15 bedroom? I am new to the soundbar experience and want a good sound but under $600. Thank you.
I may not be totally grasping concepts here, but the Kipsch 200 and the Bose sounded like they were the same thing but at different price points. Could someone please explain the difference between the two and the reason for the premium pricing if they are the same when comparing just the bars to one another? Thanks!
Only JBL β€
the one year I bought a Sony hct smh 450 sound bar
I have a samsung hw-f450. I bought it years ago and Iβve always thought it was decent. Is it worth upgrading to any of those lower end soundbars? I have a sub as well and that helps a lot. Thanks.
11:29 4 second blip of one of your sound tests… "Gamazda" OMG. I’m an even bigger fan of yours now. She’s my favorite Piano player of all time. Her Gun’s n Roses, Nothing else matters is unbelievable. I will sometimes late at night, put on my Bose Bluetooth headphones, and listen to her. Such passion.
I have the Sonos beam with the subwoofer and let me tell you. Itβs the best gaming/movie experience youβll have. Now with that being said the subwoofer will definitely get you pumped you when you use it for music. I love it so much.
I’m older and need a sound bar thought help with hearing dialog..! Recommendations for best dialog sound..!
There is no such thing as the best sound systems, it’s a very subjective topic. First, Not everyone has audiophile ears, Second, never find a single review on youtube that does tuning as part of the review.
Incredible video brother, keep up the great work!
You forgot about the best sounding one of all…… Nakamichi Dragon
Anyone have experience with both the Klipsch Flexus Core 200 and the Sonos Beam Gen 2? Ignoring the broader Sonos ecosystem, which single soundbar is better if I were to never consider adding a sub or surrounds? Thanks!
I am not a soundbar person, never liked them that said needed something for bedroom. Decided to go low price with sub. How happy am I that the one I chose is listed here on this video!!! I done good!!
Help!! My 1st mistake was buying a Vizio 60" for around $800 bucks…..horrible sound and I’m having to crank the audio up to 100% which still is awful……2nd mistake was purchasing a Vizio sound bar for around $150 bucks…..it stopped working and I received a refurbished one which has now also died…and didn’t think to highly of it as well… My Questions is….if I purchase lets say a Sonos Beam Gen 2 for $500 bucks will all my troubles go away or do I need to toss out the TV and start over…..Thanks for the video….
Caleb, whereβs the DRAGON?? It is better than the sonos.
No sony love?
Some Canadian Amazon or Best Buy links would have been nice
What are the thougts on soundbars from LG with subwoofer? With and without surround speakers? Next week my new LG G4 55inch will be delivered, but i don’t know what soundbar i want, i saw LG have something called WOW orchestra ( if im correct ) but don’t know if LG soundbars are any good…
Great Video Review. I just ordered the Vizio 5.1 Soundbar SE. Thank you…
Does the Beam 2 with a pair of One SL speakers need a sub in a 165 sq. ft. room?
The best sound bar is noneβ¦ JUST BUY REGULAR SPEAKERSSSS AHHHHHHHHHπ₯π₯π₯π₯π₯
I Would like to know what is the best soundbar for dialog?
So LG don’t have nice soundbars?
Recommend a nice LG soundbar
I just got the Bose Soundbar 550; how does it compare to the Bose Smart Soundbar?
During an error that lasted several minutes in one of our retail store at night, I’ve been able to get Sony Theatre Bar 9 just for 190 EUR ( around 210 USD ), which usually retails around 1400 EUR. Fot that price, I cannot complain about anything.
How about JBL Bar 1300 – how does it fit in the list?
Yeah sorry I donβt trust videos that only have affiliate link products. Not a single high-end brand in here. Where is goldnear or b&w?? oh yeah they donβt have affiliate links you wonβt see them
the Jamiroquai record in the background won me over. subbed.
to everyone else – go listen to Return of the Space Cowboy
Sennheiser as well