Best Soundbars in the UK

The distinguishing feature of this Sonos soundbar is the availability of as many as nine speakers under the hood, which are grouped in three phased speaker arrays containing two middle speakers and one tweeter each. This feature is really outstanding as it enables a “directional” sound reproduction that means if there’s a loud sound on the left side of the scene you’ll hear it right there because the group of speakers on the left plays the sound and the rightmost speaker group reproduces the inverse of that sound. Though this engineering solution is not announced as some surround feature, it offers a new dimension of sound experience on this soundbar when playing movies or even music through it. This wireless soundbar by Sonos is equipped with a Wi-Fi module so you can pair practically any wireless mobile device with the Playbar soundbar and stream digital audio to the Playbar directly from your mobile device. Contrary to the Bluetooth-enabled soundbars this Sonos wireless soundbar establishes a more reliable and fast wireless connection. Not using the Sonos application with this soundbar is an omission as this application enables the management of a playlist of audio tracks played and the selection of a source device. The flexibility of the Sonos Playbar does not end here – those willing to get an acoustic system with a higher output power under their control can easily expand the stock system to a full-fledged surround system by adding two smart wireless speakers.

The Solo 5 TV soundbar model by the Bose manufacturer is rendered in a compact case with a length of about 549 mm, which makes it easy to locate the soundbar in almost any recess or on any stand near your TV. The Solo 5 TV installation options include mounting it on the wall above or below your TV or simple placement on a suitable horizontal surface. As a comprehensive mounting solution, we suggest a TV stand, which provides you with enough space to mount not only a TV with the soundbar but some additional audio devices or another equipment. Despite its compactness, the Solo TV 5 is equipped with two powerful speakers, which deliver rather convincing sound. Add the support of Dolby Stereo and TrueSpace audio technologies and will get the concept of the clear and surround sound this Bose soundbar is capable of delivering. The soundbar supply package includes the remote control that unlocks the features of remote configuration and control not only of the Solo TV 5 itself but also of many modern TVs. We consider this versatility a big plus as you can use a single remote control to operate your whole home system and enjoy watching movies and listening to music.

The Yamaha YAS105BLB soundbar stands out from the rest owing to its compact design. The YAS105BLB soundbar compactness is achieved by placing the internals into a very slim casing with only 53 mm height, which brings you a lot of comfort in choosing the soundbar installation as even placing it in front of your TV does not obstruct remote control signals. The soundbar exterior is rendered in such a way as to make the device fit organically in your interior disregarding the place you put this soundbar in. The specifications of this Yamaha soundbar are impressive as well as its 120 W output power for such a small footprint, thus such a power is packed into a small case to make your movie watching and music listening leisure even more fun. You can use the Yamaha Home Theater Controller mobile application to configure this wireless soundbar from your iOS-based or Android-based mobile device. The wireless connectivity of the Yamaha YAS105BLBА enables you to enjoy your favourite music when streamed via the Bluetooth from your smartphone or a tablet PC. Regarding the cable connection you can quickly connect the YAS105BLBА soundbar to your TV using an optical signal cable, for example, this moderately priced and decent quality model.

This soundbar and subwoofer set by the Sony corporation that without a doubt holds one of the leading positions on the digital and audio devices market was made with a maximum comfort in mind. The wireless connectivity of the Sony HT-CT180 subwoofer is worth noticing as it ensures the subwoofer reliable operation when positioned in any suitable place of the room where you installed the soundbar. The brand aesthetics of the HT-CT180 soundbar exterior makes it look striking when both mounted on a wall, simply put on a shelf or placed in front of a TV and this fit bracket helps you do just that. Being persistent in pursuing the maximum comfort, the Sony equipped this soundbar system with the NFC wireless technology support. Using the NFC feature you can ready all your mobile devices for working with this HT-CT180 wireless soundbar by simply carrying them near the corresponding area of the soundbar. After such initialization, you will be able to stream your audio data from these devices to the soundbar. In practice, it is very convenient as this approach allows saving time otherwise spent on manual configuration of the devices. In addition, this Sony soundbar offers two input options: the standard optical digital input for receiving a signal from a TV or a Blu-Ray player and the analogue audio input, which enables connecting a DAP or tablet PC to the soundbar system.

SB2920-C6 is one of the best soundbars produced by VIZIO, which is one of the new manufacturers but known for its cutting-edge products. VIZIO was founded in 2002 and it's known to be a manufacturer of HDTVs. The company also produces a range of other high-tech items, and sound bars are among them. The company's motto is 'Simply Immersive' and that's fully described the soundbar. It's, probably, one of the best devices you can find for using with 32'' TVs. You can place the sound bar as you wish: either in front of the TV, mount it to a wall, or place on a shelf near the TV. In any case, the soundbar will fit into the interior of your room. The casing is streamlined and all corners are rounded. There are 8 light indicators on the front panel; they indicate different sound modes and settings, so you will easily know which one is on at the moment.