Latest sound bar reviews: Dolby Atmos doesn’t always deliver a cinema experience
We reveal a cheap LG sound bar with dreadful Dolby Atmos audio. See three other Atmos models that might do a better job of cinema-quality sound.
Latest TV sound bars on test: can you get great sound from a cheap sound bar?
Our research shows that you often get what you pay for with budget sound bars, but spending more doesn't always bring a better sound bar.
Can you rely on an LG sound bar?
LG’s sound bars don’t tend to do that well in our tests, although it does get it right sometimes: its top-scoring model is currently our cheapest Best Buy. But our...
We’ve just found our latest Best Buy Dolby Atmos sound bar
The best sound bar in our latest tests has Dolby Atmos, designed to create powerful virtual surround sound. But our experts have also uncovered a Don’t Buy with the potential...
Do hi-tech sound bar features mask poor audio quality?
The main reason for getting a sound bar is to take your home entertainment experience to the next level with sound that your TV speakers can’t beat. With scores of...
Sound bars that promise crystal clear speech but leave you straining your ears
We tell you which sound bars are good at making speech sound clear in TV and movies, and which ones aren’t so good.
The Polk Audio Command Bar is £199 at Richer Sounds – but is it worth buying?
Polk Audio’s Command Bar has built-in Amazon Alexa, allowing you to effortlessly play, pause, rewind and adjust the volume using your voice. All you have to do is speak out...
Dolby Atmos sound bars: can they really manage cinema-quality audio?
Dolby Atmos was initially introduced to the world through cinemas and is considered the crème de la crème of sound bar features. It’s the newest development in surround sound and...
Sound bars with subwoofers: do they really produce better sound?
Most sound bars come with an additional speaker called a subwoofer, which is designed to provide extra bass. Subwoofers can be built in or come as an external box –...
Are sound bars with smart apps the way forward?
It’s becoming more common for sound bars to come with smart apps that can be downloaded to your phone, tablet and/or desktop. They’re designed to help everyone in the house...