Its wireless 10-inch subwoofer reproduces the deepest bass notes in movies and music better than the smaller subwoofers packaged with most soundbars. Surely, that’s a product that is as good as it can be? That puts it right bang in the middle of the price range for soundbars and means it is a worthy consideration for anyone trying to improve their home cinema system. “Without a doubt, the SubSeries 200 is a standout in the under-$700 subwoofer category.” (SoundandVision.com, posted July 19, 2013, ... you’ll be the envy of the neighborhood on movie night. No matter what source devices you own, you should be able to link them to this soundbar. It’s one of the best soundbars for TV. The question: How much better do you want the audio experience to be? And the soundbar’s longer width (46 inches) allows for good stereo separation, and thus a broader soundstage, when you’re listening to stereo music. Photo: Kyle Fitzgerald, The SB46514-F6’s connection panel includes a coaxial digital audio input, which is a rare find on most soundbars. Gone are the days where you have to have two huge tower speakers and a massive subwoofer taking up half of your lounge. The $180 Roku Smart Soundbar is a 2.0-channel bar with a built-in 4K HDR-capable Roku player (like our pick for Best Media Streaming Device); it comes with the Roku voice remote and is compatible with Alexa and Google Home devices. We didn’t consider a subwoofer to be mandatory for these bigger bars, but we did require the ability to add an optional subwoofer. We featured it at number 4 in this list and it is one of the best budget soundbars on the market. The LG SK5Y is one of their more expensive and higher-quality soundbars. It’s a simple as that. Best Soundbars: $500 to $1,000. The subwoofer is wireless, so you can place it almost anywhere, and the two small rear speakers connect directly to the back of the subwoofer via 25-foot cables. We A/B-tested soundbars against each other and, when necessary, performed blind listening tests between multiple models for our listening panel. When you’re buying a soundbar, you should check that it can be connected wirelessly and via Bluetooth. We were impressed with the Infini Pro’s performance; for its size and price, it had very good dynamic ability and delivered a generally full, balanced sound, with solid bass. They give you a high-quality, full-range sound, without the need for buying a whole home cinema sound system. Most support some method of wireless audio streaming, such as over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. The company was founded in 1964 by Amar Bose and has since become one of the world’s leading audio companies. They are made to be smaller, sleeker, louder, clearer, you name it. Every time you want to listen to a Bluetooth source, you have to switch the SB46514-F6 into its Bluetooth source mode—which means grabbing the remote or pressing the button on the soundbar’s top panel. It has two in-built speakers that are located towards the middle of the bar. The following is a list of some of the newer and more noteworthy models we’ve tested or considered: Bose’s now-discontinued SoundTouch 300 has a comprehensive list of features, and the combination of Bose’s ADAPTiQ room correction and PhaseGuide technologies allows it to produce a very wide soundstage with convincing surround envelopment. The small IR remote gives you direct access to many helpful adjustments, like subwoofer level, dialogue enhancement, and multiple sound modes. The Studio Slim performs great with movies and music, and it strikes a good balance between features and ease of use. The Sonos PLAYBAR TV Soundbar is, without doubt, one of the best soundbar systems on the market. The YAS-209 delivers a big, balanced sound in a fairly compact form, and it includes Bluetooth and HDMI video switching (with 4K HDR passthrough). You can stream music directly from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop using Bluetooth. Therefore, it might be a better option to buy a surround sound system.