There are likely many options for sound bars if youre looking to upgrade. The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 is a popular option, as well as the Sennheiser Ambeo (Sony HT-A5000). The LG GX is one of many new models that are available. But which one is the best? Let's take an in-depth look at them all to help you choose.
Sennheiser Ambeo
Sennheiser Ambeo soundbars support surround sound, as well as a wide frequency band. It doesn't require a subwoofer nor side speakers making it an excellent choice for a home theater system. It supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and MPEG-H Audio. It can create a soundscape by analysing the acoustics within a room.
Ambeo Soundbar includes six 4" long throw woofers, and two pairs of 1" tweeters. The speaker's unique shape makes it possible to project ambient noises in a room. It is not recommended for rooms that have high ceilings. For proper mapping, the speaker requires a flat surface.
Sony HT-A5000
Sony HT-5000 surround sound with 5.1.2 channels gives you a real-life experience. The up-firing speakers and side-beam tweeters provide a truly immersive audio experience. The integrated dual subwoofer is also included.
The Sony HT-A5000 sound bar is a mid-to-high-end option. It has Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay, Google Chromecast Audio, and Bluetooth. It also has an HDMI 2.1 port. It also supports PlayStation 5 & Auto Genre Picture Mode.
Bose Smart Soundbar 900
The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 is capable of high-end sound, but it falls short of a truly high-end home theatre experience. This model has nine speakers, Bose's PhaseGuide technology and is more directional. There are many other options if quality is more important to you.
Bose Smart Soundbar is 900's soundbar's treble sounds clear and uncluttered, making them a great choice in home entertainment. The stereo THD performance is great, but there is a small increase when the volume is increased to maximum. It also delivers solid stereo imaging and two-channel sound. It also has a dedicated center speaker for clear dialogue.
LG GX
LG GX Sound Bar is the best choice if you are looking for multidimensional audio. The 3.1-channel high-res soundbar is flush mounted to your OLED TV. It's as thin as your screen. It supports Dolby Atmos as well as DTSX technology for multidimensional audio.
The LG Sound Bar GX, which is very expensive, comes with two HDMIs and a small subwoofer. Although the soundbar has Dolby Vision passthrough it is not HDR10+ nor 4K HDR. It does not include a USB port or an inbuilt power supply.