We've owned the 9.1 for over a week and can officially say for $999 this is one of the best surround set ups for the money. Crisp sound, clean dialog, deep resonating bass and accurate spatial sound. We had purchased the Sonos Arc surround set originally and loved it however when I visited a friend and heard the JBL I decided to take the Sonos back and picked up the JBL. I can say that the Sonos set may have a slight edge in some areas but in our opinion no were close to Justify the extra $800.
How’s the sound quality of the rear detachable speakers? Are they noticeably loud enough when listening to music or will it get drowned out from the front bar and subwoofer? I’m very close to picking this up within the next coming days but just want to absolutely sure this will be the winner.
Greetings! Our comparison distills our thoughts on the best soundbars for 2020 into an overview that's based on price vs the features you get. So, choose any of them from our list based on your budget and never look back! We listened to a lot of soundbars before we finally concluded which ones belonged on our list of best high-performance soundbars for 2020. These are ultimately the ones that made the cut. Glad you enjoyed it, and if you have any questions about audio, come chat with one of our audio expert chat representatives at www.audioadvice.com/, so we can help you decide which soundbar is right for you!
@@jpxx6674 i have the 9.2.4, in my br,lol. I like it ,the dialogue is much clearer than the 200$ vizio sb i had before,but music sounded better on the vizio,i watch a ton of movies,the newer ones with dolby atmos,and even older blurays soon great,you dont benifit as much with older dvds with lesser audios. I guess the bottom line,was it worth the money? Not 100 % sure,have not had it that long,and 1400 is a lotta cake,for me anyway. The one u mention is considerably cheaper. Based on all my research,i thought this my best option,i have it hooked to an lg c9 oled,which compliment each other well. Ive had a few issues where sound may not be producing during playback with a 4k player,or casting from a phone. But just turning the tv off for a few seconds,usually fixes it easy enough. I was concerned about the firmware update but mine came ready to go.vizio has a atmos bar for around 600 i think,which may be better for music,with black friday approaching, may get a better deal if you wait? Let me kno ,how ya make out. Nakimichi 4.5 stars
Greetings Robin! I appreciate your point that this was a super positive comparison. A few points I should have made. First, these are all simply best of breed in terms of soundbars, so these are the ones that really stand out. The second point is that for every review we do, there are dozens of products we don't put out videos on. In other words, we simply don't waste people's time with reviews and comparisons on products that we don't believe in. The third point is that our individual reviews are where we dive deeper into any of the negatives if there are any to call out.
The reason you don’t see LG is because there are some issues regarding frequency response and tonal characteristics. A lot of information can be found on the audio discussion boards
Just google lg sound bar sub interference. Half of the reviews on any lg soundbar that has been out for a decent amount of time will be negative. If you have wifi in your house or other wireless devices stay away from lg. I went with bose 700 just for the fact it’s one of the few on the market that offer hardwire or wireless connection of a bass module plus its sound quality over the sl10r lg is amazing
I haven't experienced any of the othe sound bars, but i definitely agree with you. I have the complete sonos gen 3 set up and im flawed its so clean and crisp. And has plenty of punch with the sub all with style.
yeah wow I have the whole setup with sonos arc,subwoofer, rear surround speakers. its mind blowing how good it sounds. I was just watching ready player one. and trying out the call of duty black ops cold war beta on xbox one x the dolby atmos is amazing.
Thanks, man! I will be going with the JBL - BAR 9.1-Channel 820W Soundbar System with 10" Wireless Subwoofer, Dolby Atmos, 4K, and HDR on my LG OLED TV. I love the 2 detachable wireless and rechargeable rear speakers. It was either this or the Nakamichi - Shockwave 9.2.4-Channel 1000W Soundbar System with Dual 10" Wireless Subwoofers and Dolby Atmos.
Do your research on all lg models suffering from subwoofer wifi interference. It’s a very common issue and I own 2 lg sound bars that suffer from it, just a warning
Greetings Juan! We listened to a lot of soundbars before we finally concluded which ones belonged on our list of best high-performance soundbars for 2020. These are ultimately the ones that made the cut.
When the lowest priced soundbar here is the same price as my TV, I'm not feeling good about the rest of the review... Edit: But it's a good review (I'm hearing lots about the LG 11 as the king...but again, there's the B&o and Sennheiser if you want the top of the tops) Of course, the best stuff ain't cheap
Anyone who knows anything about good sound will tell you to spend more on your sound then your TV. Your sound setup will last longer and make far more difference in your home theater enjoyment then your TV. Cry once and enjoy through multiple TVs.
@@livisbox I might be the language difference, but I'm not understanding you point or question? Not sure which it is. The point of my post was to get a good quality system (I'm using the Sonos ARC w/Sub and OneSL's) and it's simply amazing for what it is. It ended up costing almost exactly the same as my TV, just a bit over $2k. By investing into a good quality system with matched speakers, you will almost guarantee good results. And yes music sounds great on it as well, you just have to tell it you're playing music. You can even sync with your iPhone to stream your music right to it. But I understand your point, no one should buy this system just for music. The rear speakers you definitely could use for just music.
You are welcome, and we agree! We listened to a lot of soundbars before we finally concluded which ones belonged on our list of best high-performance soundbars for 2020. These are ultimately the ones that made the cut: audioadvice.io/2020soundbars Glad you enjoyed it, Jim!
What about the Nakamichi Soundwave Pro? I was thinking of getting them because it looks like the best bang for the buck. They also look like quality speakers have you had a chance to check them out or they any good?
Samsungs audio has improved since they now own Harmon International, which consists of JBL, HK, Infinity, AKG, Mark Levinson, Lexicon, Revel and a few others...
@@arthurwatts1680 lmao yeah they're not a review channel, their channel is mostly for product placement , it's good to get to know a product but a proper audio review channel is better for recommendation and suggestions
Awesome video man! And thank you for taking the time to make this clear and concise video. You truly helped me not to buy the $150 -$250 sound bars out there. You get what you pay for.
i went from the vizio sb3651 e6 to the n950 so id have to agree and disagree for you the vizio's 5.1 are by and far the best cost to performance sbars out there the vizio issues are all people not knowing how config cec on their devices
The Sonos Arc, JBL Bar 9.1 Samsung HW-Q90R, Senheiser AMBEO all support eARC. Here is a link to the written article with more details www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/2020-best-soundbars/ Thanks for watching!
Greetings Enrico! Thanks for your question. We agree. eARC is an exciting feature! Since this comparison has so many bars that support it, here is the link to the full-written comparison where we specify exactly which soundbars support eARC: www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/2020-best-soundbars/ Feel free to give it read and you will find exactly which soundbars support eARC under the "HIGH NOTES" section for each soundbar model. Hope that helps!
I bought 2 top of the line PSB mini speakers regularly $759 for $290, on eBay, also a 12" Klipsh Subwoofer at Best Buy for $249. Also a Denon Home Theatre Reciever for $270 at Cruthcfield. Total $818, thie system is awesome, 2-3 " woofer vs 12"woofer 400w, phenomenl speakers as well. No soundbar will ever come close. You can change componets as well, they fit under my tv. Aug 27, 2020
No soundbar in this world sounds better than a set of high quality home theater system. If you really care about audio quality, you have enough space, and you do not mind speaker wires & an av receiver, go with the Klipsch. Soundbars have gotten much better recently. They are so hot, mainly because of the simplicity and space saving that they provide. Most soundbars are good with movies, but they struggle with music. If you don't want to do wiring, or you do not have enough space for 5+ speakers, a subwoofer, and an av receiver, or that you move alot, you will not go wrong with any of these soundbars. The laws of physics always stand. Soundbars are small, so they can't move as much air as floorstanding speakers do. The true Dobly Atmos experience happens with down firing atmost ceiling speakers. These soundbars depend on sound reflection, so they can never sound as good as ceiling Atmos speakers.
Bee totally agree with you I’m leaning towards the Klipsch especially since they are powered and have arc built in like most sound bars so it should be as easy and possibly better sounding
If you have any questions about any of the soundbars in our comparison, feel free to visit us at www.audioadvice.com/ and chat with one of our friendly experts! We love audio and we love helping people enjoy better music and movies at home : )
I’ve listened to all three of these and I found the Q90R can go really loud, has tight clean bass, clear highs and dialogue, with wireless upward firing surround speakers. Extremely happy with this and it bears my old 7.2ch full system setup!
Missing Yamaha's Sound Projector. Yamaha's marketing department always seemed to fail to differentiate the difference between sound bars and sound projectors. The projectors ability to "beam" each channel using reflective surfaces around the room is superior to sound bars vaguely hosing down the room with sound
I have the samsung one which is impressive but not anywhere on par with my KEF home theater system and Yamaha amplifier.... was thinking is Ambeo a bettet sounding soundbar than the total system of samsung? Like even additional speakers does Ambeo actually perform better and how much better if yes? Im looking for upgrade and thinking about Ambeo as my next soundbar
Greetings! The Ambeo is special. If you have the budget to support your investment, the AMBEO is deeply impressive. We only write reviews on high-performance audio products we REALLY believe in. For a better sense of how it actually performs and whether or not it is right for your room, feel free to check out our individual review on the Sennheiser AMBEO here: www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/sennheiser-ambeo-soundbar-review/. In that review, we covered the AMBEO's performance extensively. Our comparison distills our thoughts on the best soundbars for 2020 into an overview that's based on price vs features you get. If you have any questions, please feel free to chat with one of our audio expert chat representatives at www.audioadvice.com/
If you have the budget I'd say go for the ambeo... The guys at audio advice are really helpful btw. Their chat support on their website helped me so many times. i'm sure they'll be able to help figure out either way
Thank you for your review, It helped me immensely with my decision. I’m sorry to say I did not purchase it from you, as one cannot enter your website without providing more information than what you need. Keep the reviews coming. Thank you
Finally a real sound bar review that included the Bowers and Wilkins bar wich is so good, very warm and clear sound plus a powerful and very well balanced bass, without dolby atmos or a ton of drives for me is the best
Hello Audio advice sir I want to buy 5.1 home theater so I made 2 choice first is Bose smart soundbar 300 with subwoofer 500 and 2 is JBL 5.1 550watt. So please give me advice which is best sound system so I can feel cinematic feeling. I am waiting for your reply
There’s no way you’re doing this shoot-out accurately and not including the Nakamichi. Their sound and feature-set are causing problems for the more established brands here.
Flow I am ready for a newer model, but that’s my front runner above all these others. Maybe if the Sennheiser had subs it could compete. Without subs, I’ve heard those built-ins don’t go that deep.
Too expensive for this bad quality...same like the 500... Chose Sonos, Sennheiser, Harman Kardon or Bowers & Wilkins... But Sonos is really the best...the Sonos Arc or Playbar is really enough.
Thanks for the review. Which sound bar is the best for a big room? I live in a loft and the main room is almost 5 meters high and has a surface of 65m2. With this height I'm not sure the upper tweeter will be able to reflect the sound against the roof. I have the same problem with the right side because the TV is almost in an angle of the room and the wall is too far. Many thanks
From the very beginning, the sundbar was warm in the middle part, after seven days of buying it, crackling sounds could be heard from the speakers from time to time. I have complained about Sundbar and am waiting for a reply. Generally the sony HT-ST 5000 is suitable for a 20 square meter room instead of a home theater, but my Panasonic SC-PT 860 home theater has been playing in a second room all the time for 13 years. What else can I write ... well, each of us knows that this is a mass show and we are a consumer society. I was a bit alienated from Sony !!!
If you need fuller sound with wider soundstage that mimics home theater system more precisely then go for samsung or nakamichi high end models. They give the most immersive experience in movies also to a degree to musics. If you are all about music then sonos.
Greetings! We listened to a lot of soundbars before we finally concluded which ones belonged on our list of best high-performance soundbars for 2020. These are ultimately the ones that made the cut. The Samsung HW-Q90R Harman/Kardon 7.1.4ch Soundbar did make it into our list. No plans to do the Q950t as the HW-Q90R beat that one in terms of high-performance audio. Hope that helps you out! If you have any questions about a specific bar in our comparison, come have a chat with us at audioadvice.com, so we can dive deeper with you.
Greetings friend! Here are a few key differences between those models: The Sony HT-5000 is 7.1.2 full Dolby Atmos. On the other hand, both the Sony HT-Z9F and g700 ar 3.1 systems with a dedicated center channel and a subwoofer, so these are good for dialogue. While both bars support Atmos, they both lack satellites or upward-firing speakers to present Atmos all around you. All objects will sound as if they're coming from in front of you on these bars unless you buy your own surrounds, rears, and Atmos speakers. Either of these would be good, but neither one is a complete 7.1.2 full Dolby Atmos solution like the Sony HT-5000. You can read a lot more about the Sony HT-5000 and the other Dolby Atmos bars in our full-written comparison here: www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/2020-best-soundbars/
If we check just the sound quality for music (big bass) and movies (clarity) and ignore other Features like music cast or option to add extra speakers, YAS 400 or sony HT G700 which one is good????? I will reach appreciate tour input on this. Thanks
Would you recommend the JBL Bar 9.1 over Sonos ARC + Rears for the best Dolby Atmos experience? I would get the JBL Bar 9.1 very cheap... like 700€ ARC+Rears would be 1100€ and maybe 500€ additional if I want a sub
@RyanI would keep it in an open space. You don't want anything affecting the sound. The sound would still pass through. The effects would not be the same. The sound has to bounce off the ceiling down on you. If it's block by anything you lose the effects. Enjoy your day.
Hi Andre. If your room is fairly large, and especially if you have vaulted ceilings, you’ll need some decent-sized speakers and a good subwoofer or two. Depending on the room geometry, you may want to consider a Home Theater System with speakers all around the room for the best coverage. A soundbar system may not be enough coverage to give you the sound you'd be looking for in this situation. Have a look at our guide to the Best Home Theater systems here: www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/the-best-home-theater-systems/ and if you have any questions, come have a chat with one of our soundbar/home theater chat experts at www.audioadvice.com/ so we can help you determine which one is right for your room. Thanks for watching.
Hi, I bought the jbl bar 9.1. My Sony Bravia has ARC port not eARC port. So it can’t not pass the actual dolby atmos sound to soundbar. So I tried to using fire stick but when I connected to soundbar I didn’t get the atmos option to select in Prime as well as Netflix. When i play same things from My tv it’s showing dolby atmos logo but i get dd+ while in Netflix i got Atmos DD+. Pls help me how i can get experience of Dolby Atmos. Shall I returned fire stick?
While we do not have a Firestick to play with at our store, I think you are correct. There are some limitations on the streaming boxes with Dolby Atmos on Netflix. Roku has the same issue. Your best bet would be a new 4K Apple TV as that should output Dolby Atmos. You should also check page 9 of the JBL owner's manual for the best device settings.
Speakers and TV brands have nothing to do with each other actually, one is sound and the other is picture. The biggest thing with a speaker set is getting matched speakers so the sound is the same from all sources.
@@anonymoustroll1549 Possibly, but from reading up on Q-Symphony it appears they aren't matching the soundbar, the TV is simply providing more sound through it's tiny speakers. I hope some of the big testers do a good comparison, but from just reading about this on the Samsung website, they list a whole lot of TV's and no matched soundbars, so it looks like you can use any soundbar and this new feature will simply add the TV speakers to it.
2021 and Sony is the only company not announcing new Soundbars Up Firing Atmos...that said! Which soundbar should I buy for a 3D immersive enveloping sound for movies, Atmos overhead travel effects and a Gut Punch Bass that also Rumbles my 5x4 room with Flat Ceilings? SONY ST5000 or JBL 9.1?
Hey, I am planning to buy soundbar for my PC which has 4K monitor (BenQ EW3270U) as well. My motherboard has 5+ Optical S/PDIF port for audio (Realtek ALC1200 Codec). This soundbar will be in my bedroom and I don't want 5.1 speaker setup. So I have rounded off few soundbars in a price range I can invest, can you suggest which one should I pick or if you have any other in this range that I should consider, that would be really helpful. P.S. I am not keen on thumping bass from woofer, just looking for crystal clear audio, channel separation, awesome clarity and good mix of high, mid and lows. Anything else apart from this will be added bonus. Sony HT-X8500 2.1 - Dolby Atmos YAMAHA YAS-109 2.1 - Dobly Digital/ DTS Virtual X Polk Audio Signa S2 2.1 - Dolby Digital (with wireless Subwoofer) Denon DHT-S316 2.1 - Think this is expensive than others Thanks
I'm a little confused! how can you possibly get Dolby Atmos (object based audio) when all the speakers are within a couple of feet of each other? not unless you're talking about VIRTUAL ATMOS ! I have a full wired 5.2.4 setup with a Atmos digital reading on display and I'm finding it difficult to distinguish between Dolby Atmos and a regular surround sound formats with height channels! Plus i might add, ive seen dozens of so called Atmos content and I'm still yet to discover OBJECT BASED AUDIO! I'm standing to think it's all just a marketing ploy Lol
@@frijolechingon5713 with a lack of regulation companies can practically say what they want! very clever marketing because consumers are under the illusion by purchasing a Dolby Atmos soundbar /AV receiver one will automatically be able to decode Dolby Atmos content, little do they know the only Atmos content they'll be able to receive will be through a Blu-ray player not unless one has got a premium TV with Atmos decoding then if so, one can also be able to decode Atmos content thorough steaming! If you click on the red dragon twice you can see what I had to finally resort to purchasing all just for me to be able to experience so-called 'object-based audio'!
Hmm, why does it sound like if you're reading manufacturers's brochures? You selected very nice equipment and I was expecting some pros and cones about it...
Well you have explained it all but the most important thing is missing. You never play them (sound test/comparison) for the viewers to determine which sound bar suit their taste better. You are just explaining which one is better from your point of view but everyone has their own different taste in sound and music.
Its kinda pointless to have them playing. The audio quality depends on the speakers playing the video... which isn't the most high definition audio files anyway??
We've owned the 9.1 for over a week and can officially say for $999 this is one of the best surround set ups for the money. Crisp sound, clean dialog, deep resonating bass and accurate spatial sound. We had purchased the Sonos Arc surround set originally and loved it however when I visited a friend and heard the JBL I decided to take the Sonos back and picked up the JBL. I can say that the Sonos set may have a slight edge in some areas but in our opinion no were close to Justify the extra $800.
How’s the sound quality of the rear detachable speakers? Are they noticeably loud enough when listening to music or will it get drowned out from the front bar and subwoofer? I’m very close to picking this up within the next coming days but just want to absolutely sure this will be the winner.
@@anilMpradhan That would depend on the size of the room and where your plan to locate them. They are more for immersion than stand alone power.
@@anilMpradhan did u already purchased the JBL Soundbar?
But so many people complain about rears and audio dropping out with Atmos and Apple TV :(
3D Atmos overhead? Bass gut punch? Rumble?
Samsung N950 user for the last two years or so and its amazing.
Which bluray player u use?
4K Apple TV
I don't know who won, I just know that my wallet lost 😂😭😂
Greetings! Our comparison distills our thoughts on the best soundbars for 2020 into an overview that's based on price vs the features you get. So, choose any of them from our list based on your budget and never look back! We listened to a lot of soundbars before we finally concluded which ones belonged on our list of best high-performance soundbars for 2020. These are ultimately the ones that made the cut. Glad you enjoyed it, and if you have any questions about audio, come chat with one of our audio expert chat representatives at www.audioadvice.com/, so we can help you decide which soundbar is right for you!
haha! True, true
I paid 1399 for a nakamichi, thats 3/4 what i paid for the tv,whew
@@parrisprice5892 what do you think about the nakamichi soundbar? i was thinking about getting the 7.1.4
@@jpxx6674 i have the 9.2.4, in my br,lol. I like it ,the dialogue is much clearer than the 200$ vizio sb i had before,but music sounded better on the vizio,i watch a ton of movies,the newer ones with dolby atmos,and even older blurays soon great,you dont benifit as much with older dvds with lesser audios. I guess the bottom line,was it worth the money? Not 100 % sure,have not had it that long,and 1400 is a lotta cake,for me anyway. The one u mention is considerably cheaper. Based on all my research,i thought this my best option,i have it hooked to an lg c9 oled,which compliment each other well. Ive had a few issues where sound may not be producing during playback with a 4k player,or casting from a phone. But just turning the tv off for a few seconds,usually fixes it easy enough. I was concerned about the firmware update but mine came ready to go.vizio has a atmos bar for around 600 i think,which may be better for music,with black friday approaching, may get a better deal if you wait? Let me kno ,how ya make out. Nakimichi 4.5 stars
All these soundbars will overpower the average home's room. You'll never be able to crank them up for long w/o disturbing the neighborhood.
Facts! I have the JBL bar 9.1 and can’t up my sub past level 1 😂
I feel like you'd need to live in a rural neighborhood at least, def not for apartments in cities.
if keanu reaves and kato the producer had a love child..
booi i thought the same
Lol I thought he looked like Revees b4 I seen ur comment😂😂😂
@Ruth Amui And a bit of Adam Driver
And the Apple Mac guy ;)
Duuudee🤣🤣
I wish you would mention some negatives, not just positives. It becomes exceedingly difficult to choose when they all just get praise.
Greetings Robin! I appreciate your point that this was a super positive comparison. A few points I should have made. First, these are all simply best of breed in terms of soundbars, so these are the ones that really stand out. The second point is that for every review we do, there are dozens of products we don't put out videos on. In other words, we simply don't waste people's time with reviews and comparisons on products that we don't believe in. The third point is that our individual reviews are where we dive deeper into any of the negatives if there are any to call out.
I have SONY GT-700 and very happy ,it's bass is incredible for the price
of course, cause nothing else matters, its all about that bass...
Is it really good? I’m in doubt between the gt700, the HTZF9 , and the JBL. How did you come to a veredict? 😂 HELP!
That Sennheiser Ambeo in the back is my favorite! Expensive, but such an amazing soundbar!
Does Sennheiser sound bar works well with Samsung Q90R ? And is it worth it ?
I know right! i was ready to be "practical" and buy the SONY sonudbar until i saw the AMBEO
What about the new LG GX Soundbar?
Sound bars have come a LONG way and I am always impressed when I hear new models (with a sub) :)
Million dollar question. Which one produces the best movie dialog? 🎬
The Sony HTST5000 is a good sound bar but it’s little pricey at when I last looked 1200 dollars
@@ryans413 jbl 9.1 or sony st5000?
The reason you don’t see LG is because there are some issues regarding frequency response and tonal characteristics. A lot of information can be found on the audio discussion boards
I am preparing to order LG SN11RG，Please tell me which audio discussion boards can see those promblem about LG soundbar, thank you!
Jun Hong listen man. Lg is absolutely trash in Audio. Tv? Can’t beat ‘em with it comes to OLED. But their audio department is nothing short of trash.
@@romariogardner9214 I would like to know the specific reasons why you think LG’s audio is particularly bad.
Just google lg sound bar sub interference. Half of the reviews on any lg soundbar that has been out for a decent amount of time will be negative. If you have wifi in your house or other wireless devices stay away from lg. I went with bose 700 just for the fact it’s one of the few on the market that offer hardwire or wireless connection of a bass module plus its sound quality over the sl10r lg is amazing
Which one would you recommend to set up in a gaming bedroom and use it in conjunction with Series X and Ps5?
I have the Sonos Arc system and it is truly the best of 2020 and beyond!
I haven't experienced any of the othe sound bars, but i definitely agree with you. I have the complete sonos gen 3 set up and im flawed its so clean and crisp. And has plenty of punch with the sub all with style.
yeah wow I have the whole setup with sonos arc,subwoofer, rear surround speakers. its mind blowing how good it sounds. I was just watching ready player one. and trying out the call of duty black ops cold war beta on xbox one x the dolby atmos is amazing.
Agreed the best u can get!!!
Thanks, man! I will be going with the JBL - BAR 9.1-Channel 820W Soundbar System with 10" Wireless Subwoofer, Dolby Atmos, 4K, and HDR on my LG OLED TV. I love the 2 detachable wireless and rechargeable rear speakers. It was either this or the Nakamichi - Shockwave 9.2.4-Channel 1000W Soundbar System with Dual 10" Wireless Subwoofers and Dolby Atmos.
Have you tried the jbl yet? I have the nakamichi elite and sometimes the sound cuts
@@9crv Yes. I'm very happy with it. I calibrated the sound and it's awesome. I don't have an HDMI E-ARC port but it works very well with just the arc.
@@gordonrambo7819 eARC tv users and apple tv users have problems with the jbl :(
which one would you recommend between :-
lg sl8yg,
Samsung hw q800T ,
sony ht x8500 ,
Phillips TAPB603 and
sony G700 ???
Thanks.
Sl8yg is awesome! :)
Samsung T670 will give you rear speakers too. True surround better than virtual.
Do your research on all lg models suffering from subwoofer wifi interference. It’s a very common issue and I own 2 lg sound bars that suffer from it, just a warning
@@derrickl5032 thanks. Read alot of complaint about that. Avoid it immediately
Any reason to not include LG Soundbars of 2020? These include HDMI 2.1 also, and the new LG OLED CX or GX of 2020 are outstanding TVs.
Greetings Juan! We listened to a lot of soundbars before we finally concluded which ones belonged on our list of best high-performance soundbars for 2020. These are ultimately the ones that made the cut.
When the lowest priced soundbar here is the same price as my TV, I'm not feeling good about the rest of the review... Edit: But it's a good review (I'm hearing lots about the LG 11 as the king...but again, there's the B&o and Sennheiser if you want the top of the tops)
Of course, the best stuff ain't cheap
Anyone who knows anything about good sound will tell you to spend more on your sound then your TV. Your sound setup will last longer and make far more difference in your home theater enjoyment then your TV. Cry once and enjoy through multiple TVs.
@@8654ZuluFoxtrot Agreed
@@8654ZuluFoxtrot you can't compare the sound to the image. is one with another if we are talking about movies. and you don't buy a soundbar for music
@@livisbox I might be the language difference, but I'm not understanding you point or question? Not sure which it is. The point of my post was to get a good quality system (I'm using the Sonos ARC w/Sub and OneSL's) and it's simply amazing for what it is. It ended up costing almost exactly the same as my TV, just a bit over $2k. By investing into a good quality system with matched speakers, you will almost guarantee good results. And yes music sounds great on it as well, you just have to tell it you're playing music. You can even sync with your iPhone to stream your music right to it. But I understand your point, no one should buy this system just for music. The rear speakers you definitely could use for just music.
The soundbar should cost more than your TV nowadays!
Curious to know how Blue Oyster Cult’s cowbell sounds on these systems... 🤔
You saying B&W sounded just like BMW, and i was like wait does BMW make soundbars these days?
They do not but there is a licensing partnership to work together!
That is a big line up of sound bars. Thanks for the comparison.
You are welcome, and we agree! We listened to a lot of soundbars before we finally concluded which ones belonged on our list of best high-performance soundbars for 2020. These are ultimately the ones that made the cut: audioadvice.io/2020soundbars Glad you enjoyed it, Jim!
How come Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1.4 did not make the list?
What about the Nakamichi Soundwave Pro? I was thinking of getting them because it looks like the best bang for the buck. They also look like quality speakers have you had a chance to check them out or they any good?
Samsungs audio has improved since they now own Harmon International, which consists of JBL, HK, Infinity, AKG, Mark Levinson, Lexicon, Revel and a few others...
That's true cuz my budget q60t with dts virtual x blows my mind.
This was just a regurgitation of the companies marketing words
Welcome to Audio 'Advice'. Kinda obvious that its a sales pitch.
@@arthurwatts1680 lmao yeah they're not a review channel, their channel is mostly for product placement , it's good to get to know a product but a proper audio review channel is better for recommendation and suggestions
Bro your hair is stopping me from being able to focus on the video. Great vid
Awesome video man! And thank you for taking the time to make this clear and concise video. You truly helped me not to buy the $150 -$250 sound bars out there. You get what you pay for.
i went from the vizio sb3651 e6 to the n950 so id have to agree and disagree for you the vizio's 5.1 are by and far the best cost to performance sbars out there the vizio issues are all people not knowing how config cec on their devices
Hi, are there any soundbars that support eArc? in this video i didn't understan well but it's seems to me that there are only Arc soundbars for now..
The Sonos Arc, JBL Bar 9.1 Samsung HW-Q90R, Senheiser AMBEO all support eARC. Here is a link to the written article with more details www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/2020-best-soundbars/ Thanks for watching!
Greetings Enrico! Thanks for your question. We agree. eARC is an exciting feature! Since this comparison has so many bars that support it, here is the link to the full-written comparison where we specify exactly which soundbars support eARC: www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/2020-best-soundbars/ Feel free to give it read and you will find exactly which soundbars support eARC under the "HIGH NOTES" section for each soundbar model. Hope that helps!
Great review, just wished Harmon Kardon Enchant 1300 was reviewed together as well.
Sonos is clear number one... best sound by far... incredible!!
I bought 2 top of the line PSB mini speakers regularly $759 for $290, on eBay, also a 12" Klipsh Subwoofer at Best Buy for $249. Also a Denon Home Theatre Reciever for $270 at Cruthcfield. Total $818, thie system is awesome, 2-3 " woofer vs 12"woofer 400w, phenomenl speakers as well. No soundbar will ever come close. You can change componets as well, they fit under my tv. Aug 27, 2020
no soundbar will ever come close is a slight exaggeration
I bought ht s5000 almost an year ago for my sony x95g !!!!!
dude it's freakin 120k!!!
@@mdf345 😀😀yes!!
@@vinukaushik29may I'm also planning to get an atmos soundbar... my budget to around 40k.. confused between LG SL8YG , Sony G700 and Samsung Q800T
I’m debating whether to go with a soundbar or the Klipsch The Fives I keep hearing such great things about those speakers
Anytime the fives
No soundbar in this world sounds better than a set of high quality home theater system. If you really care about audio quality, you have enough space, and you do not mind speaker wires & an av receiver, go with the Klipsch.
Soundbars have gotten much better recently. They are so hot, mainly because of the simplicity and space saving that they provide. Most soundbars are good with movies, but they struggle with music.
If you don't want to do wiring, or you do not have enough space for 5+ speakers, a subwoofer, and an av receiver, or that you move alot, you will not go wrong with any of these soundbars.
The laws of physics always stand. Soundbars are small, so they can't move as much air as floorstanding speakers do. The true Dobly Atmos experience happens with down firing atmost ceiling speakers. These soundbars depend on sound reflection, so they can never sound as good as ceiling Atmos speakers.
Bee totally agree with you I’m leaning towards the Klipsch especially since they are powered and have arc built in like most sound bars so it should be as easy and possibly better sounding
Thanks for this review - I was lost browsing online before I saw this. Super detailed!
wow couldn't agree more
Wow, you've given me a lot to think about. I'm looking forward to hearing one of these bad boys in my house
If you have any questions about any of the soundbars in our comparison, feel free to visit us at www.audioadvice.com/ and chat with one of our friendly experts! We love audio and we love helping people enjoy better music and movies at home : )
THANK YOU for including the JBL Bar 9.1! Why is no one talking about this?!
@@b.k1945 jbl 9.1 or sony st5000
Had my samsung soundbar for 6 years 💪🏾
which one did you buy? im looking to integrate a samsung soundbar into my set up at home. thanks
My q60t soundbar with dts virtual x is dope af for the price! Didn't expect such good sound from a budget soundbar!
Great video! Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra Dolby Atmos Soundbar is also a great option!
With or wirhout Dolby Atmos or DTSX, All I need is DTS Virtual X sound is awesome.
I want to buy a dolby atmos soundbar from Sony ht st 5000 or Samsung Q90r or JBL 9.1. Which one is the best?
Sonos arc with sub:)
I’ve listened to all three of these and I found the Q90R can go really loud, has tight clean bass, clear highs and dialogue, with wireless upward firing surround speakers. Extremely happy with this and it bears my old 7.2ch full system setup!
go for sony, i owned it and i loved it. it will blow you away, even at vol. 20 😅
@@jefreylamberte2238 The Atmos? The Bass? It gets warm? Center channel distorts?
So will JBL 9.1 connect with tv only having HDMI arc and not the earc?
Missing Yamaha's Sound Projector. Yamaha's marketing department always seemed to fail to differentiate the difference between sound bars and sound projectors. The projectors ability to "beam" each channel using reflective surfaces around the room is superior to sound bars vaguely hosing down the room with sound
Can I use these as an output speaker for my mixer? Inputs are acoustic guitar and vocals only.
Why did u leave out the nakamichi
Maybe for their higher price...
I have the samsung one which is impressive but not anywhere on par with my KEF home theater system and Yamaha amplifier.... was thinking is Ambeo a bettet sounding soundbar than the total system of samsung? Like even additional speakers does Ambeo actually perform better and how much better if yes? Im looking for upgrade and thinking about Ambeo as my next soundbar
Greetings! The Ambeo is special. If you have the budget to support your investment, the AMBEO is deeply impressive. We only write reviews on high-performance audio products we REALLY believe in. For a better sense of how it actually performs and whether or not it is right for your room, feel free to check out our individual review on the Sennheiser AMBEO here: www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/sennheiser-ambeo-soundbar-review/. In that review, we covered the AMBEO's performance extensively. Our comparison distills our thoughts on the best soundbars for 2020 into an overview that's based on price vs features you get. If you have any questions, please feel free to chat with one of our audio expert chat representatives at www.audioadvice.com/
If you have the budget I'd say go for the ambeo... The guys at audio advice are really helpful btw. Their chat support on their website helped me so many times. i'm sure they'll be able to help figure out either way
It was very informative but they never Summed it up with a specific recommendation
He is also just reading the description from the manufacturers. Stopped watching halfway through to avoid wasting anymore of my time.
Thank you for your review, It helped me immensely with my decision. I’m sorry to say I did not purchase it from you, as one cannot enter your website without providing more information than what you need. Keep the reviews coming. Thank you
Finally a real sound bar review that included the Bowers and Wilkins bar wich is so good, very warm and clear sound plus a powerful and very well balanced bass, without dolby atmos or a ton of drives for me is the best
Hello Audio advice sir I want to buy 5.1 home theater so I made 2 choice first is Bose smart soundbar 300 with subwoofer 500 and 2 is JBL 5.1 550watt. So please give me advice which is best sound system so I can feel cinematic feeling. I am waiting for your reply
Wondering what would pair nicely with my LG CX 65”
Same here, have you decided on anything yet?
@@jasonok1436 nope haha still waiting on the content creator to throw me a bone haha
@@chicharones9640 Lol. I've decided on the Samsung HW-Q90R if I can find a refurbished one under 1k
There’s no way you’re doing this shoot-out accurately and not including the Nakamichi. Their sound and feature-set are causing problems for the more established brands here.
arrakian Nakimachi for the win!!! 9.2.4 🔊🔊
Flow I am ready for a newer model, but that’s my front runner above all these others. Maybe if the Sennheiser had subs it could compete. Without subs, I’ve heard those built-ins don’t go that deep.
My advice is to avoid soundbars despite there is no place for bookshelf speaker. Also You'll save a lot of money.
How about bose soundbar 700?
Too expensive for this bad quality...same like the 500...
Chose Sonos, Sennheiser, Harman Kardon or Bowers & Wilkins...
But Sonos is really the best...the Sonos Arc or Playbar is really enough.
@@xxxB3nNyxxx Thank you 😊 🙏
Thanks for the review.
Which sound bar is the best for a big room?
I live in a loft and the main room is almost 5 meters high and has a surface of 65m2.
With this height I'm not sure the upper tweeter will be able to reflect the sound against the roof.
I have the same problem with the right side because the TV is almost in an angle of the room and the wall is too far.
Many thanks
Amazing review!
Thanks very much!
What about Bose 700 ? I heard the sound at costco and i was trully amazed ! But they dont support dolby atmos i think...
Request you to add Nakamichi 7.1.4 or 9.2.4 to this comparison
Which current sound bar is best for speech clarity?
Samsung q950t..? What about it q90r is a category less
q950t is a step up of q90r. he should've put 950t in this "2020" review because q90r is a 2019 version
How is the jbl 9.1 for music !!!
Amazing
Which one would you say is better the Sonos Arc or Sony ST5000? Not sure which one to buy if I'm looking for the best of the best.
What did you choose? Debating between ht-z9f, g700, or ht-5000
From the very beginning, the sundbar was warm in the middle part, after seven days of buying it, crackling sounds could be heard from the speakers from time to time. I have complained about Sundbar and am waiting for a reply. Generally the sony HT-ST 5000 is suitable for a 20 square meter room instead of a home theater, but my Panasonic SC-PT 860 home theater has been playing in a second room all the time for 13 years. What else can I write ... well, each of us knows that this is a mass show and we are a consumer society. I was a bit alienated from Sony !!!
Everybody says the Sony is a beast
Nakamichi 9.2.4.....thats the only soundbar system you need👍
Hi.... What's best soundbar best suited fr a 65 inch Vu 65 inch 65 PM
Pls advice.
which would be the better bar for the sony x900h?
will the samsung 950 be compatible?
Sony htz9f...
Does the Sony have EARC?
Yes
Hello friend, I need your help to choose. Sonos Arc with sub or Sennheiser Ambeo which one is the best for movies and music.
Yes
I have the same question
If you need fuller sound with wider soundstage that mimics home theater system more precisely then go for samsung or nakamichi high end models. They give the most immersive experience in movies also to a degree to musics. If you are all about music then sonos.
Sound bar is sufficient? No more having to buy a receiver, amp, tower speakers, etc.. and all that?
Hi I have sony ht5000..I can't feel the atmos r dtx....what is the issue...I'm not using tv im using Epson 5300 projector
Well it doesn't support atmos
I'd no doubt want the Sennheiser. I love my Sennheiser headphones. It's good to see them getting into the speaker domain.
Nubert 7500....Price / quality is amazing
Wow!! Sounds like a great investment!!
In your opinion it has the best audiophile sound Sonos beam or Samsung HW-Q70R
Thank you very much if you could give me your opinion.
What about Samsung Q950t soundbar? Should I go? Do you have any plan to review?
Greetings! We listened to a lot of soundbars before we finally concluded which ones belonged on our list of best high-performance soundbars for 2020. These are ultimately the ones that made the cut. The Samsung HW-Q90R Harman/Kardon 7.1.4ch Soundbar did make it into our list. No plans to do the Q950t as the HW-Q90R beat that one in terms of high-performance audio. Hope that helps you out! If you have any questions about a specific bar in our comparison, come have a chat with us at audioadvice.com, so we can dive deeper with you.
@@AudioAdvice thank you
Please add model/brand to video, I had to keep rewinding your video to get speaker info. Thanks
Sony ht-z9f, ht-5000, or latest g700???
The HT-5000 is the better model, the other two are really just 3.1
Thanks for the response. I was thinking down the line that I would grab the rear speakers for more immersive sound.
At same price point, ht-z9f or Samsung HW-Q900T? Appreciate your opinion.
Greetings friend! Here are a few key differences between those models: The Sony HT-5000 is 7.1.2 full Dolby Atmos. On the other hand, both the Sony HT-Z9F and g700 ar 3.1 systems with a dedicated center channel and a subwoofer, so these are good for dialogue. While both bars support Atmos, they both lack satellites or upward-firing speakers to present Atmos all around you. All objects will sound as if they're coming from in front of you on these bars unless you buy your own surrounds, rears, and Atmos speakers. Either of these would be good, but neither one is a complete 7.1.2 full Dolby Atmos solution like the Sony HT-5000. You can read a lot more about the Sony HT-5000 and the other Dolby Atmos bars in our full-written comparison here: www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/2020-best-soundbars/
Hi it was a nice explanation. If possible what may be the best sound bar I should go for. I have Samsung Q95T at home and my room size is 14 x 14 ft.
If we check just the sound quality for music (big bass) and movies (clarity) and ignore other Features like music cast or option to add extra speakers, YAS 400 or sony HT G700 which one is good????? I will reach appreciate tour input on this. Thanks
Would you recommend the JBL Bar 9.1 over Sonos ARC + Rears for the best Dolby Atmos experience?
I would get the JBL Bar 9.1 very cheap... like 700€
ARC+Rears would be 1100€ and maybe 500€ additional if I want a sub
You made my “BOSE SoundTouch 300” a peasant soundbar :(
Own both the HW950 and the Q90R Great soundbars.
@RyanI would keep it in an open space. You don't want anything affecting the sound. The sound would still pass through. The effects would not be the same. The sound has to bounce off the ceiling down on you. If it's block by anything you lose the effects. Enjoy your day.
Which is best for large room with high vaulted ceilings, (22’)?
Hi Andre. If your room is fairly large, and especially if you have vaulted ceilings, you’ll need some decent-sized speakers and a good subwoofer or two. Depending on the room geometry, you may want to consider a Home Theater System with speakers all around the room for the best coverage. A soundbar system may not be enough coverage to give you the sound you'd be looking for in this situation. Have a look at our guide to the Best Home Theater systems here: www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/the-best-home-theater-systems/ and if you have any questions, come have a chat with one of our soundbar/home theater chat experts at www.audioadvice.com/ so we can help you determine which one is right for your room. Thanks for watching.
So which is the best ? You just blurted out some marketing words for each of the soundbars
Wich one is best guys please help im looking for the beat i want to buy one.. answer please
Which one of these are the best for Samsung TVs
I like to buy Samsung Q90R or Sony HT5000 .plz advice me which one is too good and value for money
I had Sony X95G 55inch TV .so I want to fix soundbar Samsung Q90R or Sony HT5000 which one best for my TV
Hi,
I bought the jbl bar 9.1. My Sony Bravia has ARC port not eARC port. So it can’t not pass the actual dolby atmos sound to soundbar. So I tried to using fire stick but when I connected to soundbar I didn’t get the atmos option to select in Prime as well as Netflix. When i play same things from My tv it’s showing dolby atmos logo but i get dd+ while in Netflix i got Atmos DD+. Pls help me how i can get experience of Dolby Atmos. Shall I returned fire stick?
While we do not have a Firestick to play with at our store, I think you are correct. There are some limitations on the streaming boxes with Dolby Atmos on Netflix. Roku has the same issue. Your best bet would be a new 4K Apple TV as that should output Dolby Atmos. You should also check page 9 of the JBL owner's manual for the best device settings.
What do you think of the b and w formation bar ???? Anyone please
Nakamichi test please!
Nice video, thanks a lot.
But I have the Samsung Q85R TV at home, so I think, i will go with the Samsung HW-Q90R. Very clear choice in my eyes.
Speakers and TV brands have nothing to do with each other actually, one is sound and the other is picture. The biggest thing with a speaker set is getting matched speakers so the sound is the same from all sources.
@@8654ZuluFoxtrot now they do matter after samsung introduced q symphony.
@@anonymoustroll1549 Possibly, but from reading up on Q-Symphony it appears they aren't matching the soundbar, the TV is simply providing more sound through it's tiny speakers. I hope some of the big testers do a good comparison, but from just reading about this on the Samsung website, they list a whole lot of TV's and no matched soundbars, so it looks like you can use any soundbar and this new feature will simply add the TV speakers to it.
Ambeo only needs surround satelites to be a must have, Imo. And a sub, off course.
The sound bars are often over priced too. For about $2,499 you get about $300 worth of hardware, in a nice small cheap plastic case.
2021 and Sony is the only company not announcing new Soundbars Up Firing Atmos...that said! Which soundbar should I buy for a 3D immersive enveloping sound for movies, Atmos overhead travel effects and a Gut Punch Bass that also Rumbles my 5x4 room with Flat Ceilings? SONY ST5000 or JBL 9.1?
Great review, just wondering if you did a review on the LG SN11RG Dolby Atmos soundbar.
Thank you! We have not.
Hey, I am planning to buy soundbar for my PC which has 4K monitor (BenQ EW3270U) as well. My motherboard has 5+ Optical S/PDIF port for audio (Realtek ALC1200 Codec). This soundbar will be in my bedroom and I don't want 5.1 speaker setup. So I have rounded off few soundbars in a price range I can invest, can you suggest which one should I pick or if you have any other in this range that I should consider, that would be really helpful.
P.S. I am not keen on thumping bass from woofer, just looking for crystal clear audio, channel separation, awesome clarity and good mix of high, mid and lows. Anything else apart from this will be added bonus.
Sony HT-X8500 2.1 - Dolby Atmos
YAMAHA YAS-109 2.1 - Dobly Digital/ DTS Virtual X
Polk Audio Signa S2 2.1 - Dolby Digital (with wireless Subwoofer)
Denon DHT-S316 2.1 - Think this is expensive than others
Thanks
I'm a little confused! how can you possibly get Dolby Atmos (object based audio) when all the speakers are within a couple of feet of each other?
not unless you're talking about VIRTUAL ATMOS !
I have a full wired 5.2.4 setup with a Atmos digital reading on display and I'm finding it difficult to distinguish between Dolby Atmos and a regular surround sound formats with height channels! Plus i might add, ive seen dozens of so called Atmos content and I'm still yet to discover OBJECT BASED AUDIO!
I'm standing to think it's all just a marketing ploy Lol
It is all just a big gimmick, but folks demand someone else's opinion and these guys will keep giving it...
@@frijolechingon5713 with a lack of regulation companies can practically say what they want! very clever marketing because consumers are under the illusion by purchasing a Dolby Atmos soundbar /AV receiver one will automatically be able to decode Dolby Atmos content, little do they know the only Atmos content they'll be able to receive will be through a Blu-ray player not unless one has got a premium TV with Atmos decoding then if so, one can also be able to decode Atmos content thorough steaming! If you click on the red dragon twice you can see what I had to finally resort to purchasing all just for me to be able to experience so-called 'object-based audio'!
what would be a good subwoofer ton compliment the Sennheiser Ambeo soundbar?
Hmm, why does it sound like if you're reading manufacturers's brochures?
You selected very nice equipment and
I was expecting some pros and cones about it...
LG75UN8000 WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY LGSL8YG OR SONY HT-700RF ?
Well you have explained it all but the most important thing is missing. You never play them (sound test/comparison) for the viewers to determine which sound bar suit their taste better. You are just explaining which one is better from your point of view but everyone has their own different taste in sound and music.
Its kinda pointless to have them playing. The audio quality depends on the speakers playing the video... which isn't the most high definition audio files anyway??