Today, anyone can afford the high-quality sound of music and films at home; soundbars, compact and affordable audio systems, allow this to be realized. Our 2019 rating will be presented by the best soundbars - the top 10 models that are optimal in terms of cost-quality ratio. We will consider their key technical features, cost, as well as strengths and weaknesses, based on user feedback.
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Principle of operation
The soundbar can work in conjunction with a TV or as a standalone audio system that plays tracks from a smartphone or other media. The system is controlled by its own remote control, television remote control or smartphone. Some models have controls and a display on the case.
Communication with other devices can be wired (for example, via an HDMI cable) or wireless (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth).
The soundbar simulates a home theater or professional audio system. As a rule, it includes a player, speaker (up to 16 pieces) and an audio processor, sometimes a subwoofer is also included, providing low bass and stereo effects.
Specifications
In order to choose the right soundbar, you need to focus on several key characteristics:
- Power. Directly depends on the size of the room where the soundbar will be installed. An approximate calculation of the area is 300 watts per 30 square meters.
- Connection. Not all systems support wireless standards, limited to optical cable. In this case, if you plan to listen to music from your phone, you will need Bluetooth.
- Equipment. The soundbar can be a single column with multiple speakers. But it may include a separate subwoofer, as well as a pair of speakers.
- Device class To which a particular device belongs is understandable for the price. The more expensive the soundbar, the better the quality of materials, assembly, more elements in the composition.
2019 Soundbar Rating
Now consider the best modern soundbars, according to users. Our review will present both budget and expensive options - so that everyone can choose the device within their means.
Yamaha YAS-107
- Pure and incredible surround sound
- There are outputs for optics, subwoofer, HDMI 2.0
- Intuitive control
- Stylish LED design
- There is an optical cable
- Convenient application with various sound modes
- Will not give “fat” bass
- Need to buy separately HDMI
- Does not connect to all TVs
- For deep low frequencies you need to buy a better subwoofer
In a small room, the Yamaha YAS-107 with a power of 120 watts will allow you to create a pleasant and surround sound picture - both when listening to music, and when watching movies. This soundbar is not suitable for true audiophiles, but it will be a godsend for those who are looking for a more interesting alternative to classic speakers with a subwoofer, at an affordable price. A distinctive feature of the system is its compact size and weight of only 3.4 kg. The kit comes with one 60 W speaker, an integrated 60 W subwoofer, and there is no additional subwoofer, which users consider both an advantage and a disadvantage. In its price range, this is one of the best options due to high-quality sound, good build, and an abundance of sound presets.
Jbl bar studio
- Cost does not bite
- Turn on and off synchronously with the TV
- Various sound presets
- Improves track sound quality
- There are low frequencies and a sufficient volume level
- It is controlled from the phone via Bluetooth
- Nice looking
- Simple and intuitive controls
- The modest capabilities of mp3 player
- Unable to connect an additional sub
- Doesn't work with budget and older TVs
JBL Bar Studio is a successful sound solution for a room with an area of 15-20 sq.m.It gives a spectacular and surround sound that cannot be compared with the speakers of even expensive TVs in the budget of 100 thousand rubles. The panel has a power of 30 watts, one speaker and a weight of only 1.4 kg. The system works with almost any remote control, and also connects to a smartphone and is conveniently controlled through it.
LG SJ3
- Affordable cost
- Bluetooth connects well
- It works smoothly at maximum volume
- Tactile-friendly coating
- There are various sound settings
- Compact dimensions
- Not enough login types
- When connected to a TV, it conflicts with a Wi-Fi router
The powerful 300 W LG SJ3 soundbar has two high-quality speakers, a speaker and an additional subwoofer connected via Bluetooth. It allows you to both improve the sound of television speakers and play music from a smartphone. The area on which the SJ3 will sound as voluminous and bass as possible is 25-30 sq.m. The total weight of the system is 6.67 kg, which will not allow accidentally hitting and dropping the soundbar.
Samsung HW-M360
- Discreet, elegant design
- Good sound quality and clear bass
- You can listen to music via Bluetooth from a smartphone
- TV volume control
- Harmonious treble and bass
- Works even with older TVs
- Easy and quick to connect to other devices
- Small system size
- No Wi-Fi, HDMI or Ethernet
- You can not turn off the display on the column, it interferes at night
- Does not turn off in parallel with the TV
- The rear speakers do not fit the soundbar
- Dust sticks to the speakers
Soundbar Samsung HW-M360 has a fairly high power of 200 watts. The kit comes with one speaker and subwoofer, with a total weight of 6.1 kg. This is one of the best models in its price range, suitable for watching movies and enjoying music. There are several outputs - AUX, Bluetooth, micro-USB.
Sony HT-CT290 / HT-CT291
- High build quality
- Turns on synchronously with the TV
- Laconic design
- Strong bass with stereo effect
- The optimum ratio of price and quality
- Works with TV remote control
- When reading from a flash drive, not all formats are recognized
- No password for Bluetooth connection
- Lost connection with acoustics
- Asynchronous sounds when using a TV with an optical cable
- Minimum sound settings
- At low volume, the sub does not work
Audio system HT-CT290 / 91, with a power of 300 watts, will help turn a normal room up to 30 sq.m. into a real movie theater. The set includes speakers and a wireless subwoofer, the total weight of the system is quite impressive - almost 9 kg. The soundbar provides professional sounding of music and films. At the same time, it has a very affordable price and is easily controlled from the remote control and from a smartphone.
Samsung HW-K450
- Stylish look
- Great build quality
- Decent sound
- Ability to flexibly adjust subwoofer settings
- The audio system does not take up much space
- Software Updates Available
- No dust sticking, good body material
- Quality bass
- Controlled by tv remote
- Bluetooth is often interrupted by stuttering
- Removable media (memory card, flash drive) must be formatted in FAT (16)
- Conflicts with a Wi-Fi router due to channel interference at 40 MHz
- Not compatible with a number of TV models of the same Samsung company
The compact soundbar Samsung HW-K450 has a power of 300 watts, which allows you to enjoy great sounding music and video in a room up to 30 sq.m. The total weight of the speaker and subwoofer is 6.6 kg. When buying, you need to understand that this is only a mini version of the sound system. And she copes with her functions perfectly, giving a pleasant, surround and high-quality sound.
MAC AUDIO Soundbar 1000
- High build quality
- Pleasant sound
- Small size
- Attractive price
- Robust plastic case
- Few presets
- Bass is not adjustable
- Weak bass
- Does not work with other remotes, only with the “native” from the system
Audio system MAC AUDIO Soundbar 1000, with a total power of 120 watts, includes a speaker and a separate subwoofer. The total weight of the soundbar is 4.4 kg, it is light and compact, which allows you to conveniently place it, even in a small apartment. Optimum sound gives indoors up to 20 meters.
Samsung Soundbar Sound +
- Easy wireless connection
- Looks great on modern Samsung TVs
- Impressive power and surround sound
- Plays even rare file formats
- Ability to connect multiple devices simultaneously
- Bluetooth is not lost at a remote distance
- Sound quality directly depends on the soundtrack
- If the film is without effect 5.1, then the system is useless
- Zahevyvat sounds of movies on TV
- At maximum, the subwoofer strongly “mumbles”
- Not too informative display
The undoubted advantage of Samsung Soundbar Sound Plus is the 5.1 system. That is, the soundbar has 5 speakers for playing various degrees of volume and one built-in subwoofer, which allows you to create the effect of a movie theater at home. Related to this is the fact that the audio system is quite powerful - 450 watts. At the same time, it is light and compact, the weight is only 6.3 kg.
Focal dimensions
- Deep and pleasant sound
- High build quality and materials
- Suitable for large rooms.
- When connected via HDMI, controlled by a television remote control
- It is possible to adjust the sound 4 switches on the rear panel
- Cheaper than competitor systems of similar quality and sound - B&W, Bose, Sony, Canton
- No wireless connectivity Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
- Without a sub, a little bass
- Large dimensions
The Focal Dimension 5.0 standard soundbar can easily be turned into a home theater with just the addition of a Dimension Sub subwoofer. The power of the system is great - 450 watts, one speaker comes in the kit, weighing 5.5 kg. It can be conveniently placed indoors up to 40 sq.m., while not taking up much space. But in a small room, the column will look quite large and large. A distinctive feature is that even without a subwoofer, it sounds better than traditional Hi-Fi floor speakers.
Canton dm 55
- Premium device
- High quality assembly and materials
- It looks stylish and expensive.
- There is a hidden display
- Bluetooth connection allows you to listen to music from a smartphone
- Sound settings through the remote control
- Works with TV remotes
- Not available to everyone because of the high price
The 200-watt Canton DM 55 soundbar has a single speaker and built-in subwoofer. It is a thin stylish panel weighing 5.3 kg, which allows you to create a movie theater at home or a high-quality audio system with high-quality full-fledged sound. Installing the DM 55 is best for a TV, so it does not take up much space, and the sound will be sent directly to the listener. The soundbar reproduces all the features of the 5.1 system through a stereo pair.
So, we met with ten soundbars that will help you make the right choice. To summarize, budget soundbars sound much better than television speakers or ordinary speakers through which we usually listen to music, so they are perfect for ordinary users. For audiophiles, it is preferable to more expensive systems that have more features and better sound quality, which we also examined.
