Holiday shopping guide to Dolby Atmos soundbars

How does a soundbar deliver Dolby Atmos?

 

Some all-in-one soundbars can provide you with the immersive experience of Dolby Atmos for films, TV, and music. Some soundbars with Dolby Atmos come with satellite speakers (usually 2 or 4). These can be placed in your room to create a spatial sound environment designed around you. These usually use upward-firing speakers that project sound toward the ceiling — sound is then reflected down to provide the rich, full sound of Dolby Atmos. Other soundbars use height virtualisation – a system that uses precise technology to create a Dolby Atmos spatial sound experience without the need for extra speakers.

 

Whether you want a compact, all-in-one soundbar to slot into your current setup, or are looking to build your very own multi-speaker home cinema, you can find a solution that is right for your space and your budget here.

 

And if you want to get your head around how to make sounds and music dance all around you, check out our setup guide here to put you in the heart of the sound.

 

So, to help find the right one for you – whether you want a budget soundbar or a home cinema system soundbar, here’s a list of 5 great soundbar options that can give a boost to your audio experience, and pair with your laptop, tablet, mobile, or TV to bring entertainment to life with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos:

JBL BAR 300 Black 5.0 channels 260 W

 

First, there’s the JBL BAR 300. It’s great if you’re looking to add some ‘oomph’ to any room’s audio entertainment and, at just 820mm wide, you’ll always have space for it. Get cinema-quality 3D surround sound with bold, beautiful encompassing audio from a clear, compact sound system. This soundbar brings big sound that hits deep with 260 watts of total output power to fill the space and
enhance your movies, music, or games without the need for extra surround speakers.

 

Plus, its built-in Wi-Fi with Airplay, Alexa multi-room, and Chromecast means that you can take your musical horizons to new heights with a new wave of sound. You can mount it on your wall, slot it under your TV, or rest it on your desk and connect a laptop and enjoy all of your favourite audio content, Internet radio, and podcasts in stunning high definition.

Samsung HW-S800B Black 3.1.2 channels 330 W

 

If you’re looking for a soundbar that can work in a compact space but still has a little added kick to it, the Samsung HW-S800B could be the missing puzzle piece you’re looking for to complete the picture. Providing an incredible, room-filling home cinema experience with an ultra-slim soundbar and subwoofer, the Samsung HW-S800B delivers overhead and directional sound while taking up little space — just easily pop it on your wall with the included wall mount or neatly tuck it under your TV.

 

If you’re a lover of film, TV, music, or gaming, you never want to miss a single detail and, thanks to Spacefit Sound+ technology and Adaptive Sound technology, you can make every little unmissable detail from your favourite entertainment just that — unmissable. By testing room reverberations and analysing audio signals, this system delivers an immersive performance with crystal-clear sound whatever room you choose to have it in, making sure you never miss a beat.

LG S95QR.DGBRLLK soundbar speaker Brushed steel 9.1.5 channels 810 W

 

Another option for attaining the ultimate home cinema experience is LG’s S95QR soundbar speaker system, which introduces the world’s first triple upward-firing speakers with rear speakers and subwoofers to deliver the ultimate truly immersive surround sound entertainment experience. This soundbar’s multi-directional sound system will let you enjoy action movies whizzing around you, envelop you in the rhythms of your favourite playlists, and elevate your gaming to the next level. 

 

 

Don’t just hear the sound — feel it, with the immersive sound of Dolby Atmos alongside Meridian technology delivering bespoke and expertly crafted, pristine audio.

 

 

It’s also a doddle to control, with a wide array of smart connectivity features such as Google Assistant or Alexa smart speakers. And it boasts extraordinary sound optimisation, thanks to its AI Sound Pro algorithm boosting every sound and upgrading the quality of each scene, melody, and session.

Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8 – Dolby Atmos soundbar, 11 Speaker, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 360 Spatial Sound Mapping

 

 

If a multi-layered wave of audio sounds like music to your ears, you’ll discover a new level of audiovisual entertainment immersion with the Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8.

 

At some point, we’ve all experienced that child-like wonder of imagining ourselves in the movies and shows we love watching. And with 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology, this soundbar can be paired with the dynamic, captivating colour of a TV enabled with Dolby Vision to leave you feeling like you’re truly inside every scene — all while enjoying the comfort of your own home. Bring the cinema to you with theatre-quality sound design in a 22mm diameter soundbar that you can slide under the telly.

 

Let its unique shape and powerful acoustic design envelop you in whatever entertainment suits your mood. Movie lovers can get caught up in every little detail. Music lovers can revel in every note, experiencing it all just how the artists intended it to be heard. And gamers can stay ahead of the game with low latency and 8K and 4K 120Hz Passthrough. It’s a sound extravaganza for whatever you like to enjoy.

Philips TAFB1/10 soundbar speaker Black 7.1.2 channels 310 W

 

Our last impressive suggestion, but certainly not least, is the Philips TAFB1/10 soundbar speaker that lets music, sound effects, and dialogue flow around you for a thrilling entertainment experience. It adds a breathtakingly realistic soundscape to your movies, shows, and music with up-firing speakers and
room-calibration technology to give you the best seat in the house, wherever you are.

 

Boasting a sleek soundbar design along with its anthracite Muirhead leather trim subwoofer, and the freedom to add paired wireless speakers for extra listening pleasure, this powerful soundbar and wireless subwoofer combo means that you can build exactly the system you want — whether that’s compact, affordable, and easy on the ears, or one that brings the party home with house-shaking bass. Enjoy richer lows and indulge in crisper highs as you stream your favourite tunes in Dolby Atmos on Amazon Music HD, Apple Music, Qobuz, or Tidal, as well as non-spatial audio from other music streaming services.

 

Make every night at your place an immersive, captivating experience with bold, and beautiful sound from your TV, laptop, tablet, or phone with any of these five fabulous options – or surprise a loved one with a gift that’ll keep on giving.

 

Whether you want a multi-speaker Dolby Atmos-enabled home cinema or a compact budget soundbar to fit in a bedroom or small flat – or something in between – Dolby’s there for you. Dolby Atmos has transformed film, TV, and music. And these great soundbars with Dolby Atmos will transform your
viewing space, creating a spatial sound environment designed around you. Bring home the magic of Dolby.