Top 10 Best Sound Bars Reviews in 2022

If your television set doesn’t deliver amazing sounds, then you might want to consider a sound bar. Sound bars have become quite popular over the years for the simple reason that most televisions do not sound great. As televisions get thinner every year, there is less and less room available for standard speakers, not to talk of the possibility of a sub-woofer. Surround systems may be great, but they simply come with too much wires. Sound bars are the answer, they offer you a solution to enjoy great sound, in a wireless and neat style. This review of the top 10 sound bars for 2017 aims to provide you with a guide to make your purchase decision easier.

Purchase Considerations for Sound-Bars

– Channels

Sound engineers have developed many surround sound standards for the maximum enjoyment of a home theater system. They include 2.0 for a simple stereo, 2.1 for stereo with sub-woofer, 5.1 for 5 audio channels with sub-woofer, 6.1 for six channels with sub-woofer and 7.1 for seven audio channels with sub-woofer.

– Integrated Bluetooth or WiFi

Most sound bars come with a bluetooth or WiFi module for wireless connectivity, and some sound bars don’t. It’s worth noting that any sound bar with integrated bluetooth is more valuable, and that those with WiFi are even better.

– Sub-Woofer

The addition of a sub-woofer to a sound bar system, increases its overall quality.

– Aesthetics

Though more of a personal issue, the visual appeal of a sound bar is also important in determining its final value.

– Sound Quality

The quality of sound produced by a sound bar is very important as well. This is because sound-bars exist basically for the re-production of better quality sound than a standard television set.

– Extra Features

The existence of additional features also increases the value of a sound bar. This could be a remote control, equalizer, app or extra connectivity options that open up the system to more possibilities.

10. Sony Ultra-Slim Sound Bar with Bluetooth

The Sony HTCT390 is a very sleek sound bar that integrates seamlessly into your home entertainment center, while offering you a much more improved sound quality. It features a bluetooth connection module, a 2.1 channel system, as well as the sub-woofer to complete the set. It is also wall mountable and can play audio from USB connected devices as well.

• Pros: Very slim and nice looking, supports USB playback, can integrate with your smartphone.

9. Dell Wired USB Sound Bar

This Dell sound bar is designed to work with any system that features USB-Audio, and this means mostly computers. It comes with just a USB cable that you can connect to your computer system and the sound bar starts to work as your speakers, no extra connections needed.

• Pros: Cheap, plug and play design
• Cons: No sub-woofer, mostly useful for computer monitors, no remote

8. AmazonBasics Bluetooth 2.0 Sound Bar

AmazonBasics is an Amazon.com brand for electronics and other items. This 31 inch (79 cm) sound bar from AmazonBasics features the most basic of sound bar requirements. It offers a wireless bluetooth connectivity, a remote, and up to 95 dB of loudness. It can either receive sound via paired bluetooth devices like pads and smartphones, or through optical, RCA and stereo jacks. For an extra $30, you can get it with a sub-woofer (2.1 audio).

• Pros: Has a remote control, affordable, features 3-mode equalizer
• Cons: No sub-woofer

7. VIZIO SB4051-C0 5.1 Channel Sound Bar with Wireless Sub-Woofer

VIZIO is a popular name when it comes to home entertainment. From HD and Smart TVs, to sound bars. This sound bar from VIZIO features a standard sound bar with two rear speakers and a sub-woofer. It delivers a maximum of 102 dB, and offers HDMI connectivity, with a variety of Dolby surround standards. It also comes with a remote.

• Pros: 5 channel surround, includes sub-woofer, includes remote, is wall mountable.

6. Klipsch R-10B 250 Watt Bluetooth Sound Bar

This sound bar offers you an amazing 2.1 sound in a solid design. It features a 2.1 stereo system with an 8 inch sub-woofer. The system is compatible with all bluetooth devices and can easily be paired for audio streaming. It also includes the aptX Audio Coding technology for excellent sound, and is currently available at a 41% discount.

• Pros: 250W output power, bluetooth compatible, excellent sound, 41% discount

5. Yamaha YAS-203 Bluetooth Sound Bar with Wireless Sub-Woofer

Yamaha is a legendary brand when it comes to music electronics, and this Yamaha sound bar delivers high-quality sound worthy of the Yamaha name. It features a 7.1 channel sound bar, is 34.9 inches (89 cm) long, and has a wireless sub-woofer for a total of 200 Watts of power output. It also offers both a wired, and wireless bluetooth connectivity, wall mount option, optical and coaxial connectivity, as well as a remote control. It can as well be controlled from an app for both iOS and Android devices.

• Pros: 7.1 channel system, 200 Watts power, optical and coaxial inputs, 25% discount

4. Bose Solo-5 2.0 Sound Bar

The Bose Solo-5 is a 2.0 sound bar system with a high-quality sound reproduction. It offers a bluetooth module to pair up with devices and stream music to the sound bar. It also offers a pre-set dialog mode equalizer for clear speech during news, documentaries, and other similar sound reproductions. This system also comes with a universal remote to control your entire entertainment center.

• Pros: Sound equalizer modes, universal remote
• Cons: No sub-woofer

3. Sonos PlayBar Wireless TV and Music Sound Bar

The Sonos PlayBar is the costliest sound bar in this review, and its cost is just for the 3.0 sound bar with no sub-woofer. The 3.1 Sonos system costs $1,398, while the 5.1 system costs $1,796. The Sonos system can sync with other Sonos speakers so that you can enjoy good music everywhere in the house. It uses WiFi for wireless connectivity, which is faster and more stable that bluetooth pairings. It features sound equalization for speech clarity, and can be controlled through an app, which also has access to online music shops.

• Pros: Excellent sound, uses WiFi over Bluetooth, offers control through App.
• Cons: Pricey

2. Pyle Bluetooth Sound Bar 300 Watt with USB & Radio

This 23.8 inch Pyle 300 Watt sound bar takes a different design approach from the others in this review. For the first time, the 5.25 inch sub-woofer is integrated in the sound bar in a very ingenious style. It features 5.1 channel audio, and wireless connectivity via bluetooth. For an extra $14, you can get the system with WiFi instead of Bluetooth. There are also 2x RCA and 1x 3.5 mm connectors, and the it comes with a remote. You can also stream sounds via Bluetooth, or insert your SD card or USB Flash drive for audio playback, or simply listen to the radio. The Pyle 300 Watt sound bar offers you excellent sound reproduction at a great price.

• Pros: Integrated sub-woofer, choice between Bluetooth and WiFi, comes with remote
• Cons: Integrated sub-woofer makes it less ideal for wall mounting.

1. VIZIO SB3821-C6 2.1 Channel Sound Bar with Wireless Bluetooth Sub-Woofer

The 38 inches (96 cm) long VIZIO offers you both style and performance at a great price. The cuboid shaped sound bar looks amazing in a style of its own, and with a matching sub-woofer. The sound bar is wall mountable and comes with its own remote. It is up to 100 dB loud and offers a wide range of digital audio processors, including Dolby Digital, DTS TruSurround and DTS TruVolume. The clarity and punch of this sound bar system, coupled with its sleek design and affordable price, make it our number #1 ranking sound-bar.

• Pros: Very stylish, powerful sound, sub-woofer

 

In reaching your final purchase decision, you will have to know what style or features that you desire in a sound bar. If price is an issue, then the AmazonBasics in position #8 is quite a good device, else the VIZIO in position #1 is simply the overall best device and our number #1 recommendation.

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