Best Soundbars to Buy Right Now in 2024 | TV Audio Upgrades for Every Budget

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Published 2023-12-12
We roundup all the best soundbars you can buy right now. From the budget-friendly models right up to wallet-busting, wall-shaking, ear-splitting Dolby Atmos extravaganzas like the Nakamichi Dragon, and everything in between. We cover all-in-one solutions, systems with subwoofers and a couple of soundbar alternatives to ensure you find one that meets your needs.

BUY THE SOUNDBARS
From Amazon
šŸ›’ Roku Streambar: amzn.to/3uMU8SJ
šŸ›’ Vizio M213AD-K8: amzn.to/3NHfKa3
šŸ›’ Polk Magnifi Mini AX: amzn.to/48az6Ma
šŸ›’ Vizio M51AX-J6: amzn.to/488AY8j
šŸ›’ Vizio M512a-H6: amzn.to/3RxhIfk
šŸ›’ Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra: amzn.to/3RyQMvw
šŸ›’ Sony HT-A7000: amzn.to/47PdsNR
šŸ›’ Yamaha True X 50A with True X 1A: amzn.to/41gJLTr
šŸ›’ Sennheiser Ambeo Plus: amzn.to/46PItQz
šŸ›’ Sony HT-A9: amzn.to/476hjVT
šŸ›’ Sonos Arc: amzn.to/3RzQIf8
šŸ›’ Sonos Era 300: amzn.to/3Ngaj1t
šŸ›’ Sonos Sub: amzn.to/3Nf9Lsr
šŸ›’ Samsung Q990C: amzn.to/47Jtk4u
šŸ›’ Nakamichi Dragon: amzn.to/485TtdC

From Best Buy
šŸ›’ Roku Streambar: howl.me/clbLxcd5IZd
šŸ›’ Vizio M213AD-K8: howl.me/clbLxKKckx9
šŸ›’ Polk Magnifi Mini AX: howl.me/clbLzTpXE4R
šŸ›’ Vizio M51AX-J6: howl.me/clbLAt8qlVu
šŸ›’ Vizio M512a-H6: howl.me/clbLAZfk5zK
šŸ›’ Samsung Q930C: howl.me/clbLBox4hBq
šŸ›’ Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra: howl.me/clbLCob59eS
šŸ›’ Sony HT-A7000: howl.me/clbLDepSLgk
šŸ›’ Yamaha True X 50A: howl.me/clbLDZJD8nR
šŸ›’ Sennheiser Ambeo Plus: howl.me/clbLEtXTatW
šŸ›’ Sony HT-A9: howl.me/clbLFjec1HR
šŸ›’ Sonos Arc with Era 300s & Sub: howl.me/clbLF14zxyp
šŸ›’ Samsung Q990C: howl.me/clbLGoyKeZ5

WATCH MORE
Roku Streambar Review: Ā Ā Ā ā€¢Ā RokuĀ StreambarĀ 3.1Ā HomeĀ TheaterĀ Setup...Ā Ā 
Vizio M213AD-K8 Review: Ā Ā Ā ā€¢Ā VizioĀ M-SeriesĀ AllĀ inĀ OneĀ SoundbarĀ |Ā ...Ā Ā 
Vizio M512a-H6 Review: Ā Ā Ā ā€¢Ā VizioĀ M-SeriesĀ 5.1.2Ā DolbyĀ AtmosĀ Soun...Ā Ā 
Yamaha True X 50A Soundbar: Ā Ā Ā ā€¢Ā YamahaĀ TrueĀ XĀ 50AĀ Soundbar,Ā TrueĀ XĀ Wi...Ā Ā 
Sony HT-A9 Review: Ā Ā Ā ā€¢Ā SonyĀ HT-A9Ā HomeĀ TheaterĀ SystemĀ Review...Ā Ā 
Sonos Era 300 Review With Arc, Sub: Ā Ā Ā ā€¢Ā SonosĀ RulesĀ DolbyĀ AtmosĀ |Ā SonosĀ EraĀ 3...Ā Ā 
Nakamichi Dragon 11.4.6 Review: Ā Ā Ā ā€¢Ā NakamichiĀ DragonĀ 11.4.6Ā SurroundĀ Syst...Ā Ā 
Nakamichi Dragon vs. Sonos: Ā Ā Ā ā€¢Ā NakamichiĀ DragonĀ vs.Ā SonosĀ |Ā DolbyĀ At...Ā Ā 

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VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:24 Roku Streambar
02:20 Vizio M213AD-K8
03:54 Polk Magnifi Mini AX
05:00 Vizio M51AX-J6
06:20 Vizio M512a-H6
08:08 Samsung Q930C
09:26 Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra
10:04 Sony HT-A7000
10:21 Yamaha True X 50A with the True X 1A speakers
11:04 Sennheiser Ambeo Plus
11:46 Sony HT-A9
13:24 Sonos Arc with Era 300s & Sub
14:28 Samsung Q990C
15:02 Nakamichi Dragon

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All Comments (21)
  • I bought the Vizio M213ad-k8 last year based on your review and recommendation of it. I have zero complaints on the sound quality and impressive bass for what it is. The only gripe I have is it very occasionally will not turn on and it needs to be unplugged and "reset" and it works just fine again. I would recommend this to anyone who just wants a soundbar only.
  • @ImpressiveTony
    Did my dude just casually shred on the horn?? lol Love it!
  • @brandonmatz4939
    I own the 930c and it is an amazing experience. Between the well balanced subwoofer performance and the Dolby Atmos effects, I am completely satisfied and blown away by it.
  • @brianhallilujah
    Hi Caleb! I bought the M51ax-J6 with your recommendation 6 months ago and have absolutely zero regrets. The sound quality is fantastic and having 5.1 surround sound with virtual atmos (thanks to my slanted ceilings the up firing speakers wouldā€™ve been wasted on me) I can honestly say itā€™s the best setup for my situation. Thank you so much and keep up the good work!
  • @mikehailer9353
    Have the Vizio M512A-H6 with a 70" in the living room & WE LOVE IT. Fantastic. As for the Vizio All in One - It's paired with a 55" in the bedroom & it sounds GREAT too. Dialogue clarity is top notch. Got one for my daughter's apartment as well. Excellent simple solution for a very reasonable price.
  • @AnthonySkatz
    As a Sonos Arc with 300s and Sub owner, two comments: 1) The comment about "if music is a priority, get it" comment is very apt, and I think that makes it extremely versatile. More importantly 2) Like the Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra, the Sonos Arc is also modular, meaning you can also buy only the bar upfront and then add different Sonos speakers and sub(s) later. As someone who originally thought I only had space for just a bar and was looking for Dolby Atmos to pair with an Xbox Series X, especially considering this was two and a half years ago, this was a MASSIVE selling point to me, and it was considered arguably the best "All-in-One Atmos standalone bar" at the time. So if you're going to claim the Sonos Ultimate Immersion set may be your favorite system on the list, I think people should be aware that you don't need to drop the $2000-2500 upfront.
  • @MrVoayer
    Comprehensive selection ! Both in range and in price ! No disappointments there ! Well done !
  • @The_Real_GBabi
    always fun to stay up to date on your best list of soundbars, Caleb! thanks for putting together a list that pretty much allows an option for everyone. it's wild how much there is out there for anyone who wants to get into bettering their audio setup for tvs :)
  • @astertm99
    Hey Caleb! Iā€™m a very quiet viewer of your channel and just came here to Thank you and your team for the awesome job you guys do. Kudos to the high production quality of all your videos. I watch them von Apple TV connected to my Sony TV and you guys rock!! Thanks again for the awesome content, wish you and your team a Merry Christmas and a Very Happy holiday season!! šŸŽŠ ā¤
  • @priceeverett9102
    I love the Vizio All-In-One. Especially with living in a one bedroom apartment, I didn't have really any extra room for any additional speakers or a subwoofer. The All-In-One does exactly what I need it to do! Great Recommendation!
  • @itsmini6175
    I have the Vizio All-in-One soundbar in my family room. Itā€™s a solid choice for a medium sized room. As he said, the stereo separation is pretty good and it surprisingly has great low end. I only use it for TV and movies. Music sounds subpar on it but for $150, itā€™s hard to argue.
  • @phillipford6430
    Wow! Didnā€™t know Caleb had those trumpeting skills. Iā€™m impressed! Merry Christmas all.
  • @LiyoungMartin
    Hey there, fellow Caleb fans! I bought the Vizio all-in-one soundbar almost exactly one year ago today, and I can confirm it sounds extremely impressive for its price! The clarity is exceptional and it can get ridiculously loud, so you definitely don't have to worry about volume. For those of you who have a JBL Flip 5/6, I'd say it's roughly equivalent to pairing two of those together in stereo, if that helps give you any reference. Anyway, hope this helped, and always a joy watching and learning from your videos Caleb! Happy holidays!
  • @ShearluckStudios
    Awesome video! I bought the Vizio M512a-H6 about six months ago and absolutely love it! It offers a really great Atmos and 5.1 experience. The fidelity of the sound also felt like a huge upgrade versus the basic LG soundbar I upgraded from. And the subwoofer is designed to be placed in the back of a room, making it way easier to set up in rooms where a traditional home theater wouldnā€™t work. For the price I feel like Iā€™m getting way more than I should be.
  • @joshuasingh2449
    Bought the Vizio M512a-h6 after watching your last Best soundbars video an im glad it still makes the list. What a great recommendation. Thank you
  • @Del_987
    Imagine paying $4k for a soundbar with a 1 year warranty.
  • @xxr99
    I know one thing I won't be buying another tv without watching you first!you really know your stuff
  • @Draconis8888
    Get out of my head! I was just researching this on my own. THANK YOU! Also, major props for playing the actual trumpet intro!ff
  • @DarkLionn83
    Awesome informative video I have the q990b +S95c for the q symphony. I can't be happier. It's loud with surround sound and atmos