10 Best Sound Bars

The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar offers a premium audio experience with Dolby Atmos and Bose TrueSpace technology, delivering immersive surround sound that feels like it’s coming from all around and even above you. It features six transducers, including two up-firing dipole speakers, which help create this 3D sound effect. For dialogue clarity, the AI dialogue mode is particularly useful, making voices stand out clearly without losing surround sound effects.

The sleek, tabletop design is compact and fits well in most living rooms, measuring about 104.5 cm wide but without a separate subwoofer, which could affect the depth of bass for those who prefer very powerful low frequencies. Connectivity options are solid, with Bluetooth and HDMI eARC, making it easy to connect to your TV and other devices like smartphones or tablets. It also supports voice control through Amazon Alexa (and Google Voice Control), allowing hands-free operation to manage music, TV, and smart home tasks. Although it doesn’t include a dedicated subwoofer, the built-in bass boost helps compensate somewhat.

This soundbar suits users looking for clear, immersive sound with smart features in a sleek package, especially if you value easy setup and voice commands. Bass enthusiasts might miss the extra punch a separate subwoofer provides.

The MEREDO 2 in 1 Detachable Soundbar offers a solid 180W peak power with a 2.1 channel setup, including a separate 80W wired subwoofer. This means it can deliver immersive sound with good bass depth, making it suitable for watching movies, sports, or music at home. Its detachable design is a nice touch, allowing you to place the soundbar vertically beside your TV for a fresher look and potentially better sound spread. At 32 inches wide, it fits well with medium-sized TVs without feeling bulky.

Connectivity options are versatile, featuring Bluetooth 5.4, USB, ARC, optical, and AUX inputs, which means it works with many devices and offers flexibility in how you connect it. Adjusting sound to your preference is easy, thanks to 5 preset EQ modes and customizable treble and bass settings. It even supports one remote control operation when connected via ARC, simplifying usability. A notable limitation is the lack of support for popular surround sound formats like Dolby or DTS, which might affect sound quality for movies that use those codecs. Also, it’s not waterproof and weighs around 4.2 kg, so it’s better suited for indoor stationary setups.

If you want a budget-friendly soundbar with solid bass, flexible connections, and a unique detachable design, the MEREDO is a good choice, especially for casual home entertainment without demanding advanced audio features.