Best Sound Bars of 2017
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Vizio SB3621
The king of the budget sound bars
The Vizio SB3621n-E8 is the best sound bar under $300 we have ever heard. If you want better TV sound, it's the new budget benchmark.
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Yamaha YAS-106
Yamaha's budget bar is a cinema star
The Yamaha YAS-106 raises the bar for sound quality at ultrabudget prices.
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LG SH7B
LG's SH7B raises the sound bar. Again.
The LG SH7B proves how far affordable sound bar/wireless subwoofer systems have come, and sounds equally credible with movies and music.
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Samsung HW-K950
The sound bar, raised
The Samsung HW-K950 combines the discreet looks and simple setup of a sound bar with truly impressive sound for both movies and music.
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Pioneer SP-SB23W
Affordable sound bar that's serious abou...
The Pioneer SP-SB23W is the best affordable sound bar if you care about sound quality, with its outstanding sonics making up for some of its design limitations.
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Polk MagniFi Mini
Mighty mini sound bar
The Polk MagniFi Mini's mix of features, performance and compact size makes it one of the best sound bars for the money.
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Zvox SB500
Zvox bar puts out grade-A sound
The SB500 sound bar is easily the best-looking and -sounding Zvox we've ever tested, and among the best for the money, period.
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Q Acoustics Media 4
Keep it simple, sound bar
The Q Acoustics Media 4’s minimalist features set, built-in subwoofer, and fuss-free sound make for an attractive alternative to bulkier sound bar systems.
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Yamaha YAS-203
Spacious-sounding bar hits sweet spot
The Yamaha YAS-203 breaks free of most of the performance constraints of budget sound bars, sounding bigger, more spacious, more dynamic and clearer than anything near its price.
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Vizio SB4051-C0
Sound bar looks domesticated, still need...
The Vizio SB4051 packs a wealth of features into a compact sound bar/wireless sub system, and its satellite speakers produce true, room-filling surround sound.
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Sony HT-NT5
Sony finally nails the sub-$1k sound bar
The Sony HT-NT5 offers distinctive good looks, a superlative feature set and generous performance, making it our favorite sound bar for the price.
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Definitive Technology W Studio
Setting a high bar for sound and price
The excellent-sounding, elegant-looking Definitive Technology W Studio helps bring a touch of luxury to those willing to splash out on a high-end sound bar.
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Bose SoundLink Bluetooth Speaker III
The Lexus of Bluetooth speakers
Though it remains somewhat pricey, the Bose SoundLink Bluetooth Speaker III is a superlative portable wireless loudspeaker, improving on its already impressive predecessor.
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