Best Sound Bars for 2019
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Vizio SB3621
The Vizio SB3621n-E8 is the best budget sound bar we've ever heard, period.
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Vizio SB362An-F6
The Vizio SB362An-F6 offers astoundingly good value for money, with excellent sound quality for a budget sound bar.
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Polk Command Bar
Forget the Sonos Beam. The Polk Command Bar's elevated sound quality makes it the best value among voice-controlled sound bars.
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Vizio SB36512-F6
The excellent-sounding Vizio SB36512-F6 is the only Dolby Atmos sound bar we can heartily recommend, and it doesn't cost a king's ransom.
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Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar
If you want the most realistic surround sound from a single speaker, the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar is the best there is.
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Polk MagniFi Mini
Who says sound bars have to be big to sound big? This pipsqueak Polk doles out better sound than we expected for its small size and affordable price.
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Sonos Beam
Now with the option to choose either Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa, the Sonos Beam is the most versatile compact sound bar you can buy.
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Creative Stage
The excellent Creative Stage sound bar and subwoofer combo sets the standard for a desktop or a gaming system on a budget
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Yamaha YAS-207
The Yamaha YAS-207 is an excellent sound bar package which offers sound quality which soars above others' at the price.
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Pioneer SP-SB23W
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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Zvox SB500
The unassuming Zvox SB500 is the best performing speaker the company has ever produced.
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Q Acoustics Media 4
The Q Acoustics Media 4’s minimalist features set, built-in subwoofer, and fuss-free sound make an attractive alternative to more elaborate sound bar systems.
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Sony HT-NT5
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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