<![CDATA[ Latest from What Hi-Fi? AU in Soundbars ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/au/tv-home-cinema/soundbars Sat, 02 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Adventures in AV: Sony’s latest Dolby Atmos soundbar system makes it obvious what so many rival soundbars are missing ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/adventures-in-av-sonys-latest-dolby-atmos-soundbar-system-makes-it-obvious-what-so-many-rival-soundbars-are-missing zCbhWxBg8SmaG4zQxqihik Sat, 02 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 7 + S ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/sony-bravia-theatre-bar-7-s NS4ohW24Di2KQMwrJoRpeY Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:37:01 +0000 Fri, 01 May 2026 08:45:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung HW-Q990H ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/samsung-hw-q990h wVfDBpY3KCheFPpbeLpFYE Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:37:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ The cheapest Dolby Atmos soundbar system we have tested is a surprising delight – here's why ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/the-cheapest-dolby-atmos-soundbar-system-we-have-tested-is-a-surprising-delight-heres-why wubU3ZnmKjouYWvRD2X9AE Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:53:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Majority Bowfell Halo Atmos ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/majority-bowfell-halo-atmos xhRGvLupQJbDQYWsfHST69 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:37:10 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:41:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sony’s new Dolby Atmos soundbar has two key upgrades – and could finally dethrone the king ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/sonys-new-dolby-atmos-soundbar-has-two-key-upgrades-and-could-finally-dethrone-the-king kMz3dH9TtN7qpZ3P3kFuzn Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:10:48 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:16:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ New Dolby Atmos soundbars and beautifully beefy subwoofers are on the way from Sony ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/new-dolby-atmos-soundbars-and-beautifully-beefy-subwoofers-are-on-the-way-from-sony uzLEh7rbgFgTRHBCBSmjWa Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:28:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Cheap soundbars are getting better – but I’d take the Dolby Atmos part with a pinch of salt ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/cheap-soundbars-are-getting-better-but-id-take-the-dolby-atmos-part-with-a-pinch-of-salt 8PHzdakQNrPawLFQ7o6Hwf Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:52:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sonos Arc Ultra vs JBL Bar 1000MK2: which Dolby Atmos soundbar should you buy? ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/sonos-arc-ultra-vs-jbl-bar-1000mk2-which-dolby-atmos-soundbar-should-you-buy UWnvUDF8RHrymbQGSP4iTV Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:44:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested LG’s Sound Suite Dolby Atmos system – here are 10 things I like and 9 I don’t ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/i-just-tested-lgs-sound-suite-dolby-atmos-system-here-are-10-things-i-like-and-9-i-dont mjHLKD6n23qvZCagRxFLHa Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:26:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Philips' latest Dolby Atmos soundbar is gunning for an Award-winner ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/philips-latest-dolby-atmos-soundbar-is-gunning-for-an-award-winner qn7wn2pNb2zY6YDM7PiVVR Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sonos Beam Gen 2 vs Harman Kardon Enchant 900: which entry-level Dolby Atmos soundbar is better? ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/sonos-beam-gen-2-vs-harman-kardon-enchant-900-which-entry-level-dolby-atmos-soundbar-is-better i9XKpWySvpsm5SwHbDvJJY Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:40:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Adventures in AV: 2026 is the year of weird and wacky soundbar systems ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/adventures-in-av-2026-is-the-year-of-weird-and-wacky-soundbar-systems zHDfPVZekhWATHpiwHVmMD Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ We have only just reviewed this innovative soundbar system – but it has already had a tempting price drop ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/we-have-only-just-reviewed-this-innovative-soundbar-system-but-it-has-already-had-a-tempting-price-drop GPAXvrdqHB4nX3JEmoA87R Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked when the KEF XIO Dolby Atmos soundbar is getting a key upgrade – and the answer gave me pause for thought ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/i-asked-when-the-kef-xio-dolby-atmos-soundbar-is-getting-a-key-upgrade-and-the-answer-gave-me-pause-for-thought AsRT6LWotUKGVrJmDdbfhX Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:03:54 +0000 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:12:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Two things I liked about JBL’s nifty soundbar package – and two things that let it down ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/two-things-i-liked-about-jbls-nifty-soundbar-package-and-two-things-that-let-it-down zuGXXw3dbRXWLxBaRpmcqM Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:57:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Three crucial lessons Dolby Atmos soundbars could learn from “proper” home cinema audio systems ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/three-crucial-lessons-dolby-atmos-soundbars-could-learn-from-proper-home-cinema-audio-systems HGg5akWQBnXo6jePwFWtq3 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:52:35 +0000 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:55:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hands in the air, I was wrong about Dolby Atmos FlexConnect – at least in one respect ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/hands-in-the-air-i-was-wrong-about-dolby-atmos-flexconnect-at-least-in-one-respect a5c3rEKfgsHiW5s5m3ngQi Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:47:24 +0000 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:04:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Dolby Atmos soundbar proves separate surrounds don't always deliver a better experience ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/this-dolby-atmos-soundbar-proves-separate-surrounds-dont-always-deliver-a-better-experience zeWiAWFWpBmwUuC76oVVYS Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:43:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Adventures in AV: LG Sound Suite didn't hit the sonic mark, but we're really impressed by its headlining feature ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/adventures-in-av-lg-sound-suite-didnt-hit-the-sonic-mark-but-were-really-impressed-by-its-headlining-feature QY4zmH2j7rZGih6cZVUX9h Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL Bar 1000MK2 ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/jbl-bar-1000mk2 YetVKcFFDprzJMMG83EyH5 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:06:16 +0000 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:03:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sorry Sonos and LG, but your Dolby Atmos soundbars won't work in my living room until you add this feature ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/sorry-sonos-and-lg-but-your-dolby-atmos-soundbars-wont-work-in-my-living-room-until-you-add-this-feature Yhy4dRWpPqht8qUsdiuVL Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:14:27 +0000 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:17:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ LG Sound Suite H7 ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/lg-sound-suite-h7 9MzDfz9QQyqDCiJJ7um3oe Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:38:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hisense AX5125H vs Sonos Beam Gen 2: which budget Dolby Atmos bar is better? ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/hisense-ax5125h-vs-sonos-beam-gen-2-which-budget-dolby-atmos-bar-is-better wWCbBRQWuBokvTkeYyBouD Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:01:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Two things stopped this plucky Dolby Atmos soundbar from beating Sonos' reigning champ ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/two-things-stopped-this-plucky-dolby-atmos-soundbar-from-beating-sonos-reigning-champ ma5LBzQVtqSYLuds7pqGeF Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:17:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Harman Kardon Enchant 900 ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/harman-kardon-enchant-900 6F4AQhawXFA7F8beLNU2De Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:09:04 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:38:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ With Sony and JBL hot on its tail, Sonos needs to up its small soundbar game sooner rather than later ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/with-sony-and-jbl-hot-on-its-tail-sonos-needs-to-up-its-small-soundbar-game-sooner-rather-than-later piFGZaFDtZsoRtpWtnXmaS Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:08:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested Sony’s latest Dolby Atmos soundbar system: here are 8 things I love and 6 I would change ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/i-just-tested-sonys-latest-dolby-atmos-soundbar-system-here-are-8-things-i-love-and-6-i-would-change vt9arLTat7EizgpvhJUJaA Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:43:58 +0000 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:17:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dear Dolby Atmos soundbars, you’re embarrassing yourselves with shoddy apps ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/dear-dolby-atmos-soundbars-youre-embarrassing-yourselves-with-shoddy-apps CCYHWPHXHENfhGXA7RP2vT Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:59:00 +0000 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:52:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sony Bravia Theatre System 6 ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/sony-bravia-theatre-system-6 aCZsZzreLyPrMJsn4XCx7T Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:03:38 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:38:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ This brand's ultra-cheap Dolby Atmos soundbar is gunning for our five-star Award-winner ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/majoritys-ultra-cheap-dolby-atmos-soundbar-is-gunning-for-our-hisense-award-winner ESRK35vNhkxjv67cHtUvyP Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:57:32 +0000 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:47:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Creative Stage Pro ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/creative-stage-pro cUdnBCCpkwA9eXLnZtfR4M Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:23:18 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:38:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ LG's just fixed a key issue we had with its latest Dolby Atmos soundbar system – and it’s not even out yet ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/lgs-just-fixed-a-key-issue-we-had-with-its-latest-dolby-atmos-soundbar-system-and-its-not-even-out-yet PdaYnP7Ma7EmdwJRJJQgd7 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:05:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ This beastly Dolby Atmos soundbar could be getting a welcome tweak ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/this-beastly-dolby-atmos-soundbar-could-be-getting-a-welcome-tweak 9qAdf3wcooDmggGqXVpteE Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:03:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung HW-QS700F Australia ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/samsung-hw-qs700f-australia 8iijnWjsFSSUcKtZogDyRd Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:11:48 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:38:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ CES is almost at an end, but where have all the new Dolby Atmos soundbars gone? ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/ces-is-almost-at-an-end-but-where-have-all-the-new-dolby-atmos-soundbars-gone psnGUpYGAj8TXpTNt8hnb9 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:44:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung HW-QS90H ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/samsung-hw-qs90h 3Ji8gZXH7w785KnheUCicD Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:05:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung follows up its Award-winning Q990D soundbar and launches a rival to the Sonos Arc Ultra ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/samsung-follows-up-its-award-winning-q990d-soundbar-and-launches-a-rival-to-the-sonos-arc-ultra zNEW4c248PQL6PLieUvcG7 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:50:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL Bar 1300Mk2 ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/jbl-bar-1300mk2 iDXHK4g6qndUxnAxmtxcm7 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 01:14:18 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:38:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested Samsung's new mid-range soundbar – here are 3 things I liked and 2 I didn't ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/i-just-tested-samsungs-new-mid-range-soundbar-here-are-3-things-i-liked-and-2-i-didnt yxf645chE9ZJKVFKFauhbH Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:00:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ 2025 set the foundation for a Dolby Atmos revolution – here's hoping it ignites in 2026 ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/2025-set-the-foundation-for-a-dolby-atmos-revolution-heres-hoping-it-ignites-in-2026 ULrJgxFUdqDDj6hb2CsPz8 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:02:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL Bar 300MK2 vs Sonos Beam (Gen 2): which Dolby Atmos soundbar should you buy? ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/jbl-bar-300mk2-vs-sonos-beam-gen-2-which-dolby-atmos-soundbar-should-you-buy JXc2LPPzeT7T6BFpw9CzPD Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:24:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is still reduced to its Black Friday price – could this be a hint towards a next-gen soundbar for 2026? ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/the-sonos-beam-gen-2-is-still-reduced-to-its-black-friday-price-could-this-be-a-hint-towards-a-next-gen-soundbar-for-2026 CzTGJ39VSEobjSM6dQFCXU Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:52:35 +0000 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:53:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Finally, the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) has a worthy competitor in this five-star Dolby Atmos rival ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/finally-the-sonos-beam-gen-2-has-a-worthy-competitor-in-this-five-star-dolby-atmos-rival hLpaYT93TNEiaZWq8txjyX Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:13:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL Bar 300MK2 ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/jbl-bar-300mk2 RX3uGbqFuLDWpvkeFByFz8 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:27:50 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:38:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ The price of Marshall's Dolby Atmos soundbar hasn't budged for Black Friday – but there's a five-star alternative that costs £180 less ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/the-price-of-marshalls-dolby-atmos-soundbar-hasnt-budged-for-black-friday-but-theres-a-five-star-alternative-that-costs-gbp180-less L7rmWodHgbuAdyhMydEr8c Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:49:55 +0000 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:04:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung's Award-winning Dolby Atmos soundbar system has plummeted to an unbelievably low price ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/samsungs-award-winning-dolby-atmos-soundbar-system-has-plummeted-to-an-unbelievably-low-price 7zUtgahcxcmqnzipKEQjAF Fri, 28 Nov 2025 18:17:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ The KEF XIO is the best premium Dolby Atmos soundbar – regardless of Black Friday price shenanigans ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/the-kef-xio-is-the-best-premium-dolby-atmos-soundbar-regardless-of-black-friday-price-shenanigans yhy8Prp4HdvYt276kJj48A Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:32:00 +0000 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:32:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ With the death knell on Black Friday sounded, I’d still recommend this Dolby Atmos upgrade to friends during Cyber Monday ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/forget-an-oled-tv-this-clever-dolby-atmos-upgrade-is-the-one-im-recommending-to-friends-this-black-friday 5Hwzww2HgmXaXYaqSas8TK Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:05:01 +0000 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:07:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been keeping an eye on the price of these Dolby Atmos soundbars all year – and these top-notch models are all under £1000 for Black Friday ]]> https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/ive-been-keeping-an-eye-on-the-price-of-these-dolby-atmos-soundbars-all-year-and-these-top-notch-models-are-all-under-gbp1000-for-black-friday QQx2rPJ9YXrYmjYw2t2mcR Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:58:44 +0000 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:33:46 +0000