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Engadget’s 12-item guide covers ambient lighting, streaming devices, projectors, TVs, mounts, antennas, cables, and speakers to upgrade a living room into a home theater, with price points and notes for gatherings like the Super Bowl 2026.
Samsung announced new audio products at CES, including a successor to the award-winning Q990F soundbar and a rival to the Sonos Arc Ultra, although detailed images and specifications are not yet available.
Samsung announced a range of AI-infused products at CES 2026, including new TVs, speakers, projectors, and soundbars, with a focus on innovative display technology and smart features, highlighting their vision of AI integration in home entertainment.
To optimize your new Sonos soundbar, download the Sonos app, use TruePlay for room tuning, activate Dolby Atmos for surround sound, enable speech enhancement for clearer dialogue, and add streaming services for music playback.
LG is partnering with Dolby to release the first FlexConnect soundbar, the H7, as part of the LG Sound Suite, a modular home audio system debuting at CES 2026. The system allows flexible speaker configurations, supports Dolby Atmos, and uses ultra-wideband technology for room calibration, offering potential for a 13.1.7-channel setup and compatibility with various TVs or standalone use.
LG has introduced its first Dolby Atmos FlexConnect speakers, including a soundbar and surround speakers, allowing flexible placement and customizable home theater setups, with compatibility on upcoming LG TVs and the ability to create configurations up to 13.1.7 channels.
The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is on sale for a record low of $349 during Cyber Monday, offering high-quality Dolby Atmos sound, smart home integration, and expandability in a compact design, making premium home audio more affordable.
The Samsung Q600F is a highly impressive mid-range soundbar that offers powerful bass, clear dialogue, and an immersive movie and music experience, making it a top choice for those seeking quality sound without smart home features. It excels in delivering loud, impactful bass and clear dialogue, though it lacks Wi-Fi and smart home integration, which may be a consideration for some users.
Marshall announced the Heston 60, a compact, mid-century styled soundbar with tactile controls, repairability, and versatile mounting options, alongside the Heston Sub 200 subwoofer, both launching on September 23 at $699 and $599 respectively, offering a stylish and customizable audio solution with modern connectivity features.
eBay's Labor Day Sale offers over 50% off the Bose Smart Ultra Dolby Atmos Soundbar, discounted from $999 to $479.20 with a coupon code, including free delivery and a 2-year warranty, making it a significant deal on Bose's flagship soundbar with advanced audio features.
The author uses a Bose Smart Soundbar for daily music listening due to its convenience with AirPlay and streaming capabilities, despite its subpar performance for music compared to wired speakers, and prefers using dedicated audio devices for serious listening.
Amazon is offering a significant discount on the Bose TV Speaker, a compact and easy-to-install soundbar that enhances TV audio with clear sound and strong bass, now available for $163 (41% off) during the Labor Day weekend sale.
The Bose TV Speaker, a compact and affordable soundbar, is currently available at Amazon for $163.45, about $115 off, offering rich sound and Bluetooth connectivity, making it a great upgrade for movie nights without breaking the bank.
The Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6 offers impressive sound quality with clear, warm audio and effective Dolby Atmos support, making it a good choice for smaller spaces, but it is hampered by the lack of Wi-Fi, cumbersome firmware updates via thumb drive, and limited immersive sound capabilities due to its 3.1.2-channel setup, leading to frustration despite its audio performance.
The Sonos Ray is an affordable, high-quality soundbar that significantly improves TV audio, currently available at a £90 discount for £189, offering excellent vocal clarity and smart features, making it a great upgrade for TV sound without the premium price.