Tag: soundbars
I swapped my soundbar and sub combo for an all-in-one alternative – here’s why I’m never going back
As a resident Reviews Writer here at TechRadar, I’ve tested some truly phenomenal gadgets and gizmos, ranging from the best headphones on the planet through to the best Bluetooth speakers. But despite how many impressive products I see, there’s the occasional stand-out release, and the Samsung HW-Q800D soundbar was certainly…
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Exclusive: Sonos launches its first AI-powered sound mode to enhance speech, developed with a major hearing-loss charity – and it sounds great
Sonos adds AI Speech Enhancement option to the Arc Ultra It’s Sonos’ first AI sound feature, with four levels of speech boost It’s been developed with a hearing charity to help people with hearing loss Sonos has launched a new version of its Speech Enhancement tools for the Sonos Arc…
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I tested two mid-range Dolby Atmos soundbars side-by-side, and the battle for your money has never been more competitive
Soundbars are an effective way of boosting your TV’s built-in sound, as the built-in speakers even on the best TVs can’t match the quality of their picture. The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is one of the best soundbars on the market, delivering punchy, immersive performance across movies and music at…
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Sony’s new budget soundbars get US pricing, and it’s not what I was hoping to see
Sony’s new soundbars get US pricing, though no release date Sony Theater Bar 6: $649 | Sony Theater System 6: $769 Continues a trend of pricing higher than the competition Sony recently unveiled the US prices of its new TV line-up, and the price of its new OLED TV is…
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Samsung’s best Dolby Atmos soundbar is being bricked by a new update – here’s what we know so far
An over-the-air update has “bricked” many Samsung HW-Q990D soundbars The update has been pulled by Samsung It’s unclear what those affected can do Owners of Samsung‘s five-star soundbar, the Samsung HW-Q990D, are having a less than five-star experience right now. In what appears to be a faulty firmware update, many…
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Setting up the Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar was one of the worst tech experiences of my life, but damn it sounds incredible
I. Loathe. The. Sonos. App. Sorry for that appalling punctuation, but since the firm retooled and relaunched its application last year, thousands of Sonos fans have been forced to endure audio anguish. Up until recently, it was about as dependable as a starving fox guarding a hen house. Not long…
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