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Helping facilitate the processing of the latest surround sound formats are HDMI ARC/eARC interfaces for connecting soundbars to smart TVs, and every soundbar on this list includes one of the two. Our list contains three Dolby Atmos-ready soundbars that have the up-firing speakers to bounce tones off the ceiling/walls for the optimal audio experience, while the remaining two offer surround sound simulation. The best Vizio soundbars offer some degree of surround sound processing, whether through Dolby Atmos or DTS:X/Virtual:X-object-based surround that assigns each sound a height as well as a horizontal location in a 360-degree sphere around the listener.

Here are some of the key criteria we looked at when compiling our list: To narrow down the options, we combined our own personal experience with the opinions of trusted peers and online user impressions. Vizio’s soundbars cover a lot of ground with their designs and have a little something for everyone.

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From the most compact single-unit soundbars to multi-speaker surround sound systems with Dolby Atmos support, this list of the best Vizio soundbars will point you in the right direction for your home theater upgrade no matter what type of space you’re working with. The best Vizio soundbars come in a variety of sizes and configurations to meet the needs of the smallest and largest home theaters alike, and because each model includes everything that you need to get started from cables to mounting hardware, Vizio soundbars are an ideal choice for pulling off a home theater upgrade with minimal fuss. We have also heard complaints about issues with the wireless functionality.As a leading manufacturer of smart TVs and soundbars, Vizio stands out from the pack with an emphasis on products with functional design and ease of setup combined with cutting-edge features and competitive pricing. The Bose Smart Soundbar 700 for $799 : If you want a premium bar that has great sound and can be expanded with satellite speakers but aren’t a fan of Sonos, Bose has you covered-though you might not like the $799 price tag. It’s a nice-sounding bar, and that gimmick is neat, but there are better options for under $1,000. The Vizio Elevate for $700 : This is an awesome-looking soundbar with side speakers that swivel skyward when you’re watching content with object-based audio. The Alexa-enabled soundbar is fine on its own, with surround speakers and subwoofers available from Polk if you want to upgrade. The Polk React for $269 : This soundbar works if you want to get surround sound eventually but don’t have the cash right now. It comes with a wireless subwoofer and can be upgraded with LG-made surround speakers. The LG SP9YA for $697 : This is a good Atmos bar for smaller rooms. Here are some others you might want to consider. There are a lot of great soundbars out there, and we don’t have room to feature them all. Inputs: 3 HDMI ports (one ARC), optical, RCA, Bluetooth, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Google Chromecast built in Much as LG, Samsung, and Sony use exceptional image quality to convince people to shell out thousands of dollars for their flagship televisions, Sennheiser can bank on the Ambeo’s superior audio to attract discerning buyers. It’s not for the budget-conscious, but this is the crème de la crème of compact home theater audio. It doesn’t matter whether you’re watching Netflix Originals or listening to your favorite music the Ambeo just offers rich, detailed sound. It’s the best-sounding bar we’ve ever heard. At times, it sounds so good you might think there are tiny speakers flying around your room.

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Even without the addition of satellite speakers for surround, the Ambeo uses its tech to throw sound around your space with full Dolby Atmos immersion. The company’s massive-and massively expensive-Ambeo showcases some of the most advanced processing and audio quality we’ve ever heard from a single bar. The acclaimed audio brand Sennheiser waited decades to launch its first home soundbar.