2021 Best Dolby Atmos Soundbars | 3D Spatial Audio, Voice Control, eARC! | Sony, Samsung, Sonos, JBL

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1. Manoj Agnihotri on December 28, 2021 at 4:52 pm

   Why no Bose?????

   
   
   
2. Monsoon on December 28, 2021 at 4:53 pm

   You can get a nice home theater system for about $1500 why would you spend $1000+ on a soundbar?

   
   
   
3. bannajirocks on December 28, 2021 at 4:58 pm

   Ambeo looks so ugly. Cannot imagine it sitting below my beautiful LG C1

   
   
   
4. Wazeer Mohamed on December 28, 2021 at 4:58 pm

   How about LG SN11RG

   
   
   
5. gagan chauhan on December 28, 2021 at 5:00 pm

   I haven’t experienced the ambeo but after watching this video I am willing to consider it

   
   
   
6. Sheepdog812 on December 28, 2021 at 5:00 pm

   I have the Sony HT A7000 with the SASW5 sub and the wireless rear speakers running with my Bravia XR A80J OLED as the center channel and it is absolutely amazing.

   
   
   
7. Amol David on December 28, 2021 at 5:01 pm

   What about Bose 900 ???? U never ever talk about Bose , their immersive sound is next level

   
   
   
8. Audio Advice on December 28, 2021 at 5:02 pm

   📚 Read our full in-depth comparison here: https://audioadvice.io/BestSoundbars2021

   ⬇ 2021 Best Soundbars ⬇

   ⦾ Sonos Arc Dolby Atmos Soundbar: https://audioadvice.io/SonosArc1
   ⦾ JBL Bar 9.1 Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer: https://audioadvice.io/JBLBar91
   ⦾ Sony HT-A7000 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos Soundbar: https://audioadvice.io/SonyHT7000DA
   ⦾ Samsung HW-Q950A 11.1.4 Dolby Atmos Soundbar: https://audioadvice.io/Samsunghwq950a
   ⦾ Klipsch Cinema 1200 Dolby Atmos Soundbar with Wireless Sub: https://audioadvice.io/KlipschCinema1200DA
   ⦾ Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar: https://audioadvice.io/SennheiserAmbeo

   
   
   
9. Cool Rider25 on December 28, 2021 at 5:03 pm

   bose 900? was not covered

   
   
   
10. Corey Coleman on December 28, 2021 at 5:04 pm

    I know it’s not 1 that you reviewed, but what do you think about the nakamichi ultra, thinking about picking 1 up??

    
    
    
11. alberto pedraza on December 28, 2021 at 5:08 pm

    ok i was few days ago in bestbuy and jbl 9,1 sound bar is not less then $ 1000.00 it cost $1299.99 so where i can Where can I buy it for less than that ??

    
    
    
12. DreadPirate Flappy on December 28, 2021 at 5:14 pm

    With the JBL can you have the detachable speakers at the side or are they supposed to be rear speakers? in the pictures on their site they have them at the side but they call them rear speakers.
    Looks a great soundbar, I only have 1 4x power strip in my tv room so would be a pain to have cables everywhere with a "wireless" system, JBL would solve that.

    
    
    
13. R Shinn on December 28, 2021 at 5:16 pm

    thats some crazy hair bro.

    
    
    
14. Tim Wood on December 28, 2021 at 5:16 pm

    JBL is currently on offer in the UK for about £700
    I just have my wallet and heart set on the Samsung setup.. (even though my TV is LG this will still run smoothly?)
    Just require it to come bck in stock after it been on a deal (£999) although even at that price everywhere seemed to have no stock.

    
    
    
15. Bob W on December 28, 2021 at 5:17 pm

    Great upload! Just wondering, is there any point in looking for Atmos in a soundbar if I have an open floor plan living room? To the left of my TV setup is a large open kitchen area.

    
    
    
16. CE User on December 28, 2021 at 5:18 pm

    Can you include a review of sound bar systems that support both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X and not just Atmos?

    
    
    
17. Gjergj22 on December 28, 2021 at 5:18 pm

    Klipsch not including dts-x is a big let down

    
    
    
18. Raj Kumar on December 28, 2021 at 5:19 pm

    Do you have any update from JBL support why with Sony TV’s earc does not work.only after disabling earc on tv JBL starts working or else there is no sound ..is it JBL 9.1 is not supported fully for earc or sony TVs like x900h has bug with hdmi earc port ?

    
    
    
19. Augustin Cheeley on December 28, 2021 at 5:19 pm

    No Soundbar from Bose?

    
    
    
20. Stephane Papineau on December 28, 2021 at 5:20 pm

    Still waiting for a HDMI 2.1 soundbar.

    
    
    
21. Wrought on December 28, 2021 at 5:21 pm

    Hey, I tried looking back through your catalog to see if you had a video that addressed this, but it would be nice if you did a video dedicated to how Atmos enabled soundbars should be configured for non-standard/asymmetrical theater room setups. In my case, I’m dealing with the TV facing out from the corner of a large room with 30 degree vaulted ceilings.

    
    
    
22. Dan Saghin on December 28, 2021 at 5:21 pm

    you forgot about BOSE…

    
    
    
23. fabian ippolito on December 28, 2021 at 5:21 pm

    Hola, para una sala de unos 14m cuadrados, cual me recomiendas?. Gracias.

    
    
    
24. Zenzuu on December 28, 2021 at 5:22 pm

    Does standard vanilla 5.1 content, 2.1 or stereo still sound decent in these soundbars?

    Between the Sonos Arc & Q950A which one does a better job with sound quality for non Atmos contents like mentioned above?

    
    
    
25. Gary Pollio on December 28, 2021 at 5:22 pm

    Contemplating upgrading to Atmos but my LG C7 only has arc, not earc. If I do will I be disappointed?

    
    
    
26. Christopher Lewis on December 28, 2021 at 5:23 pm

    I find it unbelievable how these companies have taken such a big name when released, liquidated it down until it means absolutely nothing, then marketed it towards the less informed for a hefty price.

    
    
    
27. Mateo Werner on December 28, 2021 at 5:27 pm

    Sony old king🔥🔥🔥😎😎😎

    
    
    
28. Sam & Frank on December 28, 2021 at 5:30 pm

    Sony HT-A9 vs Sennheiser Ambeo

    Both with subwoofer.
    What do think? Which one is better?

    
    
    
29. Mikkel Lund on December 28, 2021 at 5:33 pm

    Hello, how does LG SP9YA compare to the soundbars in this video?

    
    
    
30. SkyTightGaming on December 28, 2021 at 5:34 pm

    I mean the nakamichi is on fire

    
    
    
31. gagan chauhan on December 28, 2021 at 5:36 pm

    It’s surprising that you haven’t included Nakamichi shock wafe ultra in your list!

    
    
    
32. MindSet Tek on December 28, 2021 at 5:36 pm

    Does anyone know who makes the entertainment center featured at 17:25? Thanks in advance!

    
    
    
33. Bo Yu on December 28, 2021 at 5:37 pm

    I pick Sony HT-A7000 7.1.2 best.

    
    
    
34. Strike Taing on December 28, 2021 at 5:38 pm

    Where the BOSE

    
    
    
35. madmanall on December 28, 2021 at 5:38 pm

    We’re is Bose they are one of the best the 900 is great

    
    
    
36. Lucas McNamee on December 28, 2021 at 5:39 pm

    Why would anyone want battery powered satalites? Seems ridiculous

    
    
    
37. Ran Dumb on December 28, 2021 at 5:40 pm

    excellent video, weird hair

    
    
    
38. Tomasz Kaleniak on December 28, 2021 at 5:41 pm

    My tv is in the corner of a quite large open space – on the left there is a window like 50cm from the tv but on the right side there is like 7 meters of open space – will this all clever bouncing beams technology even work in this setting?

    
    
    
39. Lucas McNamee on December 28, 2021 at 5:41 pm

    What the heck is holographic sound. This review seems strange

    
    
    
40. love4steel on December 28, 2021 at 5:42 pm

    forget the soundbars for a sec.. lets talk about your hair ! lol

    
    
    
41. Raza Saigol on December 28, 2021 at 5:42 pm

    Which sound bar would you recommend for me. I just bought a Samsung Q80A tv. I want to experience Dolby Atmos. I’m considering buying the Sonos Arc because I have two Sonos play 1 speakers already and I could pair it with the Sonos Arc. The other option for me is the Samsung Q700A soundbar which comes with bass also. Also the Q-Symphony feature. Not sure how good this feature really is.
    On a side note, I am living In a condo so I’m okay being without the bass. My tv room room size is 11 by 11ft and 10 ft ceiling height.

    
    
    
42. Robson Braun Tech on December 28, 2021 at 5:43 pm

    Great video, I have some soundbars on my channel
    (Jbl, Klipsch, Samsung), whoever wants to take a look there, besides showing
    them on the outside, I also show them inside (open) disassembled.

    
    
    
43. spencerfourhigher on December 28, 2021 at 5:44 pm

    Great video! I am shopping for my parents for the holidays. Which would you think is the easiest to operate?

    
    
    
44. Darren Chan on December 28, 2021 at 5:44 pm

    If audio input is Dolby 5.1 sound format into 11.1.4 channels like Samsung Q950a, will the sound bar just use 5.1 or it will use all 11.1.4?

    
    
    
45. Mr Mr on December 28, 2021 at 5:45 pm

    why didn’t you include the beosound stage? my mate has the Ambeo, i have the stage…. and we prefer the stage…

    
    
    
46. soft heart on December 28, 2021 at 5:45 pm

    Can u compare Sonos ATMOS soundbar and Bose 900 smart soundbar please soon.

    
    
    
47. Norm Lieberman on December 28, 2021 at 5:47 pm

    Superb video and greatly appreciated 👍 Do you see any benefit in keeping things "All in the family" as I’m upgrading to a 65" Sony A80J OLED and Sony 4k Blu Ray player UBP-X700. We were shown the power of the Samsung soundbar, and both my wife and myself were blown away. It appears that the newer Sony soundbars have supply issues. (here in Australia and the States too I believe).
    I can get a great deal on the older Sony HTZ9F which is now on clearance, and was wondering if you have any thoughts? The set up is solely for general TV watching, movies, and sports as we are not gamers.
    Sincerest thanks in advance.

    Norm
    Melbourne Australia

    
    
    
48. Alain Tingson on December 28, 2021 at 5:49 pm

    What is the name off the application.i want to download it tnx

    
    
    
49. Jordan Validate on December 28, 2021 at 5:49 pm

    Had the Arc, returned it for the Samsung 950A when I found out my tv supports Q-Symphony. It was a right decision, the Samsung beats the Arc on everything but the Subwoofer

    
    
    
50. Giovanni Flores on December 28, 2021 at 5:49 pm

    Should we be worried about an Arc gen 2 any time soon since the Beam was just updated?