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SAMSUNG HW-Q600C 3.1.2ch Soundbar w/Dolby Audio, Q-Symphony, Adaptive Sound, HDMI eARC, Game Mode Pro, Bluetooth, Acoustic Beam...
Channels: 3.1.2
Connectivity: Bluetooth, HDMI, optical
Sound Feature: Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos, Q-Symphony, Adaptive Sound
Subwoofer: Yes
Dimensions: 40.6" wide x 4.1" deep x 2.2" tall
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10.0

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SAMSUNG HW-Q600C 3.1.2ch Soundbar w/Dolby Audio, Q-Symphony, Adaptive Sound, HDMI eARC, Game Mode Pro, Bluetooth, Acoustic Beam...
Channels: 3.1.2
Connectivity: Bluetooth, HDMI, optical
Sound Feature: Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos, Q-Symphony, Adaptive Sound
Subwoofer: Yes
Dimensions: 40.6" wide x 4.1" deep x 2.2" tall
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9.7

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9.7

JBL Bar 500: 5.1-Channel soundbar with MultiBeam™ and Dolby Atmos®, Black
Channels: 5.1
Connectivity: Bluetooth, HDMI, optical, Wi-Fi
Sound Feature: Dolby Atmos, MultiBeam
Subwoofer: Yes
Dimensions: 40" wide x 4" deep x 2.2" tall
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JBL Bar 500: 5.1-Channel soundbar with MultiBeam™ and Dolby Atmos®, Black
Channels: 5.1
Connectivity: Bluetooth, HDMI, optical, Wi-Fi
Sound Feature: Dolby Atmos, MultiBeam
Subwoofer: Yes
Dimensions: 40" wide x 4" deep x 2.2" tall
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9.4

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9.4

PHILIPS B5109 SoundBar for TV, 2.0 Channel Sound, DTS Virtual:X, Dolby Digital Plus,BT LE Audio, EQ Effects,Night Mode, Easy Se...
Channels: 2.0
Connectivity: Bluetooth, HDMI, optical, AUX, USB
Sound Feature: Dolby Digital Plus, DTS Virtual:X
Subwoofer: No
Dimensions: 30.1" wide x 3.6" deep x 2.6" tall
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9.4

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PHILIPS B5109 SoundBar for TV, 2.0 Channel Sound, DTS Virtual:X, Dolby Digital Plus,BT LE Audio, EQ Effects,Night Mode, Easy Se...
Channels: 2.0
Connectivity: Bluetooth, HDMI, optical, AUX, USB
Sound Feature: Dolby Digital Plus, DTS Virtual:X
Subwoofer: No
Dimensions: 30.1" wide x 3.6" deep x 2.6" tall
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9.3

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9.3

Bose TV Speaker - Soundbar for TV with Bluetooth and HDMI-ARC Connectivity, Black, Includes Remote Control
Channels: 2.1
Connectivity: Bluetooth, HDMI, optical, AUX
Sound Feature: Dolby Audio
Subwoofer: Yes
Dimensions: 23.4" wide x 4" deep x 2.2" tall
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Bose TV Speaker - Soundbar for TV with Bluetooth and HDMI-ARC Connectivity, Black, Includes Remote Control
Channels: 2.1
Connectivity: Bluetooth, HDMI, optical, AUX
Sound Feature: Dolby Audio
Subwoofer: Yes
Dimensions: 23.4" wide x 4" deep x 2.2" tall
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9.1

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9.1

Assistrust Sound Bar for Smart TV, Soundbar with Bluetooth/ARC/Opt/AUX Connect, Auto Volume Boost, 3 Equalizer Modes, 2 in 1 De...
Channels: Not indicated
Connectivity: Bluetooth, HDMI, optical, AUX
Sound Feature: 3 EQ modes
Subwoofer: No
Dimensions: 17" long x 3.5" deep x 2.5" tall
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9.1

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Assistrust Sound Bar for Smart TV, Soundbar with Bluetooth/ARC/Opt/AUX Connect, Auto Volume Boost, 3 Equalizer Modes, 2 in 1 De...
Channels: Not indicated
Connectivity: Bluetooth, HDMI, optical, AUX
Sound Feature: 3 EQ modes
Subwoofer: No
Dimensions: 17" long x 3.5" deep x 2.5" tall
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9.0

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9.0

Hisense A620 2.1ch All-in-one Sound Bar with Built-in Subwoofer, 240W, DTS Virtual: X, Dolby Dightal Plus, Bluetooth 5.3, Roku ...
Channels: 2.1
Connectivity: Bluetooth, HDMI, optical, AUX, USB
Sound Feature: Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual: X
Subwoofer: Yes, built-in
Dimensions: 31.4" wide x 3.5" deep x 2.3" tall
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Hisense A620 2.1ch All-in-one Sound Bar with Built-in Subwoofer, 240W, DTS Virtual: X, Dolby Dightal Plus, Bluetooth 5.3, Roku ...
Channels: 2.1
Connectivity: Bluetooth, HDMI, optical, AUX, USB
Sound Feature: Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual: X
Subwoofer: Yes, built-in
Dimensions: 31.4" wide x 3.5" deep x 2.3" tall
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8.9

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8.9

Sony HTX8500 2.1ch Dolby Atmos/DTS:X Soundbar with Built-in subwoofer, Black
Channels: 2.1
Connectivity: Bluetooth, HDMI
Sound Feature: Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X
Subwoofer: No
Dimensions: 37.3" wide x 6.8" deep x 6.3" tall
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Sony HTX8500 2.1ch Dolby Atmos/DTS:X Soundbar with Built-in subwoofer, Black
Channels: 2.1
Connectivity: Bluetooth, HDMI
Sound Feature: Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X
Subwoofer: No
Dimensions: 37.3" wide x 6.8" deep x 6.3" tall
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8.8

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8.8

Sonos Beam Gen 2 - Black - Soundbar with Dolby Atmos
Channels: 2.0
Connectivity: Bluetooth, HDMI, WiFi
Sound Feature: Dolby Atmos
Subwoofer: No
Dimensions: 25.6" wide x 3.9" deep x 2.7" tall
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8.8

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Sonos Beam Gen 2 - Black - Soundbar with Dolby Atmos
Channels: 2.0
Connectivity: Bluetooth, HDMI, WiFi
Sound Feature: Dolby Atmos
Subwoofer: No
Dimensions: 25.6" wide x 3.9" deep x 2.7" tall
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JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2) - 2.1 Channel soundbar with Wireless subwoofer (6.5’’), 300W Max Output, Bluetooth Enable (Black)
Channels: 2.1
Connectivity: Bluetooth, HDMI
Sound Feature: Dolby Digital
Subwoofer: Yes
Dimensions: 38" wide x 3.4" deep x 2.2" tall
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JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2) - 2.1 Channel soundbar with Wireless subwoofer (6.5’’), 300W Max Output, Bluetooth Enable (Black)
Channels: 2.1
Connectivity: Bluetooth, HDMI
Sound Feature: Dolby Digital
Subwoofer: Yes
Dimensions: 38" wide x 3.4" deep x 2.2" tall
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8.5

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8.5

Polk Audio Signa S2 Sound Bar & Wireless Subwoofer – Exclusive VoiceAdjust Technology, Ultra-Slim Design, Works with 4K & HD TV...
Channels: 2.1
Connectivity: Bluetooth, HDMI ARC, optical, AUX
Sound Feature: Dolby Audio
Subwoofer: Yes
Dimensions: 35.4" wide x 3.2" deep x 2.1" tall
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Polk Audio Signa S2 Sound Bar & Wireless Subwoofer – Exclusive VoiceAdjust Technology, Ultra-Slim Design, Works with 4K & HD TV...
Channels: 2.1
Connectivity: Bluetooth, HDMI ARC, optical, AUX
Sound Feature: Dolby Audio
Subwoofer: Yes
Dimensions: 35.4" wide x 3.2" deep x 2.1" tall
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10.0

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10.0

SAMSUNG HW-Q600C 3.1.2ch Soundbar w/Dolby Audio, Q-Symphony, Adaptive Sound, HDMI eARC, Game Mode Pro, Bluetooth, Acoustic Beam...
Channels: 3.1.2
Connectivity: Bluetooth, HDMI, optical
Sound Feature: Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos, Q-Symphony, Adaptive Sound
Subwoofer: Yes
Dimensions: 40.6" wide x 4.1" deep x 2.2" tall
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10.0

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SAMSUNG HW-Q600C 3.1.2ch Soundbar w/Dolby Audio, Q-Symphony, Adaptive Sound, HDMI eARC, Game Mode Pro, Bluetooth, Acoustic Beam...
Channels: 3.1.2
Connectivity: Bluetooth, HDMI, optical
Sound Feature: Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos, Q-Symphony, Adaptive Sound
Subwoofer: Yes
Dimensions: 40.6" wide x 4.1" deep x 2.2" tall
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Best Soundbar
1. SAMSUNG HW-Q600C Soundbar with Subwoofer
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2. JBL Bar 500 Soundbar
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3. Philips B5109 Soundbar
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4. Bose TV Speaker Small Soundbar
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5. Assistrust Sound Bar
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6. Hisense A620 Soundbar
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7. Sony HTX8500 Soundbar
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8. Sonos Beam Gen 2 Soundbar
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9. JBL Bar Deep Bass MK2 Soundbar
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10. Polk Signa S2 Soundbar & Subwoofer
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Channels
3.1.2 5.1 2.0 2.1 Not indicated 2.1 2.1 2.0 2.1 2.1
Channels 		3.1.2 5.1 2.0 2.1 Not indicated 2.1 2.1 2.0 2.1 2.1
Connectivity
Bluetooth, HDMI, optical Bluetooth, HDMI, optical, Wi-Fi Bluetooth, HDMI, optical, AUX, USB Bluetooth, HDMI, optical, AUX Bluetooth, HDMI, optical, AUX Bluetooth, HDMI, optical, AUX, USB Bluetooth, HDMI Bluetooth, HDMI, WiFi Bluetooth, HDMI Bluetooth, HDMI ARC, optical, AUX
Connectivity 		Bluetooth, HDMI, optical Bluetooth, HDMI, optical, Wi-Fi Bluetooth, HDMI, optical, AUX, USB Bluetooth, HDMI, optical, AUX Bluetooth, HDMI, optical, AUX Bluetooth, HDMI, optical, AUX, USB Bluetooth, HDMI Bluetooth, HDMI, WiFi Bluetooth, HDMI Bluetooth, HDMI ARC, optical, AUX
Sound Feature
Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos, Q-Symphony, Adaptive Sound Dolby Atmos, MultiBeam Dolby Digital Plus, DTS Virtual:X Dolby Audio 3 EQ modes Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual: X Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X Dolby Atmos Dolby Digital Dolby Audio
Sound Feature 		Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos, Q-Symphony, Adaptive Sound Dolby Atmos, MultiBeam Dolby Digital Plus, DTS Virtual:X Dolby Audio 3 EQ modes Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual: X Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X Dolby Atmos Dolby Digital Dolby Audio
Subwoofer
Yes Yes No Yes No Yes, built-in No No Yes Yes
Subwoofer 		Yes Yes No Yes No Yes, built-in No No Yes Yes
Dimensions
40.6" wide x 4.1" deep x 2.2" tall 40" wide x 4" deep x 2.2" tall 30.1" wide x 3.6" deep x 2.6" tall 23.4" wide x 4" deep x 2.2" tall 17" long x 3.5" deep x 2.5" tall 31.4" wide x 3.5" deep x 2.3" tall 37.3" wide x 6.8" deep x 6.3" tall 25.6" wide x 3.9" deep x 2.7" tall 38" wide x 3.4" deep x 2.2" tall 35.4" wide x 3.2" deep x 2.1" tall
Dimensions 		40.6" wide x 4.1" deep x 2.2" tall 40" wide x 4" deep x 2.2" tall 30.1" wide x 3.6" deep x 2.6" tall 23.4" wide x 4" deep x 2.2" tall 17" long x 3.5" deep x 2.5" tall 31.4" wide x 3.5" deep x 2.3" tall 37.3" wide x 6.8" deep x 6.3" tall 25.6" wide x 3.9" deep x 2.7" tall 38" wide x 3.4" deep x 2.2" tall 35.4" wide x 3.2" deep x 2.1" tall

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