€141
LG S40T, Soundbar
A simple 2.1 bar with a sub that gives dialogue and bass a lift over TV speakers. Right for a small room or a bedroom TV.
2.1 channels · 300 W · HDMI ARC
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Four quick questions about your room, your viewing and your budget, and this picker tells you which kind of soundbar to look for, from a simple 2.1 bar to an Atmos flagship with rear speakers.
It is honest about what a single bar cannot do, and it ends with three picks at different prices that match the tiers.
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€468
Sonos Beam Gen2 Zwart
A compact single bar built for Dolby Atmos, with an eARC socket for lossless soundtracks. A sensible fit for a medium room.
Dolby Atmos · HDMI eARC · 5 amplifiers
€1029
Sonos Arc Ultra Zwart
A flagship Atmos bar for a large room, and the one to build rear speakers and a subwoofer around.
9.1.4 channels · 14 drivers · HDMI eARC