Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Best Soundbars: Top Picks from JBL, Samsung, Bose, and More
Want to make your TV sound better?
This article reviews five soundbars that can upgrade your home entertainment.
The JBL Bar 5.1 gives you a surround sound experience with speakers you can move around.
Yamaha's SR-C20A is small but still sounds great.
Sony's HT-S20R gives you surround sound, too, but with speakers that need to be plugged in.
Samsung offers a soundbar with a wireless subwoofer.
Finally, the Bose TV Speaker makes voices clearer, especially helpful if you sometimes have trouble hearing dialogue.
Five soundbars from brands like JBL, Samsung, and Bose are highlighted.
JBL Bar 5.1 features detachable surround speakers for a 5.1-channel experience.
Yamaha SR-C20A is a compact soundbar with a built-in subwoofer for smaller spaces.
Sony HT-S20R offers a full 5.1-channel experience with wired rear speakers.
Bose TV Speaker is a compact soundbar designed to improve TV dialogue.
- Who
- JBL, Yamaha, Sony, Samsung, and Bose are the manufacturers of the soundbars.
- What
- A review of five soundbars.
- When
- Information is current as of May 2025.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To provide recommendations for better TV audio.
Pros
Cons
Sound Quality
Pros
Enhanced audio experience.
Cons
Potential for synchronization issues (JBL).
Value
Pros
Better sound quality at a good price point.
Cons
Bass levels could be better.
- Brands Mentioned
- JBL, Yamaha, Sony, Samsung, Bose
- Featured Products
- JBL Bar 5.1, Yamaha SR-C20A, Sony HT-S20R, Samsung HW-T400/XL, Bose TV Speaker
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth, HDMI ARC, Optical Input, USB
- Key Feature: JBL
- Detachable surround speakers
- Key Feature: Yamaha
- Compact Design
- Key Feature: Bose
- Dialogue Mode