soundbar
noun
sound·bar
ˈsau̇n(d)-ˌbär 
variants
or sound bar
plural soundbars or sound bars
: a rectangular audio device that transmits sound (as from a television or computer) via multiple loudspeakers contained in a single enclosure
A soundbar is designed to take the audio from a television and turn it into virtual 3D surround sound without having to do complicated wiring or stringing speaker boxes throughout the room.—
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Your soundbar will perform a calibration of the room’s acoustic qualities — sort of like TruePlay — while the mics on the headphones will help pinpoint your seating position and adapt the spatial audio to your unique space.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 21 May 2024
Sonos is best known for great-sounding speakers—the Beam soundbar even earned a Robb Report 2024 Audio Award—but that could soon change.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 May 2024
Every Sonos speaker, including soundbars, can be assigned rooms and grouped together to allow seamless playback between those rooms through the Sonos app.
—Will Greenwald, PCMAG, 21 May 2024
This weekend sale's best offer comes in the shape of this minimalist but potent Samsung soundbar and woofer combination.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 10 May 2024
The Sonos deals have been coming somewhat fast and furious as of late, with the manufacturer now offering 25 percent off select soundbars.
—Brandon Widder, The Verge, 20 Apr. 2024
There are some things to consider before making your new purchase: Brand is important, as some soundbars are more compatible with TVs of the similar brand.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 5 Apr. 2024
Featuring a gorgeous soundbar and a powerful subwoofer this set-up will fill the room with sound.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2024
Plus, when paired with one of Samsung’s new TVs and soundbars, the speaker should also offer surround sound, making for a great audio experience.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 21 Mar. 2024
Chris Welch, The Verge, 21 May 2024
Sonos is best known for great-sounding speakers—the Beam soundbar even earned a Robb Report 2024 Audio Award—but that could soon change.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 May 2024
Every Sonos speaker, including soundbars, can be assigned rooms and grouped together to allow seamless playback between those rooms through the Sonos app.
—Will Greenwald, PCMAG, 21 May 2024
This weekend sale's best offer comes in the shape of this minimalist but potent Samsung soundbar and woofer combination.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 10 May 2024
The Sonos deals have been coming somewhat fast and furious as of late, with the manufacturer now offering 25 percent off select soundbars.
—Brandon Widder, The Verge, 20 Apr. 2024
There are some things to consider before making your new purchase: Brand is important, as some soundbars are more compatible with TVs of the similar brand.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 5 Apr. 2024
Featuring a gorgeous soundbar and a powerful subwoofer this set-up will fill the room with sound.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2024
Plus, when paired with one of Samsung’s new TVs and soundbars, the speaker should also offer surround sound, making for a great audio experience.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 21 Mar. 2024
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“Soundbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soundbar. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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