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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All these channels and drivers are contained in a single 47-inch long soundbar enclosure designed to partner TVs of 55 inches and more.
—John Archer, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
In our expert's roundup of the best soundbars, Samsung consistently ranks as a top pick for clear dialogue and room-filling audio, and this model is no exception, especially at this price right now.
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, Sonos hasn’t released a new product since the Arc Ultra soundbar and Sub 4 subwoofer in October 2024.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2025
This soundbar is one of the most expensive soundbars on the market.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
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John Archer, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
In our expert's roundup of the best soundbars, Samsung consistently ranks as a top pick for clear dialogue and room-filling audio, and this model is no exception, especially at this price right now.
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, Sonos hasn’t released a new product since the Arc Ultra soundbar and Sub 4 subwoofer in October 2024.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2025
This soundbar is one of the most expensive soundbars on the market.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
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“Soundbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soundbar. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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