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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Check out our expert's list of the best soundbars for 2026, and see what else is out there.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
That's a lot of flexibility for any soundbar, let alone one at this price point.
—Brad Bourque, Wired News, 23 Feb. 2026
The soundbar is designed to project and reflect sound on the different surfaces in the EX30, mimicking the presence of a speaker array.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Yamaha speakers provide audio quality on par with dedicated soundbars.
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
That's a lot of flexibility for any soundbar, let alone one at this price point.
—Brad Bourque, Wired News, 23 Feb. 2026
The soundbar is designed to project and reflect sound on the different surfaces in the EX30, mimicking the presence of a speaker array.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Yamaha speakers provide audio quality on par with dedicated soundbars.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Soundbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soundbar. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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