The Best Soundbars We’ve Tested: Sonos, Sony, Bose, and More
Parker Hall, Ryan Waniata
created: Jan. 30, 2026, 2:04 p.m. | updated: Feb. 2, 2026, 7:14 p.m.
Bluesound Pulse Cinema for $1,499: If you’re looking for a top-notch Dolby Atmos soundbar, it’s hard to beat the Sonos Arc Ultra.
Bluesound’s Pulse Cinema is a pricey new chapter for the Canadian company: its first Dolby Atmos soundbar with dedicated up-firing drivers and a center channel.
JBL Bar 1300X for $1,150: This Dolby Atmos JBL bar has a pretty neat party trick: detachable wireless surround speakers.
The Bar 1300X sounds excellent, with some of the best Dolby Atmos immersion I have heard from a soundbar at this price.
Our list of the top soundbars we’ve tested includes soundbars sold on their own and models that come bundled with a subwoofer and surround speakers at a wide variety of price points.
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