Test Report

Soundbars in the test - cinematic sound for the TV

Cool film dialogue, special effects, stadium atmosphere: soundbars are supposed to spice up the TV sound. Many soundbars in the test succeed, but not all models sound good.

TesterStiftung Warentest
Edition08/2022

22 Products in test

182/100
280/100
280/100
LG DSP9YA (520 W, 5.1.2 Channel)
Sound bars
EUR680,09

LG DSP9YA

520 W, 5.1.2 Channel

280/100

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Samsung HW-Q900A
Unfortunately this product is currently not available in our assortment.
579/100
676/100
Denon DHT-S517 (150 W, 3.1.2 Channel)
Sound bars
−33%
Returned & Tested
EUR245,82 currently EUR364,76 new

Denon DHT-S517

150 W, 3.1.2 Channel

775/100
873/100
Samsung HW-Q950A 11.1.4 channels (11.1.4 Channel)
Sound bars

Samsung HW-Q950A 11.1.4 channels

11.1.4 Channel

972/100
972/100
Sony HT-S40R (600 W, 5.1 channels)
Sound bars
EUR260,07

Sony HT-S40R

600 W, 5.1 channels

1170/100
Philips Fidelio B97/10 (888 W, 7.1.2 Channel)
Sound bars

Philips Fidelio B97/10

888 W, 7.1.2 Channel

1170/100
Philips TAB8505/10 (240 W, 2.1 Channel)
Sound bars
EUR167,74

Philips TAB8505/10

240 W, 2.1 Channel

1170/100
1170/100

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Yamaha ATS-2090
Unfortunately this product is currently not available in our assortment.
1569/100
1668/100
1668/100
Panasonic SC-HTB496 (80 W, 2.1 Channel)
Sound bars
EUR192,27

Panasonic SC-HTB496

80 W, 2.1 Channel

1668/100
1967/100
1967/100
2163/100
Hisense HS218 Soundbar Speaker Black 2.1 Channels 200 W (200 W, 2.1 Channel)
Sound bars

Hisense HS218 Soundbar Speaker Black 2.1 Channels 200 W

200 W, 2.1 Channel

2260/100
Philips TAB5305/12 (70 W, 2.1 Channel)
Sound bars
EUR157,62

Philips TAB5305/12

70 W, 2.1 Channel