The Best 2023 Soundbars to Buy in 2024

We roundup all the best 2023 soundbars you can buy right now. From the budget-friendly models right up to wallet-busting, wall-shaking, ear-splitting Dolby Atmos extravaganzas like the Nakamichi Dragon, and everything in between. We cover all-in-one solutions, systems with subwoofers and a couple of soundbar alternatives to ensure you find one that meets your needs.

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VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:24 Roku Streambar
02:20 Vizio M213AD-K8
03:54 Polk Magnifi Mini AX
05:00 Vizio M51AX-J6
06:20 Vizio M512a-H6
08:08 Samsung Q930C
09:26 Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra
10:04 Sony HT-A7000
10:21 Yamaha True X 50A with the True X 1A speakers
11:04 Sennheiser Ambeo Plus
11:46 Sony HT-A9
13:24 Sonos Arc with Era 300s & Sub
14:28 Samsung Q990C
15:02 Nakamichi Dragon

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[Christopher_Black]

I bought the Vizio M213ad-k8 last year based on your review and recommendation of it. I have zero complaints on the sound quality and impressive bass for what it is. The only gripe I have is it very occasionally will not turn on and it needs to be unplugged and "reset" and it works just fine again. I would recommend this to anyone who just wants a soundbar only.

[brandonmatz]

I own the 930c and it is an amazing experience. Between the well balanced subwoofer performance and the Dolby Atmos effects, I am completely satisfied and blown away by it.

[mikehailer]

Have the Vizio M512A-H6 with a 70" in the living room & WE LOVE IT. Fantastic.
As for the Vizio All in One - It's paired with a 55" in the bedroom & it sounds GREAT too.
Dialogue clarity is top notch. Got one for my daughter's apartment as well. Excellent simple solution for a very reasonable price.

[pedrofroes]

Got an open box Q930C a few months ago for about 500€. Best deal of the year. Paired with the S95B, the setup is amazing.

[phillipford]

Wow! Didn’t know Caleb had those trumpeting skills. I’m impressed! Merry Christmas all.

[benkempermagic]

We recently got the Samsung 930D and we just can’t believe it. We paired it with a 55” Samsung OLED so we can use the Q-Symphony feature as well. I’ve never heard clearer dialog without sacrificing great surround and sheer power in action scenes. For a regular living room, this set up is phenomenal. Thanks.

[masonballenger]

I bought the Vizio all in one soundbar and it’s incredible. It’s highly detailed and has some insane bass. I agreed with your thoughts on just turning the bass down and it was perfect. The midnight mode also works wonders for when everyone goes to sleep. I’ve recommended it to everyone and people that have come over have been pleasantly surprised with the new addition to the set up!

[RJeezy]

Bought the Vizio AiO but the unit I received had a ton of distortion. I reached out to Vizio and received a replacement model (clearly refurbished), it had a blown speaker, as evident with the fluttering of sound coming from one side. I reached out to Vizio again and requested a replacement (non refurbished model). I received the replacement (brand new) and honestly love it 🤞.

[ImpressiveTony]

Did my dude just casually shred on the horn?? lol Love it!

[GuidoHaverkort]

Just a headsup: i got the Q990C for 800 euros, it goes on sale very regularly so don't overspent. Also it really is a nobrainer for that price, it's an insane sound system

[halfclappertopchedda]

I have the Bose 900 and it's insane how clear and crisp it is.. I snagged it for 800 bucks which is pricey but isn't break the bank.. I highly recommend it. It's very very good!

[AnthonySkatz]

As a Sonos Arc with 300s and Sub owner, two comments:

1) The comment about "if music is a priority, get it" comment is very apt, and I think that makes it extremely versatile.

More importantly

2) Like the Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra, the Sonos Arc is also modular, meaning you can also buy only the bar upfront and then add different Sonos speakers and sub(s) later. As someone who originally thought I only had space for just a bar and was looking for Dolby Atmos to pair with an Xbox Series X, especially considering this was two and a half years ago, this was a MASSIVE selling point to me, and it was considered arguably the best "All-in-One Atmos standalone bar" at the time.

So if you're going to claim the Sonos Ultimate Immersion set may be your favorite system on the list, I think people should be aware that you don't need to drop the $2000-2500 upfront.

[itsmini]

I have the Vizio All-in-One soundbar in my family room. It’s a solid choice for a medium sized room. As he said, the stereo separation is pretty good and it surprisingly has great low end. I only use it for TV and movies. Music sounds subpar on it but for $150, it’s hard to argue.

[priceeverett]

I love the Vizio All-In-One. Especially with living in a one bedroom apartment, I didn't have really any extra room for any additional speakers or a subwoofer. The All-In-One does exactly what I need it to do! Great Recommendation!

[brianhallilujah]

Hi Caleb! I bought the M51ax-J6 with your recommendation 6 months ago and have absolutely zero regrets. The sound quality is fantastic and having 5.1 surround sound with virtual atmos (thanks to my slanted ceilings the up firing speakers would’ve been wasted on me) I can honestly say it’s the best setup for my situation. Thank you so much and keep up the good work!

[andreisandulescu]

I’m here because Caleb told me to tell you all about the Vizio All-in-One M213AD-K8 and, well, he ain’t wrong!

We have a smaller living room with little space for a subwoofer, so I bought the AIO per Caleb’s recommendation, and man oh man. I still can’t believe it was only $150. The audio fidelity is amazing. Dialogue is clear and crisp, and music sounds amazing. It also gets quite loud. The bass profile can’t quite match the low frequency rumble of a separate subwoofer, but, if you turn it up to 75% or so, it comes surprisingly close!

All in all, if you’re looking for a TV audio upgrade minus the sub, the M213AD-K8 is it. Enjoy.

[Del_]

Imagine paying $4k for a soundbar with a 1 year warranty.

[quinneverett]

I bought the Samsung Q990C around Black Friday and have LOVED it. Unfortunately, I live in an apartment complex so I can't play it nearly as loud as I know it's capable of, but it's been phenomenal even at lower volumes. I particularly love the "Voice enhancement" setting when watching TV shows for improved dialogue. It really makes a huge difference.

[LiyoungMartin]

Hey there, fellow Caleb fans! I bought the Vizio all-in-one soundbar almost exactly one year ago today, and I can confirm it sounds extremely impressive for its price! The clarity is exceptional and it can get ridiculously loud, so you definitely don't have to worry about volume. For those of you who have a JBL Flip 5/6, I'd say it's roughly equivalent to pairing two of those together in stereo, if that helps give you any reference. Anyway, hope this helped, and always a joy watching and learning from your videos Caleb! Happy holidays!

[Biggeo]

We bought a Samsung Q990C about a year ago for $1100 and I cannot complain. For movies, this thing really sounds incredible. Paired with my 65" B7 OLED, it was great. Now even better with the 65" Hisense U8N :) Brightness over darkness in a bright room wins.