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Top soundbars with HDMI eARC support

Top soundbars with HDMI eARC support

Infinity (JBL) Sonic B200WL, 160W Soundbar

Affordable

A premium soundbar, built to offer users a pristine audio experience, this one comes with a 160W power output. This allows the soundbar to clearly reproduce all audio content even at really high volumes. This is great for getting a theatre-like audio sensory experience, and when the sound is customised, you can fine tune each aspect to get the audio signature you’re looking for. Paired with a large TV, you’re in for an immersive experience for games, movies, music and shows. The soundbar can connect via HDMI eARC, which is an advanced technology, making for dynamic sound.


Pros


  • Affordable
  • Wireless

Cons


  • No Dolby Atmos

Blaupunkt SBA01 100W Soundbar

Great Audio

A known name in the world of audio peripherals, Blaupunkt brings punchy audio and brings the theatre-like audio right at your room. It has a 100W power output, ideal for medium sized, and slightly larger rooms. The soundbar quality can be fine tuned in the settings menu, and you can customize the sound as per your preference. It sports inbuilt, dual subwoofers, along with 3-inch drivers to deliver deep sound and immersive experiences. THere’s a remote, as well as buttons one the side which let you control key sound aspects of the bar.


Pros


  • Great Audio
  • Remote Functionality

Cons


  • Bulky design

LG SL4 300W 2.1 Ch Sound Bar

Wireless Compatibility

A soundbar with an external subwoofer, this offering from LG comes with a focus on delivering top notch sound quality. The subwoofer helps produce extremely dynamic sound, which is ideal for movies, music videos and games, all of which benefit from a deep sound source. The 2.1 channel setup has a 300W power output, meaning it is extremely loud, while retaining details. Since the subwoofer is wireless, you can place it out in the open without ugly wires ruining your room. The soundbar also sports high end features such as adaptive sound control, bluetooth streaming, and TV audio sync.


Pros


  • Wireless Compatibility

Cons


  • No External Speakers

Samsung T670/XL 460W 5.1 Channel Wireless Surround Sound Soundbar

Directional Audio

If you’re looking to bring a theatre-like experience to your home, this 5.1 surround sound soundbar is a good pick. It has a fully wireless subwoofer as well as dual speakers to be placed around the room. The speakers make for dynamic and directional sound, especially noticeable in games, and action sequences in movies. The dual wireless speakers are a neat addition to the already rich sounding soundbar itself, and help fully immerse you in content. The soundbar and speaker setup can connect via HDMI eARC as well.


Pros

  • 2.1 inch Speakers included
  • Directional Audio

Sony HT-S20R Real 5.1ch Dolby Digital Soundbar

Wireless Subwoofer

Another 5.1 channel surround sound soundbar setup, this one offers incredible sound quality. It is the ideal addition to your home entertainment room. It can be used with high end TVs and thanks to HDMI eARC connections, you can expect reliable, dynamic and richly detailed audio no matter what you’re viewing. The soundbar is ideal for gaming, especially considering the dual external speakers, which make for a surround sound experience. The external subwoofer helps the bar reproduce loud and cinematic sound.


Pros


  • Wireless Subwoofer
  • Surround Sound

Cons


  • Limited Audio Control

Sonos Arc

Sleek

One of the best soundbars on the market, the Sonos Arc is designed for those who want nothing but the best. The Arc not only has many audio output modes, but also a sound tuner, which lets you fine tune the sound to get the tone and signature you’re looking for. It comes with an inbuilt subwoofer, which gets the job done. The bar makes for extremely immersive viewing and audio experiences, no matter the content on screen. It can connect to your 4K TV with the help of HDMI eARC, which allows for better audio quality than bluetooth or line out connections.


Pros


  • Sleek
  • Dynamic Sound

Cons


  • Extremely Expensive

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