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Browse 9 soundbars from TCL, Hisense, LG and Samsung, priced from £69. Thin TVs have tiny speakers; a soundbar brings back clear voices and proper depth.
Choose a simple all-in-one bar, add a wireless subwoofer, or go the whole way with Atmos and speakers behind you. Our guide below the products explains the differences.
The Hisense AX3120Q is a 3.1.2 channel Dolby Atmos soundbar with a wireless 6.5-inch subwoofer, giving 440 W of total output power for films, sport and music. Two upfiring speakers…
The TCL Q65HK 5.1 channel soundbar decodes Dolby Atmos and DTS:X and adds a wireless subwoofer that sits apart from the bar, so you get surround sound from the front…
The Hisense AX5140Q 5.1.4 channel soundbar decodes Dolby Atmos and DTS:X through 13 speakers, and its four up-firing drivers add height effects, so films and games play out above you…
The TCL S45H 2.0 channel soundbar packs a Dual Bass System into one slim 81 cm all-in-one bar, giving your flat-screen TV deeper bass and fuller sound with no separate…
The TCL A65K (A65K-UK) is a slim 3.1.2 channel soundbar that pairs a dark grey bar with a wireless subwoofer and plays Dolby Atmos and DTS:X soundtracks in full. Its…
The LG US70TY.AGBRLLD 3.1.1 channel Dolby Atmos soundbar pairs a slim bar with a wireless subwoofer, and its centre up-firing speaker lifts sound overhead while voices stay fixed to the…
The TCL S60K-UK 3.1 channel soundbar pairs a slim, 85 cm wide bar with a separate wireless subwoofer, giving your TV Dolby Atmos and DTS:X sound that is fuller and…
The TCL S65K (S65K-UK) 5.1 channel soundbar, with an 85 cm wide main bar, surrounds you with audio in front and behind, using True Surround Speakers: a wireless subwoofer and…
The Samsung HW-Q930H/XU 9.1.4 channel Dolby Atmos soundbar system surrounds you with sound from a 111.07 cm wide soundbar, a compact subwoofer and two wireless rear speakers, all supplied together.…
| Type | Suits | Worth checking |
|---|---|---|
| All-in-one | Bedrooms, kitchens and smaller lounges. | Width against the TV, and a dialogue mode. |
| With subwoofer | Films, sport and music with real weight. | Floor space and a socket for the sub. |
| Dolby Atmos | Film fans with a normal, flat ceiling. | Upward-firing drivers and eARC on your TV. |
| With rears | Proper surround without a receiver. | Sockets and space behind your seats. |
Soundbars are labelled 2.0, 3.1, 5.1.2 and so on. The first figure counts main channels: two for stereo, three adding a centre for dialogue, five or more for surround. The second shows whether a subwoofer comes with it (1) or not (0). A third figure, where there is one, counts the height channels for Dolby Atmos.
If mumbled speech is the main complaint, look for a dedicated centre channel, meaning a first figure of three or more. A speech-enhancing mode, found on many bars, helps too.
Nothing transforms films, sport and music like a sub. The connection to the bar is wireless, though it still takes up floor space and a power point. Living in a flat or a terrace? Stick to a bar without a sub, or use night mode, and the neighbours will thank you.
Atmos relies on sound reflecting off the ceiling, so a flat ceiling of ordinary height works best. You'll also need something to watch in Atmos, and the major streaming platforms offer lots. For sound genuinely behind you, choose a system with rears.
Wherever possible, connect by HDMI ARC or eARC: one cable, and the TV remote controls the volume. Simpler bars may use an optical cable. Bluetooth plays music from your phone; Wi-Fi adds streaming, voice assistants and, on some, multi-room.
Some bars team up with the same brand's TVs, using the TV's own speakers alongside the bar, with a single remote and on-screen menu for both. Worth a look if you're buying both; see our TVs.
Other ways to listen: home cinema, wireless speakers and headphones, or all of audio and home cinema.
Our soundbars come from TCL, Hisense, LG and Samsung. Filter by brand to find one that pairs with your TV.
Soundbars come with their maker's UK guarantee. Spend over £600 and delivery is free, generally within 3–7 working days.
Another UK retailer cheaper? Our price match may close the gap. Call 01622 541312 for advice on pairing with your TV, or ring ahead before visiting our showroom in Rochester to ask what's on display.
For most TVs, yes. There's not much space for speakers in a thin screen, so speech often sounds weak. Even a basic bar brings clearer dialogue and fuller sound.
Main channels, then subwoofer, then height channels for Atmos. A 3.1.2 bar has three front channels, one sub and two height channels.
Not for everyday TV. For regular film nights, live sport or music, a sub fills in the low notes that a bar on its own can't reach.
Almost certainly. If the TV has an optical output, or an HDMI socket marked ARC or eARC, you're set. Compare the bar's connections with your TV's sockets.
The TV has to send Atmos on to the bar; most recent models do this through their ARC or eARC socket. You'll also need programmes or films made in Atmos.
Yes. Most have Bluetooth for your phone or tablet, and Wi-Fi models can stream directly.
