soundbars

  • The New Sonos Playbase Is Great, But Comes A Little Too Late

    The New Sonos Playbase Is Great, But Comes A Little Too Late

    There was a brief period of time — think 2011 to 2015, where the pedestal-like soundbar was convenient for TV owners. TVs had gotten skinnier and sound had gotten crummier as a consequence. Functioning as both speaker and stand, the pedestal was an appealing soundbar-style ideal for TV owners who had no plans to mount…


  • Sony’s New 5.1 Surround System Is A Soundbar With A Little Extra

    Sony’s new HT-RT3 5.1ch soundbar system is a simpler and more affordable alternative to the full home theatre, promising 600W of power through the combined soundbar, subwoofer and rear speakers. Though the speakers still have to be wired into the system, it also boasts Bluetooth connectivity to stream audio from all your devices.