Soundbars
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Max
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Bose
Bose Smart Ultra
Key specs
Channels
5.1.2216%2.114%5.111%5.1.29%
5.1.2 appears on 9% of the 123 soundbars we've cataloged (of 127).
HDMI Earc
YesMost commonTrue90%False10%
True is the most common — on 90% of the 118 soundbars we've cataloged (of 127).
Surround Sound Format
Dolby AtmosMost commonDolby atmos32%Dts:x18%Dts virtual:x13%Dolby digital12%
Dolby atmos is the most common — on 32% of the 245 soundbars we've cataloged (of 127).
Expandable System
YesMost commonTrue81%False19%
True is the most common — on 81% of the 108 soundbars we've cataloged (of 127).
Sound
- Channels
- 5.1.2
- Surround Sound Format
- Dolby Atmos
- Amplification
- Active (powered)
- Driver Count
- 9
- Dialogue Enhancement
- Yes
- Night Mode
- No
- Room Calibration
- Yes
- Up Firing Drivers
- 2
Connectivity
- HDMI Earc
- Yes
- Connection Type
- Hdmi-arc, optical, bluetooth, wifi, airplay-2, chromecast, spotify-connect
- Optical
- Yes
- HDMI Input Count
- 0
Design
- Expandable System
- Yes
- Color Options
- Black, white
- Dimensions Depth
- 107 mm
- Dimensions Height
- 58 mm
- Dimensions Width
- 1045 mm
- Mounting Type
- Wall-mount, bookshelf/tabletop
- Power Source
- AC mains
- Weight
- 5748 g
Features
- Voice Assistant Support
- Alexa, Works with Google Assistant
Features & Opinions
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Chase BernathBrand & Partnerships Manager
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