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Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Max
9.6/10SoundGuys scoreRead our review ›
$2,998at Amazon
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Bose
Bose TV Speaker
Key specs
HDMI Earc
YesMost commonTrue90%False10%
True is the most common — on 90% of the 117 soundbars we've cataloged (of 127).
Expandable System
YesMost commonTrue80%False20%
True is the most common — on 80% of the 107 soundbars we've cataloged (of 127).
Connection Type
Most commonBluetooth23%Hdmi-arc20%Optical18%Usb11%
Bluetooth is the most common — on 23% of the 493 soundbars we've cataloged (of 127).
Connectivity
- HDMI Earc
- Yes
- Connection Type
- Bluetooth, optical, hdmi-arc
- Optical
- Yes
Design
- Expandable System
- Yes
- Dimensions Height
- 56 mm
- Dimensions Width
- 594 mm
- Power Source
- AC mains
Sound
- Amplification
- Active (powered)
- Driver Count
- 3
- Dialogue Enhancement
- Yes
Features & Opinions
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Chase BernathBrand & Partnerships Manager
Dave CarrVideo Producer/WriterSonos or Bose? Here's how I'd choose my home theaterBoth systems provide an immersive experience, but what you plan to add later could make one a much better fit.Dave CarrVideo Producer/WriterSkip the $129 Bose SoundLink Micro: Here are 2 look-alikes I'd buy for lessYou don't have to spend a lot of money to get a great ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker. Here's two I'd recommend instead.Dave CarrVideo Producer/WriterBose SoundTouch is officially dead, but your speakers may still surviveBose didn’t completely brick SoundTouch speakers, but the shutdown still changed what owners originally paid for.Dave CarrVideo Producer/WriterDon't buy the JBL Charge 6. Buy these three speakers insteadThe JBL Charge 6 is a solid speaker, but these three alternatives may be worth buying instead.Dave CarrVideo Producer/WriterApple just took down Bose at their own gameFor decades, Bose has prided itself on this one major advantage of their headphones and earbuds. Now, Apple has beat them at their own game.Chase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerMore Soundbars
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