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Fluance AB401 / 8
Fluance

Fluance AB40

A basic, inoffensive designed soundbar with aptX support that camouflages into any living space.

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Value for Money & design
8.3/ 10
8.3
0.010.0

A 8.3 puts its value for money in the top 10% of speakers we've measured.

Measured on 78 of the 470 we've cataloged.

8/ 10
Design
8
0.010.0

A 8 puts its design in the top half of speakers we've measured.

Measured on 78 of the 470 we've cataloged.

Key specs

HDMI Earc
No
True88%False12%

False appears on 12% of the 113 soundbars we've cataloged (of 129).

Expandable System
YesMost common
True80%False20%

True is the most common — on 80% of the 107 soundbars we've cataloged (of 129).

Connection Type
Most common
Bluetooth24%Hdmi-arc20%Optical18%Wifi10%

Bluetooth is the most common — on 24% of the 490 soundbars we've cataloged (of 129).

Connectivity

HDMI Earc
No
Connection Type
Bluetooth, wired-aux-3.5mm, optical
Optical
Yes
HDMI Input Count
0

Design

Expandable System
Yes
Dimensions Depth
360 mm
Dimensions Height
100 mm
Dimensions Width
660 mm
Mounting Type
Bookshelf/tabletop, wall-mount
Power Source
AC mains
Weight
4900 g

Sound

Amplification
Active (powered)
Driver Count
6
Frequency Response
30-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz
20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz
30 Hz
Dialogue Enhancement
No
Night Mode
No
Room Calibration
No
Total Power Output
90 W
Up Firing Drivers
0

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
8.2/ 10
Recommended
Lil Katz
Reviewed byLil KatzContributorReviewed September 2018
Design8.0
Value8.3
The verdict

If you want good sound quality on a budget, the Fluance AB40 soundbar performs admirably with a few quirks.

✓What we like
✓aptX<br>
✓Easy setup<br>
✓Angled drivers<br>
✓Bass boost and 3D toggle<br>
✓High-value soundbar<br>
✕What could be better
✕Remote commands not always received<br>
✕Must use Fluance remote for volume adjustment<br>
✕Sub-par Bluetooth stability<br>
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