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Sennheiser
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Max
The future of 3D audio is here.
Value for Money & design
7.5/ 10
7.5
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A 7.5 puts its value for money in the top half of speakers we've measured.
Measured on 79 of the 466 we've cataloged.
9.2/ 10
Design9.2
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A 9.2 puts its design in the top 10% of speakers we've measured.
Measured on 78 of the 466 we've cataloged.
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Key specs
Channels
5.1.4216%2.113%3.1.211%5.1.41%
5.1.4 appears on 1% of the 124 soundbars we've cataloged (of 128).
HDMI Earc
YesMost commonTrue90%False10%
True is the most common — on 90% of the 118 soundbars we've cataloged (of 128).
Surround Sound Format
Most commonDolby atmos32%Dts:x17%Dts virtual:x13%Dolby digital12%
Dolby atmos is the most common — on 32% of the 250 soundbars we've cataloged (of 128).
Expandable System
YesMost commonTrue81%False19%
True is the most common — on 81% of the 110 soundbars we've cataloged (of 128).
Sound
- Channels
- 5.1.4
- Surround Sound Format
- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, MPEG-H, Sony 360 Reality Audio
- Amplification
- Active (powered)
- Driver Count
- 13
- Dialogue Enhancement
- Yes
- Night Mode
- Yes
- Room Calibration
- Yes
- Up Firing Drivers
- 2
Connectivity
- HDMI Earc
- Yes
- Connection Type
- Bluetooth, wifi, wired-aux-3.5mm, wired-rca, optical, hdmi-arc, usb
- Bluetooth Version
- 4.2
- Optical
- Yes
- HDMI Input Count
- 3
Design
- Expandable System
- Yes
- Dimensions Depth
- 170 mm
- Dimensions Height
- 127 mm
- Dimensions Width
- 1270 mm
- Is Portable
- No
- Mounting Type
- Bookshelf/tabletop, wall-mount
- Power Source
- AC mains
- Weight
- 18500 g
Features
- Companion App
- IOS + Android
- Speakerphone
- No
- Voice Assistant Support
- Google Assistant, Works with Alexa
Identity
- Model Number
- 508687
Release
- Date
- 2019-06-16
- Msrp Usd
- 2499 USD
- Year
- 2019
SoundGuys review
SOUNDGUYS rating
Reviewed byChristian ThomasEditor-at-largeReviewed April 2021
9.6/ 10
Highly recommendedDesign9.2
Value7.5
The verdict
If you want a surround sound system, but don't want to futz with wires, extra channels, or the possibility of having an outdated receiver: the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar is for you.
✓Liked: 3D sound, Excellent audio quality, Execellent connectivity, Chromecast, Bluetooth support
✕Could be better: Price
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