Neither LG SK10Y nor Sony HT-ST5000 were recommended by experts this month
On 5 Apr 2024 (20 days ago) we went through 95 Sound Bar expert endorsements , however neither LG SK10Y nor Sony HT-ST5000 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Sound Bar received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Samsung HW-Q990C or other critically acclaimed Sound Bars of this month.
For reference, Samsung HW-Q990C received 6 endorsements this month, from Digital Trends (7 Mar 2024), WIRED (14 Mar 2024) TechHive (6 Oct 2023) and 3 others.
Rank | Change | Price | Sound Bar | Digital Trends | SoundGuys | WIRED | World Wide Stereo | TechHive | What Hi-Fi | PCMag | TechRadar | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com |
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1 | +1 | $1150 | Samsung HW-Q990C The Samsung HW-Q990C soundbar is highly praised for its exceptional sound quality, immersive experience, and extensive connectivity options, making it a top choice for enhancing TV audio and creating a cinematic home theater experience. | 1 | - | 5 | - | 5 | - | 6 | 3 | - | 1 |
N/A | N/A | $900 | LG SK10Y | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $855 | Sony HT-ST5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Sound Bars ranking? It's here
Rank | Change | Price | Sound Bar | Digital Trends | SoundGuys | WIRED | World Wide Stereo | TechHive | What Hi-Fi | PCMag | TechRadar | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com |
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1 | +1 | $1150 | Samsung HW-Q990C The Samsung HW-Q990C soundbar is highly praised for its exceptional sound quality, immersive experience, and extensive connectivity options, making it a top choice for enhancing TV audio and creating a cinematic home theater experience. | 1 | - | 5 | - | 5 | - | 6 | 3 | - | 1 |
2 | -1 | $499 | Sonos Beam Gen 2 The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is a compact and stylish soundbar that delivers excellent audio quality for both music and movies, with versatile connectivity options and compatibility with Dolby Atmos, making it a recommended choice for Sonos fans and those seeking high-quality audio enjoyment. | - | 2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7 | - | 6 |
3 | - | $849 | Sonos Arc The Sonos Arc is a high-end soundbar with impressive sound quality, expansive soundstage, and modern design, ideal for those seeking an immersive surround sound experience for movies and music. | 2 | - | 10 | 2 | - | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | - |
4 | +2 | $998 | Sony HT-A7000 The Sony HT-A7000 is a high-end soundbar with a neutral sound profile, wide and immersive soundstage, comprehensive connectivity options, and advanced features such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, making it a great choice for enhancing the listening experience. | - | - | 4 | - | - | 1 | - | 5 | 6 | - |
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Expert reviews [16]
- with a score: 12
- without a score: 4
Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
Average score based on 16 reviews | 90 |
Lowest score by AVForums | 80 |
Score distribution:
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- Meridian Audio - Technology from the renowned experts at Meridian Audio combines advanced signal processing and hardware design to expand image height and widen the sound field
- Dolby Atmos - experience cinematic sound at home: with Dolby Atmos, the action can move anywhere in three-dimensional space, including above the listener for the ultimate in surround audio
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- Bring powerful, theater-like quality home: Experience Dolby Atmos in a 7.1.2ch, 800W soundbar
- Maintain quality from source to screen with 4K HDR support and HDCP 2.21
- Enjoy the rich, detail of Hi-Res Audio in a stylish design
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LG SK10Y is a well-known option at the top of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling sound bars and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Bose Smart Ultra or LG S95QR .
LG SK10Y is $600 more expensive than the average sound bar ($299.99).
Sony HT-ST5000 is a well-known and one of the most expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling sound bars and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Sonos Arc or Bose Smart Ultra .
Sony HT-ST5000 is $555.05 more expensive than an average sound bar ($299.99).