Neither Samsung HW-Q800A nor Sonos Beam Gen 1 were recommended by experts this month
On 10 Jul 2024 (17 days ago) we went through 98 Sound Bar expert endorsements , however neither Samsung HW-Q800A nor Sonos Beam Gen 1 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 Sonos Beam Gen 2 or other critically acclaimed Sound Bars of this month.
For reference, Sonos Beam Gen 2 received 8 endorsements this month, from Rtings.com (30 May 2024), TechRadar (2 Jul 2024) PCMag (24 Jun 2024) and 5 others.
Rank | Change | Price | Sound Bar | Rtings.com ![]() | Tom's Guide ![]() | TechRadar ![]() | PCMag ![]() | What Hi-Fi ![]() | TechHive ![]() | World Wide Stereo ![]() | WIRED ![]() | SoundGuys ![]() | Digital Trends ![]() |
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1 | - | $490 | ![]() 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. | 6 | - | 8 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | - |
N/A | N/A | $480 | ![]() | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $470 | ![]() | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Sound Bars ranking? It's here
Rank | Change | Price | Sound Bar | Rtings.com ![]() | Tom's Guide ![]() | TechRadar
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1 | - | $490 | ![]() 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. | 6 | - | 8 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | - |
2 | - | $848 | ![]() 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. | - | 5 | 7 | 4 | 4 | - | 2 | 10 | - | 2 |
3 | - | Check price | ![]() 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. | - | 6 | 6 | - | 1 | - | - | 4 | - | - |
4 | - | $1179 | ![]() 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. | - | - | - | 6 | - | 5 | - | 5 | - | 1 |
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Expert reviews [27]
- with a score: 18
- without a score: 9
Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
Average score based on 27 reviews | 88 |
Lowest score by Rtings.com | 79 |
Score distribution:
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- DOLBY ATMOS / DTS:X - Theater-quality sound that fires from the front, side and above for true audio immersion.
- TRUE 3.1.2CH SOUND - The complete audio entertainment experience with 3 channels, 1 subwoofer and 2 up-firing channels.
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- The Smart compact soundbar for your TV, music, and more.
- Play everything that matters to you with Beam. Control it with your voice, remote, the Sonos app, and more.
- Specially tuned by Oscar-winning sound engineers to emphasize the sound of the human voice. One tweeter creates a crisp and clear dialogue
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