Product research
Specifications, manuals and independent publications used in these comparisons.
JBL, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
Exact 300MK2 manual. Pages 8 to 12 and 18 cover placement, separate HDMI source and TV ports, optical input, calibration, network setup and dimensions. It does not establish 4K120 or VRR passthrough.
JBL, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
US Bar 300MK2 page documents 4K Dolby Vision passthrough, HDR10+, one source input and the standalone package. No current price or stock claim is used.
Sennheiser, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
July 2025 A04 manual explicitly covers Mini SB02S. Mini-specific pages 12, 25, 31 and 79 distinguish it from Plus. Pages 23 to 24, 44 to 46 cover placement, app or browser setup and local calibration controls.
Sennheiser, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
HDMI ARC or eARC is the Mini wired input. Sennheiser describes an extractor workaround but does not formally recommend or support its installation.
Sennheiser, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
700 by 69 by 101 mm including feet, TV eARC connection and standard package. Product-page weight differs from the manual, so weight is not used in this comparison.
JBL, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
Version 26.33.11.82.00 of August 19, 2026 adds Cove multi-channel grouping. Check installed software before relying on optional expansion.
JBL, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
Bar 300MK2 is explicitly listed. Home theater grouping requires two Cove M1 or two Cove P1 speakers. A mixed pair is not the documented configuration.
JBL, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
US corroboration of Bar MK2 grouping and JBL One Wi-Fi setup. Optional speakers remain separate purchases.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
Exact Bar 8 body, one source input and one TV output, included remote and mounting brackets. Metric body dimensions avoid inconsistent inch rounding.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
Direct source-to-bar routing and the extra source cable. Connecting through a TV is also supported.
Sonos, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
TV-facing HDMI port, TV-side source connections, open placement, four-inch TV clearance, internet and separate optical adapter.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
4K120, VRR and HDR formats, 48 Gbps cable requirement and the ALLM sound-processing qualification.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
Enhanced format (4K120, 8K) is the default. TV settings must match and fallback formats reduce capability.
Sonos, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos can use compatible ARC. TrueHD Atmos requires eARC and suitable source/TV handling.
Sonos, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
Arc Ultra is a supported host. The headphone connection is configured in the mobile app and bar WiFi must stay enabled. Bar 8 is not a supported host.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
Smartphone setup with BRAVIA Connect, sign-in, internet and the same home network. The supplied remote does not replace setup.
Sonos, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
iOS or Android app setup and Sonos account. Includes adding compatible surrounds and a Sub.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
Open placement, unobstructed top and TV sensor, at least 10 mm rear ventilation space. Re-run optimization when the arrangement changes.
Sonos, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
Black base soundbar, dimensions, separately sold Sonos expansion and Ace TV Audio Swap. No price or measured sound claim is used.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
HT-A8000 compatibility section, with current firmware and BRAVIA Connect requirements. The article includes other systems that are not compared here.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
Rears and external subwoofers are not supplied. They need app setup, and an update may be required.
Sonos, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
Use a compatible matched pair. Bluetooth, line-in and AirPlay on speakers assigned as surrounds are disabled. Grouped rooms are a different configuration.
Amazon.com, Product listing, Reviewed October 1, 2026
Untagged cached listing inspected October 1. Selected ASIN and product title identify BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 HT-A8000. Identity only, not live availability or price.
Amazon.com, Product listing, Reviewed October 1, 2026
Untagged cached listing inspected October 1. Selected ASIN and title identify the black Arc Ultra base bar, not an Arc or speaker bundle. Identity only.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
TV depth determines the 120 mm or 200 mm vertical gap. Use supplied brackets and suitable wall screws.
Sonos, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
Exact placement, optical connection, network setup and music functions.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
TV HDMI ARC/eARC and optical connection workflows. Source equipment connects to the TV.
Sonos, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
Optical volume control requires an infrared remote. Bluetooth and RF remotes are not assumed compatible.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
Power and volume linking requires compatible TV control and enabled settings. Other manufacturers are not guaranteed.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
Bluetooth mobile playback and pairing using the app or supplied remote.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
800 mm body width, 3.1 channels, virtual surround, TV HDMI output and optical input. No separate height drivers are inferred.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
Open placement in front of the TV and unblocked rear ventilation. No numerical rear clearance is inferred.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
BRAVIA Connect handles initial settings and configuration. The supplied remote covers frequent operations.
Sennheiser, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 2, 2026
Current exact-model support limits supported wired audio to ARC/eARC. The extractor suggestion is not formally recommended and installation support may be unavailable. It is not used as a guaranteed optical workaround.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 2, 2026
The non-ARC instructions require supplied HDMI to an ordinary TV HDMI input plus a separately purchased optical audio cable and TV sound settings. The ARC/eARC route retains Control for HDMI and format-dependent eARC settings. These instructions are not an exhaustive hardware test of optical-only alternatives.
Sennheiser, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 2, 2026
July 2025 A04 covers Mini SB02S separately from Plus. Page 12 identifies Mini ports. Pages 23 to 24 preserve ventilation, open sound paths and 100 mm TV separation. Actual page 45 pixels show Smart Control and alternative browser setup. Actual page 58 pixels show network services and same-network communication. Ethernet and extra audio inputs belong to Plus, not Mini.
Sennheiser, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 2, 2026
Retained exact Mini product record supports Wi-Fi services, Bluetooth and the standalone package. Exact US listing is SB02SUS at B0CDQPHKZS. Generic SKU and weight inconsistencies do not drive the comparison.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 2, 2026
The music app runs on the Bluetooth source device, which supplies audio to the bar. App or remote can select the input. No network streaming service is added by the control app.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 2, 2026
Exact specifications list optical input, TV HDMI output, Bluetooth reception and wireless-LAN hardware. The WLAN row does not establish built-in music services. The exact music operating guide documents Bluetooth, without an equivalent Wi-Fi music procedure. Regional supplied-cable conditions come from the exact TV guide and retained US package.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 2, 2026
Initial configuration is assigned to BRAVIA Connect on a smartphone. The supplied remote handles frequently used operations and does not replace initial setup in the documented procedure.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 2, 2026
Install with unblocked rear ventilation and clear TV receiving paths. No unsupported numerical rear-clearance or enclosed-shelf fit is inferred.
Sonos, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 2, 2026
Reread the exact Ray guide. Shelf placement needs 2 inches at each side, 1 inch above, front placement, at least 2 inches from the TV and an unobstructed TV IR sensor. Keep ventilation and the mains plug accessible. The guide gives 22.00 by 2.79 by 3.74 inches in width, height and depth. Copy uses about 22 inches because the retained catalog has 21.93 inches. Optical, broadband internet and the Sonos app are system requirements. No wall-mount clearance is substituted for the shelf instructions.
Sonos, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 2, 2026
The exact Ray fact sheet lists Stereo PCM, Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS Digital Surround, not Dolby Atmos. Dimensions are about 22 by 3.74 by 2.79 inches in width, depth and height. Historical launch price, availability and marketing performance language are excluded. No precise Wi-Fi band claim is taken from this launch document.
JBL, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 2, 2026
Retained exact V7 manual reread, including printed pages 8 to 14 and 18. The ARC-TV route puts the compatible player into HDMI IN with a separately purchased HDMI 2.0 or later cable and Bitstream or Raw audio output. The manual directs ARC-only TV owners to that route for Atmos. Atmos effects require Atmos content and are virtual. HDMI-CEC compatibility is conditional. Page 8 shows room width over 4 m, not a numerical side clearance. JBL One handles Wi-Fi setup, while wired TV playback is not stated to require internet.
JBL, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 2, 2026
Exact US item JBLBAR300M2BLKAM. Confirms one HDMI source input, one eARC output, 4K Dolby Vision and HDR10+ passthrough, and 940 by 50.5 by 104 mm dimensions. No complete refresh-rate, chroma, Dolby audio-container or VRR matrix is supplied here. No 4K120, universal player, current price or stock claim follows.
Sonos, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 2, 2026
Optical Sonos products accept infrared remote commands. A remote using only Bluetooth or radio frequency can require configuration or may not work. The Ray guide supplies remote programming and alternative Sonos app or touch control. No universal remote compatibility is inferred.
Sonos, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 3, 2026
Single ARC/eARC HDMI connection, external players connect to the TV. Standard bar excludes optional subwoofer and rears. Body 1178 by 75 by 110.6 mm. No enclosed cabinet, recommended clear space above and at the ends. No subjective sound or hearing benefit adopted.
Sonos, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 3, 2026
Current feature supports up to two compatible Sonos Ace or Ace Ultra headphones with Arc Ultra. Headphones are separately purchased. App setup and Wi-Fi enabled on the bar are required. Head tracking is disabled when two headphones participate. No arbitrary Bluetooth-headphone compatibility inferred.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 3, 2026
4K100/120, 1440p120, VRR and ALLM documented. Enhanced format for 4K120/8K and appropriate HDMI cable required. The complete source, cable and display chain must support the format. ALLM can disable some audio processing, not a measured quality or latency comparison.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 3, 2026
Bar 8 explicitly supports SA-SW3, SA-SW5 and current listed Sub models, plus SA-RS3S, SA-RS5 and listed Rear models. Current firmware and BRAVIA Connect app required. No generic cross-brand or same-brand universal pairing claim.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 3, 2026
Optional battery-powered rear pair with up to ten-hour playback under stated conditions. Current compatibility corroborated by Sony support matrix. Battery life depends on settings, environment, usage and aging. These are not included with the standard HT-A8000 offer.
JBL, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 3, 2026
US JBLBAR700M2BLKAM. Included battery rears and 10-inch subwoofer, one HDMI input, Night Listening and same-program Broadcasting. Up to 10-hour runtime varies by content and volume. The central-bar inch conversion is incorrect on this page, so use the AM manual and 854 mm. No maximum-power or guaranteed dialogue claim adopted.
JBL, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 3, 2026
Pages 20 and 23 visually inspected. Night Listening mutes bar and sub while detached speakers play nearby. Central bar 854 mm or 33.6 inches, docked 1163 mm or 45.8 inches. USB-C charging is an alternative to docking. Playback is not silent and no neighbor, sleep or hearing outcome is guaranteed.
JBL, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 3, 2026
US JBLBAR1000M2BLKAM, included battery rears and 10-inch sub. Four up-firing drivers, three HDMI inputs, Atmos and DTS:X. Central bar 854 mm, docked 1203 mm, both 52 mm high and 128 mm deep. Subwoofer 325 by 400 by 325 mm. No comparative sound test or 4K120 claim.
JBL, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 3, 2026
Charging page 13 visually inspected. Docking or USB-C charging, full charge around four hours. Up to ten hours playback depends on volume and content. Night Listening mutes bar and subwoofer. Upward-firing drivers need clear placement and suitable ceiling conditions. No room-independent effect or sleep guarantee.
JBL, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 3, 2026
US JBLBAR500M2BLKAM. Bar and 10-inch subwoofer included, no rear speakers in the standard package. Bar 940 by 50.5 by 104 mm, one HDMI input and eARC. Subwoofer 325 by 400 by 325 mm. Current optional Cove expansion is handled in separate firmware and compatibility records, not treated as absent.
JBL, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 3, 2026
US JBLBAR1300XM2BLKAM. Central bar 1030 mm wide, docked 1404 mm. Included 12-inch subwoofer 380 by 482.5 by 380 mm. Three HDMI inputs. Detached rears support standalone Bluetooth pairing and compatible Auracast. Up to ten hours playback, subject to content and volume. Larger driver count does not establish measured room coverage or sound superiority.
Sonos, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 6, 2026
US Black BMULTUS1BLK. 29.53 W by 2.56 H by 4.13 D inches. Two dedicated upward-firing tweeters. USB-C analog line-in requires separately sold Sonos adapter. Optical adapter also separate. Manufacturer explicitly excludes CCFL-backlit TVs manufactured 2004-2012. No clinical dialogue or measured sound-quality claim. Amazon dimension axes conflict, manufacturer orientation controls.
Sonos, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 6, 2026
Four inches of top clearance in placement guidance. Overhead Sound Mode specifies simulated output when there is less than four inches above the bar. This does not authorize an enclosed cabinet or blocked ventilation. External HDMI sources connect to the TV. Mic hardware switch disables mic-dependent functions, voice-services button can disable voice control while keeping other mic functions. The guide omits the USB-C connector row, exact line-in support article controls that capability.
Sonos, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 6, 2026
Sonos app setup, Sonos Line-In or Combo Adapter, appropriate 3.5mm or RCA-to-3.5mm cable, and phono preamp where required. Not a generic USB digital-audio connection. The adapter is additional equipment and does not replace a phono preamp.
Sonos, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 6, 2026
Explicit Beam Ultra support. Provides wired Ethernet and a 3.5mm input through the bar USB-C connection. Auxiliary and Ethernet cables excluded. No permanent accessory price recorded.
Sonos, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 6, 2026
Line-in is disabled on Era 100 while it is used as a home-theater surround. A speaker purchased as both a permanent rear and a turntable input cannot perform those two roles at once.
Sonos, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 6, 2026
Beam Gen 2, Beam Ultra, Arc and Arc Ultra supported with microphone enabled. Two matching Sonos Play or two Move 2, same room and line-of-sight. Taking one away returns both to standalone. One set per household, no concurrent fixed rear pair, no automatic switching between soundbars. Line-in, Bluetooth, AirPlay and direct control disabled while operating as surrounds. Do not promise uninterrupted movie surrounds while a family member borrows one speaker.
Sonos, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 6, 2026
Beam Ultra and Arc Ultra support quick tuning on iOS or Android with product microphones enabled. Advanced tuning needs supported iOS. Beam Gen 2 requires supported iOS for Trueplay. Retune after moving or changing configuration. Noise during measurement can cause problems. No measured listening improvement or disability benefit asserted.
JBL, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 6, 2026
US JBLBAR300M2BLKAM. 37 by 2 by 4.1 inches, one source HDMI input and one TV eARC output, optical, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. USB Type A supports MP3 files on US version. No analog line input in documented complete connector layout.
JBL, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 6, 2026
Complete source layout on page 6 has HDMI input, HDMI TV output, optical and USB Type A, without analog line input. US USB MP3 playback is distinct from analog line-in. Physical remote included. Virtual Atmos setting, no separate physical height-driver channels. Exact high-refresh passthrough is not inferred from socket count.
Sonos, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 6, 2026
Current support page includes Arc Ultra and Beam Gen 2. Sonos Ace or Ace Ultra, maximum two headphones in one session. Each must be configured. Wi-Fi enabled on home-theater speaker, iOS or Android setup. Dynamic head tracking disabled while two headphones listen together. Do not imply ordinary Bluetooth headphones work with this feature. Headphones sold separately.
Sonos, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 6, 2026
Dimensions, TV eARC, standalone package, optional Sonos expansion and TV Audio Swap. Manufacturer marketing sound superiority is not adopted. Trueplay available on supported Android and iOS, with advanced tuning requirements distinguished in current user guide.
Samsung, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 6, 2026
US is within the listed applicable region. Pages 8 and 9 cover mode interactions and optional rears. Page 19 visually checked for HDMI formats. Q990H and Q900H have two source inputs and support 4K120. Q800H has one input and does not pass 4K120. Auto Volume requires Q-Symphony off. Q-Symphony disables Private Rear Sound. Sound Elevation cannot combine with Private Rear or Sound Grouping. Do not transfer decoder support between model rows.
Samsung, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 6, 2026
Samsung-authored US manual AH85-01272A-00, retailer-hosted. Rear speakers supplied with Q990H only. Q900H bar plus subwoofer. Both bars 48.5 by 2.8 by 5.4 inches and both subs 9.8 by 9.9 by 9.8 inches. This resolves the incorrect rear-speaker inclusion row on the Q900H US web specification table. Wireless speaker audio still requires power connections.
Samsung, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 6, 2026
Samsung-authored US manual, retailer-hosted. Exact Q800H row on page 2 gives bar 43.7 by 2.4 by 4.7 inches. Subwoofer PS-WQ930H 9.8 by 9.9 by 9.8 inches. These are rounded manufacturer cabinet dimensions, not installation clearances. Codec omissions are not treated as proof of absence.
Samsung, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 6, 2026
Exact HW-Q990H/ZA US model. Bar, subwoofer and two rear speakers. Manufacturer photo and model identity.
Samsung, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 6, 2026
Samsung-authored 2026 US sheet. 11.1.4 package, two 4K120 HDMI source inputs, DTS:X and DTS-HD MA decoding listed. Night mode, Voice Enhance and included powered rears. No measured audibility or neighbor-noise claim.
Samsung, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 6, 2026
Exact HW-Q900H/ZA US model. Bar plus subwoofer. Website rear-inclusion field conflicts with exact US simple manual, which controls the package statement. Two HDMI source inputs with 4K120.
Samsung, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 6, 2026
Exact HW-Q800H/ZA US 5.1.2 bar and subwoofer. Rear speakers optional. HDMI limitations taken from applicable manufacturer manual.
Samsung, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 6, 2026
Exact HW-QS90H/ZA Black all-in-one bar. No separate subwoofer or rear speakers in this package.
Samsung, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 6, 2026
Applicable region includes US. Pages 7, 8 and 14 read. 7.1.2 standalone, optional SWA-9500S rears for 9.1.4 in specified modes. One HDMI source input, 4K120 unsupported. Auto Volume requires Q-Symphony off. Private Rear requires optional rears and Q-Symphony off. No inference that a missing web-table decoder is absent.
Samsung, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 6, 2026
7.1.2 bar plus subwoofer, no included rears. Two HDMI source inputs with 4K120, HDMI eARC and optical. 48.5-inch bar width and 2.8-inch height. Wi-Fi music, Night Mode, Voice Enhance, SpaceFit Sound Pro and Moderate Bass. Omitted codec or mode names do not prove absence.
Klipsch, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 6, 2026
NA part 1071980, Black. 2.1 bar with virtual Dolby Atmos, not physical height channels. The upward-facing 4-inch drivers are woofers, not dedicated height drivers. 28 by 3 by 5 inches. HDMI eARC, optical, Bluetooth and RCA powered-subwoofer output. Optional Flexus rears and subs.
Klipsch, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 6, 2026
Matching real Black product photo, app-controlled Night Mode and Dialog Boost. Bluetooth music does not establish Wi-Fi streaming.
Klipsch, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 6, 2026
3.1.2 with dedicated center and two height drivers. 44 by 3.0625 by 4.9375 inches. HDMI eARC, optical, Bluetooth and RCA powered-subwoofer output. No separate HDMI source input. Optional Flexus speakers. Do not infer comparative sound quality from driver count.
Klipsch, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 6, 2026
Night Mode and Dialog Boost. Core 200 has no Wi-Fi music streaming or Dirac calibration in the manufacturer family comparison chart. Core 100 likewise lacks these features.
Klipsch, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 6, 2026
US Black part 1072083. 5.1.2, 54 by 3.0625 by 4.9375 inches, Dirac Live, HDMI 2.1 pass-through with separate input, eARC, optical, Wi-Fi streaming and RCA powered-subwoofer output. No unsupported numerical video-format guarantee inferred from HDMI version.
Klipsch, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 6, 2026
Supplied calibration microphone, one separate HDMI source input, eARC, Ethernet, optical and subwoofer output. Wired powered-sub diagram routes SUB OUT to LFE and sets the sub crossover to LFE. Night Mode and Dialog Boost on remote. Wall hardware separate. Optional matching wireless subs and rear speakers.
Klipsch, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 6, 2026
Wi-Fi setup and firmware first, compatible app, supplied microphone and three measurement positions. Extremely quiet room needed, including background appliance noise. Calibration does not cancel subsequent household noise or guarantee improved dialogue for a specific listener.
Sonos, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 6, 2026
One TV HDMI eARC connection, no separate source HDMI input. 46.38 by 2.95 by 4.35 inches. Compatible Sonos expansion, not a general RCA powered-sub output. TV and source audio-format capabilities matter.
Sonos, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 6, 2026
25.63 by 2.68 by 3.94 inches. TV HDMI ARC or eARC, Wi-Fi music, AirPlay, Speech Enhancement, Night Sound and app control lock for touch controls. Trueplay requires compatible iOS. Sonos expansion rather than a generic RCA sub output. Package adapter inclusion not used without a current exact-box check.
Sonos, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 20, 2026
Dimensions, TV HDMI connection, Sonos speaker expansion and package contents.
Sennheiser, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 20, 2026
Two HDMI 2.0a source inputs, eARC, optical, RCA sub output and 105.1 cm width. Virtual surround is not treated as physical rear speakers.
Sennheiser, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 20, 2026
70 cm width, eARC-only TV connection, Bluetooth audio and built-in calibration microphones.
Sonos, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 20, 2026
25.63 inch width, included optical adapter, iOS requirement for Trueplay and network audio.
Polk Audio, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 20, 2026
Bar and sub dimensions, included subwoofer and TV audio connection.
Polk Audio, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 20, 2026
Exact bar/sub footprint, inputs and optional SR2 surround compatibility.
JBL, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 20, 2026
37 by 2 inch bar, included 12.8 by 12.8 inch sub footprint, one HDMI source input and network music.
JBL, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 20, 2026
5.0 driver layout, 37 by 2 inch dimensions, one HDMI source input and Wi-Fi music.
Klipsch, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 20, 2026
NA SKU 1071983. Dimensions, physical elevation drivers, RCA sub output, TV eARC input and compatible Flexus expansion. USB labeling inconsistencies are not used.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 20, 2026
3.1.2 physical layout, supplied wireless subwoofer, no source input and approximate 37.4 inch main width. Inconsistent rounded dimension rows are not used for close height thresholds.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 20, 2026
1300 mm main width, one HDMI input, supplied standalone bar and compatible optional rear speakers.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 20, 2026
Model-specific 4K120 video support and Enhanced format setting.
Samsung, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 20, 2026
Included rear pair and subwoofer, 48.5 inch body, two HDMI source inputs and 4K120 passthrough.
Sennheiser, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 20, 2026
Reviewed at 11:14 UTC. Physical top drivers, virtual rear effects and calibration/placement requirements. No use of the page's broad ARC codec claims or unmeasured performance claims.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 20, 2026
Reviewed at 11:14 UTC. Standalone Bar 9 and optional compatible Sony subwoofer and rear speaker expansion.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 20, 2026
Reviewed at 11:14 UTC. US HT-B600 includes a wireless subwoofer and two physical up-firing speakers. No inclusion of rear speakers is inferred.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 20, 2026
Manufacturer search extract reviewed at 11:14 UTC. Bar 950 x 64 x 110 mm, subwoofer 210 x 388 x 388 mm, Bluetooth, HDMI -/1 eARC. Uses metric body dimensions because the US and Canadian inch text contains inconsistent rounding. Body excludes installed feet. No optical-format capability claims copied.
Sennheiser, Program policy, Reviewed September 20, 2026
Reviewed at 11:20 UTC. Exact Plus SB02M/SB02MC table states HDMI 1 IN and HDMI 2 IN video formats up to 4K at 60 Hz. This is the 4K120 exclusion basis, rather than inference solely from an HDMI version label. Also corroborates dimensions, two source inputs and mono RCA sub pre-out. No optical codec claims copied.
Sonos, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Manufacturer specifications and connection requirements.
Amazon.com, Product listing, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Exact ASIN and model identity checked against the US listing. This is not a guarantee of current stock, seller, delivery date or price.
Sonos, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Manufacturer specifications and connection requirements.
Amazon.com, Product listing, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Exact ASIN and model identity checked against the US listing. This is not a guarantee of current stock, seller, delivery date or price.
Sonos, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Manufacturer specifications and connection requirements.
Amazon.com, Product listing, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Exact ASIN and model identity checked against the US listing. This is not a guarantee of current stock, seller, delivery date or price.
Samsung, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Manufacturer specifications and connection requirements.
Samsung, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Manufacturer specifications and connection requirements.
Amazon.com, Product listing, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Exact ASIN and model identity checked against the US listing. This is not a guarantee of current stock, seller, delivery date or price.
Samsung, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Manufacturer specifications and connection requirements.
Samsung, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Common Q990D cabinet dimensions. US listing identity is checked separately.
Amazon.com, Product listing, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Exact ASIN and model identity checked against the US listing. This is not a guarantee of current stock, seller, delivery date or price.
Samsung, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Manufacturer hardware and connection specifications. Regional power accessories differ from the US listing.
Amazon.com, Product listing, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Exact ASIN and model identity checked against the US listing. This is not a guarantee of current stock, seller, delivery date or price.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Manufacturer specifications and connection requirements.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Manufacturer specifications and connection requirements.
Amazon.com, Product listing, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Exact ASIN and model identity checked against the US listing. This is not a guarantee of current stock, seller, delivery date or price.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Manufacturer specifications and connection requirements.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Manufacturer specifications and connection requirements.
Amazon.com, Product listing, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Exact ASIN and model identity checked against the US listing. This is not a guarantee of current stock, seller, delivery date or price.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Manufacturer specifications and connection requirements.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Manufacturer specifications and connection requirements.
Amazon.com, Product listing, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Exact ASIN and model identity checked against the US listing. This is not a guarantee of current stock, seller, delivery date or price.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Manufacturer specifications and connection requirements.
Sony, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Manufacturer specifications and connection requirements.
Amazon.com, Product listing, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Exact ASIN and model identity checked against the US listing. This is not a guarantee of current stock, seller, delivery date or price.
Bose, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Manufacturer specifications and connection requirements.
Amazon.com, Product listing, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Exact ASIN and model identity checked against the US listing. This is not a guarantee of current stock, seller, delivery date or price.
Bose, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Manufacturer specifications and connection requirements.
Amazon.com, Product listing, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Exact ASIN and model identity checked against the US listing. This is not a guarantee of current stock, seller, delivery date or price.
JBL, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Manufacturer specifications and connection requirements.
JBL, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Manufacturer specifications and connection requirements.
Amazon.com, Product listing, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Exact ASIN and model identity checked against the US listing. This is not a guarantee of current stock, seller, delivery date or price.
JBL, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Manufacturer specifications and connection requirements.
Amazon.com, Product listing, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Exact ASIN and model identity checked against the US listing. This is not a guarantee of current stock, seller, delivery date or price.
JBL, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Manufacturer specifications and connection requirements.
Amazon.com, Product listing, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Exact ASIN and model identity checked against the US listing. This is not a guarantee of current stock, seller, delivery date or price.
JBL, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Manufacturer specifications and connection requirements.
Amazon.com, Product listing, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Exact ASIN and model identity checked against the US listing. This is not a guarantee of current stock, seller, delivery date or price.
Polk Audio, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Manufacturer specifications and connection requirements.
Polk Audio, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Manufacturer specifications and connection requirements.
Amazon.com, Product listing, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Exact ASIN and model identity checked against the US listing. This is not a guarantee of current stock, seller, delivery date or price.
Polk Audio, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Top specification summary identifies width 45, height 2.8 and depth 4.6 inches. The lower table transposes height and depth.
Amazon.com, Product listing, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Exact ASIN and model identity checked against the US listing. This is not a guarantee of current stock, seller, delivery date or price.
Klipsch, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Manufacturer specifications and connection requirements.
Klipsch, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Manufacturer specifications and connection requirements.
Amazon.com, Product listing, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Exact ASIN and model identity checked against the US listing. This is not a guarantee of current stock, seller, delivery date or price.
Sennheiser, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Manufacturer specifications and connection requirements.
Amazon.com, Product listing, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Exact ASIN and model identity checked against the US listing. This is not a guarantee of current stock, seller, delivery date or price.
Sennheiser, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Manufacturer specifications and connection requirements.
Sennheiser, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Manufacturer specifications and connection requirements.
Amazon.com, Product listing, Reviewed September 17, 2026
Exact ASIN and model identity checked against the US listing. This is not a guarantee of current stock, seller, delivery date or price.
JBL, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
US support lists version 26.33.11.82.00, dated August 19, 2026, adding multi-channel grouping with Cove speakers. Check installed firmware before relying on expansion. This record applies to 300MK2 and 500MK2, not a firmware version for 1300XMK2.
JBL, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
Exact-model compatibility on UK support, corroborated by the US firmware record and US whole-home page. The applies-to list includes Bar 300MK2 and 500MK2. Requires two Cove M1 or two Cove P1 speakers, not a mixed pair. Optional speakers do not change the standard package contents.
JBL, Manufacturer specification, Reviewed October 1, 2026
US page describes pairing two Cove M1 or P1 speakers with Bar MK2 soundbars and setup through JBL One. Used for compatibility and setup only. No accessory price, stock, measured improvement or new Amazon offer is asserted.
