Best Soundbars in India (September 2023)

The Sony HT-A7000 is a modular soundbar giving users a 7.1.2 surround sound experience. COming to the modular nature, those interested can pair it with the SW3 or SW5 subwoofer based on their requirement and budget. Those that want a truly immersive surround sound experience can also invest in the surround speakers. The surround speakers are sold separately so you can always pick them up later. When it comes to connectivity, the soundbar has 2 HDMI 2.1 passthrough ports in addition to an eARC port, optical port, 3.5mm and USB port. It also supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The soundbar uses the TV display to help you navigate the settings and set up the soundbar. This makes it easy to access the functions of the soundbar. The soundbar can also auto calibrate itself to your room to offer the best surround sound experience.

The Samsung Q950A is one of the best soundbars we’ve tested when it comes to sound output. It has very good audio quality for all content, be it movies, TV shows, games and even music. It has very clear channel separation, detailed sound and can give you a very immersive experience. Not to mention the fact that it can get very loud. The SmartThings app makes setting up and controlling the soundbar easy. The only downside to the soundbar is the placement of the display on the bar itself and the short length of the supplied power cable for the satellite speakers. If you are looking for a premium surround sound experience and looking to bring the theatre home, then the Samsung Q950A could definitely be one to consider. The soundbar delivers 11.1.4 channel output. The soundbar also comes with a built-in voice assistant. It also has a premium build.

The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar looks like a beast and sounds like one too. It boasts of support for Dolby Atmos and claims to deliver the effect without any surround or height speakers. The soundbar can achieve this simply because it has a whopping 13 drivers consisting of - six woofers, five tweeters and two top-firing full-range speakers. The soundbar claims to have the ability to replace a typical 5.1.4 home theatre setup. You can control the soundbar from the convenience of a smartphone app. The soundbar is quite heavy weighing 18.5 kgs. For connectivity, the soundbar has three HDMI 2.0a ports so you can connect your set-top-box, streaming device or Blu-ray player to the soundbar directly. It has 1 HDMI 2.1 port for eARC to connect to your TV or home theatre setup. It also has 1 AUX port, 1 USB port, 1 ethernet port, 1 mic input, Bluetooth and comes with Chromecast built-in. It also supports Wi-Fi connectivity.

The Bose Soundbar 700 is an Alexa powered speaker and comes with a universal remote control in the box. Based on the source you are using, only those buttons will light up on the remote control ensuring you don’t press the wrong button by accident. The soundbar doesn’t come with a subwoofer but you can purchase a subwoofer separately if you want. You can also purchase rear satellite speakers separately if you want to convert this into a 5.1 setup. The speaker doesn’t support Dolby Atmos or DTS:X but it does provide a good surround sound experience. The soundbar has an HDMI port for ARC connectivity, but sadly there is no HDMI pass-through option. The Bose Soundbar 700 also has an Optical input, USB input CEC, and of course a port for the ADAPTiQ headset. You can connect your smartphone to the system via Bluetooth if you like. The soundbar also supports Alexa voice controls.

The LG Soundbar SN10YG is a premium offering from LG. It is a 5.1.2 setup and users also have the option to add a pair of surround speakers (sold separately) to make this a complete home theatre setup. The soundbar is powered by Meridian Audio Technologies and also brings with it support for Dolby Atmos and HDMI 2.1. It also supports 4K and Dolby Vision HDMI passthrough. It brings with it upfiring speakers to add to the Dolby Atmos effect. The soundbar supports the Google Assistant which is built-in. For connectivity, the soundbar has two HDMI passthrough ports with support for 4K and Dolby Vision. It also has one HDMI eARC port and also has optical and Bluetooth connectivity and also connects to the internet via Wi-Fi. The soundbar has three front-firing drivers, two side-firing drivers and 2 upwards firing drivers to simulate a surround sound effect.

The Sony HT-Z9F is a modular soundbar. You can purchase the soundbar and wireless subwoofer first and invest in the rear speakers later. The Sony HT Z9F supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X surround sound technologies. There are no upward firing drivers in this soundbar, but it does have Sony’s Virtual Surround sound technology to simulate a surround sound experience. It comes with a simple, easy to use remote control and can connect to the internet via ethernet or Wi-Fi. The soundbar is compatible with both Alexa and the Google Assistant. For connectivity, the soundbar has 2 HDMI input ports with support for 4K and HDR and 1 HDMI eARC port to connect to the TV. It also has an optical-audio input, analogue in (stereo mini) and a USB type A port.

The Samsung Q900A boasts of a 7.1.2 channel setup in the bar itself. It has surround speakers to simulate an immersive experience. It has three front facing drivers and two side facing drivers simulate surround sound. The soundbar comes with a wireless subwoofer. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS: Virtual X. if you have a Samsung TV, then you can connect the soundbar to the TV wirelessly. The soundbar can also work in harmony with the TV speakers to add an immersive experience. The soundbar also comes with Alexa built-in. The speaker also boasts of Adaptive sound changing the sound settings to suit the content being consumed. It also has a game mode to enhance the experience when gaming. Users can add a pair of wireless surround speakers to the soundbar. Users can control the TV and the soundbar with a single remote control. The soundbar has 406W of output. For connectivity, the soundbar boasts of two HDMI in ports in addition to the HDMI eARC port. The HDMI in ports support HDR 10+. The soundbar also supports bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and an optical port.

The Sony HT-G700 is a 3.1 soundbar and comes with a wireless subwoofer. It supports DOlby Atmos and DTS X. The soundbar has good dynamic range and can get really loud. To help simulate a surround sound experience, the soundbar boasts of Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force pro front surround. Both are technologies found on Sony soundbars only. The TV comes with a simple and easy to use remote control. The soundbar boasts of 400W of sound output. For connectivity, the soundbar has two HDMI ports, one of which is a passthrough port with support for HDR 10 and Dolby Vision. It also has an Optical port, USB port and supports Bluetooth 5.0. The soundbar can also connect wirelessly with some Sony BRAVIA TVs.

The LG Soundbar SN6Y is a 3.1 channel soundbar and comes with a wireless subwoofer. The added centre channel is for additional dialogue clarity. It is priced at Rs 39,990 and supports DTS Virtual:X. The soundbar also supports High-Resolution Audio playback. It also supports LG’s AI Sound Pro to adjust the sound levels based on what you are watching. For connectivity, the soundbar has HDMI ARC, Optical port and Bluetooth. Users can also add a pair of wireless surround speakers (sold separately) to make this a home theatre setup.