Buying — A Soundbar 2017
Praised for its audiophile-grade stereo performance and striking design. Best for Smart Ecosystems: Sonos Playbar Bose SoundTouch 300
: 2017 saw Dolby Atmos and DTS:X move beyond high-end receivers into soundbars, using up-firing drivers to bounce sound off the ceiling for a "3D" effect.
A standout "one-body" solution that eliminated the need for a separate subwoofer while still delivering deep bass and wide soundstage. Best Budget Option: Yamaha YAS-207 Go to product viewer dialog for this item. buying a soundbar 2017
Industry experts at What Hi-Fi? and TechBreakMag identified these as the leading options for the year: Best Overall Value: Samsung HW-MS650
In 2017, the soundbar market shifted from simple TV speaker replacements to sophisticated home theater hubs. The year was defined by the mainstream arrival of (Dolby Atmos and DTS:X) and a focus on multi-room wireless ecosystems . 2017 Top Rated Models Best Budget Option: Yamaha YAS-207 Go to product
: With the rise of 4K TVs, high-end 2017 bars prioritized HDMI inputs that supported 4K and HDR video signals without quality loss.
: For those without dedicated rear speakers, technologies like DTS Virtual:X became a major selling point, simulating height and surround channels through psychoacoustic processing. 4K/HDR Pass-through The year was defined by the mainstream arrival
Top choices for users wanting to integrate their TV sound into a whole-home wireless audio network.