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LG Launches SN Series Meridian 2020 Immersive Soundbars Lg announced pricing and shipping for their highly anticipated SN lineup of Meridian soundbars. The new lineup includes eight new models packed with Immersive Surround technology, HDMI eARC and more.

Roku Smart Soundbar Improves TV Sound With Streaming Convenience Looking to upgrade your TVs sound AND get the easy streaming ability of Roku? Check out the $189 Roku 2.0 Channel Smart Soundbar. Are there drawbacks? Of course! To find out what we think, read on.

Savant Smart Soundbar, Precision Audio Meets Ultimate Home-Connectivity The Smart Audio soundbar may be loaded with network-connected features by Savant, but it also brings a true hi-fi pedigree with speaker designs by Cary Christie of Artison.

Monitor Audio’s Revamped MASS Speaker System: Better Than A Sound Bar? Monitor Audio has completely redesigned its MASS satellite/sub speaker system. Priced at $950 for a 5.1 package, the MASS includes 5 diminutive satellite speakers and a compact subwoofer. Read on.

Bowers & Wilkins Releases Formation Suite of Whole Home Wireless Audio Speakers Bowers and Wilkins just released new lineup of whole home wireless audio speakers. Dubbed the "Formation Suite", B&W are setting their sights on SONOS - but with a twist. Read on to find out how.

Triad's Onwall Customizable Passive Soundbars - One Box LCR Solutions Looking for a one box LCR solution for a discrete surround system? Check out Triad's line of customizable passive soundbars that look as good as they sound. Read on.

Sonos Battles Polk to Beam Into Your Captain's Chair If you're already in the Sonos environment and you're looking to add a soundbar to your whole home audio system, than you should check out the new Sonos Beam Soundbar with Amazon Alexa built in.

Yamaha’s YAS-108 Sound Bar Promises Immersive Sound From A Tidy Package The Yamaha YAS-108 sound bar hopes to hit the low-price, high-performance sweet spot at $199. Armed with Virtual DTS:X, and built in subs, Yamaha claims convincing surround sound from a single box.

Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 DTS:X Soundbar Review We reviewed the Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 DTS:X Soundbar which straddles the line between a premium soundbar and a full home theater speaker system with dual wireless subwoofers and 4 satellites.

James Loudspeaker LR-S Passive Sound Bar Aims for Audiophile Performance James Loudspeaker released 3 new soundbars recently. The SPL5LR-S, SPL6LR-S, and SPL8LR-S Soundbars are designed as a 2.1 setup. Where is the sub? How about 4 high power neo drivers right in the bar!