We're halfway though 2026, and this year has already delivered some of the best soundbars we've seen — or rather, heard. The standout amongst the models we've tested is the "phenomenal" Samsung HW-Q990H — one of a select group of 5-star products, thanks to its "powerful, engaging and detailed sound profile", straightforward setup and strong connectivity options. Another winner was the LG Sound Suite Immersive Suite 7 Pro. If you're yearning for some "phenomenal rumbling bass", this is the soundbar for you.
Those are both premium picks, but we also reviewed a couple of brilliant budget options. The Klipsch Flexus Core 100 comes in at a fraction of the price of that Samsung model, and while its soundscape is understandably less expansive, it still impressed us by delivering clear dialogue, strong bass, and a useful, responsive display.
The rather utilitarian-looking Zvox AccuVoice AV855 also stood out from the pack; this bar is especially designed to make dialogue easier to hear. It's built especially for those with hearing impairments, but will appeal to anyone who's sick of having to turn on the subtitles on just to understand what's happening.
Scroll down to see all my picks. Hit the 'View details' button for a summary of what we thought about each one, plus a link to our full review.
Super soundbars
Samsung HW-Q990H
LG Sound Suite Immersive Suite 7 Pro
ZVOX AccuVoice AV855
Pros
- Extreme dialog boosting
- Plenty of fine-tuning via the remote
- Good port selection
- Can get loud
Cons
- Default audio sounds a bit mid-rangey / boxy
- Spatial Audio is too subtle
- No Bluetooth or Wi-Fi music streaming
Bluesound Pulse Cinema Mini
Klipsch Flexus Core 100
LG Sound Suite H7
Yamaha True X Surround 90A
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