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What Hi-Fi?
What Hi-Fi?
Technology
Robyn Quick

"The concept is spot on and it could be a signpost to the future of surround" – revisiting our review of the world's first soundbar

Yamaha YSP-1 on a black background.

If you search online for a soundbar, you will be flooded with oodles of options. From budget bars to premium models with Dolby Atmos for immersive surround sound, there is a soundbar out there for everyone.

When done right, they will upgrade the sound from your TV’s built-in speakers to deliver a more enveloping audio experience without the need for multiple extra speakers and reams of wires.

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