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Top 10: The best soundbars 2022 in the test
Soundbars are the ideal solution for all users who want to get the best possible sound in their home cinema as easily as possible and without a lot of cable work. Although the audio quality of the sound bars doesn’t quite come close to real multi-channel systems, soundbars are definitely an upgrade to the integrated TV speakers.
External subwoofers are usually supplied with the soundbars, which further support and enhance the output of the bass. However, some models do without it themselves and also leave the bass directly out of the audio bar. In addition, with current 3D soundbars with support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, there is the option of connecting additional rear speakers – here, too, you usually save on any cable clutter and connect them wirelessly to the existing system.
Top 10 best soundbars 2022: The test field
With sales prices between a few hundred and up to 2,500 euros, the test field is broad – the differences in sound quality are, to the advantage of the buyer, rather marginal and relate more to individual functional differences. In addition, many different manufacturers were able to excel in our test laboratory: from Samsung to LG to Sennheiser and Teufel, there is a wide range of different brands.
For our online leaderboard, we have combined two leaderboards from video magazine with different test methods, since conventional soundbars are tested differently compared to the 3D soundbars with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X mentioned above. Corresponding differences are noted in the respective test models. Who is the test winner in the current soundbar leaderboard for 2022? You can find the answer in the overview below.
Top 10: The best soundbars of 2022
- Samsung HW-Q950A [Test]: 83.1% | 3D | Search offer at Saturn
- Samsung HW-Q950T [Test]: 82.9% | 3D | Search offer at Saturn
- Loewe Klang bar5 mr [Test]: 82.6% | 3D | Search for an offer at Euronics
- Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar [Test]: 82.5% | 3D | Search offer at Gamingoase
- Harman/Kardon Citation Multibeam 1100 [Test]: 82.4% | 3D | Look for an offer at Otto
- Samsung HW-Q900T [Test]: 82.3% | 3D | Search offer on Amazon
- Samsung HW-Q90R [Test]: 82.3% | 3D | Search offer on Amazon
- B&W Formation Bar + Sub [Test]: 81.0% | Search for an offer at Euronics
- Canton Smart Soundbar 10 [Test]: 81.8% | 3D | Search offer on Amazon
- LG SL9YG [Test]: 81.6% | 3D | Search offer on Amazon
For the exact test results, you can click on the link on the product name of the respective soundbar, which will take you to the detailed review of the corresponding product.
Test winner: Samsung HW-Q950A
With the HW-Q950A, Samsung was able to make further improvements to last year’s model, which was already successful, and thus rose to number 1 in our list of the best. Thanks to two additional built-in channels with 50 watts more output power and a revised subwoofer, an absolutely balanced sound tuning and a strong deep bass are achieved.
In addition to HDMI 2.1, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X are also supported, so that the Samsung HW-Q950A takes the top spot in our soundbar best list with a rating of 83% and the resulting grade “very good”.
Price-performance tip: Samsung HW-Q900T
The cheapest soundbar in our leaderboard also comes from Samsung. The current number 5 of our top 10 HW-Q900T and was able to score with a strong rating of 82% and the grade “very good”. The HW-Q900T was able to secure this rating thanks to its balanced 7.1.2 sound and other features related to Dolby Atmos, Q-Symphony and eARC.
