For instance, a 3.1.2-channel soundbar has three front channels, a subwoofer, and two upfiring channels. “When done well, especially with models that have front and rear height-enabled speakers ...

Unlike the (admittedly more affordable) Samsung, the Vizio Elevate P514a-H6 is a proper surround system, with 5.1.4 channels of sound coming from the soundbar, subwoofer, and rear speakers.

The Elevate's relatively large size and wired rear speakers make it more onerous and less space-saving than a lot of other soundbar options, but the system impressed us with its audio performance.

Then there's the Samsung HW-Q990C soundbar, boasting 11.1.4-channel spatial ... It offers spatial audio with 11.1.4 channels, including rear satellites and upward-firing drivers, powerful bass ...

The Ultimea Apollo S80 splits into three front speakers and a sub Available in Canada now, coming to US and UK in February $209 / £171 / about AU$336 It's fair to say that most soundbars aren't ...

For the Smart Soundbar though, the company allows you to use a set of its wireless earbuds as rear surround speakers, taking a slightly different approach than Sonos on bringing headphones to the ...

The best soundbars tend to come in three styles: all-in-one units with just a single soundbar, soundbars with subwoofers, and soundbars with subwoofers and rear speakers for surround sound.