![]() ![]() ![]() This soundbar isn't ideal for music, but it absolutely excels in home cinema: it’s the most immersive sub-four-figure soundbar we’ve ever heard. The soundbar also supports Q Symphony in compatible Samsung TVs, intelligently pairing its speakers with those of the TV to provide a bigger soundstage. There’s no support for the 4K/120Hz or variable refresh rate (VRR) features now delivered by the PS5, Xbox Series X or highish-end PCs, but the same is true of almost all other current soundbars too. The HDMI loopthrough supports the HDR10+ and Dolby Vision HDR formats as well as 4K resolution at frame rates of up to 60Hz. That makes an enormous difference to the soundstage, and with both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoding it delivers extremely impressive and immersive audio in movies and TV shows. This one bucks the trend, not least because it includes the rear speakers that previous models didn't. Samsung’s best flagship soundbars are great things, but its slightly less expensive models haven't always been quite so brilliant. Shrill trebles can very occasionally sound a touch harsh So for the price, it's the most cinematic experience you can get. And if we're being really picky we'd say that it's also slightly less dynamic for sudden explosions and swelling soundtracks than the likes of the Sonos Arc or Samsung HW-Q800A – but it's a lot cheaper than either. The subwoofer gives it depth in bass that something like the Sonos Arc can't match on its own, and speech is really clear even in busy action soundtracks – and that's without the speech-boosting mode turned on.ĭownsides? There aren't any dedicated upfiring channels, so we found the Atmos performance a little lacking compared to our Sony AV amp with its dedicated Atmos speakers. Sony hasn't forgotten about the basics, though. It might not be quite as good as the Sonos, but it's definitely up there. It supports both the Dolby Atmos and DTS:X elite surround sound formats (which is not something that's guaranteed with even more high-end soundbars), and Sony uses its excellent sound processing and acoustic wizardry to create a real wall of sound that stretches way beyond the limits of your TV screen, but with convincing positioning and direction of specific sounds. It's a soundbar and wireless subwoofer combo, and the soundbar is a good size for TVs of 48 inches and up.Īs we've come to expect from Sony, there's more to this soundbar than just stereo, as good as that is. We think the Sony HT-G700 hits an excellent sweet spot for features, price and the scale of its sound. It doesn't deliver strong side-firing virtual surround, and there are no rear speakers out of the box, but you can but them separately and add them if you want. We rate this so highly because it's simply the most cinematic sound you can get for this price – but obviously, it has limitations compared to more expensive models. Even without that, though, we still awarded it five stars… it's just nice if you can use i. It also has Samsung's Q-Symphony tech, which means if you have a compatible TV, it can combine its speakers with the TV's for even bigger sound – but this only works with certain Samsung models. ![]() It's great for features too, offering a 4K HDR HDMI passthrough port so you don't lose the use of one on your TV (though it's doesn't support 4K 120Hz passthrough), as well as Bluetooth, AirPlay 2 and Chromecast for audio streaming. Its size is ideal for 55-inch to 77-inch TVs, and it could work for 48-50-inch TVs, but check the measurements of yours – it's a bit weird if your soundbar is wider than your TV. ![]()
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