Customer Ratings & Reviews

Background Got this as an enhancement to a 55” television that has limited audio capabilities. I opted for a soundbar because I wanted something simple and straight forward to set up, and I wanted it to just work without anyone having to do anything to use it. Size and placement I had concerns about the size, as the TV stand I use is about the smallest possible for the 55” TV I am using it with. The stand is only 42 inches wide. My 55” TV is 48.5 inches wide, so it actually hangs over the sides a bit. I actually bought a specific TV because of this, which lets the legs be set closer to the center, but this also means the legs are closer together than the width of the speaker, so the soundbar has to be set in front of legs. Another 55" TV I had couldn't fit on this stand. This all turned out to not be an issue. I did have to push the TV back a bit to make room for the soundbar. In fact I had to push it back as far as it could be pushed without the legs going off the back, but in the end, everything did just fit. The soundbar is about 41.5 inches wide, so it just fits the width of the 42” cabinet, so it looks good. Anything bigger would have hung over the sides. The speaker is also the exact height to the bottom of the TV, about 3 inches, so it completely covers the area under the TV, and the legs, hiding them from view, without obstructing the TV screen at all. Front to back, from the back of the rearmost leg of the TV to the front of the speaker bar required a depth of 15 inches on the TV stand. Because it has to be placed in front of the legs, the speaker is about 3.5-4 inches in front of the TV. If you have a pedestal stand, or the legs of your tv are less than 42” apart, you will need to have at least 5 inches between the front of the legs/pedestal and the front of the cabinet. This is definitely the largest soundbar I could have fit into my setup. Anything bigger would not have fit. Hookup Physically connecting between the TV and the soundbar was very straight forward. Accompanied with the soundbar in the box was an HDMI cable, a power cable, and the remote. I ran the two cables under the TV to connect them. As the soundbar completely covers the opening under the TV All of the connections are completely hidden. All in all, once everything was connected and it was placed in front of the TV, it looked really nice. The soundbar itself is quite subtle and looks elegant. The only issue I had with connecting the soundbar to the TV was using the correct HDMI ports, on both the TV, and on the soundbar. Installation instructions included with the speaker were very clear, the problems I had were user error. I needed to connect the soundbar to the HDMI port on my TV that supported ARC. I assumed that would be HDMI1 and I also assumed HDMI1 was the primary HDMI port on the back of my TV. My TV has 4 ports, 1 on the back, 3 on the sides. It turned out the primary port on the back of my TV was actually HDMI4, and HDMI1, which supported ARC was on the side. I also connected it to the wrong HDMI port on the soundbar. There are 3 HDMI ports on the back and I had it flipped which order they were in. Before figuring that out, I was trying to select the ARC option under sound in the TV settings, but while it was shown on the menu, it was not selectable. Once I figured out I was plugged into the wrong ports and got the cable connected between the correct two ports, it just worked automatically. I didn’t actually have to change any settings. Note above I stated I connected it to the ARC port, not the eARC port. This apparently means I won’t be able to take full advantage of all of the features of this soundbar. Setup/Calibration Now that I had the physical connections in place, I installed the SennHeiser app on my phone. I told it to discover new devices and it prompted me if I was trying to set up headphones or a soundbar and I selected the soundbar option. The app then showed the soundbar as being discovered. Note, I had not connected it to my Internet yet at that time, so it had to have detected it through bluetooth. It then prompted me for my wifi password. After giving it the password, it detected a software update and I told it to proceed with installing it. This took quite a while, and after some time, the device disconnected. I wasn’t really sure what was going on at this point. Was it still updating, rebooting, had it not come back up correctly? I just didn’t really know. It had an option to forget the device, so I tried that and then I tried to rediscover it and it couldn’t detect it again. It kept saying no device was found. I presume it was still going through the upgrade process, but there wasn’t any sort of progress indicator or anything. Eventually, after some time, something happened. Like my TV switched inputs or something. I woke my phone back up and it had rediscovered the device. I switched back to the FireTV device on the TV, and selected the soundbar again on the app. It searched for an update, but this time stated it was already up to date. I went through a few more steps using the app, including performing its sound calibration which only took a couple of minutes. Despite the little minor hiccups, with cable misplacement and software updating, the whole process was pretty quick. I would say from the time I opened the box to the time the calibration was complete was probably only about 20 minutes. Performance There were a few demos on the app that played some sample sounds through the soundbar. They were interesting and all sounded good, but I really wanted to hear how it sounded, for what I expect will be my primary use case, and that is watching TV, and not just television, but movies, so I switched over to Disney+ to look for something I thought might have some good sound effects to test it out with. I picked Star Wars, Rogue One. First Impression- With the understanding that I am not even taking full advantage of all of its capabilities because I don’t have a subwoofer and I don’t have eARC capability, it sounds great… to me. I preface this with the fact I am not an audiophile. Maybe when I was younger I was, or maybe I wanted to believe I was, but today, I am definitely not. If I were, I am not sure I would have even been looking at a soundbar. I went with a soundbar for exactly what this gave me. Easy setup, great sound with little hassle. No amplifier needed, no speakers and no wires. Just sit it in front of the TV and plug it in. However, I still appreciate good sound when I hear it and this sounds great to me. It was rich and deep. I was surprised actually at the deep rumblings I could hear considering there is no subwoofer connected. To put it into perspective. I have a dog who is not particularly fond of thunderstorms. When the scene in Rogue One came on where the rebel base was being bombed, she didn’t like it and she actually left the room. Chromecast, Alexa and other built in Services A feature it has, which I was not aware of when I ordered it, but which I will certainly use, is integrated Chromecast. My TV already has integrated Chromecast, so I could have just cast to the TV and had the sound go through the TV to the soundbar, but having it integrated directly into the soundbar lets me cast to the soundbar directly while leaving the TV turned off. I didn’t have to do anything to set this up. I just selected Cast from my device, saw the name I gave the soundbar when I set it up and selected it. This worked the first time, but later, it doesn't seem to be working anymore. I can still cast through the TV, but not the speakers directly. I may have changed a setting and I haven't figured out what yet. Sound stops playing on my device when I hit cast, but the sound doesn't come out of the soundbar. I tested Chromecast above using Amazon Music. But then I saw, the soundbar supports Alexa directly. I am heavily invested in the Amazon Ecosystem. I tried speaking to it, but it didn’t work at first. I went back to the App on my phone. The microphone in the soundbar that enables Alexa is apparently disabled by default. I went through the setup process, provided my Amazon Credentials and enabled the Microphone. I also gave it control of the Firetv stick I use with this TV, which I usually control with an echo speaker in the room. It transferred me from the Sennheiser app to the Alexa app to do this, and after doing this, I was able to play Amazon Music through the Alexa App and it came out of the speakers. However, controlling the Firetv, it only seemed to be able to turn it on and off. Anything else seemed too complicated for it. It is definitely is not as capable as the Echo speaker. I also tried telling it to play one of my playlists. It couldn’t seem do that either. It seemed audibly telling the built in Alexa to play my music is not possible, but playing it through the Alexa App works fine. I ended up turning the built in Alexa back off and switching control back to my Echo Speaker. It would be cool if it worked, being able to control the TV with the soundbar. Would be a great feature, but I was not able to get it to work at the moment. It apparently also supports Airplay if you are an IOS user, and a few other services as well. Summary This was just what I needed. So simple to install. It greatly improves the movie watching experience, making it so much more immersive. I am very happy I chose this soundbar. For me, the smaller size, and the streaming support and integrated Chromecast and Airplay make this even better device, for me, than the original soundbar Max. I am very happy with it.

This soundbar has met and exceeded all of my expectations. The sound is amazing! From music to movies, regular tv to gaming, the sound produced is top notch quality. Nothing gets muddled or lost. Every single sound that is included is heard with such clearness and crispness. I have never had any speaker, soundbar, or headphones that come close to comparing to this quality. I especially love the presets on the controller, they really add just the right setting for what you are watching, whether it is news, movies, music, etc. Additionally, the “night” mode is so helpful as my husband and I like to watch tv and movies when the kids go to bed and there are always scenes that become loud while voices are drowned out. With the “night” setting there is never any startling overly loud sounds, and the vocals remain perfectly audible, so we do not have to have subtitles on. I also love that I can hear music from the next room perfectly without having it obnoxiously loud for anyone who is in the living room, which is usually the case. Included in the box were the soundbar, controller, eARC HDMI cable, power cable, and manuals. Set-up was simple and easy. Connectivity is seamless, we have tried both optical cable (not included) and the HDMI (included). We found that the HDMI produces better sound quality compared to the optical cable, but of course that is to be expected. The speaker turns on whenever the tv turns on, this setting can be changed through the app. It also allows the tv and cable remote to control the volume without any extra steps, it connected automatically. Bluetooth connection is also quick and simple. The soundbar has a calibration setting that sends out sounds and detects the layout of its location in order to provide the best sound quality. It is rather fun to see it in action and it really allows the soundbar to provide a surround sound quality to the room. One issue I ran into was after changing the sound settings on my tv. The soundbar kept losing sound after a few minutes. I would turn it off and back on and it would work for a few minutes but then the same cycle would ensue. I solved it by using the “reset soundbar” setting on the app. The app works as it should and the soundbar responds immediately to the setting changes made through it. It has the same settings as the controller in addition to more involved settings such as: network, calibration, codec, input, LED brightness, updates, and several more. Overall, every aspect of this soundbar has surpassed and elevated my expectations of what quality sound is. I cannot recommend it enough, it is absolutely worth it!

There are two things that keep this soundbar from getting five stars it was incredibly close and the sound is amazing, but before I get there let me start from the beginning. The packaging for the soundbar is great using recycled materials is great. It is also very minimal which makes it less of a hassle to get rid of later on. The soundbar is extremely nice looking and for everything it is packing inside is a very manageable size. It fit under my tv without me having to get a new stand or adjust anything and be able to use my tv remote. Setup was a breeze I use a pair of Sennheiser headphones so I already had the app installed after a firmware update I had the soundbar up and running withing ten minutes. Now here is where the first issue to me comes up. The soundbar has no info bar so you have to rely on a led light strip on the top of the soundbar for you information on how loud you have it and even then it hard to judge from my couch. I was able to remedy this by connecting the soundbar to the ARC on my tv and using my tv remote to control the volume. My tv then was telling what the soundbar was at, I am lucky in my case as I know not every tv does this. After that I started testing it out with several movies and while not perfect the Dolby Atmos sound is pretty good for a soundbar. It definitely sounds like there are more speakers around the room, but since the soundbar does not come with a sub you feel like you are missing something. For most tv watching this is fine you don't really notice the lack of low end bass. But once you started watching movies you really miss it. The good thing is that you can use any subwoofer that would normally work on a home theater system you do not have to use the one Sennheiser sells. Once you get a subwoofer connected this is easily a five star sounding system. I can ultimately live without the info bar but not coming with a soundbar I feel like is a big miss in this range of soundbar. would I recommend it yes but with the caveat of getting yourself a subwoofer to complete it the sound.

I was excited to get my hands on the new Sennheiser's Ambeo soundbar plus. It packs a punch with a rated 400W (RMS) in a compact design. This is at a lower price point compared to its flagship Ambeo Max but brings the same experience (almost) at a small footprint. Being an audiophile, I am always on the lookout for the best soundbars and home audio systems. I tested over fifty sounds bars in the last ten years and the Sennheiser's Ambeo soundbar plus stands out on several different levels for its price range and is well worth the money. It is packed with features and several connectivity options to connect to TV or for a standalone music system. Installation was a breeze. It took less than 5 mins to set it up as I already had their "smart control" app that immediately detected the soundbar and let me configure in mins. It also came with a nice handy remote. It supports Dolby Atmos, dts X and MPEG-H (common in Europe) audio along with their Ambeo 360 reality audio (3D). It has a built-in mic as well for voice activation/control. Design: Small footprint, low profile that doesn’t obstruct the TV viewing area. It is loaded with nine speakers which includes a dual subwoofer (top facing) to bring in the same experience as a 7.1.4 speaker system in a very compact design. The best part is its self-calibration technology that maps the rooms to customize and bring the same cinematic experience and immersive sound as a 7.1.4 speaker system. I tested it at different heights and had the best experience when it's at your viewing level or at the chest level in a room with 15-foot ceiling. There is also a wall mount kit option available on their website. I watched Avatar on a 65-inch Curved 3D TV and compared the experience with my home theater room and was blown away by the audio quality and the richness in the sound. I was so pleased with the audio quality that I couldn't resist and ordered the Ambeo Sub to bring the home theater experience to my bedroom. Their patented Ambeo technology delivers 3D sound effects with the speakers facing in all different directions to mimic the 7.1.4 effect. I cranked up the volume to max and the audio was crystal clear, I didn't hear any muffled voices at all. The only thing that I was a little disappointed with is the bass, felt it was a little low compared to the experience you get with a powered sub-woofer. Obviously, it's not an apples-to-apples comparison given the soundbar's design and weight limitations. I recommend adding a sub to take your experience to a whole new level. Quick rating on what I think it performed on the frequency range Frequency Range Frequency Values Comments Sub-bass 20 to 60 Hz - excellent (5/5) Bass 60 to 250 Hz - fell a little short on expectation (3/5) Low midrange 250 to 500 Hz - harmonics - excellent (5/5) Midrange 500 Hz to 2 kHz - horn like quality - very good (4/5) Upper midrange 2kHz to 4 kHz - sound trimbre - excellent (5/5) Presence 4 to 6 kHz - for clarity - excellent (5/5) Connectivity Options: It has a ton of connectivity options. Apart from the physical ports (HDMI, OPT, Aux, USB, and Ethernet) it also supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Apple Airplay 2, Chromecast along with support for few apps such as Spotify, Tidal connect, etc. Their "Smart Control" app is pretty intuitive and comes with a few additional features such as EQ settings (preset), etc. Overall, I recommend it for its 3D sound effects and recommend pairing it with the Ambeo sub to take the cinematic experience to a whole new level in a compact design!

Amebo technology is insane. Sure Sonos but I get the more insane depth and surround sound with this single bar rather than needing extra speakers behind me. Try the demo if you go into the store you will be blown away. Also, if you have difficulty hearing voices when watching TV the voice enchancement feature is a game changer. Also, if your into Vinyl Records and using RCA cables for that warm, full, classic vinyl sound, it has connections for that which is unheard of for sound bars

I've had multiple Dolby Atmos soundbars over the years, but this is the first supposed "audiophile" quality soundbar that I've used. I've always thought that the sound couldn't really be that much better, but boy was I wrong. This thing blew me away. The Ambeo combined with Dolby Atmos really makes if feel like the sound is coming from all around you. I tested it out by watching Wakanda Forever, and I felt like I was in a movie theater. Just amazing. I've also been underwhelmed with the way music sounds through other soundbars I've owned, but this really makes music pop, especially Dolby Atmos tracks. I usually listen to music with headphones while I'm at home, but I can't stop playing music on the Ambeo plus. I feel like I'm a music bubble. Another thing I'll highlight is how easy this was to setup via the app. The firmware update went through pretty quickly (I can't tell you how many issues I've had with other soundbars connecting to the internet and downloading updates) and it was easy to figure out how to calibrate the system to the room. There are a number of different sound modes you can tune it to (including turning Ambeo off, but I can't think of a reason why I would do that) based on what you are watching or listening to. However, I find it annoying to keep switching between activities, so I leave on "adaptive" which tunes based on what you are doing. I've found subtle differences switching between different modes, but I've been very happy just leaving it on adaptive for whatever I'm listening to or watching. I also love the appearance of the soundbar. Most others I've owned use a lot of plastic and aren't very aesthetically pleasing. The Ambeo Plus actually looks like a speaker. The Ambeo Plus also provides a lot of flexibility with 1 eArc port, and 2 other HDMI ports. I have an older TV that does not have eArc, so I was never able to get true Dolby Atmos from all sources with other soundbars. With the Ambeo Plus, I can plug my Firestick and DVD player directly into it and get the best sound quality. Another minor plus, there was zero styrofoam in the packaging. Everything was paper and cardboard, so bonus points for being environmentally friendly. So why 4 stars? The Ambeo Plus is definitely NOT user friendly. If you are using the phone app, everything is easy. It lets you control different modes and tells you what input you are using. However, I don't like to have to open my phone every time I watch TV, and my kids don't have phones (and my wife can barely use one). Good luck trying to figure out what's going on without the app. All statuses are located on top of the soundbar, which you can't see unless you are standing right over it, and you have to remember, and figure out, what location the LED bar is at to tell what input you are using. Also, when one device turns on, all devices seem to turn on, and it defaults to the DVD player. Then I get called over by other family members to try to figure out how to get it on the right input (the included remote is great but useless since you can't tell what it's actually doing unless you are standing over the soundbar, in which case, you don't really need a remote). This is very frustrating and I can't fathom how someone thought this was a good design. Another thing I'll note, is that it probably needs an added subwoofer. The bass is fine, but it really can't match a dedicated subwoofer that most other soundbars come with. Luckily you can add any wired subwoofer. All in all, if sound is the most important thing (and you don't have small children), I highly recommend this soundbar.

The Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Plus is an exceptional feature loaded sound bar. I have spent the past week testing out the Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Plus and have had an overall amazing time testing it out. I feel that when paired with a good subwoofer or even just left alone, this set-up for the price compared to other sound bars currently available simply can't be beat. When opening up the Sennheiser AMBEO Plus, I was very impressed with the packaging and how well they were able to fit everything inside a relatively slim package compared to other sound bars I have gotten in the past. The soundbar itself and even the remote both feel very well made. Everything involved in the set-up process was very straightforward. Included in the box is of course the soundbar, the remote, a HDMI cable, power cable, and set-up guide. I also liked that there are plenty of ports for connecting other speakers/subs if you choose to. Originally, I had tested it for a few days just straight out of the box without downloading the app or updating the firmware. Even out of the box you will get an amazing experience out of any type of content. After downloading the app, it became clear that I really should have done that from the start. The app takes you through more of the set-up process including room calibration, which brought even better sound out of this thing, and any pending firmware updates. With the app, you can control things like the volume, AMBEO function, Preset Sound configurations, turn on Night mode, etc. Your phone can basically become your remote. If neither are good enough, there are touch controls on the top of the soundbar itself, which is a nice "touch".... I personally believe that where the Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Plus really shines is with Music. Movies and Shows/Podcasts still sound great and it delivers a nice and full sound and everything is crystal clear, but for some reason, at least to my ears, Music on this soundbar really stood out. Maybe once I add a dedicated sub, that will change and movies will stand out and it will give more of a movie theatre feel to it. In conclusion, I think for those of you looking for a very solid option in the ever expanding sound bar market, the Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Plus is a great option that should be able to hold its weight for years to come. I personally may add a sub just for the extra bass and vibrations, but even without one, I think most people, myself included, will be very happy with the sound that it produces out of the box.

I would give 4.5 stars if I could. Overall, the sound bar has amazing sound. If you’re looking for a single unit “do it all” soundbar, you’re unlikely to find much better; but it is still just a soundbar. Its extremely clear and crisp, and gets VERY loud without distortion. The built in subwoofers add perfect depth to the sound if you plan on using it as a standalone, but its not a replacement for an actual subwoofer if you want to feel it in your chest. The ambeo “surround sound” is pretty great, but its not a substitute for designated surround speakers. My only real complaint is that every 3 weeks or so it stops connecting to my devices and I need to reset the soundbar, then it works great again. I probably wouldn’t pay $1600 for it, but for $1000 I find it sounds better than the similarly priced Sonos Arc.

One of the best soundbar I've ever heard. I own sennheiser momentum 4 and its incredible. Now since I have the soundbar i can share the beautiful sound with everyone around me. Its heavy but in a good way. I calibrated the speakers to my living room on the app and it detected the wall and surrounding to give best experience.

I consider myself somebody who is very experienced with sound bars, as I have lots of high end sound bars throughout my house, and am always upgrading them. This is probably the nicest sound bar I’ve ever had, but I was really hoping for more bass from this bar. It has a lot more thump than my other bars, but it still is no replacement for a sub. I’m planning to purchase the sub to accompany this, because I think it will put this soundbar on a whole new level. The sound is incredibly crisp and dynamic. The bar does a really good job of creating a multidirectional sound that is really pretty amazing. Still, the sound is linear in the sense that it’s coming from the front, and not behind me, and the lack of a sub is really noticeable to me in terms of what this system could be. This bar has a voice mode that dramatically amplifies the voice, and I absolutely love it! The voice mode is exactly what I envisioned a voice mode could be, and it’s really one of the highlights of the bar. The remote also has several preset functions that are incredibly well balanced. I typically watch sports, and the sports mode really brings out the crowd noise and creates a more open air experience. The remote is also pretty meaty, and a treat to hold in your hand. I’ve been using this sound bar for a little over a week and have had no issues with it turning on automatically, or Bluetooth connecting, or connecting to the app. The experience of the bar is pretty incredible, but I just can’t get over how much this bar needs the sub.

Let’s talk about this sound first off. The setup is pretty straightforward. Download the Sennheiser app, calibrate the sound bar to your room, and prepare to be blown away with some of the most immersive sound you’ve ever heard from a soundbar. The Dolby feature is absolutely amazing for movies, and using Tidal Connect to stream music is some of the highest quality sound you’ll ever get from a soundbar that doesn’t require a receiver. The reason I give this 4 stars is I had issues getting the app to recognize the sound bar initially, but after resetting the soundbar and restarting my phone, the app was able to connect.

I’ve had this soundbar paired with the subwoofer for almost a year, and the audio quality is outstanding—rich, clear, and immersive, making movie nights feel truly cinematic. I did run into an issue recently where the eARC connection stopped working, so I reached out to customer service by email. I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to communicate with their technical team; they were very responsive and helpful. I followed their recommended reset steps, which quickly resolved the issue. Five stars for both the sound system and the excellent customer service.

Overall, a good unit. Crystal clear, good sub link for balance. Only issue is the hit-and-miss hdmi-arc functions upon start up…. One out of three times the Sennheiser will start up in ‘tv speakers used’ mode instead of ‘external speakers used’ mode….which means addition menus must be used to manually switch it over.

I bought the AMBEO soundbar as well as the subwoofer. I wanted a high end sound. Something better than the Bose bar that I had. This is it. The soundbar with the addition of the subwoofer gives me the depth that I wanted without having the expensive installation cost of running wires for a surround system. A surround doesn't really work in my home as I have an open concept with the living room/dining room/kitchen all in one large area. The system has a self calibrating function available through an app that senses the acoustics of your room and adjusts automatically. The Sennheiser AMBEO does the job.

My main purpose in purchasing the Sennheiser Ambeo Plus was to upgrade over my existing soundbar for music playback so as not to have to purchase separate speakers. I talked to enough professionals at different locations and read several reviews comparing it to the Devialet Dione before making my choice. I have been very pleased with music playback especially the bass and the Sennheiser App gives you enough customization with an equalizer and also how much of the Ambeo you want to apply to get the sound that you want. For dialogue, I found the Ambeo Plus to be excellent as with the sound effects as well. The dialogue is very clear even without the voice enhancement. I also purchased the subwoofer and would recommend this as well.

Sound bar works great! Very easy to setup and easy to use. The look is very sleek and goes with our decors

I have owned several good sound bars. I owned a ZVOX 580 sound base which I preferred tonally over any of the sound bars I owned or tried and returned with their prices being $500-$800.00 so not cheap. The ZVOX sounded better with a body to the voices and not thin like many sound bars. I did some research, and I found the Sennheiser Plus might meet my needs. I noted that like the Ambio Max as well as my ZVOX it offered a sub out port, so I could use any subwoofer I wanted, and I had 2 subs running off my ZVOX already. So, I took a chance and ordered the Plus from my local Best Buy, in 2 days it was at my house. Setup was easy to download their app to my phone and start the setup and calibration process. My expectations of liking it were low, due to past experiences with soundbars thin sound, and even with a sub you got all upper midrange and highs then booming bottom end with nothing in-between I called it sizzle and boom. Well, I went to Disney+ and streamed The Avengers which I was just watching, and went back to a part of the movie that I knew well and how good it sounded on my ZVOX, Well the Sennheiser Plus beat the ZVOX hands down, was more balanced, better and clearer vocals without the thinness that many sound bars have even in the $1,200 range that some think is clarity, no it is like turning up the treble on a stereo system. The subs sounded better and blended perfectly with the Sennheiser Plus. The sound was rich but detailed. Watched a few shows on Amazon Prime that were older, and they sounded good but nothing like the movie in Atmos or Dolby. The bar covers all formats. Next with fingers crossed music from blues to classical videos. They were superb, solo piano sounded like a real piano with sharpness and warmth. The dynamics were very good as well as tone, weight, and color. The remote is beautiful and well-made and a joy to use. Settings I like were Ambio set to light for movies, on or off depending on the sound of the show being watched, as a movie set, adaptive setting, news and sports and music, voice enhancement, and even a night mode. I did not expect this or any sound bar to sound like a full-size surround system, there are no rear speakers, but I don't care it is what it sounds like from my sources and what is happening in front of me, and it's all good. Just having a sound bar where you are not stuck having to use the brand of the sound bar which most of them suck and being able to use real quality subwoofers is priceless to me and a remote where you're not stuck just having to use your phone to make adjustments via Sonos. The money I spent was well spent and worth every dollar. Glad I took a chance. I cannot wait to use my Panasonic 900 4K player to watch a movie if streaming can sound so good a direct hard disc format will be scary good. Nice unit, not too big, and fits perfect with my Sony A80K, like they were made for each other,

The title could be the whole review if you knew how little my wife appreciated the 5.2.2 system we had in our old house. We watched a movie about surfing big waves. At one point she said, "How is that little thing making all that sound? And all around us!" Yeah, it's amazing, it's small, it's solid, the dynamics are impressive, the surround effects are good, and the bass is surprisingly good. I'd add a subwoofer but she doesn't want one in the room. It's good enough for me. The psychoacoustic effects are far and away good enough to satisfy all but the most hardened audiophiles in the room.

this is the most amazing sound quality from a sound bar that I have ever heard. The voices are crystal clear and the base is very good even without the subwoofer. I I recently did buy the subwoofer for it and it really fills in that sound to an unbelievable level. I bought this as an open box in excellent condition for $250 under the retail price. The sound bar looks brand new and all components were included in the original box, including the HDMI cable, the power cord, Quickstart guide and full instructions. I could not be happier. You have to hear it to believe it.

I don’t normally go for high-end sound systems because of the price, but I do see you get what you pay for with this particular item. Sennheiser knocked it out of the park. I have LG, Samsung and Sony sound systems and this single unit by far is the best I’ve heard. I highly recommend it. The app is easy to use and really gives you a lot of control over the sound. I’m amazed at how well this simulates multiple speakers being in my room.