Customer Ratings & Reviews

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!

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 have owned several sound bars and home theater systems over the last 15 years, as well as some Sennheiser headphones and earbuds, and I am honestly blown away at what this soundbar is capable of. For the last 4-years I’ve been using a JBL 3.1 Soundbar in my living room, and a 10+ year old Sony HT-CT260. The Sony was a great value back in the day for the build and sound quality, having held up without issue over several moves from apartments to houses. The JBL, on the other hand, was something that I always thought sounded better on the showroom floor of Best Buy than in my house. Needless to say, I opted to replace my living room experience with one of the priciest soundbars on the market, the Sennheiser Ambeo Plus. While not Sennheiser’s flagship, that would be the even more expensive Ambeo Max soundbar, this thing did not disappoint at all. Out of the box you get the soundbar itself, a nice hefty remote, power cable, and a premium HDMI 2.1 cable capable of supporting eARC and UHD, HDR (including Dolby Vision). The remote even has little rubber pads on the bottom to prevent it from slipping off an armrest or coffee table. Setup was a breeze, and since my 4-year-old Sony 4K TV doesn’t support eARC, I continued setup with standard ARC and plugged both my Xbox Series X and Apple TV 4K right into the back two HDMI ports. It’s nice to know this supports the latest standards should I upgrade my TV in the future. Also, side note, the ENTIRE box and packaging, excluding the plastic handle, is fully recyclable so nicely done Sennheiser. Once booted up, I followed the instructions and downloaded the Sennheiser Smart Control app. This part was REALLY cool, in my opinion. The app and the soundbar’s built in microphones worked together to essentially SONAR my living room, bursting out digital soundbites and scanning how long they take to echo off the walls so that it can digitally place speakers around the room for a pseudo-7.1.4 Dolby Atomos experience. Other reviews I’ve seen call this a 5.1 system, and I agree based on the speaker setup of the unit, but in all honesty the sound beaming capabilities of this soundbar give Sennheiser a good argument for calling this thing a 7.1.4 system. The sound profile on this bar is phenomenal. I didn’t have a way to measure its sound curve, but to my ears, comparatively to both my JBL and Sony soundbars, this unit delivers such clear crisp clarity across all frequencies. My JBL really felt like the bar itself had very little bass and mid-range, and the sub would only really fill in the bass leaving the whole audio experience to feel a little piercing and just not at all full. That is the opposite on this soundbar, where I can clear here every frequency with superb clarity. The bass on this unit is quite substantial for its size and I was quite impressed, though I think it could benefit from pairing subwoofer to achieve a true home theater experience. For that I would suggest looking into either a wired subwoofer (which is very cool that this thing has an option for) or Sennheiser’s own Ambeo Sub that pairs wirelessly to the Ambeo Plus. Cheaper soundbars don’t generally give you the option to add a wired subwoofer, so you’re usually stuck with the one it comes with the unit, or one sold from the manufacturer designed to pair with your bar. The fact that they give you the option is very nice, especially since you’re already buying a +$1K soundbar and their wireless option at $600 retail is certainly not the cheapest option. The sound profiles that I used primarily were Normal, Movie and Adaptive, and I chose to leave the Ambeo setting turned on for most of my listening. The Ambeo setting is what essentially the magic behind the 3D listening experience of this soundbar. Most soundbars do a nice job with stereo and some Dolby Audio, but Dolby Atmos with the Ambeo setting turned on is just an incredible home theater experience. One of my first times booting up the unit was to play NBA 2K 2023, and the sound immersion was unlike anything I ever expected to get out of a soundbar. It literally sounded like I had speakers behind me, giving me a feeling of being in an NBA arena. Movies and TV shows sound even more amazing, and there’s TONS of content mixed in Dolby Atmos available on Netflix, Apple TV+, and tons of others. Heck, YouTube TV even supports 5.1 audio, so my general TV watching experience has been improved for content that supports it. Just incredible sound immersion. Some other things to consider with this soundbar: • I found that audio from my TV to the sound bar via HDMI ARC sounded worse than audio from devices directly connected to the soundbar. Turns out my TV had a setting turned on called Clear Audio Plus. Turning this setting off greatly improved my sound quality. There may be a similar setting on your TV to check if you aren’t getting the sound profile you are expecting. • I personally bought the Ambeo Sub to pair with this bar, and I would highly recommend it. This bar can support pairing up to 4 wireless Ambeo Subs, which may be overkill for some and useful for others. It just adds that little bit of low end it was missing. • If you do pair this with a subwoofer, or if you move, replace or add furniture in your room, then you’ll want to re-calibrate your soundbar to adjust to your new space/layout. • There were a handful of times the first day after setup where the app couldn’t find the soundbar on my network, but I haven’t had any issues since then. • You can link Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, and it also supports Chromecast. I haven’t used these features yet, I already have several home assistants around the house that it seems overkill to me to have it in the soundbar itself, though I imagine if you are casting content then you could use voice control to pause or rewind content. • This soundbar is Apple AirPlay compatible, and I loved this feature for listing to my Apple Music library while doing chores around the house. • The Ambeo Subwoofer is $599, on top of the $1,500 soundbar. Other wired options are available for much cheaper, but beware of degrading your overall experience by pairing a cheap sub with a high end soundbar. Sennheiser is known for audio quality, and they hold true with this offering. What this soundbar offers is the ability to basically add Dolby Atmos, not just surround sound, to your house or apartment without the need for rear speakers. That is incredible. Yes, you are paying a bit of a premium, but it’s a quality known brand in this space, and quite frankly you are getting incredible sound quality and features for the price.

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.

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 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!

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.

Bought this to go with my new 77 inch LG OLED. As expected, a huge upgrade over the TV’s sound. What I’m amazed by, is how clear the dialogue is coming out of the center of the speaker. No longer are my wife and I saying what did he/she say? Originally, I didn’t purchase a subwoofer as the original speaker was quite expensive. However, after a couple of weeks, I decided the sound was “thin”. I needed the additional base, to fully enjoy the sound experience. If you can afford it, I highly recommend this speaker and if you can swing it, get the subwoofer as well. The best feature, the voice enhancement feature you can turn on from the app.

I After listening to the song that comes out from this semester AMBEO Song bar plus all I can say is this is really state of the art audio system as described by manufacturer,This has been designed to deliver a truly immersive and high-quality sound experience.

I recently switched out my Bose 700 series for this soundbar and I’m glad I did. This soundbar sounds amazing and the bass is so good I didn’t not feel like I needed a sub for it. Defiantly not as finicky as my Bose was with the tv.

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.

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.

Probably the finest soundbar out there, EXCEPT I hooked it up to my LG G5 TV and it worked perfectly until it was time to use my wireless headphones which we do when we are watching louder movies because we live in a senior living complex and don't want to disturb our neighbors. Well after 15 minutes of listening, the TV/soundbar decide to re-pair and kick us off the headphones. tried this 5 times and 5 times got kicked off after 15 minutes. unfortunately, LG and Sennheiser blamed each others products so I had to return the soundbar. I am sad because I really liked this soundbar.

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.

Expected more from this product. It's good but not great. Without the sub woofer, it's certainly a less than full body sound, and with it, there is a better range. But for simple TV listening, it's ok. I'd have liked more options than presents but music, movie, sports, etc, and there is a bass boost plus vocal enhance setting, but no EQ for other tweaks. It is a simplifier which is what I was looking for in a soundbar, but I wouldn't use it for serious audiophile listening.