Customer Ratings & Reviews

I’ve always thought of Sennheiser as a purveyor of professional audio equipment, notably in DJing, theater, studio, and broadcast, so this is my first experience with one of their consumer level home theater products. In the AMBEO Soundbar product line, the Mini is its most compact offering and has much of the same features as its larger brethren, albeit in a smaller package. The soundbar is wrapped front to back in black mesh fabric and has a minimalist matte black profile with white touch controls on top. The soundbar comes with an IR remote control, power cable, and HDMI cable. It has one HDMI input compatible with (e)ARC TVs and home theater equipment, so there aren’t multiple input options. If your TV doesn’t support HDMI ARC/eARC, then you’ll need an adapter, splitter, or converter to make it work. The 5V 1A USB-A port can only be used for powering/charging devices and manual firmware updates. Because the two woofers are facing up and project the sound out of the top of the soundbar, you’ll need to leave at least 10 cm of space above the speaker between it and your TV. You’ll also have to ensure that nothing is placed on top of the soundbar and that it isn’t enclosed, for example on a middle shelf of a console, as this will block its sound projection. Two primary drivers are facing forward while another two are angled off to the sides allowing the speaker to project sound in multiple direction with precision. There are two rubber feet on the bottom of the soundbar for stabilization on a flat surface, though there are also two threaded M4x16 mounting points for Sennheiser’s custom wall mount bracket (sold separately). Setup is basically plug-and-play, though you can also download and install the Sennheiser Smart Control app and control it from your phone as well. From the app, you can add the speaker to your WiFi network (2.4 or 5 GHz), update its firmware, initiate calibration, and adjust the modes, volume, and input source. All these functions are also available on the remote control and touch keys on top of the soundbar. Room calibration takes only a few minutes and the speaker will play a series of tones and a sample track to detect how the sound reflects around your room with its built-in microphones in order to place “phantom speakers” for virtualized 3D surround sound. When AMBEO virtualization is active, the LED logo at the front right corner of the speaker will illuminate, and I was really impressed with the fullness and richness of the sound across content and genres. The soundbar is compatible with a number of surround sound formats including Dolby Atmos, dtsX, MPEG-H Audio, and Sony’s 360 Reality Audio. AMBEO's virtualization will also upscale 5.1 audio content to a 7.1.4 mix, though it can be toggled off. However, I think you’ll find the sound placement with it turned on surprisingly accurate with an immersive sense of depth, height, and movement. The sound produced by this soundbar is well-balanced and powerful for a single speaker with a relatively small footprint. Voices are clear, details crisp, and there is virtually no distortion, even at higher volumes. The bass response is also really good with satisfyingly deep, low rumbles without excess boominess. A few enhancement options are available to suit your needs and preferences like voice enhancement, night mode (bass dampening), and modes specific to music, movies, news, and sports. I really liked the voice mode for documentaries and shows where dialogue can be hard to pick out as it did a great job at boosting only voices. I have the speaker connected to my TV and with CEC control I can change the volume of the soundbar using both the TV's and Sennheiser's remote. If you find that there is a timing mismatch between the audio on the soundbar and the picture on your TV screen, there is a Lip Sync offset setting in the app that you can adjust from 0 to 100ms (HDMI ARC/eARC only). In order to get the soundbar to pair properly over Bluetooth 5.2, I did have to use the control app, as I was unable to simply pair to the speaker by selecting it in my phone’s Bluetooth menu. However, once paired I was able to stream lag-free audio to the soundbar from both music and video app. You’ll use the multi-function button for playback control like track skipping and play/pause (with Alexa disabled). The speaker has Alexa built-in, but it’s not enabled by default. You’ll have to activate it in the app’s settings under the “services” menu. Once linked to your Amazon account, you can use Alexa voice commands and add it to your multi-room speaker setup. The multi-function button operation will also be slightly different, with only the ability to start/stop playback with long presses and Alexa waking with short presses. Google Chromecast for audio streaming is also built-in and enabled by default, and it was easy to cast audio to the soundbar from my phone while on the same WiFi network without any additional setup. If you need to disable/mute the microphones for privacy, you can tap the microphone icon on top of the soundbar. There are several other supported streaming services available as well like Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and uPnP. The speaker is also compatible with Sennheiser's optional wireless subwoofer (but not wired) sold separately. If you want to make EQ adjustments, you can edit the “pre-sets” in the app and adjust 4 different frequency ranges: foundation (bass), low-mid, clarity (high mid), and brilliance (treble). Overall, the Sennheiser AMBEOS Mini is an impressive soundbar that delivers a satisfying 3D listening experience, whether you’re listening to music, podcasts, watching movies or live TV. It adapts to your room and listening environment with a brief calibration process, and the virtualized surround sound is full, well-rounded, and cinematic, though limited by a single input option.

I am absolutely blown away by the AMBEO Mini. For its size, the soundstage is remarkably wide and immersive. It delivers crystal clear dialogue and surprisingly deep bass without needing a massive setup. Sennheiser has truly mastered the art of compact high-fidelity audio. Perfect for smaller rooms!

I had the perfect spot and TV to use this mini soundbar with so was pleased to see it arrive. Packed very well and double-boxed. The inside box even has a carrying handle so quality right off the bat. Upon opening the inner box you'll find the soundbar speaker, remote control, 6.5' AC power cord, 58" HDMI high speed cable, Quick Guide, Safety Guide, a Connection Diagram sheet and Compliance info sheet. On the back of the soundbar is 1 HDMI version 2.1 port that supports eARC and one USB port that is for service only. There is no AV receiver needed for this soundbar. It measures 27-1/2" wide x 2-5/8" high x 4-1/16" deep and weighs 7.85 lbs and comes with a 2 year warranty. It has 7.1.4 virtual surround sound with 6 built-in speakers, each powered by a dedicated 650 watt amplifier. There are two front firing and two corner firing with two built-in 4" long-throw woofers giving you deep bass. I checked out the instruction sheet about how to set it up and then scanned the Smart Control app info with my iPhone. Set up my account and plugged in the HDMI cable to the eArc input on my TV and next the power cord. The remote control is so easy and simple to use! It doesn't have backlit keys but no big deal. It's small in size and not clumsy to handle, but you can tell it's quality as it has weight to it. After getting everything all situated I connected to my wifi first thing. It went into a firmware update immediately. When that finished I then went through the various steps on the Smart Control app. I chose the room size sound test and it's really interesting how the soundbar makes this beeping noise while it is assessing your room so you have the best sound output. There are 6 EQ modes on the remote which include MOVIE, MUSIC, NEWS, SPORTS, NEUTRAL and ADAPTIVE. It also has a Voice Enhancement and Center Volume so your dialogue is clear. A Night Mode for discreet listening as well. The Voice Enhancement definitely made a difference as my husband is hard of hearing and he said it helped. There is built-in Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless music streaming from compatible devices. It also offers built-in Spotify and TIDAL Connect. There is Apple Airplay 2 so you can use IOS devices. One other really nice feature is you can set it up to be controlled by Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant and the Apple Home Kit if you happen to own these devices. Chromecast is also built-in for streaming music from the Cloud or mobile apps. At this point I was ready to give the sound a real try. I especially wanted to hear the Dolby Atmos so went right to Netflix. One really cool thing is if you have a Dolby Atmos show on your TV the wording DOLBY ATMOS lights up in white on top of the bar so you know it's active. I then chose the Movies function, although I scrolled through the others and could hear the various changes. Well needless to say I was shocked to hear the quality sound coming from this mini bar with no subwoofer! Please note you can buy the Sennheiser Ambeo Sub which is wireless and you can use up to 4 of them. If the sound is as awesome without a sub I can only imagine what it will be with one or more! As I listened I honestly was astounded because I heard all sorts of things I normally didn't with my old soundbar. Tried out some music and the sound was just as incredible. Everything I heard blew me away! This Sennheiser SB02S Ambeo Mini Soundbar is one you just have to hear for yourself. It will acclimate to your room size if you activate that feature (definitely recommend) and I can find nothing to complain about in the setup or sound. I love this thing! It's truly OUTSTANDING. High quality throughout is an understatement! I can easily rate it a well-deserved 5 stars!!

I love it. Firstly, unboxing it just feels luxurious - the packaging is sleek and tight, everything is neatly compacted into place. Sure, most tech items ship that way, but then, you pull the actual unit out and BAM! It's beautiful! Sleek lines, the speaker covering is neatly stitched down, corners are all smooth. It feels substantial in my hands, and it just looks and feels like a superior quality tech item. I've owned several soundbars, my first one was a store brand and I hadn't realized yet what a difference in sound the subwoofer makes (that unit didn't come with one). My second and third units, both in the $300 price range and made by a very popular Japanese brand (they do have the best TV's on the market!), both included an external subwoofer, which I loved as the sound quality and viewing experience were greatly enhanced. When I saw the opportunity to try a compact version with the subwoofer integrated into the bar, I had to take it. Let me tell you, the sound is amazing! Everything I watch sounds great. And music sounds phenomenal. 100% better than on my old soundbar. One of the best things I've noticed in using this unit, is that the sound quality is uniform across the board, regardless of which streaming app I'm using. This had been an issue with my old unit, as, I found I had to either turn the volume way up or way down depending on which platform I was using? Or, sometimes even just the difference between movies or programs within a single app was noticeable? There's no warped / underwater sound when the bass kicks in. Also, I haven't needed to adjust the audio syncing across platforms or content - you know, when the voices / sound coming from the speaker don't match the lips or sequence on the screen. One is either faster or slower than the other. The only drawback, which is definitely not a dealbreaker, is that the Sennheiser unit is quite heavy. I wouldn't confidently mount this on the wall, but since I have a fireplace TV console anyway, I won't worry about it. I had a little bit of trouble pairing to my Wifi, but I think that was a problem with reception in the area I live in at the time I was setting it up. All in all, even at this price point, I would HIGHLY recommend this unit. You won't need to replace it for several years, and it comes with a warranty as well. I'm listening to music as I type and it sounds great on a Friday night! I'm really curious as to what other tech this brand has to offer. Great job!

I got it on a basically 50% off sale for such a compact device it packs quite the punch. You can easily tell this is a high end premium sound system. I also love that it supports all the sound format and connections I need. The only flaw is that due to Eco Mode the sound cuts out when viewing Hulu content for some odd reason it can be quite annoying. Maybe a firmware update can fix it.

I love this soundbar! No need for woofers or back speakers though you could add them . This bar is perfect for my large open living room. The special part is the remote has several different modes one for watching sports so the crowd doesn’t drown out the commentators , one for news , even one for watching at night to soften explosions etc so not to awaken young ones. This is an all in one soundbar that I highly recommend!

Large sound in a small package. Big improvement over the internal speakers of the LG A2-48. Setup and calibration was simple as it gets. Both remote and app are straightforward to use. Only quibble is it takes about 10sec to complete power-up from standby. Warning: Changing channels during startup seems to disrupt ARC necessitating 3min unplugged reset. Product was listed as "Open Box - Excellent". It arrived in a generic box wrapped in bubble wrap without an HDMI cable or User Manual listed as "included". Unit had several spots of difficult-to-remove adhesive on top of cabinet. (from retailer tags on display model?) Unit also was not reset to factory settings. Condition received was closer to "FAIR" than "GOOD" or "EXCELLENT". Summarizing: love the soundbar but what Best Buy sent was not as advertised and priced.

I normally would not even look at a high-end sound bar or sound system because of the price. But now that I have, I can see that you get what you pay for. This little mini has me surprised every time I listen to it. I hear things off to the side behind me, the spatial audio is amazing. I can’t believe how well this simulates actual speakers placed around my room. I highly recommend this. The app is a perfect compliment and easy to use for this item.

Great Sound System , Great size and perfect for any room.

Great soundbar for music listening but Definitely needed a sub. Doesn’t support sub out so you definitely have to buy it with the Sen’s sub

Purchased for my bedroom, has great sound in a smaller footprint I would like it to have a little more bass however I know they sell a companion subwoofer. Would like connections for a small subwoofer. Companion app works well and allows you to tweak the sound.

I mean wow!!! The speaker when i got it and setup the first time i was like its okay speaker then i setup the ambeo soundprofile and the speaker has just been amazing. It has bass but its not as punchy so if youre looking for good base you might need to go with subwoofer as well. The setup app is great and paired my soundbar with wifi and airplay setup was easy. There is few hiccups when trying to play through airplay sometimes but its works like a charm the second time.

The sound is excellent, balanced, and accurate. I live an apartment, so the bass is more than enough and far from sounding tinny. If I wanted to rattle my neighbors' dentures then I would get a dedicated subwoofer. I use the mini sound bar with my projector. It's difficult to get rid of visiting family when it's on. If I ever get a house, the full size sound bar will be on my radar.

Been a huge fan of Sennheiser for a long time now, upgraded to this because my Vizio system died and been super happy with it! Sounds great! Will be getting the subwoofer at some point also. Got it for a great deal open box.

Sounds is great, set up with tv was simple. Had some issues with the connection to wifi and the ap, so can't review how that works since it doesn't - this was an open box return, so that might be why it was "cheaper". But it really doesn't need that work just fine. Really like the added bass over what the LG C1 tv provides.

Had lower end Samsung soundbar which I returned because I found it was not that much better than my tv speaker at helping me distinguish movie dialogue. Though this was $300 more, I decided to give it a try. Works great and am able to better understand the dialogue. Note: the lower priced samsung comes with a woofer. This one does not even though it costs more.

We finally got my hands on this beast of a sound bar! We first saw it on display at Best buy when were keeping an eye out for sound bars. When we sampled it, it was a very noticeable difference with how deep, and crisp it sounded. We new we wanted it but--- the price was above our budget. So naturally on the app I marked to be alerted when the price dropped...and lo and behold! About a month later or so it has a discount AND I was able to find one "open box" in "excellent" condition and we could NOT pass on the opportunity! We love this sound bar but as other reviews have stated it has a bit of a learning curve and the set up did take awhile, it was a tad confusing and that's that my husband is tech savvy! He was able to hook it up eventually with some trial and error but we do NOT regret the purchase one but!

Great build quality, very visually appealing on the entertainment console. Easy setup through ARC port, and the app allows you access to the Smart Control app. This is how I control the volume on the TV, as well as adjust the sound settings including voice enhancement, night mode, and a 4 band equalizer to get the sound right. The real gem is the room correction, the bar basically trying to reproduce surround sound, this is the “ambeo” part of this soundbar. For sure helps with a wider sound and a feeling that the bar fills the room, if you really wanted the best for that effect; the plus bar above this in Sennheisers product line has upfiring speakers that will enhance this. Overall really happy with the purchase and would reccomend to anyone looking for clarity over loudness esp for news, sports and vocal heavy content that can be grating coming through poor quality speakers.

The Sound bar is awesome!! love the different sounds that comes out of the shows we watch...

Very efficient little soundbar! Great for the space it’s in. Has a powerful sound and bass for only having the soundbar