soundbar

noun

sound·bar ˈsau̇n(d)-ˌbär

variants or sound bar

plural soundbars or sound bars

: a rectangular audio device that transmits sound (as from a television or computer) via multiple loudspeakers contained in a single enclosure

A soundbar is designed to take the audio from a television and turn it into virtual 3D surround sound without having to do complicated wiring or stringing speaker boxes throughout the room.—

Rick Nathanson

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The housing sports three HDMI 2.1 ports for cabling to entertainment hubs and consoles, with eARC included for setting up 7.1-channel sound on external soundbars or speakers – though the unit is home to two 5-W speakers. —

Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024 When paired with the soundbar, the Ultra Open Earbuds act as rear surround sound speakers, working in concert with the soundbar. —

PCMAG, 28 Oct. 2024 Most top soundbars have at least two or three, while a traditional receiver might have five. —

Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 5 Oct. 2024 Upgrading your entertainment system with the JBL Bar 1000, a soundbar that doesn't just include a powerful subwoofer, but also features two detachable surround speakers. —

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