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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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. —

Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 23 Oct. 2024 Like other Sonos soundbars, the Arc Ultra can be paired with the company’s Sonos Ace headphones for private listening of audio from any input device plugged into the Ultra. —

Chris Welch, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2024 Electronics: Save on TVs, gaming consoles, headphones and soundbars. —

Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024 Basically, adding this soundbar to your living room set-up is a simple and effective way to get a more elevated, theater-like experience. —

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