

The Samsung HW-Q900A is a more affordable alternative that still offers an impressive performance with music. The Sonos Arc with Sub + One SL Speakers is also a solid alternative, with DTS support that's great if you're already a fan of the Sonos ecosystem-but again, its soundstage isn't as good as the Bose. Since there's Dolby Atmos support, you can take advantage of music mixed in Dolby Atmos that's available through streaming services but can't playback DTS content. The Bose is quite versatile, with support for lots of different audio formats so you can get an immersive sound while watching concerts on DVDs and Blu-rays. If you want a premium bar with more customization features, check out the Samsung HW-Q950A-though its soundstage isn't as impressive as the Bose. While there are bass and treble adjustments to help you customize its sound, there isn't a graphic EQ to give you control across the range.

Its subwoofer adds a touch of extra punch in the bass range, so you feel the energy in genres like hip-hop without overwhelming the other instruments in the mix.

With its balanced mids, voices and lead instruments are reproduced clearly and with detail. This soundbar offers a neutral sound profile suitable for listening to everything from classical music to EDM. It comes with a lot of sound enhancement features that you find with most premium setups, including a room correction feature to optimize audio reproduction based on your room's unique acoustics, which Bose calls ADAPTiQ. Sound reaches out to the walls of your room, so it seems like you're right in the center of a concert. Compared to other premium bars on the market, this soundbar has an amazing stereo soundstage, so you feel immersed in your favorite songs from all angles. The best soundbar for music that we've tested is the Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module.
