The Best Passive Sound Bar of May: Reviews by Experts

This 49.5" soundbar is compatible with these SunBriteTV models: Signature 55", 65", and 75"; Pro 49" and 55"; Veranda 55", 65", and 75" (Veranda application requires an external amplifier to which this soundbar would connect).

Constructed with a rust-proof brushed aluminum cabinet and grille, this black SunBriteTV 49.5” soundbar is outdoor safe, water resistant, and resilient, with a durable exterior that shields internal components from rain, snow, dust, insects, humidity, and salt air.

A premium upgrade from our standard soundbar, this premium all-weather passive soundbar is designed to pair seamlessly with SunBriteTV outdoor TVs. Four 3” titanium woofers, dual 1" pure titanium tweeters, and six Titanium Vapor Deposit Polypropylene Cone Passive Radiators (2+1+3 per channel) deliver loud, clear sound to even the largest open-air settings and support up to 90W of power.

Onboard temperature dispersion system lets this soundbar operate efficiently from extreme low to high temperatures ( -4°F up to 140°F).

Lifetime Limited Warranty

This 39" soundbar is compatible with these SunBriteTV models: Signature 43", Pro 42", Veranda 43" (Veranda application requires an external amplifier to which this soundbar would connect. Signature and Pro SunBriteTV models can power the soundbar with the TVs built-in amplifier). Included installation kit lets you easily attach the soundbar without removing the television’s mounting hardware.

Constructed with a rust-proof brushed aluminum cabinet and grille, this black SunBriteTV 39” soundbar is outdoor safe, water resistant, and resilient, with a durable exterior that shields internal components from rain, snow, dust, humidity, and salt air.

A premium upgrade from our standard soundbar, this premium all-weather passive soundbar is designed to pair seamlessly with SunBriteTV outdoor TVs. Four 3” titanium woofers, dual 1" pure titanium tweeters, and four Titanium Vapor Deposit Polypropylene Cone Passive Radiators (2+1+2 per channel) deliver loud, clear sound to even the largest open-air settings and support up to 90W of power.

Onboard temperature dispersion system lets this soundbar operate efficiently from extreme low to high temperatures ( -4°F up to 140°F).

Lifetime Limited Warranty

Designed for accurate reproduction of music and TV audio

Works with stereo, 5.1 or 7.1 receivers

Great alternative to large bookshelf or center speakers

Astonishing bass from high excursion 4" drivers

Use with or without a subwoofer

L-C-R soundbar, Slim design, Binding Posts: Push style

High Frequency Driver: Three 1" x 1.4" Folded Motion Transducers with 5.25" x 1.75" diaphragm

Low Frequency Drivers: Six 4" paper cone, sealed cabinet

Components: Custom air core coil inductors, polyester film capacitors in series and low DF electrolytic capacitors in parallel, overall system thermal/current protection

Frequency Response: 120–23,000 Hz ± 3 dB

Dispersion: 80° x 80°, Sensitivity: 93 dB @ 2.83 volts/ meter

Impedance: 4 Ohms. Compatible with 4, 6 or 8 Ohm rated amplifiers.

Crossover Frequency: 3,000 Hz (2-way design), Recommended Amplifier Power: 20–140 watts

Dimensions with wall bracket (HxWxD): 6.3" x 48" x 2"

Weight: 13 lbs.

Hear your TV better: Designed with simplicity in mind, the Bose TV Speaker is a small soundbar that clarifies speech and is a simple fix for better TV sound.

Wide, natural sound: 2 angled full-range drivers deliver a more realistic, spatial audio experience for overall better TV sound from a small soundbar.

Enhanced dialogue: This TV speaker is designed to specifically focus on clarifying and elevating vocals and pronunciation.

Bluetooth TV speaker: Pair your device to this Bluetooth soundbar to wirelessly stream your favorite music and podcasts.

Simple setup: A single connection from this compact soundbar to the TV via an optical audio cable (included) or an HDMI cable (sold separately) has you up and running in minutes.

Compact soundbar: This small soundbar is just over 2" tall for easy placement in front of your TV or mounted to a wall (wall brackets sold separately). Overall TV speaker dimensions are 2.21" H x 23.38" W x 4.02" D.

Remote control: Compact TV speaker comes with a remote control that enables a dialogue mode to further enhance speech or add a bass boost for more depth.

Build and expand: The Bose TV Speaker is compatible with the Bose Bass Module 500 or 700 and requires the Bose Bass Module Connection Cable or a standard 3.5 millimeter audio cable, sold separately.

Designed to complement today's stylish flat panel televisions 32-Inch and larger

Very thin profile to match depth of most flat panel televisions

The soundbar's stylish aluminum enclosure contains dual 2-Inch woofers and a 19mm HF driver

Comes supplied with wall mount bracket and table stand

Durable high quality, high gloss black finish

Slim on-wall solution matches today's ultra-flat TV's

Reference Premiere Horn loaded acoustic technology

Horizontal and vertical mounting options

Single 1” titanium dome linear travel Suspension (lts) tweeter

Matte Black painted finish blends seamlessly into today's modern interiors

VERSATILE CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS – The Creative Stage Air V2 joins the Creative Stage series to offer both USB-C audio and Bluetooth 5.3 options. With both wired and wireless playback capabilities, you can connect it directly to your PC, mobile, or even gaming consoles (compatible with the PS5 and Nintendo Switch) for high-quality digital audio. It also comes with a 3.5 mm AUX-in port that allows for compatibility across other analog devices

REFINED USB AUDIO EXPERIENCE – Experience an immediate performance boost from your PC audio when you connect it to the Creative Stage Air V2 soundbar with the included USB-A to USB-C cable. Enjoy rich and robust audio performance powered by two custom-tuned full range drivers and an oversized bass radiator made for movies, music, and games

PORTABLE WITH LONG BATTERY LIFE – With a playtime of up to 6 hours on a single charge, bring the Creative Stage Air V2 around with you easily, whether you're fixing up your car in the garage or cooking up a storm in the kitchen, enjoy great audio entertainment just about anywhere at home without being tethered to a power source

SLEEK AND COMPACT SOUNDBAR FOR YOUR PC – Measuring at only 410 x 94 x 75 mm / 16.1 x 3.7 x 2.9 inches, the soundbar fits snuggly under the monitor, and is also compact enough to be carried around the house. Featuring a minimalistic design, the Creative Stage Air V2 can fit right into any desktop setting without visible clutter

FUSS-FREE CONTROLS AND EASY SETUP – Setting up the Creative Stage Air V2 is straightforward with the USB-C port or 3.5mm jack input port at the back of the soundbar, so you can keep the wire neatly packed away. The playback and volume buttons are also located conveniently at the side of the soundbar, within an arm's reach for hassle-free control

TRANSFORM YOUR TV INTO A HOME ENTERTAINMENT CENTER with DHT-S216 soundbar's (2) 3" down-firing subwoofers, dual 1.75" x 3.5" mid-range drivers and (2) 1” tweeters pumping DYNAMIC THEATER-QUALITY AUDIO into your movies, TV and music listening experience

EXPERIENCE VIRTUAL SURROUND SOUND, multi-dimensional audio detail and enhanced bass from your TV’s streaming apps, Blu-ray movies and gaming systems with DTS Virtual:X, Dolby Digital and DTS, WITHOUT THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS

HEAR EVERY WORD with the Dialogue Enhancer that SHARPENS DIALOGUE CLARITY making them sound crystal clear without the need to adjust overall volume. Select from 3 pre-set EQ modes - movies, music and night - for a custom listening experience at any time

4K AND HD COMPATIBILITY – Connect your TV to gaming consoles, Blu-Ray player or any audio source via HDCP 2.2 HDMI in & out ports with Audio Return Channel, optical or aux inputs. Plus control the soundbar via your TV remote through HDMI ARC connection

SLIM PROFILE IN WALL-MOUNTABLE OPTION - At 2" tall, the sleek bar fits in most spaces and can be placed in front of your TV without blocking your TV’s bottom edge. Easy to wall mount using the included mounting template

EASY SET UP & USER EXPERIENCE - Quickly connect the system to your TV or other devices with the included HDMI cable or via the optical input

WIRELESSLY STREAM your favorite tracks, podcasts and other audio content by pairing your smartphone, tablet or laptop via Bluetooth

Frequency Response (-3 dB) 70 Hz – 30 kHz

Nominal Impedance 8 ohms

Power Handling (RMS) 80 W

Drive Unit Complement All Channels: 2 x 4" (100 mm) C-CAM cone bass/mid driver, 2 x 1" (25 mm) C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter

Cabinet Dimensions: (H x W x D) (Including Feet) 147 x 1562 x 92 mm (5 13/16 x 61 1/2 x 3 5/8")