This mega soundbar is perfect if you don’t want a surround system – it’s cheaper than ever on Amazon

Soundbars are extremely practical for upgrading the TV sound in a space-saving manner. But most sound bars have their limitations due to their compact design. This becomes clear relatively quickly, especially when it comes to spatial sound. This is where the Sennheiser Ambeo Plus comes into play. It offers full Dolby Atmos surround sound without a subwoofer. So you get a 7.1.4 system without additional boxes. At Amazon you can get them for the lowest price of 1,299 euros and saves a whopping 200 euros.

You get one of the best soundbars on the market at a great price. The big sister, the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Max* is a proud 2,499 euros, is the reference among the Dolby Atmos soundbars without additional speakers. But even the smaller Ambeo Plus can definitely flex its muscles.

Sennheiser Ambeo Plus: full surround sound in a 1 m long soundbar

It’s hard to believe: in the slim, approx. 1 m long soundbar a whole home theater system plugged in and without an external subwoofer or rear speaker. All loudspeakers are integrated directly into the sound bar. Can this work?
Several trade magazines confirm it: yes, they do Sennheiser AmbeoPlus* produces “broad, room-filling sound from a compact body” (whathifi.com). Only the in-house competition, the Sennheiser Ambeo Max, can go a step further.

And if that’s still not enough bang for you, you can get a matching subwoofer from Sennheiser. With the 350W Ambeo Sub* you take the sound of the soundbar to a whole new level. You not only get more low end in the pit of your stomach, but also a more differentiated sound from the soundbar, since the low tones are now taken over by the sub. Overall results a rounder soundwhich almost comes close to the Sennheiser Ambeo Max.

The features of the Sennheiser Ambeo Plus leave little to be desired:

Samsung HW-Q995GC: The alternative for ultimate surround sound

However, the Ambeo Plus does not quite come close to the three-dimensionality of a surround system or a soundbar with external rear speakers. Here the Samsung HW-Q995GC Soundbar* is the best alternative. It offers 2 rear speakers and a subwoofer impressive 11.1.4 sound, also with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. You can currently get the Samsung Soundbar from Amazon 100 euros cheaper.

Here you get one excellent value for money, since the subwoofer and the two loudspeakers are already included in the price. However, if you were only to compare the individual soundbars, then the Sennheiser Ambeo would come out on top, especially when playing music. However, if you are looking for the best complete package for your home cinema, you should definitely consider the Samsung Soundbar.

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