# The best soundbars of 2026

Sonos, Samsung, JBL and Marshall: the soundbars Tom's Guide and T3 recommend in 2026, from budget bars to full Dolby Atmos systems.

- 12 votes · 11 items
- Jul 3, 2026 · veggie.canalla
- https://even.best/en/l/2487/the-best-soundbars-of-2026

## Top 11

1. **Sonos Arc Ultra** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Tom's Guide's best overall: Dolby Atmos with surprising bass.
2. **Samsung HW-Q990H** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — T3's best full surround system.
3. **Samsung Q600F** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Atmos at a good price.
4. **Samsung QS750F** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Adapts to wall or table mounting.
5. **Marshall Heston 120** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Marshall design and premium sound.
6. **Marshall Heston 60** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Compact version of the Heston.
7. **Sony HT-S100F** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — The cheapest of the picks.
8. **Sonos Ray** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Small, for small TVs.
9. **Denon DHT-S316** (0 · ▲1 ▼1) — Budget bar with a subwoofer.
10. **Sonos Beam (Gen 2)** (-1 · ▲0 ▼1) — Best for most people, according to T3.
11. **JBL Bar 1300MK2** (-1 · ▲0 ▼1) — Detachable wireless rear speakers.

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