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1 MartinLogan Motion SLM X3 Ultra-Slim 3-Channel Passive Soundbar - Black MartinLogan Motion SLM X3 Ultra-Slim 3-Channel Passive Soundbar - Black No ratings yet
2 SunBriteTV All-Weather 2-Channel Passive Soundbar Speaker - for 49-75' Televisions - SB-AW-SNDBR-M-B SunBriteTV All-Weather 2-Channel Passive Soundbar Speaker - for 49-75" Televisions - SB-AW-SNDBR-M-B No ratings yet
3 Monitor Audio- SB-3 Passive LCR Soundbar (Black) Monitor Audio- SB-3 Passive LCR Soundbar (Black) No ratings yet
4 wet sounds Stealth-6 Core-B Passive 6-Speaker Soundbar wet sounds Stealth-6 Core-B Passive 6-Speaker Soundbar
5 Wet Sounds Non Amplified Stealth 10 V2 Passive Sound Bar White Wet Sounds Non Amplified Stealth 10 V2 Passive Sound Bar White No ratings yet
6 SunBriteTV All-Weather 2-Channel Passive Soundbar Speaker - for 42-43' Televisions - SB-AW-SNDBR-S-B SunBriteTV All-Weather 2-Channel Passive Soundbar Speaker - for 42-43" Televisions - SB-AW-SNDBR-S-B
7 wet sounds Stealth-6 CORE-W Passive 6-Speaker Soundbar - White wet sounds Stealth-6 CORE-W Passive 6-Speaker Soundbar - White No ratings yet
8 Wet Sounds Non Amplified Stealth 6 V2 Passive Soundbar () (Renewed) Wet Sounds Non Amplified Stealth 6 V2 Passive Soundbar () (Renewed)
9 Sonos Playbar - The Mountable Sound Bar for TV, Movies, Music, and More - Black Sonos Playbar - The Mountable Sound Bar for TV, Movies, Music, and More - Black
10 Dayton Audio BS41 41' LCR Speaker Bar Black Dayton Audio BS41 41" LCR Speaker Bar Black
11 KEF HTF7003 Sound Bar Speaker Black KEF HTF7003 Sound Bar Speaker Black
12 Klipsch RP-440D-SB Black Surround Home Speaker Matte Black Klipsch RP-440D-SB Black Surround Home Speaker Matte Black No ratings yet
13 JBL Stage 135 2-Way Dual 6.3' Woofers 1' Alluminum Tweeter Center Loudspeaker JBL Stage 135 2-Way Dual 6.3" Woofers 1" Alluminum Tweeter Center Loudspeaker No ratings yet
14 Sony HT-A5000 5.1.2ch Dolby Atmos Sound Bar Surround Sound Home Theater with DTS:X and 360 Spatial... Sony HT-A5000 5.1.2ch Dolby Atmos Sound Bar Surround Sound Home Theater with DTS:X and 360...
15 Sony HT-A7000 7.1.2ch 500W Dolby Atmos Sound Bar Surround Sound Home Theater with DTS:X and 360... Sony HT-A7000 7.1.2ch 500W Dolby Atmos Sound Bar Surround Sound Home Theater with DTS:X and 360...
16 SENNHEISER AMBEO Soundbar Max - Soundbar for TV with 13 Speakers - 5.1.4 Sound Experience with Dolby... SENNHEISER AMBEO Soundbar Max - Soundbar for TV with 13 Speakers - 5.1.4 Sound Experience with... No ratings yet
17 Bowers & Wilkins Formation Bar - 3 Channel Sound Bar for Hi-Res, Immersive 3D Audio, (3) 1' Tweeters... Bowers & Wilkins Formation Bar - 3 Channel Sound Bar for Hi-Res, Immersive 3D Audio, (3) 1"... No ratings yet
18 Polk Signature Elite ES35 Slim Center Channel Speaker - Hi-Res Audio Certified, Dolby Atmos & DTS:X... Polk Signature Elite ES35 Slim Center Channel Speaker - Hi-Res Audio Certified, Dolby Atmos &... No ratings yet
19 NOAM NUTV5-S Quad - ATV/UTV/Side by Side Waterproof Speakers Bluetooth 4.1 Marine Stereo System... NOAM NUTV5-S Quad - ATV/UTV/Side by Side Waterproof Speakers Bluetooth 4.1 Marine Stereo System...
20 Sonos Arc - The Premium Smart Soundbar for TV, Movies, Music, Gaming, and More - Black … Sonos Arc - The Premium Smart Soundbar for TV, Movies, Music, Gaming, and More - Black …

Bestseller No. 1
MartinLogan Motion SLM X3 Ultra-Slim 3-Channel Passive Soundbar - Black
  • 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...
  • Frequency Response: 120–23,000 Hz ± 3 dB
Bestseller No. 2
SunBriteTV All-Weather 2-Channel Passive Soundbar Speaker - for 49-75" Televisions - SB-AW-SNDBR-M-B
  • 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...
  • Constructed with a rust-proof brushed aluminum cabinet and grille, this black SunBriteTV 49.5” soundbar is outdoor safe, water resistant, and...
  • A premium upgrade from our standard soundbar, this premium all-weather passive soundbar is designed to pair seamlessly with SunBriteTV outdoor TVs....
  • Onboard temperature dispersion system lets this soundbar operate efficiently from extreme low to high temperatures ( -4°F up to 140°F).
  • Lifetime Limited Warranty
Bestseller No. 3
Monitor Audio- SB-3 Passive LCR Soundbar (Black)
  • Frequency Response (-3 dB) All Channels: 80 Hz – 30 kHz
  • Nominal Impedance 8 ohms
  • Power Handling (RMS) Left and Right Channels: 40 W Centre Channel: 80 W
  • Drive Unit Complement Left and Right Channels: 2 x 4" (100 mm) C-CAM cone bass/mid driver, 2 x 1" (25 mm) C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter Centre Channel: Left...
  • Cabinet Dimensions: (H x W x D) (Including Feet) 147 x 1307 x 93 mm (5 13/16 x 5 17/16 x 31 1/16")
Bestseller No. 4
wet sounds Stealth-6 Core-B Passive 6-Speaker Soundbar
  • 21" non-amplified sound bar designed for ATV, golf cart, and marine use
  • amplifier (sold separately) required
  • four 3" full-range drivers and 2 tweeters
Bestseller No. 5
Wet Sounds Non Amplified Stealth 10 V2 Passive Sound Bar White
  • RMS Watts: 75 watts RMS x 2 Minimum
  • PEAK Watts: 150 Watts RMS x 2 Suggested
  • 14 Gauge OFC Copper Speaker Wire Recommended
  • Loc-tite all hardware to prevent loosening of bolts
  • Use protective wire loom on all wiring to prevent shorts
SaleBestseller No. 6
SunBriteTV All-Weather 2-Channel Passive Soundbar Speaker - for 42-43" Televisions - SB-AW-SNDBR-S-B
  • This 39" soundbar is compatible with these SunBriteTV models: Signature 43", Pro 42", Veranda 43" (Veranda application requires an external amplifier...
  • Constructed with a rust-proof brushed aluminum cabinet and grille, this black SunBriteTV 39” soundbar is outdoor safe, water resistant, and...
  • A premium upgrade from our standard soundbar, this premium all-weather passive soundbar is designed to pair seamlessly with SunBriteTV outdoor TVs....
  • Onboard temperature dispersion system lets this soundbar operate efficiently from extreme low to high temperatures ( -4°F up to 140°F).
  • Lifetime Limited Warranty
Bestseller No. 7
wet sounds Stealth-6 CORE-W Passive 6-Speaker Soundbar - White
  • 21" non-amplified sound bar designed for ATV, golf cart, and marine use
  • amplifier (sold separately) required
  • four 3" full-range drivers and 2 tweeters
Bestseller No. 8
Wet Sounds Non Amplified Stealth 6 V2 Passive Soundbar () (Renewed)
  • Includes direct mounting bolts and L Brackets
  • Optional Round & Square Pipe Mounting Brackets Available
  • Passive Speaker Design 6 Drivers
  • Perfect for UTV/ATV, Golf Carts and Marine Use
SaleBestseller No. 9
Sonos Playbar - The Mountable Sound Bar for TV, Movies, Music, and More - Black
  • The mountable soundbar for TV, movies, music, and more
  • Enjoy crisp dialogue and impressive bass from wall to wall with Playbar. Control it with the Sonos app, your remote, and more
  • Whether you mount it on the wall or place it below your TV on a stand or console, Playbar automatically tunes itself for the best possible sound
  • Playbar was specially tuned by Oscar-winning sound engineers to emphasize the sound of the human voice so you can always follow the story
  • Easily connect Sonos speakers in different rooms over WiFi to create a home sound system that brings every room and everyone together
Bestseller No. 10
Dayton Audio BS41 41" LCR Speaker Bar Black
  • 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
Bestseller No. 11
KEF HTF7003 Sound Bar Speaker Black
  • 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
SaleBestseller No. 12
Klipsch RP-440D-SB Black Surround Home Speaker Matte Black
  • 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
Bestseller No. 13
JBL Stage 135 2-Way Dual 6.3" Woofers 1" Alluminum Tweeter Center Loudspeaker
  • Two-tone unique design for wood
  • JBL engineering high-definition imaging
SaleBestseller No. 14
Sony HT-A5000 5.1.2ch Dolby Atmos Sound Bar Surround Sound Home Theater with DTS:X and 360 Spatial...
  • Fully enjoy the thrill of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X with Vertical Surround Engine, S-Force Pro Front Surround and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping
  • 360 Spatial Sound that adapts to your environment available with optional rear speakers
  • Sound Field Optimization calibrates to your environment for easy set up
  • Vivid visuals and responsive game play with 8K and 4K/120 passthrough
  • Immerse yourself in supreme music quality with Hi-Res Audio and 360 Reality Audio
SaleBestseller No. 15
Sony HT-A7000 7.1.2ch 500W Dolby Atmos Sound Bar Surround Sound Home Theater with DTS:X and 360...
  • A wider sweet spot lets everyone have the best seat in the house. Fully enjoy the thrill of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X with Vertical Surround Engine,...
  • 360 Spatial Sound that adapts to your environment available with optional rear speakers
  • Sound Field Optimization calibrates to your environment for easy set up
  • Immersive Audio Enhancement converts regular audio to near 7.1.2 Ch
  • Vivid visuals and fast paced game play with 8K and 4K/120 passthrough
SaleBestseller No. 16
SENNHEISER AMBEO Soundbar Max - Soundbar for TV with 13 Speakers - 5.1.4 Sound Experience with Dolby...
  • Fully immersive 5.1.4 channel 3D high-quality sound experience with deep 30Hz bass without the need for an additional subwoofer, thanks to...
  • Delivers 3D surround sound adjusted to the characteristics of your living room via advanced room calibration and the latest virtualization sound bar...
  • Customize your home listening experience with a built-in equalizer and three bespoke AMBEO 3D technology modes for your home audio sound bars.
  • Turn your home stereo or 5.1 audio into a 3D surround sound experience with the integrated Upmix Technology, also fully compatible with Dolby Atmos,...
  • Easy wireless streaming for your home compatible devices with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth or from the cloud via built-in Chromecast, AirPlay 2,...
SaleBestseller No. 17
Bowers & Wilkins Formation Bar - 3 Channel Sound Bar for Hi-Res, Immersive 3D Audio, (3) 1" Tweeters...
  • A LOW-PROFILE, POWERFUL 3 CH SOUND BAR - Featuring (3) 1" double dome tweeters, (6) 2.5" glass-fiber bass/midrange drivers, and a dedicated center...
  • SYNCHRONIZED MULTI-ROOM AUDIO - Play the same song in every room, or play different songs from different sources in each room with the iOS/Android...
  • UPGRADE YOUR TV'S AUDIO - The sound bar is outfitted with an optical digital audio input that connects your TV and supports Dolby Digital for a...
  • WIRELESS AUDIO PLAYBACK - With built-in Bluetooth 4.1, Apple AirPlay 2 & Wi-Fi, stream music directly from your mobile or computer using popular...
  • VOICE CONTROL WITH ALEXA - The Formation series supports voice-control via an Alexa-enabled device (sold separately) with simple voice commands. Get...
Bestseller No. 18
Polk Signature Elite ES35 Slim Center Channel Speaker - Hi-Res Audio Certified, Dolby Atmos & DTS:X...
  • HIGH-PERFORMANCE SLIM CENTER CHANNEL - Polk Signature Elite ES35 features Dynamically Balanced Acoustic Array with Cascading Crossovers, a 1" Terylene...
  • NOT ONLY HEAR, BUT FEEL THE HEART-THUMPING BASS - With Polk's Patented Power Port Technology, the ES35 center channel gives you a dramatic frontal...
  • REALISTIC SOUND REPRODUCTION – ES35's high sensitivity and 4- & 8-Ohm compatibility delivers spacious, enveloping, and true to life music streamed...
  • LOOKS TO KILL - The Signature Elite series speakers with their bold, modern looks are sure to make heads turn and set feet tapping, no matter where...
  • VERSATILE PLACEMENT OPTIONS - Place the ES35 on a shelf or a speaker stand (sold separately), or wall-mount it below the TV without blocking the IR...
Bestseller No. 19
NOAM NUTV5-S Quad - ATV/UTV/Side by Side Waterproof Speakers Bluetooth 4.1 Marine Stereo System...
  • HIGH-QUALITY PERFORMANCE: HS4 Amplifier, NBTR Bluetooth controller, NSUB subwoofer, a pair of N5 speakers, and all wires & accessories are included in...
  • NSUB SUBWOOFER: Featuring the Next Generation of the NOAM NSUB. Deep rich bass goes directly behind or above the driver and passengers heads. Playing...
  • VERSATILE: The NOAM N5 Marine speakers feature a unique 3 inch passive radiator on the back of the pod for a fuller sound experience. At just 5.25...
  • EASY TO INSTALL: Count to 60 and you’ll have your speaker mounted! You'll be able to install the NUTV5 with only 1 tool! After closing the handle...
  • INDUSTRY-LEADING FEATURES: We're proud to announce the next big step forward for sound! Our passive radiator design is the main reason the N5 speakers...
Bestseller No. 20
Sonos Arc - The Premium Smart Soundbar for TV, Movies, Music, Gaming, and More - Black …
  • All-new Sonos Arc - Bring all your entertainment to life with the brilliantly realistic sound of Arc, featuring Dolby Atmos. Enjoy control with your...
  • 3D sound with Dolby Atmos - Experience shows, movies, and games with the precise and immersive sound of Dolby Atmos
  • Tuned to perfection - Enhanced Trueplay tuning technology optimizes the sound for the unique acoustics of the room
  • Immerse yourself in the music - Stream music, radio, podcasts, and more from your favorite services with the Sonos app or Apple AirPlay 2 when the TV...
  • Class 10 for Full HD video recording and playback (Full HD (1920x1080) video support may vary based upon host device, file attributes, and other...

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FAQ:

Q: What is a passive sound bar?

A: Passive Sound Bars. Passive sound bars include one or several speakers for each of the front channels (i.e., left, center and right). In the back of the speaker is a connection for each channel, which you need to attach to an amplifier or receiver.

Q: What would be the best soundbar?

A: The best soundbars at a glance The best soundbar: Sonos Arc The best value soundbar: Yamaha YAS-209 The best single-speaker soundbar for Dolby Atmos: Sennheiser Ambeo The best soundbar for music: Bose Soundbar 700 The best soundbar with Alexa/Google Assistant: Bose Smart Soundbar 300 The best budget soundbar: Vizio M-Series M51a-H6 5.1 soundbar More items…

Q: Does a “sound bar” better than surround sound?

A: In the same way that both surround sound systems and sound bars increase audio quality compared to a TV’s speakers, surround sound systems also offer better audio than a sound bar.

Q: What is a passive speaker?

A: passive crossover components,which split the audio signal and send each band directly to the loudspeaker drivers audio signals that are driven by a separate,individual amp components that are typically an arrangement of resistors,capacitors,and inductors,which split the signal and send each frequency part to the drivers