Passive Soundbar

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1 Dayton Audio BS41 41' LCR Speaker Bar Black Dayton Audio BS41 41" LCR Speaker Bar Black No ratings yet
2 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
3 KEF HTF7003 Sound Bar Speaker Black KEF HTF7003 Sound Bar Speaker Black
4 Klipsch RP-440D-SB Black Surround Home Speaker Matte Black Klipsch RP-440D-SB Black Surround Home Speaker Matte Black
5 Polk Monitor XT35 Slim Center Channel Speaker - Hi-Res Audio Certified, Dolby Atmos & DTS:X... Polk Monitor XT35 Slim Center Channel Speaker - Hi-Res Audio Certified, Dolby Atmos & DTS:X...
6 Sony HTX8500 2.1ch Dolby Atmos/DTS:X Soundbar with Built-in subwoofer, Black Sony HTX8500 2.1ch Dolby Atmos/DTS:X Soundbar with Built-in subwoofer, Black No ratings yet
7 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 &...
8 JBL JBLBB4005D - 5-Door Passive Sound Bar (No Amplifier) Compatible with Bronco JBL JBLBB4005D - 5-Door Passive Sound Bar (No Amplifier) Compatible with Bronco No ratings yet
9 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
10 Polk Audio TL1 Speaker Center Channel (Each, Black) Polk Audio TL1 Speaker Center Channel (Each, Black) No ratings yet
11 KEF HTF8003 Sound Bar Speaker Black KEF HTF8003 Sound Bar Speaker Black No ratings yet
12 Monitor Audio- SB-3 Passive LCR Soundbar (Black) Monitor Audio- SB-3 Passive LCR Soundbar (Black) No ratings yet
13 Sony S100F 2.0ch Soundbar with Bass Reflex Speaker, Integrated Tweeter and Bluetooth, (HTS100F),... Sony S100F 2.0ch Soundbar with Bass Reflex Speaker, Integrated Tweeter and Bluetooth, (HTS100F),...
14 Acoustic Audio by Goldwood Acoustic Audio AA40CB Indoor Center 3 Way Speaker 500 Watts Black... Acoustic Audio by Goldwood Acoustic Audio AA40CB Indoor Center 3 Way Speaker 500 Watts Black... No ratings yet
15 Bowers & Wilkins Formation Bar - 3 Channel. Sound Bar, 9 Drivers, Wireless Streaming via Bluetooth,... Bowers & Wilkins Formation Bar - 3 Channel. Sound Bar, 9 Drivers, Wireless Streaming via... No ratings yet
16 Monoprice Premium Slim Soundbar - 8 Ohms, With HDMI ARC, Bluetooth 4.2, Optical, and Coax Inputs,... Monoprice Premium Slim Soundbar - 8 Ohms, With HDMI ARC, Bluetooth 4.2, Optical, and Coax Inputs,...
17 JBL Professional PSB-1 Commercial Grade, 2-Channel Pro Sound Bar JBL Professional PSB-1 Commercial Grade, 2-Channel Pro Sound Bar No ratings yet
18 JBL JBLBB4003D - 3-Door Passive Sound Bar (No Amplifier) Compatible with Bronco JBL JBLBB4003D - 3-Door Passive Sound Bar (No Amplifier) Compatible with Bronco No ratings yet
19 Klipsch Flexus CORE 200 3.1.2 Channel Powered by Onkyo Bluetooth Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos and... Klipsch Flexus CORE 200 3.1.2 Channel Powered by Onkyo Bluetooth Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos and... No ratings yet
20 wet sounds Stealth-6 CORE-W Passive 6-Speaker Soundbar - White wet sounds Stealth-6 CORE-W Passive 6-Speaker Soundbar - White

Bestseller No. 1
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
SaleBestseller No. 2
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
SaleBestseller No. 3
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
Bestseller No. 4
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
SaleBestseller No. 5
Polk Monitor XT35 Slim Center Channel Speaker - Hi-Res Audio Certified, Dolby Atmos & DTS:X...
  • SLIM CENTER CHANNEL THAT WON’T BLOCK YOUR TV - Enjoy crisp, focused dialogues and dynamic, hi-res sound with Polk Monitor XT35, a 4" low-profile...
  • PREMIUM BUILD QUALITY AND MODERN DESIGN - An upgrade to the critically acclaimed Monitor series, the Polk Monitor XT series features latest...
  • HIGH RESOLUTION SOUND FROM ALL INPUTS - Monitor XT35's 4- & 8-Ohm compatibility delivers Dolby Atmos & DTS:X surround sound from your favorite...
  • VERSATILITY AT ITS BEST - Slim, compact design allows you to place or wall-mount this center channel below the TV without blocking the IR sensor. Use...
  • CREATE AN AFFORDABLE HOME THEATER SETUP - The timbre matched Polk components ensures seamless speaker-to-speaker blending. Add MXT60 tower pair, MXT90...
SaleBestseller No. 6
Sony HTX8500 2.1ch Dolby Atmos/DTS:X Soundbar with Built-in subwoofer, Black
  • 7.1.2ch Dolby Atmos/DTS X with Vertical Sound Engine
  • Dual built-in subwoofers for deep bass
  • All sound upscaled close to 7.1.2ch audio
  • Seven different sound modes to enhance your entertainment experience
  • Voice enhancement for greater clarity
SaleBestseller No. 7
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. 8
JBL JBLBB4005D - 5-Door Passive Sound Bar (No Amplifier) Compatible with Bronco
  • Immersive sound: Experience a wide spectrum of sound with a frequency response ranging from 50Hz to 20kHz and a maximum SPL of 100dB for powerful...
  • Dynamic driver complement: Enjoy deep bass from four 4-inch long excursion woofers and crisp highs from two 2-inch Edge-Driven Dome Tweeters.
  • Effortless installation: The included 3-Door Bracket ensures a hassle-free setup, making it easier than ever to elevate your driving adventure.
  • Sleek design: With dimensions of 31.5" x 6.12" x 5" (800mm x 155.5mm x 128mm) and a weight of 13.67lbs. (6.2kg), this sound bar seamlessly blends...
Bestseller No. 9
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. 10
Polk Audio TL1 Speaker Center Channel (Each, Black)
  • Time Lens technology aligns the drivers for better soundstaging and imaging
  • 1/2" silk dome tweeter and dual 2-1/2" Dynamic Balance(tm) mids/woofers
  • curved enclosure with high-gloss finish to match today's flat-panel TVs
Bestseller No. 11
KEF HTF8003 Sound Bar Speaker Black
  • Sized perfectly to complement flat panels 42-Inch or larger both in width and depth
  • Attractive design and thin profile to match depth of most flat panel televisions
  • The soundbar's stylish aluminum enclosure contains dual 2-Inch woofers, a 3-Inch bass/midrange
  • Comes supplied with wall mount bracket and table stand
  • Durable high quality, high gloss black finish
Bestseller No. 12
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")
SaleBestseller No. 13
Sony S100F 2.0ch Soundbar with Bass Reflex Speaker, Integrated Tweeter and Bluetooth, (HTS100F),...
  • Straight from the theater to your home: easy set-up, built-in tweeter, 2-ch speaker with simple Bluetooth connection
  • Deep sound with Bass Reflex speaker
  • High power with a slim design that matches any room and is perfect for small living spaces
  • Voice enhancement feature is great for TV content with hushed dialogue, or to make conference call participants easier to hear
  • Easy TV set up with HDMI ARC
Bestseller No. 14
Acoustic Audio by Goldwood Acoustic Audio AA40CB Indoor Center 3 Way Speaker 500 Watts Black...
  • BOOKSHELF WIRED CENTER SPEAKER - Traditional passive speaker design, simply drive power from your amplifier or receiver
  • HIGH QUALITY - Full Range 2-way sound coverage with dual 4" Polypropylene woofers, 1" soft dome tweeter, frequency response is 94Hz-20 kHz with 94dB...
  • DURABLE AND STYLISH - Black ABS sealed cabinet with spring loaded raw wire connectors. Big sound from a compact speaker size of (H x W X D) 5.75" x...
  • SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS - Any amp or receiver with raw speaker wire outputs, power from your amp should be no less than 20 and no more than 250 watts per...
  • WHAT'S IN THE BOX - 1 Acoustic Audio by Goldwood AA40CB center channel speaker, instruction manual. Use for home theater systems and surround sound...
SaleBestseller No. 15
Bowers & Wilkins Formation Bar - 3 Channel. Sound Bar, 9 Drivers, Wireless Streaming via Bluetooth,...
  • 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, AirPlay 2 & Wi-Fi, stream music directly from your mobile or computer using popular services...
  • VOICE CONTROL WITH ALEXA - The Formation series supports voice-control via an Alexa-enabled device (sold separately) with simple voice commands. Get...
SaleBestseller No. 16
Monoprice Premium Slim Soundbar - 8 Ohms, With HDMI ARC, Bluetooth 4.2, Optical, and Coax Inputs,...
  • ROOM FILLING SOUND: 100 watts of peak power drives six powerfufly tuned drivers for clear dialog and amazing sound Dual passive radiators increase...
  • SLIM 8: LOW-PROFILE DESIGN. FLEXIBLE INSTALL: The SB-200 features a low profile design to sit comfortably beneath your TV, in a home theater cabinet,...
  • VERSATILE CONNECTIVITY: The soundbar features an HDMI‘” input with support for the Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature, as well as digital coaxial,...
  • MULTIPLE DSP LISTENING MODES: Three EQ presets are available with the push of a button. Experiment to find a sound signature that suits your audio...
  • REMOTE CONTROL: Use the included remote control to select the audio source, change the EQ settings, adjust volume, tum audio muting on or off and pair...
Bestseller No. 17
JBL Professional PSB-1 Commercial Grade, 2-Channel Pro Sound Bar
  • PSB1 Pro Sound Bar is a 2 channel soundbar suitable for Zoom-room, conference room, hotel, cruise ship applications where robust build quality, and...
  • Able to learn the IR pulse of volume controls so that any remote can be used to adjust the entire system, allowing guests a simplified user...
  • Lockout plate prevents tampering and internal, universal power supply allows global installations
  • No cloth is used on the speaker grill, making the product easier to clean and maintain and less prone to damage
  • MOUNTING Hardware, audio cables, Cable adapters, and remote included
Bestseller No. 18
JBL JBLBB4003D - 3-Door Passive Sound Bar (No Amplifier) Compatible with Bronco
  • Remarkable audio enhancement: Introducing the JBL JBLBB4003D 3-Door Passive Sound Bar, designed to seamlessly integrate into your Bronco driving...
  • Immersive sound: Experience a wide spectrum of sound with a frequency response ranging from 50Hz to 20kHz and a maximum SPL of 100dB for powerful...
  • Dynamic driver complement: Enjoy deep bass from four 4-inch long excursion woofers and crisp highs from two 2-inch Edge-Driven Dome Tweeters.
  • Effortless installation: The included 3-Door Bracket ensures a hassle-free setup, making it easier than ever to elevate your driving adventure.
  • Sleek design: With dimensions of 31.5" x 6.12" x 5" (800mm x 155.5mm x 128mm) and a weight of 13.67lbs. (6.2kg), this sound bar seamlessly blends...
Bestseller No. 19
Klipsch Flexus CORE 200 3.1.2 Channel Powered by Onkyo Bluetooth Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos and...
  • POWERED BY ONKYO: We’ve teamed up with Onkyo, combining their decades of proven manufacturing and tech prowess with our classic Klipsch acoustics,...
  • SOLID FOUNDATIONS: 3.1.2-CHANNEL SOUND BAR: Powered by exceptional acoustics and proprietary Klipsch Transport technology, this 3.1.2-channel sound...
  • DOLBY ATMOS FOR IMMERSIVE, MULTIDIMENSIONAL SOUND: Built for processing the newest movies, shows, and games, the Klipsch Flexus Core 200 features...
  • CUSTOM-TUNED SOUND, BEST BASS IN CLASS: Four 2.25” ceramic drivers finely tuned by Klipsch acousticians and dual 4” built-in subwoofers for...
  • CRYSTAL CLEAR DIALOG THANKS TO CLASSIC KLIPSCH TECH: The Flexus Core 200 Sound System features a dedicated horn-loaded tweeter for vocal clarity so...
Bestseller No. 20
wet sounds Stealth-6 CORE-W Passive 6-Speaker Soundbar - White
  • RMS Watts: 75 watts RMS x 2 Minimum
  • PEAK Watts: 100 watts RMS x 2 Suggested
  • 14 Gauge OFC Copper Speaker Wire Recommended

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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