If your TV makes every explosion an event but leaves you rewinding conversations, a soundbar deserves a look. These eight cover compact bars, built-in bass speakers and separate subwoofers. Some also have specific speech features, so you can focus on what matters to your household, whether that is movie sound or following a conversation.
1. Samsung HW-QS90H 7.1.2ch All-In-One Soundbar (2026 Q-Series)
The Samsung HW-QS90H packs 13 speakers into an all-in-one bar, including four woofers, which handle bass. Its 7.1.2-channel arrangement covers seven main audio channels, one bass channel and two height channels. You get that setup without needing a separate wireless subwoofer, keeping the sound system contained in the bar.
Wireless Dolby Atmos adds an immersive audio format with height effects, while Q-Symphony synchronises the bar with Samsung TV speakers. Automatic sound optimisation adjusts for wall or tabletop placement, making either position part of its design. This 2026 Q-Series soundbar ships from Singapore.
Check out how much it costs here: https://s.shopee.sg/8fTgbZ1SfU
2. Sony HT-S100F Compact 2.0ch Soundbar
The slim Sony HT-S100F keeps things compact with two audio channels for left and right sound. A built-in tweeter handles high notes, while its bass reflex design uses a vent to support bass. Its appeal is a straightforward soundbar setup without a large bar dominating the TV area.
S-Force Pro Front Surround creates a surround effect from sound coming from the front. For the TV connection, there is wireless setup or HDMI ARC, which sends TV audio to the bar through an HDMI cable. The compact HT-S100F ships from Singapore.
Check out how much it costs here: https://s.shopee.sg/8AXQ0IFpIm
3. Sony HT-G700 3.1ch Dolby Atmos Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer
The Sony HT-G700 combines left, right and centre audio channels with bass from a separate wireless subwoofer. Its dedicated centre channel is a separate sound path for centrally placed audio such as speech, and the bar offers clear dialogue. The system has 400W of power.
Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, another immersive audio format with height effects, cover the movie-sound side. Connections include HDMI ARC, an HDMI input, an optical digital audio input and Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless audio. It comes with an HDMI cable and remote, and ships from Singapore.
Check out how much it costs here: https://s.shopee.sg/40hr2peevc
4. Sony HT-S400 2.1ch Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer
The Sony HT-S400 pairs two main audio channels with bass from a separate wireless subwoofer. With about 330W of total output, it brings together rich surround sound, clear dialogue and deeper bass for movies and TV. That makes speech and low-end sound part of the same package.
At around 97cm wide, the bar is worth measuring against the space in front of your TV before buying. It ships from Singapore and comes with a separate wireless subwoofer, so you will need room for both parts of the setup.
Check out how much it costs here: https://s.shopee.sg/5fq52FGpnR
5. PRISM+ Rhythm 2.1ch Dolby Atmos Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer
The PRISM+ Rhythm combines a compact, slim bar with a 6.5-inch front-firing wireless subwoofer, which projects bass forwards. Two full-range speakers and a dome tweeter (a small speaker for high notes) in the bar handle middle and high frequencies, while the separate subwoofer takes care of bass.
It supports Dolby Atmos and has 420W peak power. Peak power is the maximum short-burst power figure the system can reach. HDMI eARC is an enhanced TV audio connection that supports higher-quality audio formats, while Bluetooth 5.3 provides wireless audio connectivity. The Rhythm and its wireless subwoofer ship from Singapore.
Check out how much it costs here: https://s.shopee.sg/W7ytS4Qkx
6. Samsung HW-S60D/XS 5.0ch S-Series Soundbar
The Samsung HW-S60D/XS is the strongest speech-focused pick here, with Voice Enhance Mode for emphasising voices and Night Mode for late-night listening. This all-in-one S-Series bar has five audio channels and seven speakers, including a centre speaker. It also supports Dolby Atmos.
The bar ships from Singapore without a wireless subwoofer or rear speakers included. Its sound modes include Adaptive Sound, Music, Game and Standard, giving you settings for different viewing and listening sessions. It is worth a look if dedicated voice and night settings top your checklist.
Check out how much it costs here: https://s.shopee.sg/8fTgcdFIAc
7. Sony HT-S2000 3.1ch Dolby Atmos Soundbar
The Sony HT-S2000 keeps its bass hardware inside the soundbar, with two built-in subwoofers delivering deep bass. Its three main audio channels include a centre speaker for clear dialogue, so speech has a dedicated speaker alongside the bar’s left and right sound.
Dolby Atmos and DTS:X provide immersive audio support, while HDMI and Bluetooth cover wired and wireless connections. It ships from Singapore and does not need a separate wireless subwoofer, making it worth considering when you want bass without finding another spot for a separate bass unit.
Check out how much it costs here: https://s.shopee.sg/8fTgcyNNQM
8. Sonos Beam Gen 2 Soundbar with Dolby Atmos
The compact Sonos Beam Gen 2 combines Dolby Atmos with clear dialogue. Its Speech Enhancement feature, available through the Sonos app, helps with quieter speech or conversations during busy action scenes. That gives you a specific speech tool when the soundtrack gets crowded.
WiFi connects the bar to your home network, and it ships from Singapore without a wireless subwoofer included. Black and White are sold on the same page, so go for the “Black” one. Its compact body suits a TV setup where space for the soundbar matters.
Check out how much it costs here: https://s.shopee.sg/50aOGR6NDF
