20 Best Passive Soundbars [2024]

Are you looking for the best passive soundbars? Based on expert reviews, we ranked them. We've listed our top-ranked picks, including the top-selling passive soundbars.

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1 BIC America Patented 625-Watt FH56-BAR Sound Bar with 3-5 Discrete Channels and Flush Wall Mounts BIC America Patented 625-Watt FH56-BAR Sound Bar with 3-5 Discrete Channels and Flush Wall Mounts
2 MartinLogan Motion SLM X3 Ultra-Slim 3-Channel Passive Soundbar - Black MartinLogan Motion SLM X3 Ultra-Slim 3-Channel Passive Soundbar - Black
3 Wet Sounds Stealth-6 Core-B Passive 6-Speaker Soundbar Wet Sounds Stealth-6 Core-B Passive 6-Speaker Soundbar
4 Wet Sounds Stealth-6 CORE-W Passive 6-Speaker Soundbar - White Wet Sounds Stealth-6 CORE-W Passive 6-Speaker Soundbar - White
5 Bose TV Speaker - Soundbar for TV with Bluetooth and HDMI-ARC Connectivity, Black, Includes Remote... Bose TV Speaker - Soundbar for TV with Bluetooth and HDMI-ARC Connectivity, Black, Includes...
6 Polk Audio PSW10 10' Powered Subwoofer - Power Port Technology, Up to 100 Watts, Big Bass in Compact... Polk Audio PSW10 10" Powered Subwoofer - Power Port Technology, Up to 100 Watts, Big Bass in...
7 KEF HTF7003 Sound Bar Speaker Black KEF HTF7003 Sound Bar Speaker Black
8 Polk Audio React Sound Bar, Dolby & DTS Virtual Surround Sound, Next Gen Alexa Voice Engine with... Polk Audio React Sound Bar, Dolby & DTS Virtual Surround Sound, Next Gen Alexa Voice Engine with...
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 Klipsch R-41SA Powerful Detailed Home Speaker Set of 2 Black Klipsch R-41SA Powerful Detailed Home Speaker Set of 2 Black
11 Klipsch RP-440D-SB Black Surround Home Speaker Matte Black Klipsch RP-440D-SB Black Surround Home Speaker Matte Black
12 Recoil PSB11 11 Speakers All-in-One Amplified Powersports Soundbar with Remote 34 Inches IPX5 Rated... Recoil PSB11 11 Speakers All-in-One Amplified Powersports Soundbar with Remote 34 Inches IPX5...
13 Bose Smart Soundbar 300 Bluetooth Connectivity with Alexa Voice Control Built-In, Black Bose Smart Soundbar 300 Bluetooth Connectivity with Alexa Voice Control Built-In, Black
14 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...
15 Polk Audio Signa S2 Ultra-Slim TV Sound Bar | Works with 4K & HD TVs | Wireless Subwoofer | Includes... Polk Audio Signa S2 Ultra-Slim TV Sound Bar | Works with 4K & HD TVs | Wireless Subwoofer |...
16 LG SN6Y Sound Bar w/Subwoofer, 3.1ch, 420W Power, High ResolutionAudio, DTS Virtual:X, AI Sound Pro,... LG SN6Y Sound Bar w/Subwoofer, 3.1ch, 420W Power, High ResolutionAudio, DTS Virtual:X, AI Sound...
17 Klipsch Cinema 600 Sound Bar 3.1 Home Theater System with HDMI-ARC for Easy Set-Up, Black Klipsch Cinema 600 Sound Bar 3.1 Home Theater System with HDMI-ARC for Easy Set-Up, Black
18 Sony Z9F 3.1ch Sound bar with Dolby Atmos and Wireless Subwoofer (HT-Z9F), Home Theater Surround... Sony Z9F 3.1ch Sound bar with Dolby Atmos and Wireless Subwoofer (HT-Z9F), Home Theater Surround...
19 YAMAHA YAS-109 Sound Bar with Built-In Subwoofers, Bluetooth, and Alexa Voice Control Built-In YAMAHA YAS-109 Sound Bar with Built-In Subwoofers, Bluetooth, and Alexa Voice Control Built-In
20 Klipsch Cinema 400 Sound Bar + 8Inch Wireless Subwoofer with HDMIARC Klipsch Cinema 400 Sound Bar + 8Inch Wireless Subwoofer with HDMIARC
Bestseller No. 1
BIC America Patented 625-Watt FH56-BAR Sound Bar with 3-5 Discrete Channels and Flush Wall Mounts
  • Patented 3 or 5 discrete channel sound bar system
  • Plays true 5-channel theater sound
  • Three 6-1/2 in. mid/high frequency horn tweeters with neodymium magnets deliver highs beyond audible range and extremely accurate mid frequencies.
  • Two 6-1/2 in. injection-molded woofers with butyl-rubber surrounds enable extended bass output down to 37 Hz
  • Two 4-1/4 in. side-mounted surrounds for true rear channel effects.
Bestseller 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
Bestseller No. 3
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. 4
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. 5
Bose TV Speaker - Soundbar for TV with Bluetooth and HDMI-ARC Connectivity, Black, Includes Remote...
  • Hear your TV better: Designed with simplicity in mind, the Bose TV Speaker is a small soundbar that clarifies speech and is a simple fix for better TV...
  • Wide, natural sound: 2 angled full-range drivers deliver a more realistic, spatial audio experience for overall better TV sound from a small soundbar.
  • Enhanced dialogue: This TV speaker is designed to specifically focus on clarifying and elevating vocals and pronunciation.
  • Bluetooth TV speaker: Pair your device to this Bluetooth soundbar to wirelessly stream your favorite music and podcasts.
  • Simple setup: A single connection from this compact soundbar to the TV via an optical audio cable (included) or an HDMI cable (sold separately) has...
Bestseller No. 6
Polk Audio PSW10 10" Powered Subwoofer - Power Port Technology, Up to 100 Watts, Big Bass in Compact...
  • POWERED SUBWOOFER FOR EXTRA BASS & PUNCH – A 10-inch Dynamic Balance woofer & a uniquely configured directed port provides accurate bass with added...
  • LOUDER CLEARER SOUND EVEN AT HIGH VOLUME – Enjoy a thrilling yet balanced music experience with rich, deep sound, even at low frequencies. BLENDS...
  • DOUBLE THE AMPLIFIER POWER TO 100 Watts of Dynamic Power with its in-built 50-watt RMS amp. Sophisticated engineering with best in class...
  • EASY TO INTEGRATE WITH EXISTING SYSTEMS – Hook up this sub to the receiver and upgrade your music sound instantly. Features continuously variable...
  • A sleek detachable grille on the front, speaker and line-level inputs as well as speaker-level outputs on the back, and a Phase Toggle Switch for...
Bestseller No. 7
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. 8
Polk Audio React Sound Bar, Dolby & DTS Virtual Surround Sound, Next Gen Alexa Voice Engine with...
  • A LOW-PROFILE SOUNDBAR WITH BIG, DETAILED HOME AUDIO SOUND - 3D virtual surround sound, multiroom music and a slim low-profile design that does not...
  • GREAT SOUND FOR VIRTUALLY ANY TV - Featuring a 6-driver array with (2) 3.8" x 2.7" mid-range drivers, (2) 1" tweeters and (2) 4.3" x 3.9" passive...
  • MASSIVE ALEXA INTEGRATION - Play the same music across rooms, or different ones on each device, with full voice-control compatibility. Control Smart...
  • CLEAR & CRISP DIALOGUES - Polk's Proprietary Voice Adjust Technology adjusts the voice levels from the sound bar, so you hear every word, loud and...
  • STREAM UNLIMITED MUSIC - Connect your smartphone, tablet or other compatible devices for direct streaming or use popular streaming services like...
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
SaleBestseller No. 10
Klipsch R-41SA Powerful Detailed Home Speaker Set of 2 Black
  • Conforms to Dolby Atmos specifications
  • 4" spun-copper woofer
  • 1" Aluminum lets tweeter mated to a 90x90 square Tractrix Horn
  • 100 watt power handling
SaleBestseller No. 11
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. 12
Recoil PSB11 11 Speakers All-in-One Amplified Powersports Soundbar with Remote 34 Inches IPX5 Rated...
  • Eight 3" full range marine grade polypropylene speakers, two 1.25" titanium dome tweeters, one 1.25" mylar tweeter and six passive radiators are...
  • Built-in marine grade Bluetooth controller, with 2.4G wireless remote controller which can be steering wheel mounted
  • Waterproof IPX5 rating all weather construction for any environment. Auxiliary input for connecting other devices (Phones, MP3 Player, Tablets, etc..)
  • Compact dimensions 34.3" L x 4.5" H x 4.5" . If you are looking for more sound, the RCA pre-amp outputs let you connect multiple systems together
  • The included multi-angle adjustable mounting clamps fits bars from 1.75” to 2”. The surface mount and flat mount accessories are designed for...
Bestseller No. 13
Bose Smart Soundbar 300 Bluetooth Connectivity with Alexa Voice Control Built-In, Black
  • Like no other: This elegant sound bar for TV, movies, music, and games delivers spacious sound, exceptional clarity, and rich bass, while finished in...
  • Acoustic performance: 5 full-range drivers deliver wide, clear sound, which makes it the perfect soundbar for TV, movies, games, and more.
  • Built-in Alexa: Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant are built into this smart soundbar for hands-free voice control. And a noise-rejecting mic system...
  • TV voice control: Exclusive Bose Voice for Video technology expands your Alexa capabilities, allowing you to control this smart soundbar, your TV, and...
  • Connectivity: Pair your device to this wireless soundbar to stream your favorite music and more via a Bluetooth connection, your home Wi-Fi network,...
Bestseller No. 14
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. 15
Polk Audio Signa S2 Ultra-Slim TV Sound Bar | Works with 4K & HD TVs | Wireless Subwoofer | Includes...
  • A PREMIUM ULTRA-SLIM SOUND BAR WITH INCLUDED WIRELESS SUBWOOFER – 5 powerful full-range drivers deliver BEAUTFUL RICH SOUND WITH DEEP BASS. POLK’S...
  • EXCELLENT SOUND AND VALUE on par with any mid- to high-range sound bars available in the market. At just over 2" tall, it fits most spaces — easily...
  • UPGRADE YOUR HOME THEATER EXPERIENCE – Watch your favorite shows on your 4K HD Smart TV with exceptional picture quality & crystal clear sound. With...
  • WIRELESSLY STREAM MUSIC from your favorite streaming apps like Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, and others directly from your smartphone, tablet or other...
  • SET UP YOUR SOUND BAR IN MINUTES — With the included subwoofer, HDMI and optical cables quickly connect your TV to the sound bar. Get set up and...
SaleBestseller No. 16
LG SN6Y Sound Bar w/Subwoofer, 3.1ch, 420W Power, High ResolutionAudio, DTS Virtual:X, AI Sound Pro,...
  • 3.1 Channel 420W – With a dedicated center channel for crystal-clear dialogue, this 3.1 channel sound bar packs a punch, delivering dimensional,...
  • High Resolution Audio (24bit / 96kHz): Sounds closer to the real thing. Higher sampling rates and bit depth provide sound quality that surpasses CDs.
  • DTS Virtual: X - Hear every detail. Transform any movie, TV show or playlist into an immersive, multidimensional audio experience..
  • Wireless Surround Sound Ready - Wirelessly pair the 2.0ch Rear Speaker Kit expansion to deliver audio from behind for greater depth and immersive...
  • Bluetooth Streaming - Wirelessly stream with Bluetooth 4.2 to provide range and reliability to wirelessly connect your LG sound bar to your tablet,...
SaleBestseller No. 17
Klipsch Cinema 600 Sound Bar 3.1 Home Theater System with HDMI-ARC for Easy Set-Up, Black
  • 45 inches 3.1 Soundbar With 10 inches Wireless Subwoofer
  • Best-In-Class 600W Peak Power
  • HDMI-ARC: Single Cable, Single Remote Control
  • 5.1 Decoding for Virtualized Surround Sound
  • Powerful audio performance with deep, theater-like sub-bass and crisp high-end definition
Bestseller No. 18
Sony Z9F 3.1ch Sound bar with Dolby Atmos and Wireless Subwoofer (HT-Z9F), Home Theater Surround...
  • Ultimate Home Theater Upgrade with 3.1ch Dolby Atmos DTS: X and Vertical Sound Engine
  • Seven sound modes for enhanced movies, music, gaming, news and sport
  • 4K HDR compatible
  • Voice enhancement for greater clarity
  • Built-in Wi-Fi and easy BLUETOOTH streaming
SaleBestseller No. 19
YAMAHA YAS-109 Sound Bar with Built-In Subwoofers, Bluetooth, and Alexa Voice Control Built-In
  • Easy setup with HDMI or Optical connections
  • Built in subwoofers for deep bass in 1 slim sound bar
  • Clear voice for enhanced dialogue clarity. Output power: 120W
  • Alexa built in for voice control of your sound bar, playing music, listening to news, setting alarms and timers, asking questions, controlling smart...
  • With Alexa, playing music is as simple as asking for a song, artist, or genre from Amazon music and more
SaleBestseller No. 20
Klipsch Cinema 400 Sound Bar + 8Inch Wireless Subwoofer with HDMIARC
  • 40” 2.1 Soundbar with 8” wireless subwoofer.Mounting Type: Wall Mount
  • 400W peak power
  • HDMI-ARC: Single-cable, single-remote control
  • 5.1 decoding for virtualized surround sound
  • Class-leading 8” Subwoofer

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FAQ:

Q: What are the best passive speakers?

A: JBL Studio 530. An amazing bookshelf speaker at an affordable price. … Dynaudio Special 40. Oh,what lovely sound these babies produce – especially if you power them up with the right amp. Although you don’t necessarily need an amp. KEF Q150. One of our favorite reviews we ever did was on the Q150 by KEF. Seriously,what an amazing speaker. …

Q: How to pick the best soundbar?

A: The dialogue clarity speech enhancement technology. Look for this feature when choosing a soundbar for dialogue. … Voice-enhancing modes and presets. Many modern soundbars go equipped with special modes that adapt the sound for different scenarios. … Dolby Atmos and DTS. … Balanced sound. … Center channel. … Bigger dimensions. … Extra speakers. …

Q: What is the best soundbar for the money?

A: Insignia – 2.0 – Channel Soundbar (NS-SB216) Bomaker SoundBar (Odine-US) VIZIO 29” – 2.0 Soundbar (SB2920-C6) Samsung Wireless Compact Soundbar (HW-N300) Polk Audio Signa (S2) Yamaha (YAS-108) Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar JBL Bar 2.1 (JBLBAR21BLK) Insignia – 2.0 – Channel Soundbar (NS-HSB318) TaoTronics Soundbar (TT-SK023)

Q: How to find the best soundbar?

A: VIZIO SB3851-D0 Soundbar. The VIZIO SB3851-D0 is an outstanding 38-inch TV soundbar and one of the best products we have seen. Samsung HW-J355 Soundbar. … SONOS Playbar TV Soundbar. … Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar. … LG Electronics SH4 Soundbar. … Yamaha YAS-203 Soundbar. … Sony HTXT1 Soundbar. … SoundPal SP603 Soundbar. …

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