What are the best soundbars with built-in subwoofers?
ZVOX SoundBase 440 with Built-In SubwooferZVOX SoundBase 770 Soundbar with 3 Built-In SubwoofersZVOX SB500 3.1 Channel SoundbarSamsung Sound+ 3-Channel Hi-Res Soundbar with Built-in SubwooferWohome 2.1 Channel Bluetooth Soundbar with Built-in Subwoofer Model S10Wohome 2.1 Channel Bluetooth Soundbar with Built-in Subwoofer Model S11Wohome 2.1 Channel Bluetooth Soundbar with Built-in Dual Subwoofers Model S28Wohome 2.1 Channel Bluetooth Soundbar with Built-in Dual Subwoofers & ARC Input Model S29Yamaha YAS-109 Sound Bar with Built-in Subwoofers and AlexaBYL 80W 34 Inch Soundbar with Built-in Subwoofer
From the compact ZVOX SoundBases to traditional soundbars with built-in subwoofers from WOHOME, Yamaha, BYL, and more, there are a lot to choose from (by the way, we have a guide on choosing between soundbases and soundbars in case you’re confused). The right one for you depends on your budget, room, sound specifications, and use. Whether you’re purchasing for your living room, home theater, a bedroom, or all of the above, you’re going to find one you love.
ZVOX SoundBase 440 with Built-In Subwoofer
PROS
Sitting at a much lower price than ZVOX’s SoundBase 770, the ZVOX SoundBase 440 is a home theater soundbase that comes with one 5-1/4″ built-in subwoofer and five 2″ main speaker drivers for a wide sound stage, as well as a 45-watt high-efficiency amplifier. It is 28 inches long and compatible with up to 55″ TVs. The input options include 1 TOSLINK optical digital input, 1 coaxial digital input, and 2 RCA analog inputs. The SoundBase 440 is known for providing superior voice clarity with ZVOX’s proprietary AccuVoice technology, which is great for anyone – but especially those hard of hearing. It comes with ZVOX’s PhaseCue virtual surround processing system for a three-dimensional, high-quality surround sound experience. It is also equipped with a convenient Output Leveling feature that levels out various media sounds coming from the TV.
CONS
ZVOX SoundBase 770 Soundbar with 3 Built-In Subwoofers
The ZVOX SoundBase 770 (from Best Buy) is a higher-end, compact soundbar with three built-in subwoofers. The SoundBase 770 provides the same clear dialogue that ZVOX is known for through its AccuVoice TV speakers, in addition to an impressive overall sound.
PROS
Stepping up from the 440, the ZVOX SoundBase 770 has three built-in subwoofers. It is a powerful, compact soundbar system with 125W of total power that comes from five 2″ x 3″ speakers, which includes three center-channel speakers and three 5-1/4″ subwoofers. It is compatible with up to 80″ TVs. The Soundbase 770 includes BlueGiga for reliable Bluetooth connectivity, the PhaseCue II system for surround sound, and AccuVoice control for audio clarity. It also includes 2 TOSLINK optical digital inputs, 1 coaxial digital input, 2 RCA analog inputs and 1 mini-jack on the front.
CONS
Since many soundbars in the 770’s price range are compatible with smart home devices and have those specific inputs, these are major cons for this specific soundbar model.
ZVOX SB500 3.1 Channel Soundbar with 4″ Subwoofer
PROS
The ZVOX SB500 is a mid-range 3.1-channel soundbar with three speakers, a built-in 4″ subwoofer with MegaBass, and 140 watts of power handling. It supports Dolby Digital surround sound, and it includes AccuVoice for digital clarity and Bluetooth compatibility for wireless streaming. It comes with an RCA stereo input, an optical digital audio input, and a coaxial digital audio input.
CONS
Although the ZVOX SB500 has a built-in subwoofer, some users noted that it didn’t meet their expectations for low bass that they were looking for, and that it was was best used for sound clarity with decent sound quality. The updated version comes with a subwoofer output, which some users utilized for an external subwoofer.
Samsung Sound+ 3-Channel Hi-Res Soundbar with Built-in Subwoofer
PROS
The Samsung Sound+ 3-Channel Hi-Res Soundbar is here to deliver a high-resolution, full-spectrum sound, in addition to powerful bass with an internal subwoofer. You can utilize 4K pass-through to connect to any 4K video source, and it comes with 180W of total system power.
CONS
Some users were unhappy with the limitations of the Bluetooth connectivity. With this soundbar, the Samsung Multiroom app is utilized to music through Bluetooth, and you are limited to playing music through Pandora, Spotify premium, and music downloaded to your phone – not YouTube or other streaming services. As many soundbar users note about soundbars in general, this soundbar doesn’t replace true surround sound, but it is a great alternative with a slightly less powerful sound.
Wohome 2.1 Channel Bluetooth Soundbar with Built-in Subwoofer Model S10
PROS
The Wohome S10 is a 34-inch soundbar that includes three drivers: a built-in 3-inch subwoofer and two 3-inch full-range speakers. It has a total output of 100 dB of surround sound to fill your room and is compatible with 40″ TVs and larger. Enjoy DSP technology for clear voices and an immersive home theater sound experience. DSP on the S10 includes four sound modes: movie, music, news, and default (with adjustable bass and treble).
CONS
Wohome 2.1 Channel Bluetooth Soundbar with Built-in Subwoofer Model S11
PROS
The Wohome S11 sits at a slightly higher price than the S10, due to having dual 3-inch subwoofers and two 3-inch full-range speakers, which totals to four drivers and an additional 5 dB of power and deep bass. It is 38 inches long and is compatible with TVs that are 40 inches and larger.
CONS
Wohome 2.1 Channel Bluetooth Soundbar with Built-in Dual Subwoofers Model S28
PROS
The Wohome S28 provides quite a sound upgrade to the S10 and S11, while only sitting at a slightly higher price. It includes two 3-inch subwoofer speakers, two 1-inch tweeter speakers, and two 3-inch full range speakers with 105 dB of max power available. It is 38 inches long and like the other Wohome soundbars on our list, it is also compatible with most TVs 40 inches and larger.
CONS
While the Wohome S28 takes the sound up a level from the S10 and S11, Wohome still didn’t include HDMI or HDMI ARC compatibility. Additionally, it, too, lacks smart home connectivity.
Wohome 2.1 Channel Bluetooth Soundbar with Built-in Dual Subwoofers & ARC Input Model S29
PROS
The Wohome S29 is a 38-inch soundbar with dual subwoofers, two 3-inch full-range speakers, two 1-inch tweeter speakers, and 105 dB of power. It is a great fit for 40″ TVs and larger. It comes with a DSP chip and four modes to support movies, music, news and default sound.
CONS
The Wohome S29 is a top purchase for the price range and quality, and the only major con is the lack of smart home device integrations.
Yamaha YAS-109 Sound Bar with Built-in Subwoofers, Bluetooth and Alexa Voice Control
PROS
The Yamaha YAS-109 is the updated version of the popular YAS-108, which also has built-in subwoofers. For only a few more dollars, the YAS-109 is a slim soundbar with a minimalist design that comes with dual built-in subwoofers, Clear Voice sound mode for better sound clarity, DTS Virtual:X for an immersive sound experience, and app controls.
CONS
Like many other soundbars with built-in subwoofers at the same price, many users don’t think the sound is as high quality as some higher priced options, as well as traditional surround sound systems. While this is a great soundbar for what you’re paying and an upgrade to very basic soundbars, you may see that it is lacking in the fully immersive surround sound experience you may be looking for, especially in large spaces. In addition, the Yamaha YAS-109 doesn’t support HDMI ARC and isn’t compatible with Google Home.
BYL 80W 34 Inch Soundbar with Built-in Subwoofer
PROS
This 34-inch BYL soundbar is the 2019 upgraded version, which includes up to 80W of power with deep bass, a high-sensitivity remote, DSP technology for a 3D surround sound system, and advanced 5.0 Bluetooth technology. This BYL soundbar looks best with smart TVs from 32 inches to 50 inches, but it can be used with any sized TV. The DSP technology provides three different modes: music, movie, and dialogue, and it prides itself on providing clear dialogue.
CONS
Users of this BYL soundbar didn’t have many negatives to say about it as far as sound, quality, and overall enjoyment. The only negative was that although the sound was impressive for the price paid, some could see why other people would pay more for an even better sounding system. It seems that this device can meet the expectations of most people, but tech enthusiasts would probably enjoy a higher-end model. As far as the basics of a soundbar go, this is a great choice, but you are missing an HDMI input and HDMI ARC compatibility, as well as smart home device integration like Alexa and Google Home.
Conclusion
When you are searching for the perfect soundbar with a built-in subwoofer, you can see that there are many options to choose from. The right one for you will depend on your current technology (i.e. if you want to connect a smart home device or have a 4K TV), your budget, your room, and your personal style.
One thing’s for sure: you can eliminate a lot of extra mess by purchasing a soundbar with a built-in subwoofer, not only because it gets rid of many problems right off the bat but also because most soundbars aren’t capable of having a subwoofer added to them (as we explained here). No matter which one you choose, you will love the simplicity it gives you, and you won’t have to sacrifice sound quality.
