The XIO supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, as well as MPEG-H ... The KEF XIO costs £1999 / $2500 / AU$3600, pitting it firmly against the Award-winning Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Max. While the Sennheiser launched at £2199 / $2500 / AU$4000, we have seen ...

Audio legend KEF has been busy: not only did its team collaborate with Nothing on the Headphone (1), but it's also unveiled its first-ever Dolby Atmos soundbar. The team is clearly pretty proud of it, and promises a "transcendent" audio experience.

The KEF XIO packs a 5.1.2 punch—five main channels, one subwoofer channel, and two overhead channels—all fired up by a dozen Class D amps crammed into a single sleek soundbar. It’s basically a home theater in a box that doesn’t look like a brick.

The Sony HT-A3000 is the entry-level model in Sony's HT-A Dolby Atmos soundbar range, using virtualisation technology to create spatial audio without upward-firing drivers. It's a solid mid-range option that delivers decent dynamics and Sony's signature detailed sound, earning a four-star rating when we tested it. But it's now even better value.

The Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6 is a bit pricey, but it’s got good overall sound quality and great bass for a 3.1.2-channel system.

British company KEF has unveiled its first XIO Dolby Atmos soundbar that is designed to elevate your home cinema experience.

KEF has unveiled its first ever Dolby Atmos soundbar, the KEF XIO. And as you'd expect from the renowned audio brand, it features some very clever design and impressive specification. It's also one of the priciest soundbars in its category.

I wasn’t blown away by the Dolby Atmos performance, but ‘Wicked’ isn’t as well-known for Dolby Atmos as, say, ‘No Time To Die’, which I watched next to test the Sharp 3.1.2 Soundbar’s 360° audio performance.

If your TV has Dolby Atmos, it means it can play advanced sound, but the built-in speakers might not be enough for the best experience. A soundbar can improve the sound by adding clearer voices, better bass,

The Samsung HW-Q990F features 11.1.4 channels across four separate units, including a soundbar, a subwoofer and two rear speakers. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X passthrough, along with 4K 120Hz on multiple HDMI 2.1 ports.

The Sharp 5.1.2 HT-SBW55121 Soundbar and subwoofer is an utter steal. It’s tricky to find true Atmos at this price, let alone Atmos this good. While the subwoofer could be stronger, £449 is a very reasonable price for a product of this calibre. It truly shines with Dolby Atmos content.