Best soundbars in Singapore

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When it comes to Netflix bingeing, top-notch sound is an indispensable part of the experience. Whether it’s through the sorrowful swells of the Korean OST during tear-jerk moments or the deep rumble of Thanos’ grand entrance, we don’t want to be straining to hear the dialogue just to figure out what’s going on plot-wise.

To amp up your movie-watching experience, soundbars are your best bet to improve the overall sound quality in your living rooms. To start you off, here’s a quick guide on choosing the best soundbars in Singapore.

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How to choose a soundbar

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Here are some factors to consider when choosing the best soundbar in Singapore:

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How many speaker units are there?

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3 speaker units vs 2 speaker units.
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Compact and thin, soundbars fit neatly beneath your TV and pack a punch by themselves. Most soundbars contain 2-3 front-firing speaker units for powerful stereo audio, but others come with even more speakers that can bounce audio from walls to trick you into hearing sounds coming from behind or around you.

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But if you want the full experience, there are many options that offer separate subwoofer speakers for bass, or even satellite speakers you can place around the living room so you can experience that hair-raising “all around you” effect even from behind.

Those who revel in that cinema experience should look for soundbars that support Dolby Atmos audio. This uses upfiring speakers that bounce audio off the ceiling, creating surround sounds that seem like they’re coming from above.

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How much do the best soundbars in Singapore cost?

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From options suitable for gamers to budget-friendly choices, here are the best soundbars in Singapore and their prices at a glance.

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1. Samsung Soundbar HW-Q600C/XS

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Best soundbar in Singapore for gamers

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Nothing beats the booming “you have slain the enemy” announcement in League of Legends to mark your victory. The Samsung Soundbar HW-Q600C/XS is one of the best soundbars in Singapore for gamers. Thanks to its Game Mode, which boosts the directional sounds of gunshots and footsteps, you’ll have an edge over your foes in battle.

You’ll also be able to enjoy this enhanced audio whether you’re glued to a football match or a talk show. In addition to its directional stereo speaker, its built-in centre speaker focuses on important audio cues by giving extra clarity to dialogue, music and sports commentary.

Furthermore, the Q-Symphony feature easily syncs up the audio from the subwoofer, TV, and soundbar so you can enjoy the full acoustics of your speakers for a more immersive experience.

Speakers: 3-speaker soundbar & subwoofer
Connection type: HDMI, Optical, Bluetooth

Price: $699
Get the Samsung Soundbar HW-Q600C/XS.

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2. Bose Soundbar 700

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Best soundbar for music

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If you enjoy music, you would know that Bose is one of the more reputable brands for top-notch audio quality. Packed into a slim bar, the Bose Soundbar 700 delivers heart-thumping audio from movies and shows, and can even be zhng-ed with the additional Bose 809281-4100 Surround Speakers (from $457) and Bose Bass Module 700 subwoofer (from $1,037.52) for a more potent setup.

Despite its simplicity, the soundbar can achieve an airy and spacious soundscape by projecting sounds to fill the room. It can even be used on its own for music, controlled via the personalised Bose Music app (Bose Music for Android, Bose Music for iOS) that lets you easily switch songs wherever you are.

Bose Soundbar 700 review: “This product lives very much up to what you would expect of any Bose product. It has the quality, style and immersive sound you would thoroughly enjoy no matter if that’s playing games or watching TV. My only problem with the bar is the limited functionality when it comes to Alexa.” – Mr James Burnett via Amazon

Speakers: 3-speaker soundbar
Connection type: HDMI, Optical, WiFi, Ethernet, Bluetooth

Price: $1,099
Get the Bose Soundbar 700.

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3. Sony HT-Z9F Soundbar 

Best soundbar with Dolby Atmos

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To keep you on the edge of your seat during tense scenes in horror movies, you’ll be right smack in the middle of the action with the Sony HT-Z9F Soundbar. With 5 adjustable modes and the vertical-firing speakers integral to Dolby Atmos audio, you’ll get a legit cinematic experience with spine-tingling details like ominously stirring leaves overhead. 

If you’ve got a whole cinema set-up going at home, complete it with this soundbar that offers 4K HDR pass-through, allowing you to hook up your Blu-ray player to your TV through the soundbar. That way, you can bring Netflix movie-bingeing sessions to a whole new level without the cable clutter.

Sony HT-Z9F Soundbar review: “I love it! The only downfall is that it’s a boomy bass and not punchy/thump-like. Also, you need to take your time to equalise it for it to transform into a beast. A bit of tweaks in decibels and levels and you are done! Always use Dolby Speaker Virtualizer” – Amazon Customer via Amazon

Speakers: 3-speaker soundbar & subwoofer
Connection type: HDMI ARC, USB-A, Ethernet, Optical-audio input, 3.5mm, WiFi

Price: Enquire
Get the Sony HT-Z9F Soundbar

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4. Yamaha SR-C20A Sound Bar

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Best soundbar in Singapore with built-in subwoofer

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A primary concern that comes with buying a soundbar is whether it will fit comfortably on your TV stand. The Yamaha SR-C20A Soundbar is one of the best compact soundbars in Singapore, as it stands at just 60cm x 9.4cm x 6.4cm – not much bigger than a couple of cucumbers placed end-to-end.

Despite its small size, it doesn’t compromise on delivering impressive quality. The dual built-in subwoofers provides shiok bone-rattling bass, enabling you to hear and feel the audio when it makes your heart thump.

It also has 4 different sound modes – Stereo, Movie, Game, and Standard – that allows you to optimise your audio experience for various types of content. This is further enhanced by virtual sound technology, which creates an immersive cinematic experience as sound appears to emanate from all directions within the room. Meanwhile, their Clear Voice function enhances dialogue so you won’t have to grumpily rewatch scenes to rehash vital plot points.

Yamaha SR-C20A Soundbar review: “I recommend this product to those who want to improve the audio response of their TV, as most of them have tiny speakers located on the back, but I do not recommend it to those who want to transform your room into a cinema room. This soundbar, as high as it is of quality, cannot be compared to a home theatre system” – Callegari Luca via Amazon

Speakers: 5-speaker soundbar with built-in subwoofer
Connection type: HDMI, Bluetooth

Price: $275
Get the Yamaha SR-C20A Compact Soundbar

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5. Sonos Beam Gen 2

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Best premium soundbar

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The Sonos Beam isn’t just an ordinary soundbar – it’s part of a large family of wireless speakers that let you seamlessly stream music via AirPlay, ChromeCast and Spotify all around your house. One of the most advanced options on this list, it features TruePlay that lets you optimise its tuning for your preferred sofa spot via the Sonos app for iOS.

With Dolby Atmos and 4 woofers, the Beam offers a more holistic sound experience so you can hear every detail of your music or TV show in crisp quality. Otherwise, you can use the Speech Enhancement feature on the Sonos app to boost the audio for a more distinct sound.

Sonos Beam Gen 2 review: “Bought both Beam and sub-mini. Installed Beam first to hear the difference with and without the sub. The Beam is easy to set up but once I added the sub-mini, Beam got lost in the App and took me 1 hour, and numerous power cycles, eventually went online to follow automated chat support’s instructions to get it back.” – chersuen via Shopee

Speakers: 9-speaker soundbar (including 4 woofers)
Connection type: HDMI eARC

Price: $829
Get the Sonos Beam Gen 2

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6. Xiaomi Mi Soundbar 2.0ch

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Best affordable soundbar in Singapore

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For the occasional television-watchers who just want something to amp up their TV audio experience without having to sacrifice an arm and a leg, the Xiaomi Mi Soundbar 2.0ch will be the perfect solution for you. Even as one of the more budget-friendly options among the best soundbars in Singapore, its 8-speaker units provide solid bass, and it is a clear upgrade from the built-in speakers on most TVs.

This soundbar also checks off the aesthetic box as its unique fabric exterior gives off a sleek and elegant look to your television centrepiece. With its Bluetooth connectivity, you can now blast Bruno Mars and Rosé’s APT on loop as you work on your squat form.

Xiaomi Mi Soundbar 2.0ch review: “Even though the cable it came with doesn’t fit our Philips TV, I managed to get it connected via Bluetooth. The quality of the sound is good.” – m*****n via Shopee

Speakers: 8-speaker soundbar (including 2 woofers)
Connection type: Optical, S/PDIF, 3.5MM

Price: $214.73
Get the Xiaomi Mi Soundbar

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7. LG SN11RG Soundbar

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Best full-sized hi-fi surround sound system

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The other Dolby Atmos-capable option on this list, the LG SN11RG Soundbar is the centrepiece of a full-sized surround sound system, containing 7 speaker units on its own. To augment your audio experience, it comes as a set with an external subwoofer and 2 satellite speakers to be arrayed around your sofa for the most realistic audio experience.

This soundbar also doubles up as the ideal setup for audiophiles with High Resolution Audio, while offering convenient wireless connections via WiFi or Bluetooth for a quick music fix. It also allows you to control compatible LG home appliances with your LG mobile app (LG AV Remote for iOS | LG Audio for Android) – without the extra effort of walking back to your kitchen just to switch off your washing machine.

LG SN11RG Soundbar review: “I have enjoyed using this soundbar and it is good value for money. I have been using a much more expensive soundbar so this did lack a little punch and clarity for me but overall it’s a good soundbar. The Dolby Atmos did seem to fill the room with sound and speech was clear. It came very well packaged and was very easy to install and set up from the start. If you’re looking for a quality soundbar on a smaller budget then I would have no hesitation in recommending.” – joninprague via LG

Speakers: 7-speaker soundbar with external subwoofer & 2 satellite speakers
Connection Type: Dual HDMI, Optical, Bluetooth, WiFi

Price: $1,411.98
Get the LG SN11RG Sound Bar

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8. Harman Kardon Citation Soundbar

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Best soundbar with built-in LCD controls

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Tech whizzes, this is as advanced as a soundbar can get. The Harman Kardon Citation Soundbar sets itself apart with its convenient colour LCD touchscreen, allowing you to easily operate it without using apps or remotes.

For designated movie nights, you can switch the soundbar to Movie Mode which focuses its audio onto the 3 front speakers. It will give you a tighter soundstage for intense Blockbusters that keep you at the edge of your seat.

Speakers: 3-speaker soundbar
Connection type: Ethernet port, HDMI, Optical, WiFi, Bluetooth

Price: $1,199
Get the Harman Kardon Citation Soundbar

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9. Roku Streambar

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Best budget soundbar for streaming

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If your TV’s built-in speakers just aren’t cutting it, the Roku Streambar is a solid budget-friendly upgrade. Despite its compact size, this 2.0-channel soundbar delivers crisp dialogue and room-filling sound – perfect for catching every word in your favourite shows.

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While it doesn’t have a subwoofer, it still outperforms most TV speakers, making voices clearer without the usual muddiness. The side-firing speakers help create a more immersive experience, and the simple volume modes let you tone down loud commercials or enhance speech clarity.

As a bonus, it doubles as a Roku streaming device, giving you access to platforms like Netflix, and Disney+ without needing an extra gadget.

Roku Streambar review: “A great all-in-one alternative for a good price. Needed a streaming device and a sound bar for my new TV and bought this based on other reviews. Not disappointed. Setup was fairly easy; most of the popular streaming services are available and the sound quality is pretty decent. I will most likely add the wireless Roku subwoofer in the future to get that extra bass for optimal sound quality, but for the price, you can’t go wrong with this speaker. The voice-activated remote is a pretty cool feature too. Happy overall. Would recommend.” – Bree via Amazon

Speakers: 4-speaker soundbar
Connection type: HDMI ARC, Bluetooth

Price: $129.99
Get the Roku Streambar.

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Bonus: Creative Stage Air v2

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Best soundbar in Singapore for PC

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If you spend more time at your computer than in front of the TV, the Creative Stage Air is your one-stop solution for a clutter-free and practical audio upgrade. At just 7.5cm in height, it slips easily below your monitor, and its low-profile and minimalist design gives off a polished air to up your desk game.

Designed to blast music and sound effects from your desk, it can be powered from your computer through USB-C to USB-A cable. But for a quick jam after hours, it features a built-in 6-hour battery to work just like a portable Bluetooth speaker, powering you through the night while hooked up to your phone wirelessly.

Creative Stage Air v2 review: “I may have found the ideal replacement for the cheap Taotronics soundbar that I have been using for almost two years … Not only does this soundbar fit nicely under my monitor, it can also, if required, double up as a portable wireless speaker, with up to 6 hours of battery life. More importantly, it sounds good for its price.” – CANBUYOROT via Creative

Speakers: 2-speaker soundbar
Connection type: USB-C to USB-A, Bluetooth

Price: $54
Get the Creative Stage Air.

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Best soundbars in Singapore

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Nothing beats the ultimate surround sound experience of the audio system at cinemas. But with these best soundbars in Singapore, you’ll be able to enjoy the gripping dialogue and the deep rich bass effects just like those in the theatres. 

So grab a tub of ice cream, snuggle under a blanket and get ready for an enriching cinematic experience in the comfort of your own home.

Before you go, check out our articles on home appliances:

• Guide to shopping for Singapore appliances
• Bluetooth speakers
• Smart TVs
• How to choose a washing machine
• Humidifiers
• Water dispensers

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Cover image adapted from: Samsung, Sony, LG & Roku
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Last updated on 28th February 2025 by Ariel Soh, Raewyn Koh & Mae-Z Fam