Just as ambitious as its big sister the Ambeo Soundbar Max, the Ambeo Soundbar Plus seeks to deliver an exceptional experience in a more compact format and at a more reasonable price.
More compact, more accessible, but no less capable than the Ambeo Soundbar Max, the Ambeo Soundbar Plus impresses with its ability to reproduce a particularly immersive soundstage that shines on cinematic content. The bar is not outdone either in terms of musical content, which it reproduces accurately, even at high volume levels. Add to that the multiple connection possibilities and extensive compatibility with almost all 3D audio formats, and you have one of the best soundbars on the market. A remarkable return from Sennheiser which consolidates its place as king.
Strong points
- Balanced, rich and admirably precise sound reproduction.
- Stunningly realistic Atmos and surround effects.
- Effective acoustic calibration.
- Complete connectors and connectivity.
- Compatible with many 3D sound formats (Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, MPEG-H, 360 Reality Audio…).
- Very good level of finish.
Weak points
- Subwoofer reducing the sound performance of the bar.
- Significant latency in Bluetooth communication.
- No support for 120Hz and VRR streams.
- A TV interface would have been the ultimate.
NB: The reported price drop is calculated by comparing the lowest price of the day with the average of the lowest prices charged by all merchants for the product last month, with security rules to exclude prices from shops whose the VAT policy is not clear (known as “grey” shops, typically in the case of imports from China).
Alternatively
The HW-Q990B takes almost all of the technical data from the HW-Q990C. It is therefore undoubtedly a must in the market for high-end Dolby Atmos/DTS:X soundbars. Samsung gives birth here to a real monster of power and explosiveness, which immerses you in the heart of action scenes thanks to controlled sound reproduction and stunningly realistic surround effects. The immersion provided is thus remarkable and allows you to touch the “home cinema” experience at your fingertips.