Equally massive in terms of its superb immersive sound, footprint and eye-watering price tag, we were blown away by the original Sennheiser Ambeo 3D Soundbar – but could a new version be about to drop?First shown off back in 2019, the original Ambeo system is compatible with the three main 3D audio formats (Dolby Atmos, MPEG-H and DTS:X), and boasts a 5. 1.
4 immersive sound.
With its directional speakers cleverly using reflections off nearby walls, the premium soundbar creates one of the most convincing surround effects we’ve ever heard from a single speaker unit, but its hefty $2500 (£2200 / AU$3,999) asking price and sheer size means only the most dedicated of cinephiles will have likely shelled out for it – and the reason it never made it into our recommended best soundbars buying guide. Best known for its range of headphones and professional microphones beloved of DJs, Sennheiser hinted that a newer, smaller version of the device was on its way during a virtual press event back in March, and it now looks like the wait for the new model could soon be over.
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