Best 2025 Soundbars for Audio format support

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#1 Yamaha True X Surround 90A
4.9

Format support is exceptionally broad, including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and the unusual addition of Auro-3D. Several tests singled out Auro-3D and high-resolution playback as differentiating strengths.

Pros: Distortion at high volume, Wi-Fi streaming reliability

Cons: Included HDMI cable, AI Room Calibration

#2 Samsung HW-Q990F Soundbar
4.3

Audio format support is broad and positively framed, covering mainstream immersive formats and newer support without major reviewer concern.

Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Gaming HDMI passthrough

Cons: Google, Cabinet construction / bracing

#3 Bluesound Pulse Cinema Mini
3.7

Format support is broad for hi-res and Dolby sources, but not flawless. Reviewers appreciate the compatibility while repeatedly pointing out missing DTS and limited native Atmos music support.

Pros: Distortion at high volume, Loudness / maximum volume

Cons: Chromecast compatibility, Google

#4 Bluesound Pulse Cinema Soundbar
3.6

Format support was mixed: reviewers praised hi-res, lossless, and Dolby Atmos support but criticized no DTS:X and no native Dolby Atmos Music in BluOS.

Pros: Distortion at high volume, Voice clarity

Cons: Spotify Connect reliability, Chromecast compatibility

#5 JBL Bar 500 MK2 Soundbar
3.4

Audio format support was mixed: Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual X support helped immersion, but one review cited no DTS support.

Pros: Spotify Connect reliability, Setup simplicity

Cons: On-device controls, HDMI 2.1 gaming

#6 Creative Stage Pro Soundbar
2.9

Audio format support is serviceable for the price, with Dolby Digital/Plus noted, but reviewers repeatedly call out missing Atmos and eARC-related limits.

Pros: Setup simplicity, Weight convenience

Cons: Smart features, Rear speaker cable length

#7 Zvox AccuVoice AV855
1.0

Support for immersive formats is limited because the bar lacks Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.

Pros: Stereo imaging accuracy, Subwoofer

Cons: Wi-Fi streaming reliability, Dolby Atmos height effects