Independent testing
How much independent testing exists for each soundbar
Of the 7 soundbars we track, 0 have been physically measured by at least one independent lab. Below is every one, ordered by how much independent hands-on evidence stands behind it — densest first.
A coverage record, not a ranking of which is best.
| Product | Independent labs | Metrics measured | Outlets on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Samsung HW-Q990D | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sonos Arc Ultra | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sonos Beam (Gen 2) | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sonos Ray | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sony HT-S2000 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Each figure is a count of what independent testers actually did — how we count. A low count means little independent evidence has been gathered yet, never that a product is worse. See also the Soundbars buying guide and the reviewers we cite.