The Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Mini is a 4.1-channel soundbar from Sennheiser, listed at $950. The bass comes from the bar alone unless you add the optional subwoofer.
Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Mini Pros and Cons
Drawn from the published figures on this page, not from listening.
- ✓Decodes both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
- ✓A dedicated centre channel for dialogue
- ✓Can add a matching wireless subwoofer later
- ✓HDMI eARC carries lossless Dolby TrueHD and Atmos from the TV
- ✓HDMI input - a spare port for a console or player
- ✓Wi-Fi streaming with AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect
- ✓Room correction tunes the sound to where it is placed
- ✓Dialogue enhancement and a night mode
- ✓Voice assistant built in (Alexa)
- ✓Compact at 27.5 in wide - fits small TVs and tight spaces
- ✗Decodes Dolby Atmos but has no height channels, so overhead effects are simulated
Channels and Surround Sound
The 4.1 badge means 4 ear-level channels (left, centre, right and 1 for width or surround), 1 subwoofer channel. It decodes Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, but with no height channels the overhead layer is created by processing rather than by drivers aimed at the ceiling. Virtual surround: AMBEO 3D Virtualization.
Subwoofer, Rear Speakers and Mounting
A subwoofer is optional - the bar connects to one wirelessly but does not come with it. Wall-mountable: Yes (bracket sold separately).
Connections
The Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Mini has HDMI eARC to the TV - the connection that carries lossless Dolby TrueHD and Atmos from the TV's own apps and inputs; 1 HDMI input (HDMI 2.1).
Streaming, Control and Sound Modes
Wi-Fi (2.4, 5.0 GHz), with AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Amazon Music, Pandora, SiriusXM, TuneIn, YouTube Music; Bluetooth; voice control: Alexa built-in, Google Assistant optional; app control (Apple iOS, Android); a remote in the box. Sound features: dialogue enhancement, night mode, room correction.
Size and Which TV It Suits
The bar measures 27.5 x 2.63 x 4.06 in (W x H x D), or 699 x 67 x 103 mm, and weighs 7.85 lbs. It is no wider than the screen of a 32-inch TV (27.9 in wide) or larger, which is where a soundbar looks in proportion. At 2.63 in tall it should clear the bottom of most TVs sitting on their own feet.
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Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Mini Specifications
| Sound |
|---|
| Channels | 4.1 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| DTS:X | Yes |
| Drivers | Midrange: 1.625" Cone (2); Woofers: 4" Cone (2); Enclosure: Sealed |
| Power (bar, total) | 250 watts |
| Frequency response | 43-20k Hz |
| Subwoofer | Optional |
| Virtual surround | AMBEO 3D Virtualization |
| Dialogue enhancement | Yes |
| Night mode | Yes |
| Room correction | Yes |
| Connections |
|---|
| HDMI to TV | eARC |
| HDMI inputs | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Optical inputs | No |
| Analogue input | No |
| USB | No |
| Subwoofer output | Wireless |
| HDMI CEC | Yes |
| Streaming and Control |
|---|
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ax |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Streaming | AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Amazon Music, Pandora, SiriusXM, TuneIn, YouTube Music |
| Voice control | Alexa built-in, Google Assistant optional |
| App | Apple iOS, Android |
| Remote included | Yes |
| Learns TV remote | No |
| Physical |
|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 27.5 x 2.63 x 4.06 in / 699 x 67 x 103 mm |
| Weight | 7.85 lbs / 3.56 kg |
| Wall mounting | Yes (bracket sold separately) |
| Warranty | 2 Years parts, 2 Years labour |
| List price | $950 |
Power is the maker's total across all drivers and is not comparable to an amplifier's per-channel rating.