Big 7.1.4 sound ; Can transform between surround sound and regular soundbar setup ; Adds extra ports! ; Feature-filled including calibration to current room

Somewhat expensive ; Dolby Atmos a bit subtle ; EQ controls are fairly limited

While pricey, JBL regularly discounts its products, including the JBL Bar 1000, so you can wait for a sale. At the time of writing, it's priced at $799.95. With that in mind, this is an easy soundbar to recommend, especially if you can get it at a...