Big, organized and detailed sound ; Unlikely bass presence and substance ; Excellent control options

Limited sensation of sonic ‘height’ ; No HDMI passthrough port ; More expensive than competition

The Sennheiser Ambeo Mini is ideal in many ways. It’s usefully small, but sounds much bigger than it looks. It has punch to go with its sonic precision, it has a full suite of excellent control options, and it looks and feels like a quality item. It’s...

Considerable low-end presence (without separate sub) ; Positive, articulate and quite forceful sound ; Numerous excellent control options

Not as much sonic ‘height’ as is ideal ; Can lack definition with music ; Not in any way cheap

In isolation the Ambeo Mini is an excellent soundbar - and it remains excellent in many ways even when put into context. But there’s just a slight disconnect between the way it performs and the money it will cost you.

Clear and clean sound overall ; Premium build and aesthetic ; Comprehensive app

Expensive compared to peers ; Thin and uninspired sound ; Lacks low-end authority

Sennheiser’s Ambeo range has set high expectations, but the Mini fails to meet them

Detailed, widescreen sound ; Great control options and good auto room calibration ; More low-end punch than seems feasible

Not all that much ‘height’ to its sound ; Has its limits when ‘virtualising’ music ; Looks relatively expensive

Probably the biggest small soundbar you can buy

Crystal-clear, hi-fi sound Easy setup Excellent app-based control Convincing virtual Dolby Atmos Tons of wireless streaming support Well-built remote included

Expensive compared to competitors Bass response is too mild No option for wireless surround speakers No HDMI or optical inputs

“The Ambeo Mini's impressive virtual Atmos performance can fill a small room.”

Super clean and accurate sound. ; Convincing surround and overhead sound envelope. ; Easy setup and operation. ; Well-designed and intuitive Smart Control app. ; Premium build quality.

More volume capability. ; More bass slam from AMBEO Sub.

The Sennheiser AMBEO Mini Soundbar and Sub “level up” your TV sound and is a capable audio system for less money than an AV receiver.