Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX Review (5.1.4 Channel Soundbar with 13 drivers)

7.38 Mixed Usages
7.9 SOUND QUALITY
8.3 BASS ACCURACY :
7.5 AUDIO & VIDEO LATENCY:
5.7 AUDIO ENHANCEMENT FEATURES:
7.5 BUILD QUALITY :
Release year: 2020 Rating: 4.3

Sennheiser AMBEO is a 5.1.4 standalone soundbar that works with a total of 13 drivers. It can deliver 3D audio throughout the room. Low ends pack a punch and can get as low as 30Hz. 360 Reality Audio works on vocals and instruments to make them realistic and as close as original. AMBEO Virtualization Technology ensures a single bar is enough to produce immersive virtual sound.

Our Verdict

Sennheiser AMBEO Max soundbar can handle music and movies very well. It can get extremely loud and is best for large rooms. It has broad and powerful soundstage. Voices are clear and intelligible so you can play podcasts, shows, etc. 4 up-firing drivers with Dolby Atmos deliver immersive and impactful overheads.

PROS
  • HDMI and optical
  • Airplay, Wi-Fi, and Chromecast available
  • Immersive room-filling sound
  • Sturdy built
  • Supports Google Assistant device
CONS
  • Expensive for a standalone bar
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Specification

GENERAL

Number of Channel 5.1.4 Channel
Placement Type Table-top , Wall-mountable
Connectivity Type Both (Wired & Wireless)
Subwoofer Feature Without Subwoofer
Rear Speaker N/A
Central Channel Speaker Yes
Audio Enhancement Features Yes
HDMI input/output Yes
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) Yes
Loudness High Volume ( > 92db )
Warranty 12 months Months

CONNECTIVITY:

Digital Optical Audio Input ( Toslink ) 1 Optical Audio Input
HDMI ARC 1 (shared)
HDMI Output 1 (shared)
Full HDMI Input 3 HDMI Input
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
RCA Ports 1 RCA Port
USB Port None
Ethernet Jack Yes

AUDIO QUALITY ( TESTED )

Dialogue & Vocal Accuracy Frequency deviation is more than standard deviation (3.4 dB). But fair enough for small room.)
Bass Accuracy ( for music, film scores, movies, and games) Soundbar 's Low-Frequency-Extension is less than 35 Hz. Which means It can reproduce the deep thump and rumble in the low-bass accurately.
3- Dimensional Sound Accuracy ( Sound Stage) audio seems to be coming from a more accurate pinpoint location
Total Harmonic Distortion ( Center Channel ) It has dedicated center channel speaker and Total Harmonic Distortion of center channel @80dB is less than standard value(>0.7). So soundbar produce more clear and accurate audio of the dialogue in movies.
Surround Sound Imaging ( Rear Channel ) No dedicated rear channel (7.1 channel) but surround content produced by side-firing speakers on the bar is quite impressive and sounds seem to be coming from above you, behind you and on the sides.
Streo Dynamics ( Loudness ): Dynamic Range Compression @ Max Volume is less than standard deviation (<2 dB) and maximum valume is less then 92 dB SPL
Audio & Video Latency Here no visible latency via ARC (72 ms) and Optical (71 ms) but visuals difference may found via Full HDMI Input (88 ms).

AUDIO ENHANCEMENT FEATURES:

Digital Room Correction: Yes
Auto Volume Adjustment/ Night Mode: Yes
Equilizer Options: Graphic + Presets
Bass Adjustment ( Thump & Punch of sound) N/A
Treble Adjustent ( Brightness and Clarity od Audio) N/A
Surround Level Adjustment: N/A
Virtual Surround Effect: Yes

SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMAT ( HDMI ARC)

eARC Standard Yes
Dolby Atmos Yes
Dolby Digital Yes
Dolby Digital Plus Yes
DTS Yes
DTS: X Yes
Dolby True HD ( eARC only ) Yes
DTS- HD MA (eARC only) Yes
5.1 PCM ( eARC only ) Yes

SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMAT (FULL HDMI IN' PORT ):

Dolby Atmos : Yes
DTS:X : Yes
Dolby Digital : Yes
Dolby Digital Plus: Yes
DTS : Yes
Dolby TrueHD : Yes
DTS-HD MA : Yes
5.1 PCM Yes

AUDIO FORMAT SUPPORT ( OPTICAL PORT ):

Dolby Digital : Yes
DTS : Yes

DRIVERS SPECS

Tweeter Size and Type : 1
Midrange Size & Types: 3.5
Woofer Size & Type : 4
Subwoofer Driver None

BUILD MATERIAL

Enclosure Bass Reflex
Finish The Sennheiser soundbar build quality is good. The fabric covers the front and sides is removable. So you can easelly clean it when it gets dirty.
Color Black
Soundbar Width 49.3
Soundbar Height 5.2
Soundbar Depth 6.8
Subwoofer Width N/A
Subwoofer Depth N/A
Where to buy
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Ebay Buy on Ebay
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Where to buy
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Ebay Buy on Ebay
Wallmart Buy on Wallmart

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