Sennheiser updated the Ambeo firmware to 1.0.237 and also overhauled the Smart Control App. It now supports not only Chromecast, but also Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect and Apple AirPlay 2. They really care about their products.

Your reviews are always so indepth and on point. Can't wait for you to review the Nakamichi Dragon once it's available. I appreciate your tech expertise and knowledge. Respect💪🏾

A bit of a reality check of a review for me because I'm one of those guys who thought the Ambeo was some post human audio technology handed down by the God's. But, as reality sets in, I still think its a great piece of equipment but it has its limitations. It's still the BEST ONE PIECE SOUNDBAR on the market just by that definition alone. I think if you live in an apartment or live in a small to mid-sized space its perfect. Especially if, you don't wish to add additional furniture into your living area. If you want great sound from just one bar, I dont see how you beat the Sennisheisr Ambeo. People living in large homes with high ceilings or, who have dedicated theater rooms shouldn't be in the market for a SOUNDBAR anyway. Comparing the Ambeo to a Dedicated Surround System is unfair an apples to oranges

The comedy in this review is point ! 👌😂

I have no plans to get this as it's waaaay out of my price range. But I enjoy your reviews so much I'll watch anyways.

this is the only soundbar i've had that not having rears doesn't bother me (although they are always welcomed).

I purchased this on March 14th 2021. I'm eagerly awaiting it's arrival. Pairing it with the LG CX 65" and PS5

I have the soundbar and i am 99% sure has 4.2 bluetooth. Keep the good work 💪

I got this sound bar for free from my neighbor when he was moving out and it sounds really good but I'm not really a audiofile so I think this bar is a good fit for me as I mainly use it to watch movies and TV shows in my room. I got it in 2023 used and as the most regular person this bar rocks. But the price definitely out of my range and I would have never bought it otherwise. 😅

Hey man, great review and video. Nice work. Thank you and, keep the good content and well tough out and thorough reviews coming. Be well.

Such a well done, honest review

You've nailed it perfectly with this review. I owned this ambeo for 1.5 year and this exactly how you discribes it . It can sound rich and perfect with a sub ( i do have one) but if i compare it with the samsung q70r with rears upstairs it never sounds as immersive . It's a strange beast and cranking up the volume does make it sound better. Also all inputs do pass hdr 10+ i tested it with a Dune PRO II on a Samsung Q90r. Thanks !

Great review man! Tks for taking the time to do this very honest video. I think I’m going to get the bar and get the subwoofer you suggested here here. Tks! Cheers mate!

I was awaiting your next soundbar review hoping it would be the Sony ST5000, but alas it was the Sennheiser. I still enjoyed this video and found it informative and entertaining. Keep up the great work.

Great review. Very thorough.

I really love the idea of a simple all in one bar, with no speakers all across the room. Maybe in a few years the technology will be there. I would like to see Sennheiser continue researching this technology and come out with a model that is even better.

Diminishing marginal returns.. but I get your point.. for me ...this bar is the best one box solution.. and the best 2 box solution too. Never same as having dedicated speakers, but neat and tidy for those who can't have rears. I have paired mine with svs pb2000. Also it worth noting that this bar is fussy with its placement, need walls for the ambeo to work properly.

It should be interesting to see how this compares to the new Sennheiser soundbar Ambeo Plus. Changes to speaker design: Top firing: 3.5" full range -> 2" full range Surround (side firing): 1" tweeter -> 2" full range C: 2, 4" woofer + 1" tweeter -> 2" full range L&R: 2, 4" woofer + 1" tweeter -> 4" woofer + 2" full range (Note the two 4" woofers could end up being placed in the center instead of L&R)

You´re the best! Very thorough review as usual! Now, only the Philips Fidelio B95 is left. I have no idea why it is not available in the US..

I know I'm late to the party here, but I just watched this video and subscribed to your channel and, well, maybe others will continue to read and write comments. First, thanks for the entertaining and well prepared review! I like that you actually prepare your productions in advance, move things along efficiently, and then edit. And the sound checks are cool and far too rare among KZfaq reviewers these days. You're a pro - Bravo! OK, now some constructive feedback. First, you don't describe the size or dimensions of your listening room and so it's not clear how close your side walls are, how high your ceiling is, and how far back your rear wall is, and all of those supposedly matter - a lot - for this product. Second, while your humor is really fun, your sarcasm can get a wee bit selective. You seem to only grudgingly acknowledge some very real benefits of this bar while really digging into every shortcoming. And, finally, you seem to underestimate the value to many consumers of an all in one product. For some, there's no other realistic choice, while others would be happy to add a subwoofer, or already have one, but have no space or stomach for surround speakers and the extra cabling required. What it comes right down to is whether the high price is justified for the best all in one sound bar available despite it not curing all the world's woes, or whether the inferior alternatives are good enough given their vastly lower prices.

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Thank man for so so straight forward review :)

Love your reviews & Humour 🔥 . Do you have any plans of reviewing whole Harman Kardon Citation series (soundbar + sub + rear surround speakers + towers) in the future ?

Thanks for that review. Wanted to go for the Samsung HW-Q950T, but was no big fan after several reviews of it. Then started to look for alternatives and found the Ambeo but no honest review (at least other reviews were to enthusiastic to be objective and therefor honest). Will definitely pass the Ambeo though, given you input. Will wait for the new Samsung HW-Q950A and hopefully your review of that. :)

Timing seriously perfect! Moving out to the woods in May so have been researching soundbars, this one seems to have everything one can wish for, save the price :') Currently debating between LG, Sonos, Samsung & Yamaha Will let you know if I decide to get it!

This guy is great. Subscribed. Great humor, "ladies". UPDATE After making it to the end I can't help but wonder if this is an advertisement for the Klipsch Cinema 600. He is a very likable guy though.

Solid review 👌

Okay im gonna hate alittle bit on sennheiser, which is hard for me cause I love them as a brand and I think they’ve made a really great product here but to me once you cross the 2 k price point you’re treading pretty deeply in a I can buy a dedicated home theater setup that rivals/blows away any bar from any brand acoustically. granted i get that a bar is the convenient, all in one package “alternative” to a dedicated system however I just think its a miss for sennheiser considering at the same price you can have a sonos arc, 2 SL’s and dual subs and honestly have a really immersive experience that a single bar just can’t do. I haven’t heard it in person and this is just pure speculation, thoughts? By the way great review..keep it up!

Well executed nice video. I was all in until I heard the added sub.

Ambeo - My first video on this Channel ever. Liked it very, very much. Can't wait you do Devialet Dione.

Excellent review done only the way you can do Daniel!

Minor clarification - you referred to Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X MA, etc. as "uncompressed" audio. That category of bitstream audio does have compression but it is considered "lossless" compression (compared to the "lossy" compression of DD, DD+, etc). PCM and multichannel LPCM (5.1 & 7.1) are uncompressed audio streams.

Great Review Sir

So if I want the absolute best sound I can possibly get out of a soundbar, I can buy the Ambeo and a subwoofer to pair it with? How does the Klipsch cinema 1200 soundbar stack up against the Ambeo though?

2 scenarios. Soundbar used is ambeo and tv is SONY XR A95( XR-65A95K) 1. If I connect amazon firestick 4k to hdmi in of the soundbar and then tv's hdmi earc port with hdmi out of soundbar via hdmi 2.1 cable, the sound of, let's say a movie on Netflix, isn't that great. 2. I connect amazon firestick 4k to any hdmi in port of TV. Tv 's hdmi earc port remains connected to hdmi out (earc) port of soundbar via hdmi 2.1 cable. And then I play movies on Netflix app of firestick 4k. Sound is completely different and better. I tested ambeo with these. In the first setting, even ambeo didn't sound great. What are your thoughts?

Great review!

Thanks for a detailed and entertaining review.

Crap I'm that dude that's already all in... I bought this thing yesterday and today I'm trying to justify the purchase to myself LOL Thank you for at least confirming it might be the best soundbar on the market even if the cost to do so is not matching.

In the sound check the Sennheiser sounded very muted vs the Klipsch in the music test.

Amazing review! I'm still thorn between the Ambeo Plus and the Samsung HW-Q990C. What would you suggest is the best one among the two?

Hi ! You've got a new subscriber ! I like your video test and the battle you make between 2 products with point match ! so really good ! Thanks !

Your tech specs explanations are very good though.

Thank you for your review. I still say my Shockwafe is a better sound investment. (Pun intended) It's $1,000 less, and the subs continue to blow me away.

What do you think about the Devialet Dion soundbar? That bar and the Sennheiser max and plus seems to be the best

This is probably going to be the system I buy to replace the Sonos ARC that has been completely broken by the forced mobile app upgrade on May 7th. I have had nothing but nightmares with my Sonos ever since and I plan to put an end to it...this week. Steam?? Seriously?

In all honesty, Ambeo or JBL 9.1? Who does Atmos better?

Ur humorous an funny an a gude presenter for branded produst.like watching u. Ur to detail. Thats What I like about u

Good explanation

How do you compare this with the Bowers and Wilkins formation bar I personally liked the music better with the formation. But this is more versatile and better with movies. I haven’t heard the Nakamichi yet and I’m curious about that vs the formation and the Ambeo

I appreciate the price per pound figures. I’ve never understood why Best Buy doesn’t market their sound bars like a meat department.

You’re the best! Thanks for your honest reviews! Keep up the great work!

I'd love to watch a review like yours on the Yamaha 5600 sound bar monster. With and without using the subwoofer if possible. That soundbar always got my attention for the incredible number of speakers and how they're placed

Very good...

good review with lots of info....very funny ...saves me from watching Benny Hill tonight...

Thanks for the review ! How does it really sound for music ? I have been so disappointed by the Samsung q900t, I mostly listen to heavy and death métal or watch live concerts and the sound was so flat, I could not find a proper mode / eq therefore I gave it back. I am Wondering if I should pick a cheapiest bar for movies and a real sound system for music instead of trying to cover both usages with one Device. Would love to have your insights on this. Cheers from France

Please suggest a good subwoofer and surround sound rear speakers to go with this soundbar

i am thinking off getting the SVS SB3000 or the PB3000 to connect to my Sennheiser Ambeo sound bar....what are your thoughts thx from Canada

I have a question? Wouldn't the Samsung HW-Q990B 11.1.4ch Soundbar be better than this soundbar that you are showing this video on? I mean the Samsung Soundbar has 22 speakers vs The Sennheiser AMBEO- Soundbar | Max that only has 13 speakers. Now I understand that the Sennheiser AMBEO- Soundbar | Max doesn't come with rear speakers and doesn't come with a subwoofer but still that's not enough to make up the difference between 13 and 22 speakers. even if the Sennheiser did come with a subwoofer and rear channel speakers. So I would have to give the sound to Samsung. But I could be wrong.

Why don't they make surrounds?

Did you have an opportunity to compare it to Devialet Dione soundbar? How does Sennhaiser work with listening a music?

these would sell very well if they included a subwoofer for the same price..

It's on sale for $1999 in January 20 2023 before Superbowl!!!

I’m going to rebut something you said. You said giving the option, the sennheiser or the klipsch system. You would take the klipsch system. Anyone that’s reading this comment. Go to your nearest Best Buy magnolia store and try the two out. Ask the rep if they have a sub attached to the ambeo. Most likely they do. I bet you my last dollar, no one is picking the klipsch over the sennheiser if money is not an option. Because like you said. If you’re stuck and had to have one, you’re choosing the klipsch. Sound quality is not comparable, and left to right 3d effects is no one near as close.

Well, in my point of view, I think that the ambeo soundbar is the one of the best stand alone soundbar if you own enough space to set it up in your living room, otherwise, the price is another problem if you think it's affordable to you, it's a good choice for you. I bought it and own over 1 years, It's a really good choice for me. I use Xbox one X for Gaming, Netflix and APPLE TV,and the ambeo soundbar for my theater system, my experience is awesome.

Did recommend the ambeo or the sony HT a7000?? Or the klips cinema 1200,?? I’m confused!!! Just give a hand !!!!

Number 5 on the first world problems list - "People who ignore Queuing etiquette" - Dead on sir. I actually can't help but wonder if what's happening is that there are people who don't even know there is queuing etiquette.

Finally nice review. It's just good soundbar but nothing special.

Hi, so I didn't understand. Can I or can I not play games with 4k 120 fps ON PC with this soundbar IF my TV supports eARC and my gpu supports eARC? If yes, how will I make the connections? GPU > TV HDMI(slot1) and TV HDMI (slot 2 eARC) > AMBEO MAX EARC?

I picked this up £1300 WOW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Can you connect the subwoofer via Bluetooth, or does subwoofer have to be connected with a cable? Does anyone know? Thanks in advance.

Is it possible to connect and turntable on the analog port?

can i connect sennheiser ambeo max to a pc with a optical output sound card?

Sennheiser Ambeo or even others, compared: to Sonos ARC with a sub? Sonos ARC with a pair of Sonos 5? ARC with mini sub and a pair of 5s? Audio dynamics: highs, mids and lows? does adding a sub and or Sonos 5s allow the Sonos ARC to be noticeably, cleaner and more dynamic since some of the work goes to other speakers? Or is it just the Sonos software and hardware design that stops it from sounding as good as say a quality pair of studio monitors, like say Yamaha HS8? Room size is 13ft x 19ft and 8ft high I do not listen to rap and do not like too much bass. I listen to all rock, Country Western, Bluegrass,new age, bag pipes, pipe organ, punk, piano, a cappella, metal, I hate the stuff they pass off as music mostly since all the auto tune and gridding of noise/music, or since about late 90s. Most pop "music" today is just cheap and easy to make noise. Country today is crap! Thank you!

You're criticizing the soundbar when some reviewers say it's so great are you criticizing it because of the price I'm looking for the best all-in-one Soundbar alone money is not a factor is this the best one for music that's what I don't like about reviewers if something's more expensive they criticize it just let me know which one is the best for music I want a loud sound bar that also clear for music

That was a great video. Maybe u can help me. I have the full blown 16 speaker, 4 sub a/v system,all with separate power amplification. (I'm old school). I ove the soundbar for convience. If we're not watching a 4k blu ray, we use the bar. Here's my tiff. I currently use the Focal soundbar. Great sound, but even more importantly, I use my own subs! If I've done my homework correctly, only Sennheiser, and the new Bluesound pulse plus have pre out, for our existing subs!! Any suggestions? Thanks!

Bose 700 or this senissher sound quality wise?

Klipsch cinema 1200 or ambeo max?

I’d like but the view count and like count are 690 and 69 respectively, soo I hope the comment will do. Can’t help it. Great content nonetheless.

Wish JBL would have an app with custom EQ option. Do you hear me JBL!?

This bar should be no more than $1800.

That klipsche sounds way better

Would an ambeo with a sub absolutely obliterate the cinema 600? Not that I could afford it anyways.

Can you say the best soundbar?

Thorough and honest but not clinical. I like my reviews the same as my speakers.

price is down. You forgot to consider music when you compared this to the competition. I am betting the Max crushes competition with music and a sub is just $300-$500 add on anyways.

I'm sure within 6 months the price of the ambeo will down to 1500 now its pieced at 2000, let's see"

Klipsch sounded better on the sound check. I don't regret my Sonos Arc with Subwoofer purchase.

This soundbar is no where close to Yamaha Sound Projector , do it real life review of these side by side and you will come to know !!

For the price I would much rather get the full 5.1 Sonos arc system :p so I did... Correction: for quite a bit less...

Everyone on here is itching to press buy online lol🙄😄

Great sound bar. I’m selling one brand new pristine condition, I want the smaller new Sony to pair with my new A90j , it’s on let go Long Island area. If anyone is interested

wrestling? Jiu Jitsu? Judo?

28 minutes for reviewing one soundbar?

It’s so annoying when guys think chicks aren’t into hifi. 🙄 One time I went to buy a receiver with the guy I was dating. Every question I asked was answered focusing the answer towards the guy. Pissed me off. I said to the salesman, excuse me, I’m asking the questions. Direct your answers to me. He has no clue wtf you’re talking about. I do. It’s gosh damn annoying.

$2500 tho!

I really like your reviews, but I do think your speaking style is hard to watch as it is very un-natural. I assume you are reading off a script. You might want to try using an outline vs a script. Your inflections and tone is up and down throughout your videos. Otherwise, your videos are really well done!

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Yamaha 5600 is better.

You really shouldn't dress up for your videos! 😂😂😂

Lol, klipsch 600 sounds better