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TCL Q85H Dolby Atmos Soundbar Review – Real Immersive Sound for Less

TCL’s first attempt at a discrete 7.1.4-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar system could be an affordable take on cinematic sound at home. But is it? The TCL Q85H is TCL’s first soundbar system to support ...
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JBL Unveils New Soundbar Range—Including 16-Channel, 2,470W Flagship With Groundbreaking AI Sound Boost Technology

JBL has today unveiled a new range of soundbars that it claims will deliver “detailed, rich, immersive sound for any home, fully compatible with any TV”. All five models in the new JBL Bar Series ...