The Ambeo Mini delivers highly detailed sound and supports AirPlay 2, Tidal, and Spotify Connect. It's also compatible with Dolby Atmos and Sony's 360 Reality Audio formats – for a hefty $800.
The Sonos Playbase is not a typical soundbar, its pedestal design can hold TVs up to 75 pounds. Like other Sonos speakers, it uses only Wi-Fi to stream music. The Playbase has a single Digital Audio input that connects to your TV, and from there it handles all the audio from your various devices. First reviews for the device are in, and they're very positive.
For years peripheral maker Razer has been pumping sound directly into our ears via gaming headsets. The Leviathan marks its first attempt at sharing that sound with the rest of the room, and a valiant first attempt at that.