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Speaker Maximum Output Power | 400 Watts |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
Audio Output Mode | Surround Sound, 3D Spatial Audio |
Mounting Type | Bar Mount |
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- AMBEO virtualisation turns audio into a room-filling sound experience: Replicate a full 7.1.4 home theatre system while capturing your room's acoustic properties to create a 3D sound experience
- Immersive 3D surround sound: 7 speakers and built-in 4" dual subwoofers for sharp fidelity, clear mids and booming bass. Connect an additional subwoofer like the AMBEO Sub for even deeper bass
- Music and streaming with codec support: Works with Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify, Tidal Connect, and Chromecast built-in - supported by Dolby ATMOS, DTS:X, MPEG-H and 360 Reality Audio
- Customisable sound: With integrated equaliser, sound modes and AMBEO virtualisation levels - voice enhancement for speech clarity - audio presets and night mode for optimal and discreet listening
- Effortless control: Operate the sound bar via the remote, the Sennheiser Smart Control App, a web interface or through Alexa built-in, works with Google Home and Apple Home for easy setup and personalization
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speaker size | 4 inches | 46.18 inches | 2 inches | 3.5 millimeters | 24 inches | — |
power source | AC | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, HDMI, Bluetooth | wireless, wired | Bluetooth version: 4.2 / HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) / Optical in / AUX in / USB (for service only) | HDMI | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
speaker type | Soundbar | Soundbar | Soundbar | Soundbar | Soundbar | Soundbar |
mounting type | Bar Mount | Tabletop Mount | Wall Mount | Tabletop Mount | Wall Mount | Tabletop Mount |
weight | 6.3 kilograms | 12.7 pounds | 5 pounds | 0.01 ounces | — | 12.68 pounds |
control method | application, voice | application, voice | voice | remote | remote | application, remote |
model name | SB02M Black | Arc Ultra | M213ad-K8 | TVSOUNDSOUNDAR | Soundbar DS6401SB | Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar, Black |
surround channels | 7.1.4 | — | 2.1 | 0 | 2 | 3.1 |
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Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar | Plus
Experience breathtaking 3D sound.
Enjoy unique, immersive sound in one single device. A breathtaking cinematic experience designed to give you goosebumps: Movie nights will never be the same again. Just plug in, set it up and enjoy a whole movie theater at home. Powered by AMBEO multi-channel technology.
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Don’t just hear the action, feel it.
Immersive sound without additional components.
Get your home theater without needing to fill your room with speakers. The AMBEO Soundbar Plus delivers an immersive sound experience in one single and compact device that places you right at the center of the action. The AMBEO virtualization technology recreates a full 7.1.4 home theater system.
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We'll make everything perfect.
Superior sound, no matter where or what you’re watching.
Breathtaking sound without a complicated setup process required. Our advanced self-calibration senses the acoustics of your room with extreme precision and adjusts to every environment, while the Automatic Preset selection adapts to what you're watching.
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Access your AMBEO Soundbar | Plus from any device.
Compatible with all major audio streaming services.
Multiple connectivity options and a smart user interface allow for full compatibility with all major audio streaming services while the AMBEO | OS provides a future-proof experience thanks to regular updates.
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A smooth experience, from beginning to end.
Cutting-edge software makes the best hardware even better.
The intuitive Smart Control App and our web interface ensures a smooth and enjoyable user experience, including multiple audio and equalizer settings besides many other functions designed to make the most out of your Soundbar.
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Hey there, beautiful.
You can tell how it sounds by the way it looks.
With a design that matches its incredible sound quality, the AMBEO Soundbar | Plus features an angled top plate for better interaction with the device, while a dynamic LED bar adds a touch of magic.
Seven high-end aluminum cone full-range drivers ensure incredibly sharp fidelity and clear mids.
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Price
| $999.95$999.95 | $1,799.95$1,799.95 | — | $599.95$599.95 |
Number of Channels
| 7.1.4 | 5.1.4 | 7.1.4 | N/A |
AMBEO 3D Virtualization
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Advanced Room Calibration
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
AMBEO | OS App Control
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Speakers (Total)
| 9 | 13 | 6 | 1 |
Woofers
| 2x 4" | 6x 4" | 2x 4" | 1x 8" |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth & WiFi | Bluetooth & WiFi | Bluetooth & WiFi | Bluetooth & WiFi |
Inputs
| 3 HDMI (1 eARC), Optical, RCA | 4 HDMI (1 eARC), Optical, RCA | 1 HDMI (1 eARC) | Wireless Connection or RCA |
AMBEO Subwoofer Connectivity
| Wireless (Pair up to 4) | Wired | Wireless (Pair up to 4) | – |
Wall Mount Available
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
Premium Remote Included
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
Dimensions
| 41.38 x 4.76 x 3.03 inches | 49.8 x 6.73 x 5.31 inches | 27.56 x 3.93 x 2.56 inches | 10.79 x 10.79 x 14.53 inches |
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Material | Aluminum, Cellulose |
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Model Name | SB02M Black |
Speaker Type | Soundbar |
Special Feature | Subwoofer, bass_boost, dolby_enabled |
Recommended Uses For Product | music |
Compatible Devices | Television |
Subwoofer Diameter | 4 Inches |
Controller Type | App Control |
Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 7.1.4 |
Color | Black |
Included Components | AMBEO Soundbar Plus, Remote control including lithium battery, Premium high-speed HDMI® cable, Power cord, Instruction manual, Quick guide, Safety guide and compliance sheet |
Product Dimensions | 4.76"D x 41.38"W x 3.03"H |
Item Weight | 6.3 Kilograms |
Is Waterproof | False |
Warranty Type | Limited |
Number of Items | 1 |
Control Method | App, Voice |
Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth |
Speaker Size | 4 Inches |
Power Source | AC |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Package Type | FFP |
Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
Bluetooth Range | 10 Meters |
Number of Microphones | 4 |
Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Connectivity Protocol | Bluetooth |
Includes MP3 player? | No |
Number of USB 2 Ports | 1 |
Specific Uses For Product | home theaters, music listening, and gaming |
UPC | 810091270035 810091270226 |
Style | AMBEO Soundbar |
Manufacturer | Sennheiser Consumer Audio |
Item Weight | 13.86 pounds |
ASIN | B0B9CBWD95 |
Item model number | SB02M Black |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #65,599 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #322 in Home Audio Sound Bars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 7, 2022 |
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Customers appreciate the sound quality, functionality, and natural appearance of the speakers. They find them easy to setup and perfect for family rooms. However, some have experienced issues with audio syncing and reset times. There are mixed opinions on the value for money.
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Customers enjoy the sound quality of the speakers. They mention that it extends all but the lowest bass frequencies surprisingly well, so a subwoofer is not needed. The Ambeo does a pretty good job with sound separation, improving the 3D soundstage and voice enhancement. It removes sound congestion and improves the overall sound experience.
"Sound is impressive from a sound bar. Some of the atmos demos actually sound like there are speakers behind me...." Read more
"...and plays pretty much any format you can think of including Dolby Atmos (hearing a dragon fly *above* me was impressive)...." Read more
"...This soundbar has audio quality in spades. Fanstastic bright highs, clear full mids, and though the lows aren’t going to match what you..." Read more
"...no, it’s not, but by no means is it bad. Plus it’s loud. This soundbar more than adequately fills my living room with bright, clear sound...." Read more
Customers like the functionality of the sound bar. They say it works well with their TV and this sound bar, and the app works with the speakers well. The sound quality is great, even without a subwoofer in a 13'x19' room. The voice mode works okay, but better when using a wired subwoofer. The room calibration seems to work well, though they'd prefer to use an external microphone. The two 4" drivers do a nice job, especially if space is limited.
"...Eventually I ran Ethernet to my TV and this sound bar and it works great. Big problem solved...." Read more
"...what you can get out of a quality subwoofer, the two 4” drivers do a very nice job, especially if space is limited or you live in an apartment where..." Read more
"...Also, the room calibration does seem to work well, but I'd prefer to use an external microphone placed in a listening position rather than the..." Read more
"Really good. App is good and works with speaker well. Base is a little deficit so plan on getting subwoofer with it. Great size." Read more
Customers appreciate the natural appearance of the speakers. They say it has everything they want and sounds fantastic. The sound is described as spatial, thick, intense, and extremely natural. It's perfect for their family room, where surround speakers look out.
"...And the thing is, I don’t want to get rid of it. It’s so very nice, it has everything I want and sounds fantastic...." Read more
"Excellent product would buy again" Read more
"Really good. App is good and works with speaker well. Base is a little deficit so plan on getting subwoofer with it. Great size." Read more
"...is the price to pay for a single item soundbar, which is perfect for my family room, where surround speakers look out of place and in a way......" Read more
Customers find the speakers easy to set up. They say the subwoofer integrates seamlessly, which is likely due to the Sennheiser software.
"...I have had for almost a year. Easy to set up and rarely, every couple months, need to unplug to reset. Use daily...." Read more
"...Setup is simple via the apps from phone. Purchased during Black Friday, I ship to Hong Kong and still cheaper than buying locally by 30%+...." Read more
"...Unlike Focal sub, Ambeo sub has integrated seamlessly, probably due to Sennheiser software code...." Read more
Customers have different views on the speakers' value for money. Some say they're worth the extra cash and better than the Bose 900, while others consider them a waste of money and unusable.
"...It's absolutely fantastic, sounds WAY better than the bose 900 and never has issues with linking up. It's so worth the extra cash" Read more
"...It took about 10 minutes. I added a sub for extra bass. It's not cheap but I think it's worth it if space is an issue. UPDATE Nov 26th...." Read more
"...It's not cheap but I think it's worth it if space is an issue. UPDATE Nov 26th...." Read more
"...The made the unit completely unusable...." Read more
Customers have issues with audio syncing. They mention audio video sync problems, remote not great, and lip sync issues.
"...Big problem solved. I had lip sync issues with my Samsung TV so had to run to my inputs through the sound bar to fix that...." Read more
"...The audio sync drifts within 30 seconds to nearly a 3 second audio delay near constantly...." Read more
"...Worked great for a week then it developed some really bad audio sync issues with my Samsung QN56Q80raf TV. The made the unit completely unusable...." Read more
"Often doesn't detect the codec and as a result no audio plays. Lip sync issues. Prepare for constant troubleshoot...." Read more
Customers dislike the speakers' reset time. They have to constantly restart and reset them, requiring a hard reset and unplugging. The remote is inadequate.
"...Lots of rebooting and restarting...." Read more
"First, it sounds very nice. But it often needs to be unpluged to reset. The remote isn't adequate. The online app is worse...." Read more
"...I have to constantly restart and reset. It gets stuck in eco mode and Ambeo just decides it doesn’t want to be on anymore...." Read more
"...apparent reason it will randomly stop giving any signs of life, requiring hard reset. Also it's impossible to reach Sennheiser support...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2023Style: AMBEO SoundbarVerified PurchaseIt is a soundbar, short in length and height with respectively tiny speakers. However, Sennheither, making use of audiophile quality of its headphones, was able to create an audiophile soundbar to my ears. They also have Max, which I also tried but I do not have enough
space for it. In the same room with Plus I have my stereo bookshelves from PMC and I am OK with even stereo music from Ambeo Plus bar next to it for ambience sound. It is, in general in the same class of sounds to me. I also tried Sonos Arc with a sub and era 100 - it kis something that sounds very good but they are in a completely other family of sounds.
I have a separate HT room with projector, and this bar is intended to be used in a family room with 55” lg oled tv, mostly for Amazon prime and Netflix watching. One wall of it is just windows from ceiling to floor with light curtains, the opposite wall does not exists - 2 entries to 2 stairways and to a kitchen, ceiling has a 0.34 slope, rather high, , then further away even more complex in geometry. So this soundbar, according to its full online manual should not produce a surround Dolby Atmos sound in this room (you need a shoe box, with no curtains, with bar to be centrally placed - not my case). But it does! And it is much better than wit Arc, era 100 and sub mini from Sonos. Much more spatial, thick, intense, and extremely natural. I use for my tests 4k dvds (streaming is principally worse, especially in sound ) No time to die , chapters 1 (ice cracking) and Chapter 7 - all of it from walking on the street to entering into the action room with sound coming from earpieces of mail characters to shooting scenes (showing a clear 7.1.4 setup with bullets landed clearly behind you) - all works great (and I also can compare it to my other full size audiophile 5.1.4 system with separates as electronics, I used to have 9.1.4 but 5.1.4 is far better sounding to me in my room). The other test was based on Netflix Aletered Carbon shooting scene in season 2, I thin episode 2 - also great. Chapter 14 of Dune Part 1 in a sand storm is outstanding - you are placed within a flyer's cabin and hear all the sounds coming from all around you very clearly positioned and highly refined soundstage - I use 4k dvd (on Netflix it is HD and 5.1? - not anywhere close in sound). In Dune the soundstage is really half of otherwise somewhat dull movie to me. The soundbar produced a very high volume of 3D sound, with no congestion with outstanding bass (its own). Sometimes I was forgetting that it is soundbar, and though I am in my HT room.
I observed a clear 7.1.4 ambience soundstage on Underworld 4k discs in 5 movie collection (movie #4, for example) as well.
Of course, it is soundbar and no sound comes directly from behind from a separate long term moving sources like a moving car (it works for shootings though great - see above) as you can get from the aforementioned Sonos Arc+era 100+ Sub Mini setup. But those are rather rare and often unnatural to me (what was that?) and this is the price to pay for a single item soundbar, which is perfect for my family room, where surround speakers look out of place and in a way...
Again, the sound of Plus is principally better to me than the above Sonos set up.
The sound soundstage of Ambeo Plus is very space filling, you sort of feel all of it in a naturally involving way, why with Sonos set up, it is not so such, comparatively.
'Blood coast" on Netflix stunned me when a rap music started in one of the episodes, it was so big and be so naturally present. I was stunned..
Don’t take me wrong - Sonos system is an outstanding choice #2 for me (especially with era 300s) but in a different way, you cannot really directly to compare these two.
Technical comments: I tried first to connect Nvidia shield tv and 4k player to TV and by a single Supra 8k cable to the bar. And had some connection handshake problems - it felt like Ambeo is not on, turns itself off, but, in fact, it was soundbar Plus disconnected, and I was hearing TV speakers, turning on automatically when no soundbar is available. Then I added something on LG tv setup about enhancing 4k hdmi connection in an advanced settings and it worked ok. Now, following Sennheither manual I connect Nvidia and player to the bar directly instead. It works fine. Also, this bar seems to be a massive computer and turning on, restarting, turn on HDMI connections inputs takes some noticable time, you need to wait noticably longer than say wit sonos arc. It does note mean Plus is broken, just it's computer power seems slows things down quit a bit.
I also used a 12” sub from Focal which resulted in a full size sound, even more of audiophile sound, but it was too much of excitement in a night watching in a family room. I set it to -10db. Yes, this bar has an audiophile level of available settings! Then I decided to just use the bass from Plus. Excellent - see above about Dune.
For music, I use Roon with Supra cat8 cables and Nucleous for lossless streaming with stunning bass not unsimilar or my 12” sub. Say, sub mini sounds very nice but it is a different quality.
Update: I added Ambeo sub - it is a new level of sound. Unlike Focal sub, Ambeo sub has integrated seamlessly, probably due to Sennheiser software code. It was a bit difficult to find the right spot and I ended up by putting it on a shelf far behind my seating position (further than tv in front) and above my head out of the way completely - it is light. The sub added a principally better surround soundstage of 7.1.4 setup and sort of removed all congestion from processing (which now vibrates less too). For example, watching Fool me once yesterday I clearly heard as a car drove around me and made some turns behind my back. The soundstage seems better with those small surround speakers like era100, when you hear the SPEAKERS and amazed. With Plus + sub you hear a movie scene around you. Also Ambeo Light setting is much better in my room. Regular increases the range quite to far, needs a bigger room to feel it with no problem.
Update: I finally added a sub from Bowers and Wilkins asw608 on spikes. The Ambeo sub did not work for me, probably because it is upfiring and it has automatic setup only. I generally think that it is only a sub for a soundbar, with not really an audiphile sound quality, while asw608 is a Hi Fi quality sub with many controls, just for a smaller space. I added it also because when I add a sub on the Smart app to the soundbar, it turns on a crossover (even if there is no sub connected!) apparently at 80Hz, which IMMEDIATELY IMPROVES THE SPEECH QUALITY by far. Addition of ASW608 also dramatically removes sound congestion and respectively improves the 3D soundstage because no power is used to run internal subs and, in particular, this also reduces the bar’s vibrations.
Another Update: I returned to Sennheiser Ambeo sub because it clearly provides much better immersion due it's special design as it is calibrated as one system with the bar. Other wired subs are not calibrated within this system. Only Ambeo sub. Negative is that Ambeo sub sometimes does sound clearly wrong on some movie soundtracks in some small places: can be too much on some songs in movies or it does some cracking noise/ nock occasionally. But over the immersion is stunning especially in terms of background sound like wind or waves on a boat in Road House.
Technical comment: in my room I tried to put the sub at front and rear walls, and next to a sofa. All locations were very ineffective and did not do an immersion magic. Then, I put it half way next to a side wall and the soundstage became magical. The bass is extremely detailed and goes extremely low.
Also, I did not really have connection problems with the bar, however it takes some time before it connects via eArc to my LG Oled TV. I did have a couple times when the bar refused to calibrate, in which cases I had to unplug it first. The Smart app also sometimes needed to be restarted.
Highly recommended!
- Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024Style: AMBEO SoundbarVerified PurchaseSound is impressive from a sound bar. Some of the atmos demos actually sound like there are speakers behind me.
On to the technical issues. I'm not sure how this thing connects to Wi-Fi, if it connects to 2.4b vs g, but since I have a mesh network that didn't have distinct b and g ssid, I was only able to connect to the app standing in a room on the other side of my apartment. Eventually I ran Ethernet to my TV and this sound bar and it works great. Big problem solved.
I had lip sync issues with my Samsung TV so had to run to my inputs through the sound bar to fix that. No additional 2.1 HDMI on the bar limits what I can do because of this setup.
I've had a few instances of the not waking up that others have reported but that's rare and typically happens if some inputs get switched that shouldn't be. Since everything is going through the bar perhaps I'm less impacted.
The voice enhancement and range compression don't work as well as I had hoped they should, still occasionally need to put subtitles on.
So I'm minimally impacted by lots of the things that are reported, so I ended up keeping it.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2024Style: AMBEO SoundbarVerified PurchaseIt's a huge upgrade compare to the Vizio I got at Tar-zhay. It has a lot of convenient features, including multiple connection types(1 HDMI out, 2 HDMI In, optical and RCA in, sub out) and plays pretty much any format you can think of including Dolby Atmos (hearing a dragon fly *above* me was impressive). It's all configurable from your phone using the Sennheiser Smart App. After setup, if you have Spotify on your phone, the speaker shows up as an output device. You will probably get a prompt to update the firmware for the soundbar from the app. It took about 10 minutes. I added a sub for extra bass. It's not cheap but I think it's worth it if space is an issue.
UPDATE Nov 26th. It's still working well, but about once a month it seems to not activate- especially if I switched between sources.The solution is just to restart the speaker via the phone app.
Top reviews from other countries
- Martin BrinkmannReviewed in Canada on August 11, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Keep it away from a router.
Style: AMBEO SoundbarVerified PurchaseI purchased both the Ambeo plus and Subwoofer and initially wrote a scathing review about how the sublime sounding setup frequently had to be reset, as the sound bar lost it’s connection to the subwoofer. On top of that the subwoofer started to make popping noises. I did additional research and found both problems were related to my router which was close by. The signals interfere with each other causing a decline I. The performance of both router and soundbar/subwoofer. So I moved the subwoofer where it wasn’t between the router and the soundbar and voila!!! The soundbar and subwoofer now perform powerfully and flawlessly. Sublime!!!
- HUSSEIN AHMED HUSSEIN MOHAMEDReviewed in Saudi Arabia on August 11, 2024
4.0 out of 5 stars Sennheiser ambeo3D technology is not a gimmick!
Style: AMBEO SoundbarVerified PurchaseBest all in one compact system period …
The Only problem is heating and some minor glitches like temporary dropouts
Otherwise it is superior in its kind and category
- HazemReviewed in the United Arab Emirates on June 26, 2024
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for a Soundbar
Style: AMBEO SoundbarVerified PurchaseExcellent as a Soundbar. I thought it may replace the full Bose 900 system but it doesn't. Soundbar alone can't work as a full system yet. Movies sound is top notch, music is very good.
Volume normalization is not working so expect to get different levels of sounds even from one source which is the only disadvantage.
- STWReviewed in Australia on March 14, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Room filling sound
Style: AMBEO SoundbarVerified PurchaseA great soundbar. Comes with a good remote but can be controlled by other remotes. Speech is clear and the app allows a fair amount of adjustment. While it can't put its Phantom speakers behind you the ones to the side work well in the average size room. The soundbar is big, so you do need some room under your TV. There is a good level of base from the 4 woofers but if you watch movies a lot I think the optional sub woofer is necessary.
- MrknowitallReviewed in Canada on September 7, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Smokes Sonos soundbars
Style: AMBEO SoundbarVerified PurchaseShort answer, this absolutely destroys the Sonos soundbars (all of them). The sub is a MUST (not unique to this soundbar). Asking for lower frequencies from tiny little drivers is just unrealistic.