Whether you're a fan of watching action movies or listening to bass-heavy music genres, you may want a soundbar with a dedicated subwoofer. A subwoofer can generally deliver a deeper, more powerful bass than a standalone bar, which helps you feel the deep thump and rumble in bass-heavy content. You can read more about what a subwoofer does in our dedicated article. Since they can be fairly large, you may want to confirm that you have enough space for the whole setup in your TV room. If space isn't an issue and you want to experience deep, extended bass in your audio content, consider a soundbar with a dedicated sub.
We've tested over 240 soundbars, and below, you'll find our recommendations for the best soundbars with a subwoofer, including the best soundbar with a built-in subwoofer. If you're looking for more options, check out our picks for the best soundbars, the best budget soundbars, and the best Dolby Atmos soundbars.
Our recommendations are built upon our thorough testing and rigorous reviews. Every soundbar we evaluate goes through multiple testing stages with different teams to ensure accurate, authentic results. No cherry-picked units or data.
Curious how we've tested over 200 soundbars (and counting)? Look at our How We Test Soundbars article for a behind-the-scenes look at our lab and process.
-
Best Soundbar With Subwoofer
The best soundbar with subwoofer we've tested is the Samsung HW-Q990F. This premium 11.1.4 setup is the next generation of the Samsung HW-Q990D and comes with an updated subwoofer design to bring all the thump and rumble in the bass range. Unlike the previous generation, this model's sub is sealed and has a smaller form factor: there's less potential for rattling issues when you have the bass cranked up, but you'll experience more compression as a trade-off. You can choose either the HW-Q990F or HW-Q990D based on whichever is cheapest, as they're quite similar in most other aspects.
The HW-Q990F has a versatile sound; dialogue and instruments sound crisp and clear, whether you're watching a miniseries or listening to your favorite tunes. Since the bar is quite customizable in terms of sound, you can adjust its signature using the graphic EQ and other presets. This top-of-the-line soundbar also supports immersive audio formats like Dolby Atmos, and its satellites help spread sound effects throughout the space around you for a clear and realistic feel.
That said, the Samsung's stereo soundstage isn't as impressive as other premium models, like the Sonos Ultimate Immersive Set with Arc Ultra. You can link up the Sonos Arc Ultra with a sub and Sonos Era 300 speakers into a full surround setup. However, the Sonos doesn't have as many sound customization tools and lacks HDMI passthrough capabilities.
-
Best Mid-Range Soundbar With Subwoofer
The best soundbar we've tested in the mid-range is the JBL Bar 1000MK2. While our top pick's brand, Samsung, has plenty of entries that could fill this slot, the JBL stands out as our pick thanks to its fully wireless, detachable satellites and powerful 300W subwoofer. The battery-powered surrounds allow for flexible placement, or you can keep them attached to the bar. Meanwhile, the sub provides great low-frequency extension, replicating plenty of rumble in cinematic space scenes. However, the sub can be somewhat overpowering by default, causing the bar to reproduce audio with a warm, downward tilt that runs the risk of overwhelming the mids and treble. Still, this isn't a huge issue since you have access to all the fixings for sound customization, including channel-specific and subwoofer-level adjustment and a graphic EQ. Like our top pick, you also have access to room correction, though connectivity is slightly more limited, with no HDMI 2.1 bandwidth video passthrough available.
If you own a relatively recently launched LG TV, you might be more interested in the LG S95AR. The WOWCAST and WOW Orchestra-enabled soundbar can wirelessly receive audio from your TV's apps and integrate the TV's speakers into your surround setup.
-
Best Budget Soundbar With Subwoofer
If you're looking for a budget bar that doesn't skimp in the sound department, the Hisense AX5140Q will be for you. It's a 5.1.4 setup, featuring two satellites (equipped with up-firing drivers), in addition to the discrete subwoofer. There's support for just about every popular audio format, as well as HDMI passthrough capabilities in case you want to use the bar as a hub between a console and your display. It gains some extra utility when paired with a compatible Hisense TV, too, as you can access features like room correction and the Hi-Concerto feature, which integrates the TV speakers into the setup.
While it's not quite as well-built as the more premium bars earlier in the list and lacks room correction unless you have a compatible Hisense TV, this bar still punches well above its price in terms of sound. It features a balanced default frequency response, with plenty of punch bass on tap, and a discrete center channel that renders voices with detail. The two satellites add some immersive layers to surround sound content, and the up-firing drivers can create some sense of verticality with Atmos content, though it's not as convincing as the Samsung HW-Q990F in this regard.
-
Best Cheap Soundbar With Subwoofer
If you're looking for a solid bar for a bargain price, check out the Vizio SV510X-0806, the best soundbar with a subwoofer in the budget category that we've tested. Its dedicated subwoofer means you feel plenty of thump in EDM tracks and rumble in explosive action scenes. That said, its mid- and high-bass frequencies are overemphasized beyond our target, and the relatively small subwoofer lacks the lowest bass extension. Still, you can use its bass level adjustment to customize its sound to your tastes. Its mid-range is quite balanced, so dialogue sounds realistic without getting honky, and instruments in soundtracks are rendered accurately and with detail.
This soundbar stands out from similarly priced models thanks to its inclusion of two rear satellites. They're especially handy if you like to watch a lot of multi-channel content, as they make it feel like you're right in the middle of the action. That said, the lack of up-firing drivers can make them less immersive than the other picks on the list. Sounds like airplanes flying overhead feel more like they're coming from the side satellites than from somewhere above you. Still, this bar represents a solid choice that allows you to play a variety of immersive media formats with reasonable accuracy.
-
Best Soundbar With Subwoofer Built-In
Not everyone has space in their living room for a dedicated subwoofer. In these cases, bars with built-in subwoofers offer a great alternative. The Klipsch Flexus Core 300 is the best one we've tested, and it's one of the few bars with a built-in sub that can reproduce bass frequencies as low as (or close to) the top models on our list. You feel the deep thump and rumble in your seat, whether listening to bass-heavy music or action-packed movie scenes.
This soundbar supports object-based audio formats, including DTS:X and Dolby Atmos. Thanks to its side-firing and up-firing drivers, you can enjoy some semblance of immersion and height compared to more barebones standalone soundbars. That said, don't expect to be wowed in the same way you'd be with some of the other picks on the list. The Klipsch also features Dirac Live room correction, in both premium (paid) and free forms.
If you want a similar soundbar with the option to expand into a surround setup, consider the Sonos Arc Ultra. It also has an integrated sub, but it (barely) doesn't extend as low as the Klipsch. You'll also miss out on video passthrough entirely, as well as some sound enhancement features.
If your space is pretty tight or you have fussy neighbors downstairs, consider one of the best all-in-one soundbars instead.
Notable Mentions
-
Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad with Bass Module:
The Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad with Bass Module features a unique quad speaker setup with a dedicated sub that can reproduce thumpy low bass. While it offers an excellent soundstage performance compared to other premium models, such as the Samsung HW-Q990F, it lacks many sound customization features and doesn't have a dedicated center channel.
See our review -
Samsung HW-Q930D:
The Samsung HW-Q930D is a step down from the Samsung HW-Q990F, with fewer channels and no HDMI 2.1, and is exclusive to Best Buy. Those limitations aside, it's a solid alternative to the HW-Q990F, offering ample bass thanks to the outboard sub.
See our review -
Nakamichi Shockwafe Wireless:
Should you need more firepower (and more subs) than the Samsung HW-Q990F can provide, the Nakamichi Shockwafe Wireless's dual subs might be just the ticket. This soundbar is as loud as they come, with a thunderous bass response and immersive Atmos performance. It's heavy and expensive compared to the Samsung, though, and there's a learning curve to its sound customization options.
See our review
Recent Updates
Mar 31, 2026:
We've updated the article with text improvements and some pick changes. The JBL Bar 1000MK2 is our new mid-range pick, and we've removed the TCL Q85H as our lower mid-range pick since it doesn't offer performance improvements over the less expensive Hisense AX5140Q.
Mar 05, 2026:
We've restructured our picks in this article, removing the 'Best Dual-Sub' pick in favor of a cheap pick. The Hisense AX5140Q is our new budget pick, while the Vizio SV510X-0806 is our new cheap pick. We've also made some changes to the text throughout the article to help with conciseness.
Nov 19, 2025:
We've replaced the LG S90TR with the Samsung HW-Q910D as our mid-range pick to provide more distinction between products. Meanwhile, the Hisense AX5125H has been succeeded by the Vizio SV510X-0806 due to the former's limited availability. Lastly, we replaced the Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX with the Klipsch Flexus Core 300 as it offers similar performance at a lower price.
Jul 18, 2025:
We've overhauled the article to reflect recent releases and price changes. The Samsung HW-Q990F replaces the Samsung HW-Q990D as the top pick with its redesigned subwoofer, and the Samsung HW-Q800D with the TCL Q85H as the lower mid-range pick due to its lower price.
Apr 15, 2025:
This article has been updated to replace the LG S95TR with the LG S90TR because pricing changes have pushed the S95TR out of the mid-range tier. The Sonos Ultimate Immersive Set with Arc Ultra, the TCL Q85H, and the Nakamichi DRAGON have been added as alternatives. The Samsung HW-Q930D was added to the list of Notable Mentions.
All Reviews
Our recommendations above are what we think are currently the best soundbars with a subwoofer for most people to buy. We factor in the price (a cheaper soundbar wins over a pricier one if the difference isn't worth it), feedback from our visitors, and availability (no soundbars that are difficult to find or almost out of stock everywhere).
If you would like to choose for yourself, here's the list of all our reviews for soundbars that come with a subwoofer. Be careful not to get caught up in the details. No soundbar is perfect. Personal taste, preference, and listening habits will matter more in your selection.