Sennheiser AMBEO soundbar marks the audio expert’s foray into home theatre

Sennheiser's soundbar has been developed under the audio specialist's AMBEO trademark.

The AMBEO 3D audio technology program is dedicated to creating immersive audio solutions that deliver the ultimate in audio capture and reproduction to transform the way users experience content.

Bringing this transformation to the living room, the AMBEO Soundbar is another milestone in the program.

"We are thrilled to be introducing the AMBEO Soundbar as Sennheiser's first foray into the home entertainment speaker category. We have developed it with the ambition to create one of the best soundbars on the market – an elegant all-in-one solution for all those seeking an immersive 3D, audiophile-grade home entertainment experience," says Sennheiser global consumer products head Stephane Hareau.

Beneath its lacquered and brushed aluminium surface, the AMBEO Soundbar is powered by 13 drivers and the latest virtualisation technology which was jointly developed with Fraunhofer IIS.

"We believe that the AMBEO Soundbar will set a new reference in sound quality," says Sennheiser product manager Maximilian Voigt.

"It delivers the spatial 'as if there' experience of a 5.1.4 sound system and powerful bass, but without the need for additional speakers or an external subwoofer.

Whether watching a movie, listening to music or enjoying a football match – to truly place the listener in the center of the entertainment experience, the AMBEO Soundbar optimises the sound for the individual room and preferred seating position.

This room calibration is utterly intuitive for the user as calibration with the included external microphone automatically adapts and optimises the acoustics to fit the individual environment.

The AMBEO Soundbar is compatible with Dolby Atmos, MPEG-H and DTS:X.

Thanks to its Upmix Technology, it can also recreate stereo and 5.1 content in stunning 3D.

The soundbar features five different presets (movie, music, sports, news and neutral) tailored to a range of scenarios and content types that precisely adjust not only the frequencies but also the 3D sound characteristics.

Sennheiser's AMBEO Soundbar features advanced connectivity via-built in Google Chromecast, Bluetooth and HDMI eARC/CEC.

Connectivity options also include three further HDMI inputs, an optical audio port, and an AUX (RCA) input.

The audio specialist has designed every interaction with the soundbar to be effortless and intuitive.

This principle is epitomised by Sennheiser's Smart Control App for iOS and Android, which allows users to adjust acoustic settings via smart devices, including setting presets, personalising the sound with the equaliser and selecting from three different AMBEO modes (light, standard and boost). Upcoming new features will be added to the soundbar via WiFi and app updates.