Soundbars with a subwoofer and rear speakers (2026)
For people who want sound behind them as well as in front: every system here comes with a soundbar, a wireless subwoofer and a pair of rear speakers in one box, as its maker states. That is the setup that puts effects behind your seat without buying add-ons later. Ordered by the price on the maker's own store, lowest first. Specs checked October 19, 2026 on each manufacturer's US site. The LG S70TR showed as sold out on LG's own store on October 27, 2026.
Selection criteria
- The maker states a subwoofer and rear speakers are included with the soundbar.
Specs checked on each maker's page.
The picks
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LG S40TR Home Theater Soundbar
28.4"Soundbar width
- Dolby AtmosNot stated
- Wi-Fi music streamingNot stated
LG's S40TR is a 4.1-channel system with a wireless subwoofer and rear speakers, and one of two full surround systems we found under $300 on a maker store.
Maker source: lg.com
TCL S-Class S65K 5.1 Channel Soundbar
33.5"Soundbar width
- Dolby AtmosYes
- Wi-Fi music streamingNo
TCL's S65K is a 5.1-channel system whose spec table says both the wireless subwoofer and the wireless rear speakers are included, with Dolby Atmos and HDMI eARC.
Maker source: us.tcl.com
LG S70TR Home Theater Soundbar
37.4"Soundbar width
- Dolby AtmosYes
- Wi-Fi music streamingNot stated
LG's S70TR adds an up-firing center channel to a 5.1 layout (5.1.1 in LG's spec), with Dolby Atmos and HDMI eARC.
Maker source: lg.com
TCL Q85H Q Class 7.1.4 Channel Sound Bar
41.5"Soundbar width
- Dolby AtmosYes
- Wi-Fi music streamingYes
TCL's Q85H is a 7.1.4-channel system: TCL lists up-firing speakers in the soundbar and in the wireless rear speakers, plus Dolby Atmos, eARC and Apple AirPlay.
Maker source: us.tcl.com
LG S90TR Home Theater Soundbar
49.2"Soundbar width
- Dolby AtmosYes
- Wi-Fi music streamingYes
LG's S90TR is a 7.1.3-channel system with Dolby Atmos, eARC and Wi-Fi with Chromecast and Apple AirPlay 2.
Maker source: lg.com
Samsung Q-Series Soundbar HW-Q990H
48.5"Soundbar width
- Dolby AtmosYes
- Wi-Fi music streamingYes
Samsung's HW-Q990H states 11.1.4 channels, the most in our catalogue, with the subwoofer and rear speakers in the box, Dolby Atmos, eARC and Wi-Fi.
Maker source: samsung.com
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Each value is what the manufacturer states on the linked page. "Not stated" means the maker's page doesn't list it.
| Model | Speaker setup | Channel layout | Dolby Atmos | TV connection | Wi-Fi music streaming | Soundbar width |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG S40TR Home Theater Soundbar | Soundbar, subwoofer and rear speakers | 4.1 | Not stated | HDMI ARC | Not stated | 28.4 in |
| TCL S-Class S65K 5.1 Channel Soundbar | Soundbar, subwoofer and rear speakers | 5.1 | Yes | HDMI eARC | No | 33.5 in |
| LG S70TR Home Theater Soundbar (sold out on LG's store, Oct 27) | Soundbar, subwoofer and rear speakers | 5.1.1 | Yes | HDMI eARC | Not stated | 37.4 in |
| TCL Q85H Q Class 7.1.4 Channel Sound Bar | Soundbar, subwoofer and rear speakers | 7.1.4 | Yes | HDMI eARC | Yes, AirPlay | 41.5 in |
| LG S90TR Home Theater Soundbar | Soundbar, subwoofer and rear speakers | 7.1.3 | Yes | HDMI eARC | Yes | 49.2 in |
| Samsung Q-Series Soundbar HW-Q990H | Soundbar, subwoofer and rear speakers | 11.1.4 | Yes | HDMI eARC | Yes | 48.5 in |
Channel layouts read left to right: front and side channels, then the subwoofer channel, then height channels that fire upward. A 7.1.4 system has four height channels; a 5.1 system has none.
How to pick between these
- If your budget is under $300 → the LG S40TR or the TCL S65K. Pick the TCL if you want Dolby Atmos and eARC; LG lists neither for the S40TR.
- If dialogue is what you miss most → the LG S70TR, which adds an up-firing center channel. LG also lists one on the S90TR.
- If you want height effects from the rear speakers too → the TCL Q85H. TCL lists up-firing speakers in its wireless surrounds.
- If you stream music over Wi-Fi → the LG S90TR or the Samsung HW-Q990H. TCL lists AirPlay on the Q85H. LG lists no Wi-Fi for the S40TR or S70TR, and TCL says the S65K has none.
- If your TV stand is narrow → check the width column. The LG S40TR is the narrowest here at 28.4 in; the LG S90TR and Samsung HW-Q990H are 48.5 in and wider.
Wireless rear speakers still need power, so plan for outlets behind your seat. LG's footnote for the S40TR says its two rear speakers are wired to each other and one of them needs AC power.
Didn't find a fit?
See every full surround system, or full surround systems under $500. Related lists: Dolby Atmos soundbars with HDMI eARC, Soundbars under $300 on the maker's store. The soundbar buying guide explains when rear speakers are worth it.
How these were chosen
8 of the 40 soundbars we catalogued (as of October 19, 2026) come with a subwoofer and rear speakers in the box. 2 were under $300 on their maker's store, 3 under $500, 6 under $1,000 (the LG S90TR price re-read October 27, 2026), and 7 of the 8 list Dolby Atmos. We picked six that cover each price level and the range of channel layouts. LG's S80TR (5.1.3) and Polk's MagniFi Max AX SR (7.1.2) are the other two and are in the finder. We use the price the maker's store charged when we checked, not a crossed-out list price, and we don't show prices because they change.
Written with AI assistance from manufacturer specifications; reviewed and approved by the site owner. We don't test products hands-on. How we choose
Sources (manufacturer pages, checked October 19, 2026):
- LG S40TR: https://www.lg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s40tr-home-theater-soundbar
- TCL S65K: https://us.tcl.com/products/s65k
- LG S70TR: https://www.lg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbar
- TCL Q85H: https://us.tcl.com/products/tcl-q85h-q-class-7-1-4-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-wireless-subwoofer-and-wireless-surround-speakers
- LG S90TR: https://www.lg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s90tr-home-theater-soundbar
- Samsung HW-Q990H: https://www.samsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/q-series-soundbars-sku-hw-q990h-za/
- Samsung HW-Q990H spec data (loaded by that page): https://www.samsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-data?data_type=Specs&store_type=B2C&group_id=585922&site_id=0
Written with AI assistance from manufacturer specifications and reviewed before publishing in October 2026. We don't test products hands-on.