Hisense R652 5.1 Soundbar with Rear Speakers

Overview

A multi-driver array inside the Hisense soundbar handles front, center and overhead channels, while a separate wireless subwoofer covers the bass. It connects to the TV over HDMI eARC with one cable, or streams music from a phone over Bluetooth.

Overhead drivers and Atmos decoding add height to movies, and eARC limits setup to a single HDMI cable. Box contents list only the bar and subwoofer, so true rear surround is not part of this package.

Who it's for

Movie watchers and gamers get height effects, a dedicated center channel and deep bass from two boxes. Buyers wanting long warranty coverage should note the short replacement period.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Overhead channels project sound toward the listener from above, which is how the bar creates Atmos height without ceiling speakers. The center channel anchors dialogue to the screen, and the wireless subwoofer handles low frequencies so the bar's drivers focus on mids and highs. Sound modes tailor the balance for news, sports, games or late-night viewing.

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