New Delhi: Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus and Ambeo Sub have been launched at IFA 2022. The new soundbar is part of the Ambeo line, which launched in 2019 alongside the original Ambeo soundbar. The total sound output of the system is rated at 400W, and connectivity options include HDMI eARC, HDMI pass-through, Optical Audio (S/PDIF), and Stereo RCA.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus, Ambeo Sub price and availability
The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus is priced at $1,500 (approximately Rs. 1,20,000), while the Both Sub is priced at $700 (approximately Rs. 56,000). Both products are set to go on sale on September 22 in stores across global markets. There is no word on when the new products will be launched in India as of now.
As mentioned, despite the ‘Plus’ branding, the new soundbar is smaller and priced lower than the original Ambeo Soundbar that was launched in 2019. The older and larger soundbar has been rebranded as the Ambeo Soundbar Max and now has a reduced price of $2,000, down from $2,500. In India, the Ambeo Soundbar Max is available for Rs. 1,99,990.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus, Ambeo Sub Specifications and Features
The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus is smaller than the Ambeo Soundbar Max and has a 7.1.4 channel setup completely contained within the single speaker itself. The system’s total sound output is rated at 400W, and connectivity options include HDMI eARC, HDMI pass-through, optical audio (S/PDIF), and stereo RCA.
There’s also dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5 connectivity, and support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X audio formats. Soundbar customization and optimization can be accessed on the Sennheiser Smart Control app. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus also supports Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in and Spotify Connect.
The Ambeo Sub is a wireless subwoofer designed to work with the Ambeo Plus, but can be used as an optional upgrade if you’re looking for more attack and bass. The subwoofer is rated at 350W of sound output and can also be used with the Sennheiser Smart Control app which offers customisation.