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AMBEO Soundbar Plus
Released September 2022.4Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/the-worlds-most-immersive-sound-7ez2v6Read 8 October 2026US maker announcement states availability 22 September 2022. French review reports delayed local availability in November. The month here follows the marketed US release. Last checked 16 October 2026.
- System channel configuration
- 7.1.4
- Dolby Atmos
- Yes
- Separate subwoofer included
- No
- HDMI eARC
- Yes
75 of 98 fields known.
At a glance
Ports
- HDMI 2.1
- USB-A
- AC power
- 2 HDMI 2.0a
- Optical
- 3 RCA
- Ethernet
Audio system
- Physical drivers in the package
- 93Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Physical drivers in the bar
- 93Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Driver layout
Component Driver type Count Diameter (mm) Orientation Soundbar Full-range aluminum cone 3 50 Front left, center and right Soundbar Full-range aluminum cone 2 50 Side left and right Soundbar Full-range aluminum cone 2 50 Up-firing left and right Soundbar Inverse cone cellulose woofer 2 100 Top left and right - Included subwoofer connection
- Not available
- Included subwoofer driver diameter
- Not available
- Included rear speaker connection
- Not available
- Compatible optional subwoofers
- Sennheiser AMBEO Sub3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Up to four wireless AMBEO Subs can be added separately. Optional subs contribute no specifications to this reference package.
- Compatible optional rear speakers
- Not available
- Total peak audio output power
- Not available
- Published frequency response lower limit
- 38Hz3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker response limit at -3 dB, standalone bar.
- Published frequency response upper limit
- 20kHz3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker response limit at -3 dB, standalone bar.
Audio formats
- Supported audio formats
- LPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD LBR, DTS:X, MPEG-H, Sony 360 Reality Audio3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Shared supported surround formats table p.82. Lossless TrueHD and DTS-HD formats require an appropriate digital route.
- Audio formats by connection
Connection Format HDMI eARC LPCM HDMI eARC Dolby Digital HDMI eARC Dolby Digital Plus HDMI eARC Dolby TrueHD HDMI eARC Dolby Atmos HDMI eARC DTS HDMI eARC DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 HDMI eARC DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 HDMI eARC DTS 96/24 HDMI eARC DTS-HD High Resolution Audio HDMI eARC DTS-HD Master Audio HDMI eARC DTS-HD LBR HDMI eARC DTS:X HDMI eARC MPEG-H HDMI eARC Sony 360 Reality Audio HDMI ARC LPCM stereo HDMI ARC Dolby Digital HDMI ARC DTS Digital Surround HDMI ARC DTS 96/24 HDMI ARC DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix Optical LPCM stereo Optical Dolby Digital Optical DTS Optical DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 Optical DTS 96/24 - Music file formats
- DSD, MP3, AAC, HE-AAC, LPCM, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, Vorbis3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Playable network-streaming file formats p.81. USB is service/power only.
- Max music file sample rate
- Not available
- Max wired audio bit depth
- Not available
- Max music file bit depth
- Not available
Connectivity
- Ports on the bar
Connector Count Version Role HDMI 1 2.1 TV output with ARC and eARC USB-A 1 Not available Service updates and 5 V 1 A accessory power AC power 1 Not available Power input HDMI 2 2.0a Source input Optical 1 Not available S/PDIF audio input RCA 2 Not available Left and right analog audio input RCA 1 Not available Mono powered subwoofer pre-output Ethernet 1 Not available Network input - HDMI video passthrough
- Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Video passthrough modes
Width (px) Height (px) Refresh rate (Hz) 3840 2160 60 - HDR passthrough formats
- Dolby Vision3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manual p.80 explicitly lists Dolby Vision passthrough. Other HDR formats are not inferred.
- Wi-Fi standard
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Streaming and control
- Streaming protocols
- Google Cast, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, UPnP3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Voice assistants
- Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Alexa is built-in and uses bar microphones. Google Assistant requires an external device. Siri casting uses a separate Siri-enabled device via AirPlay, per maker press release. Availability depends on language and region.4Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/the-worlds-most-immersive-sound-7ez2v6Read 8 October 2026Alexa built-in, external Google Assistant device and Siri casting integration. The Mini release makes the separate Siri device route explicit.
- Companion apps
- Sennheiser Smart Control3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Sound processing
- Sound modes
- Adaptive, Music, Movie, News, Neutral, Sports3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Room calibration system
- AMBEO Self-Calibration3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Equalizer controls
- Foundation, Low-Mid, Clarity and Brilliance3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026User-adjustable Foundation bass, Low-Mid midrange and Clarity and Brilliance treble controls described p.70.
- TV speaker integration
- Not available
Power
- Published operating power
- Not available
- Published networked standby power
- 1.9W3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Standby with network connection is 1.9 W, standalone bar.
- Power supply
- 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Detachable rear battery life
- Not available
- Detachable rear charge time
- Not available
Measured
- Low-frequency extension (measured)
- Not available
- High-frequency extension (measured)
- Not available
- Max sound pressure (measured)
- Not available
- Frequency response deviation (measured)
- Not available
- Measured latency
Connection Latency (ms) Bluetooth 485 - Operating power (measured)
- Not available
- Standby power (measured)
- Not available
- Soundbar weight (measured)
- Not available
Dimensions and weight
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Soundbar dimensions
- Width1,051Height77Depth121mm(41.4 × 3 × 4.8 in)3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker approximate dimensions including tabletop feet from p.78.
- Soundbar weight
- 6,300g(13.9 lb)3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker approximate bar weight p.78.
- Component dimensions and weight
- Not available
- Package dimensions
- Width1,144Height135Depth219mm(45 × 5.3 × 8.6 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/NmMAkVBXKG2LIYiT9ifffA%3D%3D/Spec%2BsheetRead 8 October 2026Single product retail packaging. Outer master carton excluded.
In the box
- In the box
- AMBEO Soundbar Plus, Remote control with CR2032 battery, Premium high-speed HDMI cable, Power cord, Quick guide, Safety guide, Compliance sheet3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026
General
- Series
- AMBEO1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/ambeo-soundbar-plusRead 8 October 2026
- Model numbers
- SB02M, 700144, 7001432Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/NmMAkVBXKG2LIYiT9ifffA%3D%3D/Spec%2BsheetRead 8 October 2026US and EU country-specific standalone articles in the Technical Data table. Regional power cords differ. China-specific hardware is excluded.
- GTIN / EAN
- 4260752330220, 810091270226, 4260752330213, 8100912702192Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/NmMAkVBXKG2LIYiT9ifffA%3D%3D/Spec%2BsheetRead 8 October 2026US and EU EAN and UPC codes in the Technical Data table.
- Announced
- 1 September 20224Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/the-worlds-most-immersive-sound-7ez2v6Read 8 October 2026Maker announcement for the standalone bar.
- Status
- Available1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/ambeo-soundbar-plusRead 8 October 2026
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- $1,499.954Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/the-worlds-most-immersive-sound-7ez2v6Read 8 October 2026US launch MSRP excluding tax, separate AMBEO Sub excluded.
- Launch price (EU)
- €1,4995Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/immersiver-sound-fur-die-beste-unterhaltungRead 8 October 2026German maker launch consumer recommended retail price, VAT included. Standalone bar only.
Links
- Product page
- us.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/ambeo-soundbar-plus1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/ambeo-soundbar-plusRead 8 October 2026
- Spec sheet
- files.bbystatic.com/NmMAkVBXKG2LIYiT9ifffA%3D%3D/Spec%2Bsheet2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/NmMAkVBXKG2LIYiT9ifffA%3D%3D/Spec%2BsheetRead 8 October 2026
- Manual
- cdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Instruction manual version 07/25 A04. Plus specifications pp.78 and 80, Mini pp.79 and 80. Shared audio and network tables pp.81–82. Package contents p.7.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 2years1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/ambeo-soundbar-plusRead 8 October 2026US maker store includes a two-year manufacturer warranty.
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- Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/ambeo-soundbar-plus
- Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/NmMAkVBXKG2LIYiT9ifffA%3D%3D/Spec%2Bsheet
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