Product details
Sennheiser – AMBEO Soundbar Mini
Compact Device with Adaptive Features and Multiple Connectivity
Experience the future of sound with the Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Mini, a compact yet powerful soundbar that brings immersive audio to any space. Designed to fit seamlessly into your home, this soundbar delivers an unparalleled audio experience that elevates your entertainment to new heights.
Key Features:
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Adaptive Sound Technology: The AMBEO Soundbar Mini utilizes advanced algorithms to analyze your room’s acoustics and optimize sound output, providing you with a personalized listening experience regardless of the environment.
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Immersive 3D Audio: Enjoy an expansive soundstage with Sennheiser’s proprietary 3D audio technology, allowing you to feel as if you’re in the middle of the action. Perfect for movies, music, and gaming.
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Multiple Connectivity Options: Easily connect your devices with a variety of connectivity options, including Bluetooth, HDMI eARC, optical, and USB. Stream music directly from your smartphone or tablet, or connect to your TV for a truly cinematic experience.
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Sleek and Compact Design: Its minimalist design in a classic black finish allows the AMBEO Soundbar Mini to blend effortlessly into any home decor, making it a stylish addition to your entertainment setup.
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User-Friendly Interface: With intuitive controls and voice assistant integration, managing your audio experience has never been easier. Adjust settings with a simple touch or through voice commands.
Why Choose the Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Mini?
Whether you’re hosting a movie night, enjoying your favorite playlist, or diving into an intense gaming session, the Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Mini delivers a rich and dynamic audio experience that captivates your senses. Compact yet powerful, it is the perfect solution for anyone looking to enhance their home audio without compromising on space.
Specifications:
- Color: Black
- Dimensions: Compact design suitable for small spaces
- Weight: Lightweight for easy placement
- Compatibility: Compatible with various devices through multiple connectivity options
Elevate your home audio experience with the Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Mini—where compact design meets exceptional sound performance. Order yours today and transform the way you enjoy audio!
NanoEthan –
The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Mini is an outstanding soundbar designed for small to medium size rooms or apartments, delivering exceptional sound quality without the need for additional speakers and complicated wiring. As a person who has previously owned more affordable soundbars, I can confidently say that the Sennheiser Ambeo Mini fulfills all my expectations in terms of dialogue clarity, balanced sound, and dynamic audio.
From the moment I unboxed the Sennheiser Ambeo Mini, I was impressed by the attention to detail in its packaging. The soundbar is well-packed in a stylish neutral kraft brown box and has a noticeable weight, giving a sense of quality. The front panel is covered in a sleek black fabric with subtle LED lighting, while the recessed top features touch controls that are handy when the remote is not readily available. The smartphone app provides comprehensive control over all features and settings. The soundbar comes with essential accessories, including a power cord and an HDMI 2.1 eARC cable. I particularly appreciate the thoughtful placement of the cords, allowing them to easily slide under the middle of my 65” TV and be positioned on either side. Additional connectivity options include a USB-A input, Bluetooth, and WiFi. The remote itself is well-built and uses a Lithium battery, primarily used for quick volume adjustments.
The Sennheiser Ambeo Mini boasts a power output of 250 watts, providing an impressive range of sound. With low frequencies reaching a respectable 43Hz and highs at 20kHz, the soundbar delivers well-balanced audio across the spectrum. One of its standout features is the room calibration via the smartphone app. By emitting pings throughout the room, the soundbar custom calibrates the sound, further enhancing the listening experience. The inclusion of Dolby Atmos spatial audio, along with compatibility with DTS:X, MPEG-H, and 360 reality audio, creates an immersive soundstage with audio flowing throughout the room. This feature works exceptionally well with a growing number of streaming services that offer Dolby Atmos content. I found myself excitedly going through all of my streaming apps looking for Dolby Atmos movies to play. There are plenty to choose from. Additionally, the soundbar can upscale 5.1 movies to create a virtual Dolby Atmos experience. I personally enjoyed using Spotify from both the Spotify app and Spotify Connect, with the latter offering basic controls within the Sennheiser app. Furthermore, the remote and app provide various preset sound modes for music, movies, news, sports, and adaptive sound. Testing sports mode during Premier League soccer matches, I was impressed by the heightened stadium sounds and the roar of the fans. Similarly, the movies setting delivered a more immersive sound experience. I would recommend using these specific preset settings because they really suit the sound. For those who wish to utilize voice assistants such as Alexa or Google Assistant, the soundbar offers compatibility. Moreover, it supports Google Chromecast, Tidal Connect, Airplay, and Spotify Connect, and additional services can be added if required. The soundbar allows for easy switching between input sources such as HDMI and Bluetooth, as well as adjusting settings like LED brightness, center configuration, subwoofer calibration, and lip sync for those annoying dialogue delays. Firmware updates can also be conveniently done through the app. Mine had a firmware upgrade that took about 5 minutes to download and install. Lastly, the inclusion of a night mode is beneficial in reducing sound for late-night viewing or when other family members are sleeping.
The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Mini excels in performance, especially within small living rooms or apartments. It delivers crystal-clear dialogue, impressive bass, and a spatial audio experience reminiscent of a small theater. Previous soundbars I owned struggled with dialogue volume, but this soundbar offers precise control over dialogue and ensures depth without distortion. While the soundbar is capable of producing loud audio, I didn’t even need to push it to its maximum volume. The sound quality remains detailed, with excellent representation from highs to lows. Movies and TV shows are where this soundbar truly shines, providing an exceptional cinematic experience. Though the built-in bass is sufficient, adding a subwoofer may be desirable for those who crave more bass or have larger rooms.
Pros:
Clear dialogue and well-balanced sound
Immersive spatial audio with Dolby Atmos support and others
Convenient controls via the exceptional smartphone app
Thoughtful design and quality build throughout
Versatile connectivity options
Cons:
Additional subwoofer may be necessary for those desiring more bass or larger rooms
No HDMI Passthrough
I highly recommend the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Mini for anyone seeking an outstanding audio upgrade within a small to medium-sized living room or apartment. I was hard pressed to find any negatives. If I could use one word to describe this sound bar it would be “Balance.” Highs, mids, lows, and dialogue all deliver as one would expect. It is a comprehensive package that includes superior sound quality, a feature-rich app, and exceptional build quality. From my testing, every aspect of this soundbar has impressed me, providing deep, detailed, and immersive sound across various content types and every setting or feature I needed was at my fingertips.
DenzielW –
Fantastic Sound!! It’s definitely worth the buy! You can really hear the sound travel! The perfect soundbar for the bedroom. It truly gives that 7.1.4 surround sound feel. I’m hearing sounds I have never heard before from my old music. It really amazing. I also love how I can enhance the voice on there. 10/10
Sammy –
Very powerful sound bar for the price. It’s much better than the Sonos beam. If you want premium sound for your living room get this sound bar over anything else. It has FULL 3D audio and takes movie watching to a whole new level
pb22 –
This sleek, beautiful black Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Mini caught my eye as someone who’s always looking for the best sound.
If you take it out of the box, you can see right away that a lot of thought and planning went into making it. For any style, its simple design will work, and the matte black finish makes it look classy. Being worried about this shows how important people think it is to look stylish.
There are some places where the AMBEO Soundbar Mini doesn’t work as well as others, but that’s not where its great music quality shines. The brilliant soundscape that comes from the speaker is made possible by Sennheiser’s AMBEO 3D audio technology. Seeing a big-budget movie or listening to your favorite song can make you feel like you’re right in the middle of things.
This is the best gear to have if you want to find great songs. The sound is rich, crisp, and clear, which adds to the general atmosphere of peace and comfort in the room. When you use the customizable sound setting, the device makes sure it works as well as it can in your environment based on how it sounds. This lets you enjoy sound that fits your environment best. The more subtle sounds of a standard symphony and deep, reverberating bass are just a few of the sounds that it can very well imitate.
One of the best things is that there are many ways to stay together. Because it supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Apple AirPlay 2, you can connect a lot of different devices to it. Your game system, your phone, and your TV are all easy to connect to the AMBEO Soundbar Mini.
There is also a well-designed remote handle that is easy to use that comes with it. It’s possible to change the sound profile and how the AMBEO 3D effect works with a program if you are more tech-savvy. There is a lot of control you can use to make sure that the time you spend listening to music is what you want it to be.
AMBEO Soundbar Mini was easy for me to use and set up. Making sure everything is hooked up first, then plug it in. There will then be a huge selection of musical styles for you to pick from. Everyone should be able to get the most out of it, even if they aren’t very good with music technology.
To put it another way, you could say that the AMBEO Soundbar Mini is an investment in your quest for the best music sound quality. Anyone who is worried about sound quality should get this small gadget. It has the most realistic sound I’ve ever heard.
Looking at everything, the black Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Mini is just beautiful. Sound great, looks great, and uses cutting edge technology. You can turn your living room into a very loud movie theater or music venue with this small but powerful piece of gear. One great thing about the AMBEO Soundbar Mini is that it lets you improve your sound and get lost in music at the same time.
GamingBusinessGuy –
I want to do this a little differently and start with the TLDR version.
Here are some quick pros and cons of the Sennheiser Ambeo Mini Soundbar:
Pros: eARC, Excellent sound quality, Small and compact design, Easy to set up and use, Creates a surround sound experience, no account needed for app.
Cons: Low bass, no HDMI out which affected me greatly, No Optical in which also affected me greatly, I don’t know how to turn it off… so it makes randon popping noises.
Here’s my experience:
I’ve been using the Sennheiser Ambeo Mini Soundbar as my main soundbar in my ‘man cave’ and I’m really impressed with it. It’s a great all-in-one soundbar that delivers excellent sound quality for its size.
The Ambeo Mini is small and compact, making it easy to place on a TV stand or shelf. It has a sleek, minimalist design that will complement any décor. The soundbar is also very easy to set up and use.
The sound quality of the Ambeo Mini is really impressive. It produces a really clear sound with good mids and highs, but it’s very bad when it comes to bass. I think that’s the reason why there’s an optional subwoofer because by itself, it lacks in that department. Don’t get me wrong, it’s SIGNIFICANTLY better than your Laptop Pro, mobile phone, or TV speaker. I’d even go as far as to say it’s better than any portable ‘party’ speaker too. The soundbar also does a great job of creating a surround sound experience, after you get it setup from the app.
The app was super easy to use, and didn’t even require an account! Just installed, paired, then firmware updated, and I was off to the races! This is how it SHOULD BE for all companies! I applaud Sennheiser for that! But if you have an account you can connect it to it if you want.
I’ve used the Ambeo Mini to watch movies, TV shows, play video games and listen to music, and it has delivered great sound in all those scenarios with optional sound profiles to match. I highly recommend it if you’re looking for a high-quality soundbar that doesn’t take up a lot of space. I wish it had better bass though.
It’s not all sunshine and rainbows though! It annoyed me with its random popping noises when I wasn’t watching anything and all my devices were off. It was like it was picking up interference from my router or phone in random intervals. Like it’ll pop every 30 seconds, the other times once in a couple hours. The pops are quiet but I feel like if I knew how to just put it in standby it wouldn’t be an issue.
But the BIGGEST issue I had was an issue with my setup. My TV only has one eARC port and it’s on one of the two HDMI 2.1 ports. So I had to move my Xbox into an HDMI 2.0 port! This isn’t Sennheiser’s fault per se, but because there’s no optical input, no HDMI 2.1 passthrough, it basically caused me to choose if I really wanted this Ambeo in my mancave or not. I seriously considered moving it to my living room where it’ll do fine and I won’t have to sacrifice a port. Ultimately I decided I’ll just get a new TV with 4 HDMI 2.1 ports instead since I like the darn thing too much.
Overall, the Sennheiser Ambeo Mini Soundbar is a great choice for anyone looking for a high-quality soundbar that doesn’t take up a lot of space. It delivers excellent sound quality and creates a surround sound experience that will make you feel like you’re right in the middle of the action. If you can get the sub which I have on order, it’ll transform your listening experience to something that’ll make your friends jealous!
BADog –
Sennheiser has released their AMBEO Soundbar “Mini”. It’s a smaller version of their Soundbar “Plus” and does not include a subwoofer. The box includes the soundbar, power cable, HDMI cable, remote control, and quick user guide/paperwork. The soundbar comes with a manufacturer’s 2-year warranty.
PROS:
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* For a smaller sound bar, this one packs a nice punch featurewise and soundwise for smaller areas.
* The app provides some sample Dolby Atmos audio files (video included on the device). They sound very cool and also demonstrate the way this soundbar can distribute sound throughout a room. When watching action movies like Top Gun Maverick and Avengers, the sound is spaced out very well, even with the lack of bass. This is even more enhanced with the AMBEO function set to ON.
* The speaker is a very solidly built unit and looks super fine in front of a TV. The big rubber feet on the bottom keep it in place. The lighting on top (LED colors, motion, and length represent a ton of different things) and with the AMBEO logo on the front add a nice touch.
* The remote is incredibly well-built and solid as well. It even has rubber feet on the bottom so it won’t scratch furniture tops.
* There is no ON/OFF switch. The soundbar simply is working when there’s a connection, and goes into auto-standby when not in use.
* There are bolt holes on the bottom that can be used to mount the soundbar (see pic)
* This mini soundbar CAN be paired with a Sennheiser sub if needed.
CONS:
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* Bass is lacking due to small form factor and no sub
* Bluetooth (BT) volume is lacking, even when device’s connected volume is at MAX.
* Initial setup was a bit more wonky than other audio devices I have connected to. I use the latest and greatest Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and S22+, and I wasn’t able to connect easily. It showed in my bluetooth (BT) list but wouldn’t connect. I downloaded the Sennheiser app, and tried to continue setup/connection, and it still failed. After about 10 minutes, randomly, it “just connected” while in the app. Very strange. I immediately performed the recommended firmware update which then took another ~20 minutes, give or take.
* Even with the mini form factor, I was hoping for more than just an HDMI/ARC connection. A digital fiber audio input would have been a great and simple addition to an already-great soundbar.
* As well-built as the remote is, it’s a bit busy on the lower half with all the sound type buttons. This isn’t a huge negative since the only other way to change this might be in the app itself. I don’t tend to change modes very often, so this is just personal preference.
* The app seems to function well, but on the main page, there’s a lot of wasted real estate (see pic).
OTHER OBSERVATIONS:
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* The AMBEO function works great in most instances if you’re trying to spacialize your sound; however, I found that listening to regular music actually sounded better with this function OFF. If ON, it seems to emulate more of a “concert” feel which is really the listener’s preference.
* Actual paperwork included for operation include a quick user guide printed in multiple languages. If you want the full user guide, you can get it on the Sennheiser website. I highly recommend getting it because it explains all the light sequences/colors of the status light on top of the unit in addition to its full functionality.
* I found that when I went from Spotify (using BT) to Spotify Connect mode (playing the same song), that Spotify Connect actually provided more sound/power overall. I’d have to say maybe 30% louder.
CONCLUSION:
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I have never been one to own a soundbar without a sub – this was my first one. I really thought it would be better, but I guess I’m just used to a complete soundbar system. I think the only place this soundbar might be useful would be in a kitchen, a small apartment (where bass could annoy your neighbors), back porch (if climate controlled), or other small area where bass isn’t really useful or needed. Anytime I watch a movie, the subwoofer makes it for me. When I listen to music, the subwoofer makes it for me. I simply enjoy the low frequencies that “complete” an audio experience. Though this soundbar does a good job for the size, it’s typically not enough for me. So in more compact areas, it would definitely work better OR if you are someone that simply doesn’t like a lot of bass, this would be the perfect soundbar for you. Audio is crystal clear, and the different audio functions are spot-on for what you are listening to (news vs sports vs music, etc). I give this bar a good rating, but still think something is missing that would take it even further – maybe a front display of some sort even so the user doesn’t need to know the color codes and motions of the LED on top of the soundbar. Not having an optical input is also a negative. But overall, still a very nice product and would still recommend.
techsta –
This Sennheiser AMBEO Mini sound bar has a lot of speaker in a small package.
It has six speakers which includes two subwoofers all in a sturdy, compact and attractive housing.
It works with voice assistants like Alexa and Google. The Alexa connection was easy and fast. You touch the action button to enable speaking to Alexa. I never did get the Chromecast connection to work while doing the setup so I will have to contact support for that.
The LED status bar changes colors to indicate different functions. For example, white when booting up or updating the firmware, red when the max volume is reached, blue when pairing with Bluetooth, and purple for other functions.
The same goes for the subwoofer display – it also changes colors to indicate when it is pairing, connected, On, and Calibrated.
The room calibration function is interesting. Once you set the soundbar where you want it, the soundbar transmits signals throughout the room to capture audio information about your room. The process creates a position for virtual 7.1.4 phantom speakers within the room. When you move the speaker, you repeat the process, and it adjusts to the new environment.
For techies, it is interesting to note that the display will indicate which audio CODEC (Dolby, DTS:X, or MPEG-H) is being supported (as long as the audio source supports the CODEC as well).
The sound emanating from the soundbar is nothing short of excellent. Voices are crips and audible, even without turning on the “Voice Enhancement” feature. Turn it on and you hear a difference that focuses on the voices. In the demo, helicopter sound feels like it is moving from one side to the other.
There is a 3D feel to the sounds, such as announcers in the foreground and fans in the background.
I like that I can connect either directly using the HDMI cable, or via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. I connected my iPhone via Bluetooth and was immediately playing my music through this powerful speaker.
The Sennheiser Sound Control App is very useful. It allows you to select the type of listening experience (Adaptive, Music, Movie, News, etc.), enhance voices, perform the calibration, and adjust Settings.
It also comes with a remote control to adjust inputs, volumes, and select from the experiences as above.
I do not hesitate to recommend this product.
Mizshutterbug –
I had the perfect spot and TV to use this mini soundbar with so was pleased to see it arrive. Packed very well and double-boxed. The inside box even has a carrying handle so quality right off the bat.
Upon opening the inner box you’ll find the soundbar speaker, remote control, 6.5′ AC power cord, 58″ HDMI high speed cable, Quick Guide, Safety Guide, a Connection Diagram sheet and Compliance info sheet. On the back of the soundbar is 1 HDMI version 2.1 port that supports eARC and one USB port that is for service only. There is no AV receiver needed for this soundbar. It measures 27-1/2″ wide x 2-5/8″ high x 4-1/16″ deep and weighs 7.85 lbs and comes with a 2 year warranty.
It has 7.1.4 virtual surround sound with 6 built-in speakers, each powered by a dedicated 650 watt amplifier. There are two front firing and two corner firing with two built-in 4″ long-throw woofers giving you deep bass.
I checked out the instruction sheet about how to set it up and then scanned the Smart Control app info with my iPhone. Set up my account and plugged in the HDMI cable to the eArc input on my TV and next the power cord. The remote control is so easy and simple to use! It doesn’t have backlit keys but no big deal. It’s small in size and not clumsy to handle, but you can tell it’s quality as it has weight to it.
After getting everything all situated I connected to my wifi first thing. It went into a firmware update immediately. When that finished I then went through the various steps on the Smart Control app. I chose the room size sound test and it’s really interesting how the soundbar makes this beeping noise while it is assessing your room so you have the best sound output. There are 6 EQ modes on the remote which include MOVIE, MUSIC, NEWS, SPORTS, NEUTRAL and ADAPTIVE. It also has a Voice Enhancement and Center Volume so your dialogue is clear. A Night Mode for discreet listening as well. The Voice Enhancement definitely made a difference as my husband is hard of hearing and he said it helped.
There is built-in Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless music streaming from compatible devices. It also offers built-in Spotify and TIDAL Connect. There is Apple Airplay 2 so you can use IOS devices. One other really nice feature is you can set it up to be controlled by Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant and the Apple Home Kit if you happen to own these devices. Chromecast is also built-in for streaming music from the Cloud or mobile apps.
At this point I was ready to give the sound a real try. I especially wanted to hear the Dolby Atmos so went right to Netflix. One really cool thing is if you have a Dolby Atmos show on your TV the wording DOLBY ATMOS lights up in white on top of the bar so you know it’s active. I then chose the Movies function, although I scrolled through the others and could hear the various changes. Well needless to say I was shocked to hear the quality sound coming from this mini bar with no subwoofer! Please note you can buy the Sennheiser Ambeo Sub which is wireless and you can use up to 4 of them. If the sound is as awesome without a sub I can only imagine what it will be with one or more! As I listened I honestly was astounded because I heard all sorts of things I normally didn’t with my old soundbar. Tried out some music and the sound was just as incredible. Everything I heard blew me away!
This Sennheiser SB02S Ambeo Mini Soundbar is one you just have to hear for yourself. It will acclimate to your room size if you activate that feature (definitely recommend) and I can find nothing to complain about in the setup or sound. I love this thing! It’s truly OUTSTANDING. High quality throughout is an understatement! I can easily rate it a well-deserved 5 stars!!