Soundbars are quite essential audio equipment, and since you are here, you basically know what a soundbar in a general form is. In this case, I would like to mention something else.
If you have just bought a 65-inch TV and have spent thousands of dollars on it, you definitely need a soundbar in order to complete the gear and make your room shine with the combination of them. That’s why I am here, and that’s why I am writing this article!
Here you will find some of the best soundbars for your 65-inch TV! I’ve included five main picks so that you can choose easier, and everything is based on your preferences.
Now, without further ado, let us take a closer look at the best soundbar for 65 inch TV!
| Image | Product | Features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Best Bass Accuracy  | 8.6 | Check Latest Price | |
Best for Surround Sound  | 8.5 | Check Latest Price | |
Best Mid-Range  | 9.1 | Check Latest Price | |
Best Runner-Up  | 8.8 | Check Latest Price | |
Best Overall  | 8.6 | Check Latest Price |
The Top 5 Best Soundbars for 65 inch TV
5. JBL Bar 5.1 – Best Bass Accuracy
The first soundbar that makes the entrance and starts this article comes from JBL. JBL is very professional and the JBL Bar is more professional than you can ever think of. Let’s see what JBL Bar 5.1 has to offer!
In the design part, JBL is quite simple and it looks good wherever you may want to locate it. It comes in black matte color and it wouldn’t destroy any design of the room that you may have. The measurements of this soundbar are 14.93 x 17.91 x 39.69 inches and it weighs 37.3 pounds.
When it comes to the connectivity and the compatibility part, this soundbar uses one analog input, one optical input, a USB port, and HDMI ARC, and for wireless connectivity it uses Bluetooth. Once connected with your TV everything is super sturdy and strongly connected with one another. It has a 4K connectivity, meaning that there is content protection.
It comes with a wireless subwoofer, which has a great bass. The wireless subwoofer is easy to set-up and connect to the sound system.
JBL is known for a signature sound and it definitely added that one into this soundbar. Whatever you will be listening to with this soundbar will be delivered to you in a great way and everything will be clear enough. There’s the bass that knows its way through this JBL soundbar. Every low frequency comes deep enough and great enough to be called perfect.
Why Should You Buy It?
All about that bass! The main reason that JBL Bar 5.1 should be bought is the bass accuracy that it has, of course among other things. That is because of the wireless subwoofer it comes with. Anyways, if you are one of those people that like to listen to and feel the music at the same time, here goes JBL as a great option.
4. Sonos Arc – Best for Surround Sound
I always say that Sonos is a name that can never be missed whenever one is talking about soundbars in general, and that is more than true. Whenever you search for any type of soundbar through the world wide web, Sonos is always one of the first ones to appear, and here it is, here as well!
Design-wise, this dolby atmos soundbar has a very simple look, and it can stay good enough under your 65-inch TV. It comes in black color, and it measures 3.4 x 45 x 4.5 inches while it weighs 21.8 pounds. Differing from JBL, Sonos owns a grille that covers most of the soundbar, and indeed, it makes it look good. Based on its measurements and weight, Sonos Arc can be moved around easily.
Even though Sonos Arch doesn’t own Bluetooth as the main connectivity technology, it offers wireless connections with your TV. It has an HDMI port, and it uses ethernet so that you can have wired networking. It also has voice control, and Alexa is the main one.
Hear every single thing! It is the main motto of Sonos Arc, and it offers it to you. Whatever you may be listening to with this dolby atmos soundbar, will be delivered to you in the clearest way possible so that it makes you fall in love. What deserves to be mentioned is that Sonos Arc is a definite beast when it comes to surround sound! It works amazingly with Dolby Atmos, and on this one, it brings a full 3D sound that surrounds you in the best way possible.
Why Should You Buy It?
If you are in love with surround sound technologies and want to be totally in a bubble of sound, then Sonos Arc is the best investment that you can make because it really knows how to make you happy while covering you with harmonies. The sound quality, dolby atmos support and many more features make this a great pick for a 65 inch tv.
3. Sony Z9F – Best Mid-Range
From Sonos, let me move to Sony and show you how great is the Sony Z9F soundbar. It is made while having the main features and being a good-looking soundbar under or above your TV. While I mentioned that, I would gladly say that I’ve written an article regarding the placement of your soundbar. Check out “Where to place a soundbar?“
Just as the one mentioned above, Sony is also a simple-looking soundbar, and it is one of those that we are used to seeing in many places. It again comes in black color, and it has a grille on the front part. As for the size, the Sony Z9F measures 44.5 x 23.7 x 9.5 inches, and when it comes to the weight, it is 23.8 pounds.
Working wirelessly, this soundbar uses WiFi and Bluetooth, and it can be easily used with Alexa as the main voice control that it owns. Another thing that should be mentioned here is that you can have full control over this soundbar with just a tap on your smart devices. It is as well 4K HDR compatible, and if your 65-inch TV is one of those, you shouldn’t be worried in any way.
Tested as a high-resolution soundbar regarding the sound quality, it is more than understood what kind of sound comes out of it. It is capable of bringing out the best and the greatest thing that you wish for from a soundbar. In general form, I would like to say that Sony Z9F sounds amazing!
Why Should You Buy It?
As long as I didn’t mention any type of price, I would like to mention that Sony Z9F offers everything that is expected from the price that it comes at. It is with no doubt one of the greatest soundbars under $1000 among some others.
2. Samsung Harman Kardon 5.1.2 – Best Runner-Up
We all already know how powerful Samsung is as a brand, and we all, at least once, have heard about Samsung products. The soundbar that I chose is definitely one of the greatest ones you can find!
Samsung always knows how to bring pretty products, and this soundbar is definitely one of them! It has a very modern look, and it comes in black color. As a whole, this soundbar measures 48.26 x 5.35 x 3.26 inches which assures us that it will look good under your 65-inch TV, and the weight of the soundbar is 41 pounds.
This soundbar comes with a wireless subwoofer which improves the sound quality and the aesthetics of your sound system.
In order to connect this soundbar to your TV, you can use Bluetooth, and most importantly, the Samsung Harman Kardon owns a 4K pass which is one of the greatest content protections that you can find. When you use this one, the data passes through the system and the quality, in this case of sound, is totally inviolable. There is as well an optical input and two HDMI inputs.
For sound, Samsung is compatible and supports both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, which are in charge of the surround sound that comes out of the soundbar. While I mentioned sound, let me tell you that it is definitely magnificent! Every tone and melody will sound in the best way possible.
Why Should You Buy It?
As I mentioned, Samsung is quite good at its job, right? Well, who wouldn’t want an amazing soundbar that comes from Samsung, and most importantly one that owns both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. The addition of a wireless subwoofer makes this a great pick too. If you are a fan of surround sound, check this one out!
1. Bose Smart Soundbar 900 – Best Overall
Bose is one of the greatest names in the sound equipment industry and the Bose Smart Soundbar 900 is a “celebrity” in the world of soundbars in general. Here it goes as the best overall!
Coming in two colors, black and white, this soundbar can also be listed as the best for the looks because it looks quite good. The Bose 900 measures 4.21 x 41.14 x 2.29 inches, and it weighs 17 pounds. Based on the looks and the measurements, this soundbar is one of the greatest when it comes to 65 inches TVs.
As long as the connectivity part is concerned, this soundbar really does shine! Hence the name Smart, this soundbar is pretty smart at its connections. It works amazingly via Bluetooth and WiFi. Also, it uses HDMI eARC connection in order to get connected to any type of TV.
Besides all the things mentioned, Bose Smart 900 also works with Apple AirPlay 2 and Spotify.
In case you choose to download the Bose app on your smart device, the connection is easy, and you can ease the way of setting up this amazing soundbar.
It comes with a remote control which is very easy to use and makes everything much easier to control. The remote control is straightforward, that even a 4th grader can use it.
The sound quality is definitely amazing! It has bass and a perfect surround sound feature that knows how to capture you and make you enter the world of sound. It supports Dolby Atmos so that your listening experience is on another level. If you want immersive sound, this is the soundbar to go with.
Why Should You Buy It?
Interestingly enough, “why questions” are weird when we talk about Bose! Being the best overall, Bose has everything that you may need: design, connectivity, and sound quality. Everything is on point!
What to Consider Before Choosing the Best Soundbar for a 65-inch TV? – Buying Guide
I always tend to explain and mention to you some of the most important things that you should have a look at before choosing anything that you are here for. Considering the fact that right now we are talking about soundbars for a 65-inch TV, here are some of the most important things that should be considered:
Size
We are talking about a definite size of a TV and the first thing that comes to one’s mind is the size of the soundbar, right? Well, yes! The size of the soundbar is one of the main things that should be considered. You can notice that all the soundbars that I mentioned above are smaller than 65 inches and that’s because we don’t want a bigger soundbar than the TV itself.
Always try to find a soundbar smaller than the size of the TV because when it is bigger it somehow destroys the looks.
Audio Quality
Audio or sound, in general, is the main reason why we are buying a sounding device, right? In this case, you should always consider taking a deeper look at how the soundbar that you are about to choose sounds. There are many soundbars but they don’t sound the same. You can check different reviews and you can also check videos in which the soundbar that you are about to buy is tested.
As an example:
Price
I bet that whenever you are trying to buy something, you first think about how much will that cost, and that is more than normal. However, as I always say (my own motto), you guys should always have a budget in mind, a specific price, and that one can be a definite guide for you in order to choose whatever you may need, in this case, a soundbar.
Final Words
Soundbars are cool and their features are definitely cooler! I would like to mention that personally, am a big fan of soundbars and that’s because of their design, connections, and sound quality. They definitely know how to make your room look cool while bringing you some amazing sound.
As we came here at the end, I really hope that this article will be your biggest supporter if you need one in choosing the best soundbar.
Further Reading
I always try to mention how great soundbars are, and in this part, I would like to mention some articles that are completely related to whatever I mentioned and I talked about on this one.
I mentioned that Bose 900 is one of the best and there is a comparison that definitely should be made. Check out JBL 9.1 vs. Bose 900 Smart so that you can have a better idea of how they work and what they bring to you. Some other comparisons that I would like to mention are a comparison between Sonos Arc and Bose 700 and while we are at Sonos, I’ve also written Vizio Elevate vs. Sonos Arc.
I mentioned a Samsung soundbar and I am more than proud! Since I mentioned it, and it is on your mind as your next investment, I would like to introduce you to an article that I wrote on how to reset a Samsung soundbar.
There’s definitely nothing more to say! I hope that you liked it and I hope you have fun!
Sound Technician
I’m a sound technician, ensuring that your events and shows are heard loud and clear. Crafting audio broadcasts, studio recordings, and live mixes with finesse to provide the best quality sound experience.
