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Soundbar for a multi device setup

When several devices share the same television, a games console, a disc player, a streaming box or a computer, connectivity becomes the real deciding factor. A soundbar with a single HDMI port forces constant unplugging and replugging, or extra intermediate boxes, which complicates everyday use.

In this situation, rich connectivity outweighs raw power or bass depth: a gaming setup or a multimedia corner favours flexible wiring over the ability to fill a large room. Price should still be compared at equal features, since good connectivity does not necessarily mean a higher cost.

What matters in this specific case

The same criteria as on the category page, but not the same weight: here is what goes up and what goes down.

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  1. Power

    Matters less coefficient 0.9

    Power matters slightly less in this choice: a multi device setup prioritises wiring convenience, and a level near the median is enough for everyday use.

  2. Bass

    Matters less coefficient 0.8

    Bass module weight also carries less weight: it remains useful for listening comfort, but is not the criterion that sets apart the models best suited to several sources.

  3. HDMI connectivity

    Matters more coefficient 1.6

    HDMI connectivity becomes the most decisive criterion: the closer the port count gets to the highest benchmark, the easier it is to plug in a console, a disc player and a streaming box at once without juggling cables.

  4. Speakers

    Matters more coefficient 1.1

    Speaker power keeps slightly more than its usual weight: it ensures consistent sound regardless of the source, from gaming to film.

  5. Price

    Matters less coefficient 0.9

    Budget carries slightly less weight overall, but should still be compared at equal connectivity: some models offer several HDMI ports without a marked premium over more limited ones.

What is not worth paying for

The features pushed in this category that make no difference in this context.

  • An oversized bass module

    A large bass module adds nothing to managing several sources and can even crowd a space already filled with multiple devices and cables.

  • Very high power

    Aiming for the highest power benchmarks makes little sense when the main goal is connecting several devices freely rather than filling a large room.

  • A very long bar

    A very long bar does nothing for connectivity and can complicate installation in a cabinet already crowded with multiple devices.

Price ranges for this use

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Under €400

Under €400: some models already offer several HDMI ports at this level, a point worth checking first for a multi device setup.

€400 to €700

€400 to €700: this budget widens the choice of models with richer connectivity, closer to the highest benchmark recorded on the market.

Over €700

Over €700: beyond this, connectivity does not necessarily improve further, with the difference instead lying in power and bass rather than the number of ports.

Our selection criteria for this use

A product only enters this list if it meets every one of these points. Its relevance is rated for this specific use, independently of its overall score in the category.

  1. Products with a port count close to the highest benchmark are favoured.
  2. Models limited to a single port rank lower for this situation.
  3. Speaker power is taken into account for consistent sound regardless of source.
  4. Price is compared at equal connectivity rather than equal power.
The buying guide for this category Buying guide: how to choose a soundbar A soundbar is chosen on its power output, the depth of its bass, its HDMI connectivity and the power of its speakers. These four criteria separate a basic TV accessory from a real home cinema system. Read the guide

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