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| Product | Philips Fidelio Soundbar HTL9100 | Vizio S4251w-B4 | SpeakerCraft CS3 | Sony HT-CT260 | Sonos Playbar |
| Price | MSRP: $800.00 | $279.99 to $327.00 | $569.00 | $284.00 to $299.99 | $679.99 to $699.00 |
| CNET editors' rating | Info unavailable | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 0 stars | 4 stars | 0 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | March 4, 2013 |
| Bottom line | Info unavailable | Vizio's S4251w-B4 sports rear speakers for unparalleled home theater sonics from a sound bar, although it has some quirks. | The SpeakerCraft CS3 is a handsome, excellent-sounding sound bar that's well worth its lofty price. | The Sony HT-CT260 is our go-to budget sound bar pick, with excellent sound quality, built-in Bluetooth, an adaptable design, and no major missteps. | The Sonos Playbar is cleverly designed and does great fake surround, but it's better suited to current Sonos customers than newcomers. |
| Product Type | Info unavailable | 5.1-channel | Sound bar | Sound Bar 2.1-channel | Nine class-D digital amplifiers |
| Connectivity Technology | Info unavailable | Wireless | Wired - Bluetooth Wireless | Wireless - Bluetooth Wired | Ethernet - Wi-Fi Wireless |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
| Buying choices | MSRP: $800.00 See manufacturer website for availability. |
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