Sennheiser is a popular brand when it comes to audio. Although the brand’s headphones are in high demand, this seems to be less the case with its speakers. The Ambeo Mini should change that.

Although many brands are building a big booth at IFA 23, Sennheiser is not doing so. The company is hidden in a small room that cannot be used as a broom closet. This is remarkable, because the company will be releasing two new announcements during the show, with the Ambeo Mini being the most eye-catching.

This is the Ambeo Mini from Sennheiser

Sennheiser already has two speakers in the Ambeo line. At €1,499 for the Plus and €2,499, it’s very expensive. In fact, even Sonos is much cheaper. With the Mini, an affordable alternative has now appeared on the market.

Well, €799 is still expensive for a soundbar, but it’s much less expensive than the other two from the brand. In terms of appearance and size, it is somewhat similar to the Sonos Beam. It is compact, has rounded corners and is easy to operate.

Although a small room isn’t ideal for using the full potential of the Ambeo Mini, it makes a great first impression. During the demo, the product manager shows a snippet of Bohemian Rhapsody, a movie about Queen. The speaker delivers amazing Dolby Atmos sound. This is because the speaker scans the room thus making optimal use of the space.

It’s still a little different from Sonos

This is definitely necessary, because Sennheiser sees the speakers as a standalone device. It wants to provide a complete experience without people having to connect multiple boxes. There is a built-in subwoofer that can deliver up to 43Hz.

A competitor to the Sonos Beam.

This is both an advantage and a disadvantage. Unlike Sonos, you can’t build a true array. So the company is really focused on the user who just wants to do it in one go.

Since it had to be a complete box, the makers’ attention was mainly focused on the music. This may sound crazy for speakers, but there is an idea behind it. Sennheiser sees the Ambeo as not just a speaker for movie experiences, but as a whole-home speaker.

Great sounds from the speakers

However, it also seems to be a great speaker if you’re watching your favorite movies or series. Sennheiser Ambeo has a sound enhancement function. During the demo with Bohemian Rapsody, conversations between the band members are heard. However, the film becomes realistic when the camera pans over the audience at the concert. 3D sound gives a truly amazing experience.

The Sennheiser Ambeo Mini is now available for €799. This makes it a little more expensive than the Sonos Beam, but the sound quality makes up for it.

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