Short answer: the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Max. Both are rated 4.0/5 for sound quality (#3 and #4 of 27 all-in-one soundbars), and the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Max costs $1,699.95 against $3,600 for the Focal Mu-so Hekla, with sound quality a draw, the lower price decides it.
Why pick the Focal Mu-so Hekla: A single-box Atmos system for people who want big, detailed sound without a separate subwoofer or rear speakers. The catch: It is a deep, heavy slab that cannot sit under many TVs and will not support a TV on top.
What the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Max does well: The Ambeo Max creates a big, enveloping surround bubble from one bar, with deep bass that reaches about 30 Hz without a separate sub. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Focal Mu-so Hekla lacks. The catch: It is very large and heavy, so it needs a sturdy stand or wall and a big TV.
Buy the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Max. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $1,900.05 less than the Focal Mu-so Hekla.
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A single-box Atmos system for people who want big, detailed sound without a separate subwoofer or rear speakers.
The Ambeo Max creates a big, enveloping surround bubble from one bar, with deep bass that reaches about 30 Hz without a separate sub.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Focal Mu-so Hekla | Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,600.00 | $1,699.95 |
| Ranked | #4 of 27 in All-in-One Soundbars | #3 of 27 in All-in-One Soundbars |
| Amplifier Power | 660W total | 500W peak |
| App | Yes (Focal & Naim) | Yes (Sennheiser Smart Control) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | - |
| Channels | 7.1.2 capable | 5.1.4 |
| DTS:X | No | Yes |
| Dimensions | 4.6”H x 39.4”W x 11.6”D (118 x 1000 x 295 mm) | 5.3”H x 49.6”W x 6.7”D (135 x 1260 x 171 mm) |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes (up-firing drivers) | Yes (up-firing drivers) |
| Drivers | Bar: 15 drivers (3 woofers, 2 midrange, 2 tweeters, 8 full-range side and top) | Bar: 13 drivers (6 woofers, 5 tweeters, 2 up-firing full range drivers) |
| HDMI Input | No | 3 |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Included Subwoofer | Built-in | Built-in |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | No | No |
| Room Correction | Yes (ADAPT) | Yes (calibration microphone) |
| Voice Assistants | No | - |
| Weight | 34.2 lbs (15.5 kg) | 40.8 lbs (18.5 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, UPnP) | Yes (AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect) |
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