Finally, I found a room-filling soundbar that makes a subwoofer unnecessary for me

A ZDNET review of the $1,500 Bluesound Pulse Cinema soundbar praises its rich, dynamic audio and convincing 3.2.2 Dolby Atmos virtual surround from 16 drivers, noting strong dialogue clarity and surprising low-end even without a subwoofer. While HDMI eARC connectivity is solid, the required control app is criticized for poor UI, lack of EQ, and Spotify connection issues. Compared against the JBL Bar 1000, the Pulse Cinema is deemed competitive in soundstage and depth, offering flexible setup and multi-room streaming despite its high price and app shortcomings.