Loewe soundbar Antares for Antares TV, Black (each)

The Loewe soundbar Antares is a passive, forward-firing 80-watt soundbar that attaches directly to a Loewe Antares OLED TV with one cable and one screw and noticeably upgrades its sound.

It is not a standalone sound system, but the elegant sound stage for the Antares: instead of firing downward like the integrated invisible sound, it fires forward – towards where you sit. It is powered by the TV's Class-D amplifier, so it needs neither its own power supply nor its own remote control.

Why the soundbar Antares?

Because with minimal effort it turns the Antares into a TV that sounds distinctly more grown-up. 14 active and passive Air Motion diaphragms deliver roughly twice the output of the integrated sound – 80 watts of front-firing stereo. Installation? One cable, one screw. No receiver, no cable orgy, no second device on the shelf.

What you hear

More directness, more volume, clearer voices – because the sound comes forward instead of radiating downward from the TV. Front-firing stereo with Air Motion diaphragms provides clean highs and plenty of punch, without a soundbar dominating the whole living room. Honestly: it is a very good stereo solution for the Antares – anyone who wants true multi-channel home cinema with height effects goes the route of eARC and an AV system. For everyday use and a good movie night, though, the soundbar Antares is exactly the right step.

Who is the soundbar Antares suited for?

For every Antares owner who finds the integrated sound too reserved and wants a clean, unobtrusive solution without a separate system. Plain talk: if you have a different TV – the soundbar Antares is built exclusively for the Antares and works only with it. And if you're planning a full-fledged surround home cinema, you'll be better served by an AV system.

Our verdict

Perhaps the most sensible accessory in the range. Small extra cost, small effort, noticeably better sound – and visually all of a piece with the Antares. Anyone buying the TV anyway should at least seriously consider the soundbar.

Technical data

• Type: passive soundbar, front-firing, for modular mounting on the Loewe Antares
• Output: 80 watts (stereo, 2-channel), powered by the Antares' Class-D amplifier
• Drivers: 14 active and passive Air Motion diaphragms
• Mounting: attaches directly to the Antares with one cable and one screw
• Compatibility: exclusively Loewe Antares (42 / 48 / 55 / 65 / 77)
• Colour: Black
• Dimensions (W×H×D): 92 × 11 × 4 cm
• Warranty: 5-year Swiss TV warranty
• What's included: soundbar Antares, connecting cable and fixing screw for mounting on the Antares

Frequently asked questions

Does the soundbar Antares also work with other TVs?
No. It is designed exclusively for the Loewe Antares and is attached directly to it with one cable and one screw. On other TVs it can neither be sensibly mounted nor driven – it is part of the Antares system, not a universal sound system.

How much better does it sound than the built-in sound?
Distinctly. With 80 watts it delivers roughly twice the output of the integrated invisible sound and fires forward instead of downward. 14 Air Motion diaphragms provide clearer voices, more volume and more punch – an audible leap on movie night.

Does the soundbar Antares need its own power or an amplifier?
No. It is passive and is driven by the Antares' Class-D amplifier. You need neither an additional power socket nor a receiver nor your own remote control – the TV controls everything.

Does it replace a surround home cinema?
No, and it doesn't want to. It is a very good front-firing stereo solution for the Antares. For true multi-channel surround with height effects, an AV system via HDMI eARC is the right way – you can even integrate the Antares as a centre speaker.

Why buy the Loewe soundbar Antares from HD Zürisee?
Because we know when the extra cost is worth it – and when another solution fits better. In Wädenswil we advise you honestly whether the soundbar Antares or straight away an AV system suits your needs, and mount it right away on request. Mauri is there for you for installation and service.

Goes well with

You'll find all matching devices – the Antares OLED TVs, Loewe placement solutions and HDMI cables – in our Loewe collection.