Harman Kardon Citation MultiBeam 1100From real comments

Verdict distilled from 17 mentions across 10 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment50%
PROS 50%
CONS 50%

Rank based on 17 mentions across 10 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want immersive Dolby Atmos movie sound without buying a separate subwoofer
  • You prioritize powerful, room-filling bass performance
  • You want a premium all-in-one soundbar with a distinctive look

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You need 120Hz passthrough for console gaming
  • You mainly want it for TV/stereo/5.1/music rather than Atmos movies
  • You're bothered by a front display or want reliable long-term Wi-Fi connectivity

What users complain about

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Multiple Sound ModesHigh Audio QualityAdaptive Sound Feature
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Adaptive Sound Feature
2Mid
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Great Overall Sound
Powerful Bass
Expandable Surround Setup
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Best value
3Mid
Samsung HW-Q800A
Immersive Dolby Atmos surround experienceGood value when discountedLoud, room-filling volumeAlexa bugs after firmware updateExpensive rear speaker add-onInconsistent bass at moderate volume
Samsung HW-Q800A
Immersive Dolby Atmos surround experience
Good value when discounted
Loud, room-filling volume
Alexa bugs after firmware update
Expensive rear speaker add-on
Inconsistent bass at moderate volume
4Mid
Samsung HW-B650D
Clear AudioCinematic Movie ExperienceOverall SatisfactionLimited Maximum LoudnessLacks Bass Depth
Samsung HW-B650D
Clear Audio
Cinematic Movie Experience
Overall Satisfaction
Limited Maximum Loudness
Lacks Bass Depth
5Premium
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Clear, high-quality soundPowerful, deep bassGreat as a standalone soundbarReliability and connection problemsHigh price, especially add-onsLimited inputs and HDMI ARC issues
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Clear, high-quality sound
Powerful, deep bass
Great as a standalone soundbar
Reliability and connection problems
High price, especially add-ons
Limited inputs and HDMI ARC issues
6Mid
Sonos Beam Gen 2
Ecosystem ExpandabilityStrong Sound Quality for Its SizeClear Dialogue and Detailed SoundExpensive Sub Add-onNarrow Soundstage Without ExtrasNo Bluetooth Support
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Ecosystem Expandability
Strong Sound Quality for Its Size
Clear Dialogue and Detailed Sound
Expensive Sub Add-on
Narrow Soundstage Without Extras
No Bluetooth Support
7Budget
TCL S55H
Automatic Dolby Atmos detectionPowerful compact subwooferAppealing surround system upgradeIncomplete app controlLimited language options
TCL S55H
Automatic Dolby Atmos detection
Powerful compact subwoofer
Appealing surround system upgrade
Incomplete app control
Limited language options
8Premium
Bose Smart Soundbar 900
Excellent sound qualityStrong bass with subwooferImpressive standalone performanceReliability and connectivity issuesHigh price overallOverpriced surround speakers
Bose Smart Soundbar 900
Excellent sound quality
Strong bass with subwoofer
Impressive standalone performance
Reliability and connectivity issues
High price overall
Overpriced surround speakers
9Mid
Sonos Beam
Expandable, flexible ecosystemClear dialogue and sound qualityEasy app and room correctionFull experience requires costly add-onsSoftware and connectivity issuesAndroid users miss TruePlay
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Expandable, flexible ecosystem
Clear dialogue and sound quality
Easy app and room correction
Full experience requires costly add-ons
Software and connectivity issues
Android users miss TruePlay
10Premium
Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar
Excellent sound quality and musicalityGood pairing with external subwoofersStrong bass performanceHigh price and heavy weightLimited true rear/overhead immersionLip sync/latency complaints
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Excellent sound quality and musicality
Good pairing with external subwoofers
Strong bass performance
High price and heavy weight
Limited true rear/overhead immersion
Lip sync/latency complaints
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15Premium
Harman Kardon Citation MultiBeam 1100
Impressive Dolby Atmos experiencePowerful, immersive bassStrong reputation as a top-end soundbarFront display disliked by someLacks a proper tuning appNo 120Hz support
Harman Kardon Citation MultiBeam 1100
Impressive Dolby Atmos experience
Powerful, immersive bass
Strong reputation as a top-end soundbar
Front display disliked by some
Lacks a proper tuning app
No 120Hz support

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Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

Bass and Atmos performance blow people away. Multiple commenters describe the bass as room-rumbling and eyeball-shaking, strong enough that a separate subwoofer feels unnecessary for most viewers. A store demo reportedly shook the whole shop even at half volume, with sound convincingly coming from above and the sides. Owners specifically cite Atmos scenes, like Top Gun's opening flight sequence, as showcasing the soundbar's spatial audio power.

It's a niche but highly regarded premium pick. One commenter calls it one of the best top-end soundbars despite having little hype or content around it, appreciating its under-the-radar status. Another compares it favorably to the Bose 600 specifically for Atmos content, though they note Bose pulls ahead for TV, stereo, 5.1, and music listening. A third mentions it clearly outperforms Samsung's HW-Q990C and even the smaller Citation 700.

A few usability and reliability niggles surface. Some buyers dislike the front-facing display, calling it ugly and redundant alongside the remote and touch panel, with one preferring it on top so it's hidden while watching TV. Others report the unit losing Wi-Fi connection after periods of inactivity or turning itself off unexpectedly despite troubleshooting. There's also no 120Hz passthrough, which could matter to console gamers pairing it with a gaming TV.

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