From CNET:
Verizon is expanding from internet and TV service and into…expensive soundbars. On Wednesday the telecom giant announced two new soundbars in its lineup: the $400 Stream TV Soundbar and the $1,000 Stream TV Soundbar Pro.
Both devices are made in partnership with luxury Danish audio brand Bang & Olufsen, suggesting the company is planning to play in the higher-end side of the consumer home audio space and go up against the likes of Bose, Samsung, Sony and Sonos.
As for specs, both soundbars will support Dolby Atmos, with the Streambar packing five speakers (three full-range drivers and two woofers) and the Streambar Pro housing nine (four full-range drivers, three tweeters and two woofers).
Both bars also offer built-in streaming, similar to the Roku Streambar, but instead of Roku they’ll pack a Verizon-customized version of Android TV called “Stream TV.” Both soundbars will be able to play video content in 4K and HDR, but not Dolby Vision. The Google Play store provides access to the regular cadre of streaming services including Netflix, Disney Plus and HBO Max as well as game streaming services like Google Stadia.
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