ULTIMEA 5.1 Surround Sound System, Sound Bar for TV, 3D Soundbar Home Theatre System with Adjustable Wireless Subwoofer and Rear Speakers, Bluetooth TV Virtual Surround Sound Speakers, Poseidon D50

This is a review of Model: U3120 - ULTIMEA Poseidon M40. A very good soundbar, new for 2026 and would recommend this for its budget price. Easy to set up and place the subwoofer anywhere in the room, as it's wireless. I didn't mind if it was wired, as I have mine behind the TV and have had no connection dropouts. My TV has eArc, and this model supports eArc. Connected via HDMI, and the TV registers it on its input. It can also connect to USB, optical and Bluetooth. Pairs without a flaw to phone. Download the ULTIMEA app, make sure the soundbar is switched on, and click add in the app; it will find the soundbar. It asked to update the firmware from version 9 to 10. I first tested out the soundbar before updating, and once I was happy went ahead with it, and it took around 15 minutes. You can set up the sound features with the remote or the app, and everything will display on the app. I leave the equaliser to movie and max out the bass. As expected, you won't hear much bass on normal TV as it's mostly dialogue, but if I play music on YouTube or Spotify, I can hear the bass fill the room. Very impressed with the sound quality as compared to another soundbar, which I bought but returned because of issues with HDMI ARC. Still have to test a movie with Dolby Atmos, but I'm sure I won't be disappointed. It's not too big and sits perfectly under the TV. Ultimate has a good range of soundbars from the high end to the low. Some are discontinued. I was looking for the M60 and didn't find it here, but I think overall, this newest model, for all the features, is just as good.

was completely fed up of standalone speakers for my Mac and the poor quality of what (I thought) was a decent pair out of a well known electronic shop, I decided to give Ultimea a try. Already owning the entry level surround system for my main TV, I bought the 2.1 channel system to replace what I had plugged in to my Mac setup. Ok - first impressions, neat little unit offering USB, Bluetooth, Optical and aux cable inputs and an app to help you fine tune the audio to your liking. You can wall mount or as in my case, sling it under my monitor and still have access to the on unit controls - Plugged in and working straight out of the box - Initially connected via the supplied 3.5mm cable - no issues - Decided nah that's one too many wires - bluetooth connection to the Mac was pretty instant. Sound quality, ok I'm a bit of an audiophile so to say I was surprised is an understatement. - Crisp high notes (could be a litter crisper for my liking but I'm not complaining. - A decently punchy bass out of the sub. - A pretty decent dynamic sound - actually better stereo effect than the two stand alone speakers it replaced. Sometimes almost surround sound like if you are sitting in the right spot. - Ok this thing isn't massive but jeez it's got some power - haven't dared go full blast with it yet as I actually quite like my neighbours. definitely giving this 5/5 on value, styling, connectivity, sound quality and general ease of use - pretty darn decent bit of kit for the money. If all you are doing is replacing a speaker system for a pc or don't have a lot of room for a full 5.1 speaker kit, would definitely recommend.

The good: The important bits are really good. The packaging did its job, the unboxing experience pleasant, and nice to have leads for all combinations. I chose to set mine up vertically and the stands work well. I'm using it via SPDIF/Optical for my desktop PC, both for gaming and music whilst I work. Both sound good and there's a good number of presets to make it easy to set it to your taste. I paid £99 for this in Q2 2025. I consider that fair value, and the quality of the components and the sound is noticably better than the £50 unit it replaces. The bad: 1. The Android app requires you to register for an account with Ultimea before you can configure the soundbar to change any settings. This means giving them your email address and even your date of birth before it will work. Why does Ultimea need my birthday? It's not alcoholic, it's not a weapon - just greedy information gathering for their benefit I strongly resent this and despite the quality of the unit, detract a star. One registered and logged in, the app has good functionality and a good UI, and once it's set up you can uninstall it and use the remote for daily operation. 2. No AAA batteries supplied for the remote. Even the cheapest Chinese product comes with them, so why not this mid-range soundbar? 3. It's not clear which speaker is left or right when setting them up vertically - it's not printed on them anywhere. I needed to use the picture of it assembled as a horizontal bar to figure that out. 4. There was an extended warrantee card included, but you have to scan the QR code to use it, there's no way to register using a desktop PC.

I'd been looking for ages about buying a sound system to enhance the sound from my TV and be pretty easy to set up, I'm not great at tech stuff! Suggestions from friends, reviews and costs decided it for me to take the plunge. The instructions were not great or that could be me, but it was wireless, which was a plus. I went online and put in the search engine, how to set up and really easy. Sat with anticipation and wow, brilliant sound, with options for extra bass, treble, options for what's on TV. Its excellent. Great sound and without question, value for money. Very impressed and recommend

Had the M40 which said it was Dolby Atmos i couldn't tell, also using BT6 it had a noticeable delay in the sound which i think is typical for BT connections with sound, however not much good when you are gaming which the M40 said it was for, ended up returning as it wasn't worth it imo. Bought this M20 instead and i can't fault it other than a short power lead, sound is good not too boomy in the bass, has an Aux jack for direct sound input from pc so no need for a BT dongle and no more delay, also has optical option. Even with stereo only i thought this had a better sound stage.

This is a review for the sound bar and subwoofer., the reason i point that out when i bought it the review were for every speaker they made. For the price I think its great, its an affordable sound with subwoofer, I would say middle of the road I like the app as I can set the idle time to 1 hour or always on etc etc. it feels like a well made product. very simple to set up the sound bar came in to pieces and just click them together (do not click the together while plugged in) Ive made it my main pc speaker, Note * it does not come with an optical cable, so keep that in mind. it fits under my monitor perfectly. the remote is handy but you can do it all on your phone which is also pretty cool. Im happy with it so far time will tell

The ULTIMEA 5.1 Surround Sound System offers a surprisingly full home-theater experience at a budget-friendly price. Its setup includes a compact main soundbar, a wireless subwoofer, and two rear satellite speakers — a true “5.1” configuration that aims to bring immersive surround sound to your living room without the complexity (or cost) of a high-end receiver system. Sound Quality Immersion & Surround: For its price point, the system does a solid job creating a sense of directionality. The rear speakers add real spatial effects in movies, especially during action scenes, making it feel more cinematic. Bass: The subwoofer is powerful and delivers decent low-end punch. Thanks to ULTIMEA’s “BassMAX” tech, the lows feel controlled and not overly boomy — great for explosions and deep rumble without dominating the rest of the mix. Clarity & Dialogue: Vocals and dialogue are generally clear, particularly in the dedicated “Dialogue” mode. The mid-range is decent, though some users note a bit of a tinny or thin quality when turned up very high. Atmos / Surround Processing: While marketed with “Atmos” processing on some versions, it’s important to be realistic: there are no up-firing speakers, so it doesn’t deliver true 3D height effects like a dedicated Dolby Atmos system. Some of the surround comes from ULTIMEA’s algorithm (e.g. “SurroundX”) which transforms stereo input to a 5.1 feel. Build & Design The soundbar and rear speakers have a no-frills, functional design. Nothing too flashy, but they’re compact enough to fit under or beside a TV without dominating the space. The subwoofers shape means it can be tucked beside a piece of furniture. Setup is straightforward. According to the manufacturer, it supports simple plug-and-play connections for HDMI ARC, optical, RCA. There is an app that gives you EQ controls and several preset sound matrices, making it flexible for different content. Connectivity HDMI eARC / ARC for high-quality audio and ease of use with modern TVs. Bluetooth (5.3) for wireless music streaming. Wired options: optical in, 3.5 mm, RCA — gives versatility depending on your gear. Power & wiring: The rear speakers connect via wired connection to the subwoofer. uk.whatgeek Pros Excellent value: For a full 5.1 system, this is much more affordable than many comparable surround setups. Real surround experience: Unlike many “soundbars + virtual surround,” this gives you discrete rear speakers. Flexible EQ and app control: Ability to tailor sound to your preferences. Good bass: Subwoofer delivers solid lows without being overbearing. Relatively easy setup: No need for a full AV receiver; simpler to get going. Given the price, quality control can vary — some users suggest checking early and keeping the return window open. Use Case & Suitability This system is best suited for: Budget-conscious home cinema users who want legitimate surround sound without spending on a full AV receiver setup. Living rooms or small-to-medium sized rooms (ULTIMEA recommends around 20–35 m² for their 5.1 systems). Ultimea Gaming setups: The 5.1 surround provides a good spatial audio experience for games. Movie watching: Especially effective for cinematic content that benefits from surround effects. Overall Verdict The ULTIMEA 5.1 Surround Sound/System (Poseidon D50) is a seriously good value proposition for anyone stepping up from TV speakers but not ready (or willing) to invest in a full AV setup. It doesn’t match high-end systems in terms of refinement or raw power, but its real surround speaker setup, decent subwoofer, and flexible EQ make it a very compelling option for budget home theater.

I nearly returned this item. bought it on the understanding the rear speakers were wireless (Aura A40) they are not, they require a power source where the old 5.1 system speakers i replaced with these were fully wireless, iv since realised that a 7.1 system cant really have completely wireless speakers, well not within my budget! So i ended up keeping these and worked around the issue. As for the sound quality, its ok i guess, nothing mind blowing imo, but its fairly cheap. When i comes to the app, i have had issues like it seems most people have!? I am an Apple user so dont know of its just device incompatibility or a wider issue but its pretty frustrating, nobody wants to open an item that requires customer service as soon as you try to use it! from what others have said its absolutely worth the trouble because the remote that comes with this is basic and i believe the app gives you much more options, i haven’t chased this up yet, but it seems they need to do something so customers dont have to go through this process just to get access to the app! Overall, would i recommend? Hmm… yeah probably, because like i say its cheap for a 7.1 but dont expect “cinema sound” or anything like that, but its good enough for my requirements. BUT SORT THE APP OUT!

Il bello di questo marchio è che con un budget contenuto vi riesce a dare prodotti sempre super validi; questo non è economicissimo, ma se volete avere un impianto Dolby Atmos 7.1 che suona bene, a mio avviso non troverete nulla meglio di questa ULTIMEA Poseidon D70, perché in quanto a qualità e versatilità non è seconda a nessuna, neanche a concorrenti ben più blasonate; l’ho provata per tre settimane con tanti film e riproduzioni musicali e ora posso dirvi quello che ne penso. CONTENUTO della CONFEZIONE: - La soundbar Poseidon D70; - Il Subwoofer Wireless; - I 4 Satelliti; - Il telecomando; - I cavi IN/OUT audio; - I cavi di alimentazione; - Il manuale utente. ESTETICA e MATERIALI: La barra è realizzata molto bene, in materiale plastico con gli inserti e la griglia in metallo. I tasti sono tutti sulla parte superiore, sono a sfioramento e si attuano sempre bene senza particolari difficoltà, gli ingressi e le uscite invece sono sul retro. Sulla parte frontale, nascosto sotto alla griglia, c’è un piccolo display che indica la modalità di riproduzione selezionata. La barra è molto piccola e leggera e si adatta bene a qualsiasi soluzione, anche ad un utilizzo sotto monitor. Il Sub è realizzato in legno, ha l’altoparlante posto sul fondo e un buco da bassreflex sul retro. Sul retro ci sono anche i due spinotti di collegamento dei satelliti e il tasto di accensione dello stesso che essendo attivo ha bisogno anche di essere collegato tramite cavo AC ad una presa 220V. I satelliti sono passivi, vanno collegati tramite filo al sub, sono realizzati con gli stessi materiali e lo stile della soundbar. CONNESSIONI e FUNZIONAMENTO: La Poseidon D70 può essere collegata ad una sorgente come TV, PC, Xbox, PlayStation o lettore BlueRay tramite cavo ottico in dotazione, Jack Audio, o cavo HDMI (gode della tecnologia eARC). Si può connettere anche tramite Bluetooth a tutte le sorgenti che lo prevedono, come ad esempio un cellulare per riprodurre la nostra musica preferita. Il collegamento tra Subwoofer e Soundbar è wireless e questo ci permette di posizionare il sub dove meglio crediamo. Purtroppo i due satelliti che formano il 7.1 sono passivi e vanno collegati al sub tramite i due cavi bianco e rosso presenti in confezione; i cavi sono lunghi e quindi è più semplice posizionarli nei punti che si preferisce. La Bar può essere comandata dal telecomando o dal dispositivo a cui è connessa, anche se è meglio farlo dal suo telecomando perché ci sono più opzioni su cui poter agire. C’è infine l’applicazione che è fatta davvero molto bene e vi permette di regolare tutti i parametri per far aderire alla perfezione l’impianto alle vostre esigenze. QUALITA’ SONORA: Gli alti sono belli e cristallini sia quelli emessi dalla barra che quelli dei satelliti, i bassi sono profondi e immersivi grazie al subwoofer potente e ben tarato: le esplosioni o le collisioni nei film fanno tremare lo stomaco per un effetto molto simile a quello che si prova in un cinema. La presenza del Dolby Atmos crea un effetto 3D del suono nello spazio in cui è installato l’impianto che rende l’esperienza d’uso davvero immersiva soprattutto nella riproduzione di film da sorgenti ad elevato bit rate. E davvero bello vedere un film con questa Poseidon D70. Riproduce bene anche la musica, anche se non ritroviamo gli effetti 3D presenti nella visione dei film è comunque bello sentire la musica perché ci sono sia gli alti che dei buoni bassi in tutti gli stili di musica. Ovviamente voglio precisare che la sensazione immersiva 3D del Dolby Atmos è presente solo su film e serie TV di ultima generazione e quindi se sperate di avere quest’effetto vedendo Titanic o Pulp Fiction non lo troverete, l’audio sarà sempre molto buono ma mai avvolgente quanto sugli ultimi prodotti cinematografici. CONCLUSIONI: Voglio un impianto Dolby per vedere i film con un audio degno del video ma non voglio spendere un patrimonio? Bene ULTIMEA con questa Poseidon D70 ha pensato proprio a voi perché senza troppi compromessi riesce a regalarvi un suono bello ed immersivo per non farvi perdere nessun effetto sonoro nella vostra visione cinematografica casalinga. Io ve la consiglio ad occhi chiusi perché ho visto tanti film nelle ultime settimane ed è sempre stato emozionante sentire i suoni che si spostano nell’ambiente intorno a me facendomi immergere nei film come se li avessi visti al cinema, insomma poca spesa ma tantissima resa. Niks

I'm very happy with the product, it performs very well for the price. A few things to note: 1) My old system would turn on with the tv, this dose not. I have to turn it on manually. Although no Biggy, it is annoying. 2) It came fitted with UK plugs. For an Australian its troublesome. But I find it works great. The sound is good - esp. with the 5.1 cannels - and it suits our small lounge. I'd defiantly buy it again!

Je suis impressionné par la puissance et la qualité du son. Me convient parfaitement pour brancher sur mon ordinateur portable avec le bluetooth pour écouter de la musique, ou brancher sur la télévision avec la prise optique. Il n'est pas obligatoire d'utiliser l'application car tout est sur la télécommande.

Good value for money. Don’t get it wrong though you are not getting true surround sound with lossless codecs, but overall for the price the sound quality is pretty impressive. By default my Samsung tv used only ARC whic doesn’t allow advance codecs, but once I enabled eARC everything worked as expected. Also the tv had a 100 ms latency enabled for whatever the reason, so check your tv settings first once set up correctly it’s a pretty nice piece to have. It switches on/off automatically with your tv, supports CEC so it’s controlled by your tv remote and already enhances dialog out of the box, although you can tweak some other settings it’s not really required.

Technical booklet was too simplistic. I had to google set up procedures. When it was finally complete the sound was awesome.