You can have the most powerful TV or computer in the world, but if you are listening through stock speakers, it certainly won’t feel that way. Soundbars are a great way to upgrade your setup, whether you are playing games, watching movies, enjoying your favorite TV series, rocking out with music, or something else.
TL;DR – The Best Soundbar Deals
We gathered some of the best deals, from the most affordable to the most extravagant, so check them out to find one that’s right for your home theatre (or whatever else you’ve got going on)! For more info, be sure to check out our list of the best soundbars, and if you want something to pair your soundbar with, check out our list of the best TV deals.
The Best Bose Soundbar Deals
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 (Renewed)
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Bose has long been famous for extremely high-quality sound, whether it’s high-end speaker sets, over-ears, or soundbars. Providing access to a variety of wireless connectivity options, such as Apple Airplay 2, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, as well as hard wire connections through HDMI Arc (which makes it seamless to use with your TV or PC monitor, even if you use multiple consoles or other devices), it fits in well with virtually any setup.
If you want to expand your setup, there are also the Bose Bass 700 module and the Surround Speakers 700, which perfectly pair and let you expand your setup to have even more immersive experiences. they also pair seamlessly with the excellent Bose Noise Cancelling headphones if you like moving between bombastic sound and personal enjoyment.
If you don’t mind spending some extra cash and want the absolute top-tier sound from your games, movies, television shows, and music, this setup won’t let you down.
The Best Hisense Soundbar Deals
If you want to get moving quickly and easily, the Hisense 20-channel soundbar is a great way to expand your soundscape for a lot less cash. The most affordable option in this piece, it still provides 2.0 channel sound at 60 watts, and has HDMI Arc, Optical, Aux, USB, and Bluetooth connectivity, making it easy to get up and running. It is also Roku TV-ready, making it really easy to pair with very affordable Roku TV options, so you’ll be able to get a complete media setup going with very low up-front costs.
Soundbars: Budget to Best
Sometimes, you don’t need to spend an abundance of cash to get a high-quality soundbar. Here, we’ll point you in the direction of more affordable soundbars that still have all of the excellent features you want.
Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar Sound System with Universal Remote Control
The Best TCL Soundbar Deals
This TCL soundbar has Dolby Atmos support and is Roku TV-ready. It also has a wireless subwoofer, so you can keep things nice and clean, and you can command it using compatible smart home devices with Siri, Alexa, and Google. It’s also got HDMI, HDMI Arc, optical, and USB connections.
The Best Soundbar Deals
Below, you can find a selection of even more soundbar deals worth taking advantage of. From Polk Audio to LG, you won’t want to miss out on these discounts when upgrading your sound system.
What should you look for in a soundbar?
Connectivity is huge when buying a soundbar. If you need audio out, optical, or other specific connection options for your TV, computer, or other devices, the first thing you should do is figure out if the soundbar you want can use it. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth will mean it is easy to pair your phone or smarthome device to your soundbar to pipe notifications, music, or other audio through your high-quality setup.
This goes double for things like HDMI Arc, which allows you to control your devices together, and lets your system utilize your soundbar for a group of devices, instead of just one. If you have a TV that is compatible with HDMI Arc, and you buy a soundbar that also has it, you’ll be able to get a single remote to control your entire setup, instead of keeping track of two or more.
Another thing to consider is how large your space, and the type of sound coverage you want. If you are in a loft apartment or dorm, and your walls are thin, you should probably stick with just the sound bar and skip the subwoofer. This will let you experience much better audio than your built-in TV speakers can offer, without vibrating the entire building, prompting your neighbors to call the police (because nobody wants that).
If you have plenty of room, and you have the ability to get rowdy without experiencing backlash from other people, going all out is truly awesome. Spring for a big subwoofer and extra speakers to create a ‘surround sound’ setup.
What is surround sound?
When looking at speaker sets, the numbers mean something. A “2.0” setup means that there are two channels for the audio, meaning it is capable of producing stereo sound. A 1.0 setup would be ‘mono’ sound, so you aren’t likely to see that, but if you see a .1 at the end, that means the setup has a subwoofer included. Subwoofers have larger diameter speakers in them, meaning they can bring the bass. 808 pads and other very low register sounds will sound much better if you have a subwoofer, adding tons of depth and power.
I’m going to age myself, but I’ll never forget when surround sound was first available to consumers. My dad brought me into the living room and turned on Top Gun, then skipped to a chapter where a jet was taking off, and the subwoofer put out such powerful bass that the walls reverberated. The technology has advanced immeasurably since then, and great subwoofers don’t need to be huge to pack tons of power, creating a much more immersive experience. If you have the room in your home (and your pocketbook), we highly recommend getting a “.1” setup with a subwoofer.
Beyond stereo 2.0, you can keep going up to add more speakers. 5.1 and 7.1 will mean that there are several extra speakers that come with the set, which can be spread evenly around the viewing area. Putting the soundbar beneath the TV, alongside the subwoofer, then having two speakers flanking the couch, and two more behind you? That’s a recipe for a movie-going experience to remember.
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