The best soundbar deals to level up your TV audio

An audio bar is ideal if you need something compact that offers accurate sound display and a wide sound scene. Typically equipped with multiple drivers in an elongated speaker box, an audio line can offer a more immersive audio experience than a pair of shelving speakers, while taking up less space. It’s exactly the kind of accessory that saves space you want your TV when there is limited space or you want to keep things minimal.

Top products in this article:

Best premium soundbar offer: Soundbar Samsung HW-Q950A 11.1.4, $ 1,550 (decreased from $ 1,800)

Best budget soundbar offer: Topvision 50W Audio Bar, $ 50 after voucher (reduced from $ 60)

Best deal Roku streambar: Roku Streambar, $ 99 (down from $ 130)

Most audio bars will also allow you to expand when you are ready and have more space to accommodate extra speakers. The audio bars can be connected (either wired or wireless) to a subwoofer, a pair of satellite speakers or an entire surround sound system. In addition, some of the more affordable audio bars offer features such as Dolby Atmos support, Bluetooth connectivity and different profiles or audio features to suit your different audio needs, from watching movies to playing video games.

But which soundbar should you buy? And are they on offer?

Occasionally, premium audio line options such as the Sonos Arc, Bose Smart Soundbar 900 and JBL BAR 9.1-channel Soundbar take decent steps. Right now, you will find soundbar deals from brands such as Samsung, Roku and Sony. To help you narrow down your options, we’ve put together the best soundbar deals we’ve found below.

Soundbar Samsung HW-A650 3.1 channels: $ 329

Enjoy 3D virtual surround sound and a built-in center speaker with enhanced dialogs so you don’t miss a word with this Samsung audio line. The included subwoofer offers powerful bass. This audio line easily connects to your TV via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or HDMI. You can combine it with other Samsung speakers to create a complete surround sound system.

3.1-channel Samsung HW-A650 Soundbar, $ 329 (down from $ 400)

Samsung 3.1.2 Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer: $ 550

For an upgraded experience, try this option. It offers 3D surround sound emitted from the front, side and top and can be controlled with your voice via Alexa. Connects to your TV via either Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and yes, it can simulate a surround sound system thanks to Dolby Atmos and DTS: X support.

Samsung 3.1.2 Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer, $ 550 (down from $ 700)

Topvision 50W Audio Bar: $ 50

For the most economical upgrade, get the Topvision 50W audio line. This audio line has three audio functions: music, movie, and news. Movie mode offers deeper bass and louder sound, music mode adds clarity and news mode makes conversations sound clear and crisp. This audio line also connects to your phone via Bluetooth so you can listen to music or podcasts.

Topvision 50W Audio Bar, $ 50 after voucher (reduced from $ 60)

Samsung 4.1 channel soundbar with wireless rear speakers: $ 150

The most affordable Samsung model here includes a subwoofer for powerful bass and wireless rear speakers to hear the sounds of March Madness basketball (or whatever you are watching this month) can project around you.

Samsung 4.1 channel soundbar with wireless rear speakers, $ 150 (reduced from $ 280)

Roku Streambar: $ 99 and up

If your entire TV experience needs to be upgraded, consider a Roku Streambar. It’s one Roku flow device and speaker all in one. The audio line uses Dolby Audio technology, which automatically reduces the volume of loud ads and increases the volume of silent conversations. It also has a long-range wireless receiver. And if you want to take things to the next level, Roku is creating additional wireless subwoofers and wireless speakers combined with Streambar for an enhanced surround sound experience.

“I bought [the Roku Streambar] “Because of its compact design and the sound mixing that came from my LG TV, it made it impossible to watch movies,” says an Amazon customer. “Streambar solved my audio problem. I can now watch movies without turning up the volume on the dialogues and downsizing on the action sequences. “I also like the ability to upgrade this device with wireless speakers and subwoofers, which I’m sure will take advantage of over time.”

Roku Streambar, $ 99 (down from $ 130)

Roku Streambar with subwoofer, $ 278 (down from $ 310)

Roku Streambar Surround Set, $ 249 (down from $ 280)

Vizio Elevate soundbar: $ 875

This audio bar with Dolby Atmos and DTS features 18 high-performance speakers. Adjustable height speakers automatically rotate to optimize your audio experience. Four of its speakers are facing upwards for a looping sound. Voice control is done via Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant.

Vizio Elevate soundbar, $ 875 (down from $ 1,100)

Soundbar Samsung HW-Q950A 11.1.4 channels: $ 1,550

If you are willing and able to sell out, consider this luxury soundbar from Samsung. It has the first true 11.1.4 channel sound in the world (meaning it has 11 channels, 1 subwoofer and 4 ignition channels) with the rear speakers included. It has Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual: X, enriched bass and much more.

Samsung HW-Q950A 11.1.4 channel Soundbar, $ 1,550 (down from $ 1,800)

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