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Best soundbar deals: Save on Bose, Samsung, Vizio, and more

A Sonos Arc soundbar within a home theater setup.
Sonos

If you want to improve the audio output of your home theater setup, the obvious solution is to buy from soundbar deals. There’s not much room for high-quality speakers within the slim designs of today’s TVs, so soundbars are becoming a necessity. They range from basic equipment to complete surround sound systems, but whatever you’re looking for, you wouldn’t want to miss the discounts that you can get from the bargains that we’ve rounded up below. Check out our guide on how to buy a soundbar, then dive into these deals and make your purchase quickly as these offers may not last long.

Sony S100F 2.0-channel soundbar — $98, was $130

The Sony S100F soundbar at the foot of a TV.
Sony

The Sony S100F 2.0-channel soundbar is as simple as soundbars can come, with two channels — the standard left and right — that you can link to your TV through an HDMI ARC connection or to your mobile devices through Bluetooth. It may have a compact design, but it will deliver improved audio quality while you’re watching TV shows or movies, and it features Sony’s S-Force Pro Front Surround technology that fills your room with sound.

Vizio V-Series 5.1-channel soundbar — $189, was $219

The Vizio 5.1-channel V-Series soundbar and included subwoofer and speakers against a white background.
Vizio

The Vizio V-Series 5.1-channel soundbar is one of the cheapest ways of getting multiple channels for your audio. With five channels — the standard left and right, a center channel for improved dialog clarity, and two additional channels for surround sound — and the presence of a wireless subwoofer for extra bass, you’ll be getting powerful performance that you wouldn’t believe would be coming from such an affordable soundbar. The soundbar connects through HDMI ARC or Bluetooth, and you can also use it to issue voice commands to other smart home devices that are powered by digital assistants.

Bose Smart Soundbar 900 — $700, was $750

Bose Smart Soundbar 900.
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The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 not only delivers excellent music quality and impressive surround sound with Dolby Atmos, but it also serves as a smart speaker with your choice between Amazon’s Alexa or Google Assistant so you can use voice commands for a variety of functions. The soundbar connects through either HDMI eARC, optical audio, or Bluetooth, and it works with Bose SimpleSync technology that will allow you to pair it with compatible Bose wireless headphones for personal listening.

Sonos Arc — $835, was $899

Sonos Arc on a media unit.
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The Sonos Arc is incredibly easy to set up and use, and once the soundbar is up and running, you’ll enjoy great audio with up-firing drivers that recreate Dolby Atmos sound. If you have other Sonos speakers, they can function as surround satellites for the Sonoc Arc for an even more immersive experience. The soundbar connects to your TV using an HDMI ARC/eARC port, and it can stream music from your favorite services through the Sonos app or Apple AirPlay 2. The Sonoc Arc can also serve as a smart speaker, with your choice between Sonos Voice Control, Amazon’s Alexa, and Google Assistant.

Samsung Q-Series Q990C 11.1.4-channel soundbar — $1,600, was $1,900

The Samsung Q-Series 11.1.4-channel surround sound system set up in a luxurious living room.
Samsung

Reigning over our list of the best soundbars is the Samsung Q-Series Q990C 11.1.4-channel soundbar, which is the brand’s 2023 flagship soundbar that offers a whopping 11 channels, alongside a subwoofer and four additional up-firing channels to create a true Dolby Atmos surround sound experience. Not only will you be enjoying fantastic audio for your music and movies, but you’ll also hear dialog very clearly with the soundbar’s Adaptive Voice Amplifier feature. The soundbar also features SpaceFit Sound Pro technology, which makes adjustments to the audio depending on the shape and size of the room where it’s placed.

More soundbar deals we love

The LG S75QR 5.1.2 Channel Soundbar in the living room.
LG

If you want to take a look at alternatives to the soundbar deals that we highlighted above, read on for some of the other top bargains that you can shop right now from trusted brands like Samsung and LG. You’re going to want to hurry though, as some of these discounts are limited-time offers. If you want to take advantage of the potential savings when upgrading your home theater setup’s audio, choose the soundbar that meets your needs and fits your budget, then proceed with the transaction as fast as you can.

  • Samsung B-Series 2.0-channel soundbar —
  • Vizio V-Series 2.1-channel soundbar —
  • Samsung S-Series 3.0-channel soundbar —
  • LG SQC4R 4.1-channel soundbar —
  • LG S75QR 5.1.2-channel soundbar —
  • Vizio Elevate 5.1.2-channel soundbar —
  • Samsung Q-Series Q800C 5.1.2-channel soundbar —

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