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below A soundbar is one of the best ways to enhance your home streaming experience, whether you're watching movies, watching sports, or enjoying crime stories. Between figuring out which speaker wire to buy and connecting a bulky receiver, stereo systems are complicated.
Single-cable speakers are easier to use, more affordable, and now is one of the best times to buy single-cable speakers. That's because many of our favorite picks are on sale.
From budget brands like Vizio that are made to be more budget-friendly, to soundbars from Sonos, many of the best soundbars and TV soundbars are priced under $100. One of our top picks is the Vizio V-Series 5.1 Home Theater Soundbar; it simulates a surround stereo experience, in an easy-to-connect setup.
Whether you have the cash to buy a high-quality soundbar or you're trying to update your home theater on a budget, check out these soundbar deals right now.
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Vizio V Series 5.1 Home Theater Soundbar
A stereo setup is the best way to get immersive theater sound at home, but between setting up the receiver and connecting the speaker wires, it can be a confusing and expensive process. Vizio’s V-Series simplifies the home theater experience without compromise, thanks to the inclusion of two surround speakers and a subwoofer. The speakers enhance 4K content with Dolby Audio 5.1 and DTS Virtual:X. This setup is packed with features, and it’s even better for its sub-$200 price tag.
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VIZIO 20″ 2.0 Home Theater Sound Bar
If you're looking to upgrade your home audio experience on a budget, the Vizio Home Theater 2.0 Soundbar is a solid, affordable option that won't take up a lot of space on your media cabinet. It uses DTS Virtual:X technology for room-filling sound, and its Bluetooth compatibility makes it a great choice for listening to music at home, as well as streaming TV, movies, and sports.
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Sonos Ray speaker
Sonos is known for its WiFi-enabled speakers that make it easy to set up audio in multiple rooms. The Ray Soundbar delivers the sound quality that Sonos is known for in an easy-to-setup package, and the Ray Soundbar is currently on sale for $100 off at Sonos. You can also wirelessly connect it to Sonos’ rear speakers for a surround sound experience.
Best for Amazon TV
Sound Bar for Amazon Fire TV
If you’re a fan of the Amazon ecosystem, Amazon’s Fire TV soundbar is designed to work seamlessly with your existing Fire TV (it’ll also work with non-Fire TVs). Bluetooth makes it easy to stream music and podcasts, and DTS Virtual:X and Dolby Audio help create an immersive listening experience. Note that the soundbar itself isn’t Alexa-enabled, but it does work with the included Alexa-enabled remote (not included).
Space saving design
Polk Audio Ultra-Slim Speaker
If you're looking for a speaker that's suitable for tight spaces, get the Polk Audio Signa S2. It comes with a wireless subwoofer, and the bundle is discounted, bringing the price down to just $249. The speaker has Dolby Atmos built-in, and high-quality speakers that help fill the room. It's currently discounted by $100.
Best for dialogue
Bose TV Speaker – Sound Bar
The Bose TV speaker has a premium aesthetic with its metal grille. It's specially designed to enhance dialogue, saving you the hassle of constantly fiddling with the volume when watching movies. It can be connected using the included optical cable or HDMI cable.
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Sony S100F Speaker
This slim Sony soundbar has been out for a few years, but it’s still a great option—especially at 25% off. Customers largely agree that the speaker is super easy to set up, and the sound is surprisingly powerful for its size. Right now, the speaker is on sale for just $98, down from $130.
