The Best Soundbar Deals — Save Up to $100 on Vizio, Sonos, and Bose
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Short of a full stereo setup, a soundbar is one of the best ways to enhance your home streaming experience, whether you’re watching movies, sports, or binging murder mysteries. Between figuring out what speaker wire to buy to connecting a bulky receiver, stereo systems are complicated.
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Soundbars, with their one-cable convenience, are comparatively much easier. They’re also more affordable, and right now is one of the best times to shop for a soundbar. That’s because many of our favorite picks are on sale.
From budget-friendly brands like Vizio made even budget-friendlier, to top-of-the-line speakers from Sonos, many of the best TV speakers and soundbars are up to $100 off. One of our top picks is Vizio’s V-Series 5.1 home theater sound bar; it emulates the surround sound stereo experience, in an easy-to-connect setup.
Whether you’ve got the money to shell for a high-quality soundbar or you’re trying to update your home theater on a budget, check out these soundbar deals live right now.
STEREO ALTERNATIVE
Vizio V-Series 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bar
$199.99 $249.99 20% off
A stereo setup is the best way to get immersive theater audio at home, but between setting up a receiver and connecting speaker wire, it can be a confusing and expensive process. Vizio’s V-Series streamlines 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 packs a lot of features, and it’s even better at its sub-$200 price.
BUDGET BUY
VIZIO 20" 2.0 Home Theater Sound Bar
$69.99 $79.99 13% off
If you’re looking to upgrade your home audio experience on a budget, Vizio’s 2.0 home theater soundbar is a solid, affordable option that won’t take up too much space on a media cabinet. It utilizes DTS Virtual:X for room-filling sound, and Bluetooth compatibility makes it a good option for listening to music at home, in addition to streaming TV, movies, and sports.
WIFI ENABLED
Sonos Ray Soundbar
$179 $279 36% off
Sonos is best known for its WiFi-enabled speakers that make setting up multi-room audio easy. The Ray Soundbar delivers the audio quality Sonos is known for in an easy-to-set-up package, and the Ray soundbar is currently $100 off at Sonos. You can also wirelessly connect it to Sonos’ rear speakers for a surround sound experience.
BEST FOR AMAZON TV
Amazon Fire TV Soundbar
$99.99 $119.99 17% off
If you’re a fan of Amazon’s ecosystem, Amazon’s Fire TV soundbar is designed to work seamlessly with your existing Fire TV (it will work with non-Fire TVs also). Bluetooth connectivity 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 is not Alexa-enabled, but it works with the Alexa-enabled remote (not included).
SPACE SAVING DESIGN
Polk Audio Ultra-Slim Soundbar
$299.00 $399.00 25% off
For a soundbar that’s friendly with tight spaces, pick up this Polk Audio Signa S2 soundbar. It comes with a wireless subwoofer and the package is discounted, bringing the price to just $249. The soundbar has built-in Dolby Atmos, and up-firing speakers help fill the room. It’s currently discounted by $100.
BEST FOR DIALOGUE
Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar
$199.00 $279.00 29% off
Bose’s TV Speaker has a refined aesthetic thanks to its metal mesh grille. It’s designed specifically to enhance dialogue, saving you from constantly fiddling with the volume when watching movies. It can be connected using an included optical cable or with an HDMI cable.
BASIC SPEAKER
Sony S100F Soundbar
$98.00 $129.99 25% off
This slim soundbar from Sony 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 very easy to install, and the sound is surprisingly powerful for its size. Right now, the soundbar is going for just $98, down from $130.
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