Best cheap soundbar deals for June 2021

If you’ve got a sweet TV for your home theater, but the sound quality isn’t what you’re looking for, you’re not alone. That’s because there isn’t much room in the thin bezels on modern TVs to put decent speakers, so integrated speakers tend to be a disappointment.

However, there is an easy solution to this problem, which is to treat your new TV to a companion soundbar. These slim, low-profile bars sit under your TV and can provide a real boost in sound to help dialogue sound more crisp, to make music sound richer, and to make movies more enjoyable thanks to extra bass and thrum.

When it comes to shopping for a soundbar you’ll find a big range of prices, from bargain to ultra-high-end, and to learn more you can check out our reviews of the best soundbars from top brands like Bose and Sonos. To save some money on your next soundbar purchase, we’ve rounded up some of the best cheap soundbar deals to be found on the internet.

Today’s best soundbar deals

• TCL Alto 8+ 2.1 Channel Soundbar with Built-In Subwoofer – Fire TV Edition — $141, was $150
• LG 2.1 Channel 160W Soundbar — $150, was $177
• Polk Audio MagniFi Mini Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer — $249, was $300
• Bose TV Speaker Soundbar — $249
• LG SN9YG 5.1.2 Hi-Res Audio Soundbar with Dolby Atmos and Google Assistant — $590, was $1,000
• Vizio Elevate 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos Soundbar — $901, was $1,000
• LG SN11RG 7.1.4 Hi-Res Audio Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos — $1,297, was $1,700

Polk Audio MagniFi Mini Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer

$249 $300

Don't let its size fool you — the MagniFi Mini is on par with some of the best, full-sized soundbars on the market in the audio department, creating a soundstage that fills the entire room. More Less

Buy at Amazon

Vizio Elevate 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos Soundbar

$901 $1,000

An incredible soundbar with cool rotating pod speakers that automatically orient themselves to provide you with the best sound whether you're watching movies or listening to music. More Less

Buy at Amazon

LG 2.1 Channel 160W Soundbar

$150 $177

Enjoy cinematic sound at an affordable price with this LG 2.1-channel soundbar, complete with wireless subwoofer, to give anything you watch the auditory boom it deserves. More Less

Buy at Target

TCL Alto 8+ 2.1 Channel Soundbar with Built-In Subwoofer – Fire TV Edition

$141 $150

Realize cinematic audio from your TV with this TCL soundbar. It's integrated with a Fire TV 4K media player, offering a complete streaming experience. More Less

Buy at Amazon

LG SN9YG 5.1.2 Hi-Res Audio Soundbar with Dolby Atmos and Google Assistant

$590 $1,000

This soundbar family was one of our top-reviewed of 2020, and it will turn any TV into full-fledged home theater with Dolby Atmos. Perfect for movies and Music, and it doubles as smart speaker. More Less

Buy at Walmart

Sony 2.0 Channel 120W Soundbar

$100 $129

With support for both Bluetooth and wireless plus a built-in tweeter, this compact bar fits easily into a slim space and is ideal for both TV and music playback. More Less

Buy at Target

Samsung 2.1 Ch Soundbar with Wireless Sub HW-T40M

$135 $148

Offering surround sound for a fuller listening experience plus Bluetooth functionality for connecting your phone or computer as well as your TV, this bar comes with a wireless sub for extra bass. More Less

Buy at Target

TCL Alto 6+ 2.1 Channel Soundbar

$120 $130

This bar is specially designed to be ready for integration with Roku TV hardware, like TCL's Roku TV remote. It support Dolby Digital and has a wireless subwoofer for an extra bass hit. More Less

Buy at Target

VIZIO 5.1 Soundbar with Slim Wireless Subwoofer

$250

Vizio is the king of soundbar value, and this 5.1 system is a great deal. With a subwoofer so thin you can hide it under your couch and support for DTS Virtual:X, this is the upgrade your TV deserves. More Less

Buy at Amazon

VIZIO 20-inch 2.0 Home Theater Soundbar

$70

A simple soundbar with integrated bass and DTS Virtual:X, with support for Bluetooth, this is a quick and easy way to give your TV sound a boost. More Less

Buy at Target

Samsung HW-T650 3.1 Soundbar with 3D Surround Sound (2020)

$300 $400

With tons of power and DTS:Virtual X surround sound, this soundbar will take your humble TV and turn it into a full-fledged home theater, with awesome sound for movies and music. More Less

Buy at Amazon

Bestian 60W Soundbar

$69

A simple soundbar that offers three different modes for dialogue, movies, or music, so you can tweak your sound profiles to fit the content that you're watching. More Less

Buy at Amazon

VIZIO M-Series 2.1 Channel Soundbar

$150

A sleek, simple soundbar that has all the features you need, like support for DTS Virtual:X to fill the room with 3D sound and a dialogue enhancement setting to make listening easier. More Less

Buy at Best Buy

Bose TV Speaker Soundbar

$249

If you need a soundbar system to augment your movie nights on the TV, you can't go wrong with the Bose TV Speaker soundbar from one of the world's leading sound designers. More Less

Buy at Amazon

Sony HT-S350 2.1 Soundbar System

$198 $280

As one of the biggest names in the industry, Sony is a powerhouse that can't be beat. Among its numerous products is its Sony HT-S350 soundbar, accompanied by a subwoofer for mesmerizing sound. More Less

Buy at Amazon

JBL Bar 2.0

$130 $200

This 80W soundbar offers wireless support with Bluetooth connectivity as well as HDMI and optical cable connections, making it ideal to slip under your TV to give your sound a boost. More Less

Buy at Walmart

Samsung HW-T450 2.1 Soundbar System

$195

Samsung has never disappointed, and its HW-T450 soundbar is no different. With two channels and a wireless subwoofer, this soundbar system is ready to turn movie nights into a director's delight. More Less

Buy at Amazon

Samsung 2.1 Ch Soundbar HW-A50M/ZA

$200

A Bluetooth-compatible soundbar that allows you to hook up to your TV without ugly cables running down the back. It comes with a wireless subwoofer to offer a bass boost as well. More Less

Buy at Target

TCL Alto 8i 2.1 TS8111 Soundbar

$150 $180

This soundbar has Dolby Atmos, making it perfect for making exciting movies feel even more immersive, and it's also easy to setup with your Roku TV system and compatible with Roku remotes. More Less

Buy at Target

LG SN11RG 7.1.4 Hi-Res Audio Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos

$1,297 $1,700

We love the way this LG soundbar creates total immersion into music and movie soundtracks. It can double as a smart speaker, and it's compatible with every music format you can throw at it. More Less

Buy at Walmart

Yamaha YAS-109 Soundbar

$220

With built-in Alexa, subwoofers, and Bluetooth, the Yamaha YAS-109 soundbar has everything you need in one sleek and slim package, also equipped with DTS Virtual 3D surround sound. More Less

Buy at Amazon

How to choose a soundbar

There are a few main features you’re going to want to keep an eye out for when searching for the soundbar of your dreams — unless you’re perusing our lest of the best soundbar deals for December. This is because we’ve done all the hard work for you, making sure all of the bars we’ve selected have all the tools you need to create an immersive home viewing experience.

Having said that, there are some soundbars that bundle features that aren’t necessarily required, but could be a welcome addition to your entertainment setup. For example, Vizio’s SmartCast bars have Chromecast Audio built in, opening up the door to a Sonos-like multi-room music-streaming experience with support for both Google Play Music and Spotify right out of the box.

It’s also worth checking the soundbar you’re eyeing up has an HDMI slot on board (all of the ones we’ve featured do), since it supports far more audio formats than a standard optical cable, including Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, and DTS:X. You’re going to want at least one of these if you’re hoping to create the home theater to rule all home theaters — or something close.

And if you’re only just starting to spruce up your home entertainment setup and haven’t invested in one already, you will probably benefit from a soundbar that comes with a subwoofer in the box. Fortunately, almost all bars on the market can be purchased as part of a bundle that includes a wireless subwoofer, so you shouldn’t have to search far and wide for this.

Whatever the case, for anyone looking for a soundbar the core features are: HDMI with support for either a Dolby or DTS format (or both), and a subwoofer if you want to add some floor-shaking kick to the experience.

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