Best Early Prime Day Soundbar Deals: Get Over 50% Off Denon, Sony, More

The introduction of multichannel soundbars in the late 1990s was a seismic shift in the way we listen to audio. Gone were the days of massive speaker enclosures with huge cones. Instead, they combined midrange and treble into one unit and popped the subwoofer out to another box for bass response that didn’t interfere with the other frequencies. Now soundbars come in a wide spread of profiles and price points, from affordable starter units to audiophile setups that can run into the four figures.

Ahead of Prime Day, Amazon’s having a huge sale on soundbars across a number of price points, featuring discounts that are deeper than some of these products have seen since they were first released. No matter what your audio needs are, you’re likely to find a system that meets them at a price that’s unbeatable. Crank up your favorite soundtrack and browse these soundbar deals.

LG S65Q.DUSALLK High-Res Audio Sound Bars
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LG S65Q.DUSALLK High-Res Audio Soundbar

At 56% off, this is a huge price drop on a very competent audio system with some enjoyable features. LG’s S65Q system is two distinct units—a horizontal soundbar and a vertical subwoofer for deep bass response. The main bar is designed with a specialized center channel to improve speech clarity in movies and TV shows, and it supports traditional HDMI input, Dolby Digital via optical, and even Bluetooth with LG smart TVs. Low latency and a wide variety of EQ presets make this a great all-purpose pick.

VIZIO M-Series 5.1 Premium Sound Bar
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Vizio M-Series 5.1 Premium Soundbar

Vizio deserves a lot of credit for its commitment to delivering reasonable quality at low prices, and its M-Series soundbar is a solid pick. In our review, we gave it an Editors’ Choice award and praised its powerful bass delivery and sound imaging with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support. With a main soundbar, two satellites, and a subwoofer that delivers deep bass at maximum volume with no distortion, this is an affordable surround sound system—and you can save $50 right now.

Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1.4 Sound Bar
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Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1.4 Soundbar

Nakamichi might be a lesser-known brand in the home audio market, but real heads know that its quality and prices are on par with the big players. The Shockwafe Pro delivers full Dolby Atmos surround sound for half the price of competing models, and includes a bunch of useful features. The sizable subwoofer includes a 180-watt down-firing driver for powerful, thudding bass. The uniquely shaped soundbar is simple to set up and the system can be modified to optimize sound for different room sizes and layouts.

Denon DHT-S517 Sound Bar
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Denon DHT-S517 Soundbar

If you’re in the market for an affordable Dolby Atmos system, getting nearly $200 off the Denon DHT-S517 is a deal that’ hard to beat. This is a big-sounding speaker that is simple to install, with intuitive wireless connectivity between the main unit and the subwoofer. The soundbar delivers 3.1.2-channel audio through well-positioned speakers that create immersive sound in most types of rooms. It lacks some of the advanced customization of more expensive models, but for the price this is a can’t-miss system.

Sony HT-A5000 5.1.2ch Dolby Atmos Sound Bar
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Sony HT-A5000 5.1.2ch Dolby Atmos Soundbar

The priciest deal on this list, the HT-A5000 is just a single speaker unit, but it’s a top pick for audiophiles because of its crystalline sound quality. Many soundbars are optimized for TV and movies and struggle with music, but the HT-A5000 excels at both. It also supports Sony’s proprietary 360 Reality Audio for music, which gives incredible immersion to tracks mastered in that format. Setup is quick and easy, with on-screen installation letting you use your TV for the process. Lots of customization options let you tweak the sound space to your personal preference. $300 off is a dramatic price drop.