The Best Black Friday Soundbar Deals

You don’t have to go to your local theater for a cinematic experience. Nowadays, with the right equipment, you can achieve the same immersive viewing and audio experience from the comfort of your home, starting with a top-notch soundbar. These nifty devices don’t take up nearly as much space as a conventional multiple-speaker surround sound setup, but you’ll still get the same punchy, room-filling sound. If you’re looking to upgrade, Black Friday is a great time to buy.

Not sure where to start? Keep an eye on these specs when deciding on which soundbar to purchase:

• Number of channels: If you’re aiming for a surround sound setup or a more immersive audio experience, you’ll want to go for a soundbar with more channels. The first number in a model name refers to the soundbar’s number of channels, so if it starts with a 2, for example, that means you’ll just have a left and a right channel. Most modern-day shows and movies offer five audio channels.

• Size/dimensions: Soundbars can be wall-mounted or simply sit beneath your TV. The important thing is that you have enough space to accommodate the soundbar and any peripherals that may be included. 

• Subwoofers: If you want to make the most of the bass, you’ll want at least one wireless subwoofer. Not all soundbars have them and some come with separate tweeters. Note that the second number in the model name refers to the number of subwoofers.

Vizio M-Series 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos Home Theater SoundBar 

This M-Series home theater soundbar is Amazon’s Choice in home audio soundbars by Vizio—and for good reason. With 11 high performance speakers, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, and a 103dB sound pressure level and 45Hz-20kHz frequency range, these speakers will deliver the immersive audio experience you crave without breaking the bank. Your purchase nets you a soundbar, subwoofer, and separate tweeters to provide the widest possible audio range.

Samsung HW-B650 3.1ch Soundbar With Subwoofer 

This Samsung soundbar comes with a single subwoofer and offers three audio channels. Dolby 5.1 and DTS Virtual:X support makes the most of that single subwoofer, projecting sound around you without the need for extra speakers. This is perfect for those who watch a lot of television, but aren’t necessarily cinemafiles

Sony HT-A5000 5.1.2ch Soundbar With Dolby Atmos

This all-in-one soundbar by Sony is a great fit for those who don’t have the space to set up a separate subwoofer and tweeters or who just want a simplified plug-and-play setup. The HT-A5000 has 8K1 and 4K 1202 video passthrough to support the latest video formats, which means visuals will be smoother and more vivid even when playing video games. Plus, the integrated UI connects to compatible Sony TVs for easy control and mode customization.