TVs are getting better and better but while they look better than ever, sound is always going to be better when you ditch those tinny speakers and upgrade to something a little more beefy to boost your sound quality. One way to do that is to add a soundbar to your entertainment setup.
With Black Friday now here, there are deals to be had if you know where to look. More than a dozen of CNET’s shopping experts are spending more than 515 hours each week this month analyzing thousands of offers from all the biggest retailers and we’re reporting them right here. We’ll also be paying special attention to products that we’ve tested and evaluated hands-on in our labs and we’ll be updating this list as the days roll on so check back later if you don’t see the deal you’ve been waiting for.
- Philips B5106 2.0-channel soundbar: $49 (save $21)
- Insignia 2.0-channel soundbar: $50 (save $50)
- Creative Stage 2.1-channel soundbar and subwoofer: $81 (save $9)
- Hisense 2.1-channel soundbar with built-in subwoofer: $90 (save $60)
- Vizio V-Series 2.1-soundbar with DTS Virtual:X: $99 (save $21)
- Samsung A Series 2.1-channel Dolby and DTS soundbar: $120 (save $160)
- Yamaha Audio SR-C20A soundbar: $130 (save $50)
- Samsung C Series 2.1-channel DTS Virtual: X soundbar: $140 (save $60)
- JBL Cinema SB170 2.1-channel soundbar and subwoofer: $150 (save $100)
- Sony HT-S400 2.1-channel soundbar and subwoofer: $180 (save $120)
- Sony HT-G700 3.1-channel Dolby Atmos and DTS:X soundbar: $249 (save $281)
- Hisense 3.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar and subwoofer: $200 (save $150)
- Sony HT-A3000 3.1-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar: $500 (save $200)
- Sony HT-A5000 5.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar with built-in subwoofers: $698 (save $100)
- Polk Audio MagniFi Max AX 3.1.2-channel soundbar: $560 (save $240)
- LG 5.1.3-channel soundbar: $500 (save $300)
- Samsung Q-Series 3.1-channel soundbar: $250 (save $250)
- Klipsch Cinema 400 2.1-channel soundbar: $271 (save $58)
- LG 3.1 channel soundbar: $200 (save $150)
Why should I invest in a soundbar?
TV speakers simply don’t deliver big sound these days because our screens have gotten a lot thinner and high quality components simply won’t fit. Additionally, built-in TV speakers often face downward, which can further dilute the sound you hear. A soundbar can really improve your audio, and if you need a little help figuring out which features to look for, be sure to check out our soundbar buying guide.
Is Black Friday a good time to buy a soundbar?
Black Friday tends to be a great time to buy top tech at a discount. We’ve already seen significant soundbar savings at Walmart’s Black Friday and Best Buy’s Black Friday sales. We anticipate seeing even more soundbar deals dropping as we get closer to the big day.