We’re heading into Black Friday evening, which means there’s not much time to spare to snap up terrific deals on electronics of all kinds! If you’re here, you’re looking for the best Black Friday deals on soundbars, and we’ve got ’em. These slim soundbars slide easily into the space below your TV and deliver a much better sound experience than the integrated speakers offered by most TVs, helping you to enjoy clearer dialogue, more exciting bass, and better-quality music. Our team has searched out the best Black Friday soundbar deals to help you score a new soundbar at a killer Soundbar Black Friday deal price.
Editor’s Note: Black Friday is soon drawing to a close and the best deals are in short supply, so act now or risk missing out.
Where to find the best Black Friday soundbar deals
- Amazon: Amazon has the widest range of soundbars from a variety of brands at different price points — see deals.
- Best Buy: Some of the best prices on brands including Samsung, Bose, and Sony — see deals.
- Walmart: Great for higher-end soundbars and a few affordable options there too — see deals.
Best Black Friday soundbar deals 2021
- Vizio V-Series 2.0 Compact Sound Bar — <strong>$80</strong>, was $120
- TCL Alto R1 Roku TV-Ready wireless soundbar — <strong>$100</strong>, was $180
- Samsung 5.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Acoustic Beam — <strong>$260</strong>, was $450
- Klipsch Cinema 400 Sound Bar + 8Inch Wireless Subwoofer — <strong>$249</strong>, was $329
- Samsung HW-Q600A 3.1.2-channel soundbar — <strong>$330</strong>, was $600
- Samsung HW-Q950A 11.1.4-channel soundbar — <strong>$1,300</strong>, was $1,800
Vizio V-Series 2.0 Compact Sound Bar — $80, was $120
Why Buy:
- Affordable entry into the world of soundbars
- Compact and easy to fit into a small space
- Supports Dolby Audio
- Supports Bluetooth for streaming from your phone as well
This 2.0 soundbar is the ideal affordable partner for your TV. In our review of the Vizio V-Series’ 2.1 soundbar sibling, we praised its excellent price point, variety of EQ adjustments, and impressive sound quality for the price. If you’re after a simple, easy-to-use upgrade to your TV audio that won’t break the bank, this is the option for you. Vizio is known for its value for money, and this soundbar is no exception. You’ll find a compact soundbar that’s easy to fit into a small space, with two speakers that offer Dolby Audio and DTS Digital Surround to fill a room in all directions, making your sound more immersive — which is especially great for watching movies.
The soundbar has plenty of connectivity options as well, supporting HDMI and ARC inputs as well as dedicated 3.5 aux and Bluetooth as well. The Bluetooth is especially handy as it makes it easy to wireless connect to the soundbar from your phone as well as your TV, so you can use the soundbar to listen to music when you’re not watching the TV. It’s a great choice for spaces like kitchens or small studio apartments where you want your TV to pull double duty as a stereo system as well. Finally, you can control the soundbar from a distance with either the included remote or with your voice through voice assistants like Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant.
TCL Alto R1 Roku TV-Ready wireless soundbar — $100, was $180
Why Buy:
- One power cable, that’s it
- Perfect for Roku TVs
- Supports Bluetooth for streaming from your phone as well
The idea behind the TCL Alto R1 is total simplicity. From the setup (which only requires that you plug the R1 into power) to the way you control its settings (you use your existing TV remote), it’s hard to imagine an easier way to get much better sound from your TV.
The R1 is no powerhouse, but it does have very good two-channel stereo sound, which is really all you need for smaller rooms. The caveat is that the R1 only works with TVs that have the Roku software built-in (so-called Roku TVs). They don’t have to be built by TCL — any Roku TV will do just fine — but it does have to be a Roku TV.
The connection is entirely wireless, using TCL’s proprietary Wi-Fi technology. Amazingly, there are no audio sync problems, and you can get the soundbar to automatically enhance dialogue and lower the volume for commercials. Not bad, especially at this incredibly low price.
Samsung 5.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Acoustic Beam — $260, was $450
Why Buy:
- Wireless subwoofer delivers bass punch
- High-quality sound from a respected brand
- Game mode for gaming
- Mounting kit for elegant wall mounting
Samsung’s Q series are some of its top-of-the-line soundbars, offering great sound quality with special audio features like a Dolby Digital Plus decoder and Samsung’s Acoustic Beam technology to provide a panoramic sound experience. This 5.1 channel option comes with both a soundbar and a subwoofer with a 6.5-inch driver for powerful bass, making it perfect for both listening to music and watching bombastic action movies. Handily, the subwoofer is wireless, so you can place it in a convenient location without having to run unsightly cables around your home theater setup. The soundbar and subwoofer also come with a handy remote for controlling the volume and other adjustments.
This is an option for those looking for a high-quality sound experience and some of the features of a home stereo setup in a soundbar form. And if you do have rear speakers that you want to include in the setup, the soundbar supports adding rear speakers like the Samsung SWA-8500S. You’ll find all the inputs you could need on the soundbar, like one optical, one USB, and HDMI inputs, plus an HDMI output and a handy 4K pass-through with support for HDR. And to help your soundbar look as good as it sounds, it comes with a mounting kit so you can hang it on the wall above or below your TV. Finally, there’s also a gaming mode to increase directional sounds if you like to game on your system as well as watch movies or TV.
Klipsch Cinema 400 Sound Bar + 8-Inch Wireless Subwoofer — $249, was $329
Why Buy:
- Comes with subwoofer for powerful bass
- 5.1 for virtual surround sound
- Dialogue enhancement for clearer TV audio
- Easy setup with single cable and single remote
If you’re after powerful, cinematic sound with easy setup and no fuss, then the Klipsch Cinema 400 soundbar might be just what you’re looking for. For those who want a high-quality sound experience but don’t want to be messing around with cables and complicated setup, then this is both simple to use and offers great sound. It needs just one HDMI cable to link up the soundbar, then use the included remote to control both the soundbar and the wireless subwoofer. Oh, did we mention the subwoofer? It comes with a chunky, powerful sub as well as the soundbar to give you that booming bass experience which is great for exciting, immersive movie watching.
The Klipsch Cinema soundbar has useful software and hardware to project sound out through your entire room, making it ideal for a larger space like a big living room. And it has 5.1 decoding to give that virtual surround sound that will make you feel like you’re at the cinema. But it’s not all big and booming, as there are also precision options like dialogue enhancement which will help dialogue sound better and be easier to understand. That’s all wrapped up in a stylish, attractive package made with materials like real wood for a classy finish.
Samsung HW-Q600A 3.1.2-channel soundbar with Dolby Atmos — $330, was $600
Why Buy:
- Extremely high-quality sound
- Comes with powerful subwoofer
- Creates immersive surround sound with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
- Even better sound when paired with select Samsung TVs
If you want a TV speaker that fills the room and creates a virtual surround sound experience, one of Samsung’s new soundbars with Dolby Atmos could be for you. This HW-Q600A model is a 3.1.2 system with both a soundbar and a subwoofer, and the combined 360 watts deliver a huge improvement over the speakers that are built into your TV. The subwoofer is wireless, too, making it easy to place where you need it without worrying about wires. In addition to the Dolby Atmos, it supports DTS:X and has upward-firing height drivers to help project sound throughout even a large space, so this could be the best choice for a home theater room.
It includes an HDMI input which can passthrough 4K video in HDR10+, plus there’s Bluetooth support so you can quickly and easily pair the soundbar with your phone or other devices to play music as well. If you have a compatible Samsung TV, you can take advantage of the Q-Symphony feature, which lets the soundbar take over the TV’s built-in speakers for greater clarity, especially for on-screen dialog.
Samsung HW-Q950A 11.1.4-channel soundbar
Why Buy:
- Full home theater replacement
- Exceptional Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
- Two HDMI inputs
- Up-firing rear speakers
To get the very best sound for movies and TV shows, most folks opt for an A/V receiver and a series of wired speakers placed around the room and mounted to the ceiling as well. But with the Samsung HW-Q950A, all you need to do is set up the soundbar, plug it into your TV, and then place the subwoofer and surround speakers wherever you like. The virtually wire-free arrangement is a snap, and you’ll still get exquisite, immersive Dolby Atmos or DTS:X sound, thanks to the huge number of built-in drivers.
It’s also more than just a soundbar. With Alexa built-in, it’s also a smart speaker that you can use to control your home theater with just your voice. Add on the ability to use AirPlay 2, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth, and you’ve got a system that will work with just about any device or streaming service. And if you own a compatible Samsung TV with Q-Symphony sound, you can turn the TV’s speakers into yet another sound source, instead of shutting them off, which is what usually happens when you use a soundbar.
Once you’ve found a soundbar, why not upgrade your viewing experience as well? Check out some of the best Black Friday TV deals available to see more.
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