I have a Bose Soundtouch 130 system in my living room that I paid $1,600 for a few years ago...it’s as good as it gets IMHO.
That being said, I bought two of the TCL for my bedroom and office through Woot! at a deep discount. Even if I had paid the full list of $199 this is a terrific value for a fine soundbar.
If you are looking for input and features galore such as with my Bose, this is not your soundbar. If you are looking for decent features and quality sound and video, this soundbar is hard to beat. Read the specs so you know what you are buying. Some of the reviews I have read seem to suggest some buyers failed to do this, and are then “surprised” later.
You get good audio frequency response at 40 hz-20,000 kHz, and the built-in subwoofers deliver plenty of bottom end. Dialogue is clear and easily heard. Plenty of system power with 200 watts.
A few quick notes:
The built in Fire stick and Alexa are great features.
The remote is versatile and functional. Installation is simple and easy.
You get three sound modes: movie, music, and news- you cannot adjust the sound further...but I found the presets are nicely calibrated and sound great.
Bluetooth is a nice feature.
You have only one video output- HDMI ARC (audio return channel). If your TV also has this, then any other devices (blu-ray, XBox, satellite, etc.) that you plug into your tv will have the sound routed through the TCL...a nice feature. If your TV does not have HDMI ARC, then you will be limited.
All in all, this is a very fine soundbar that delivers 4K Fire stick video, Alexa, and powerful quality audio.
I am blown away by the features, quality, and performance of this soundbar at an amazing price point.
I would definitely buy them again.
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| Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Walts TV | Amazon.com | DynaNic Inc. | Ultimea Direct |
| speaker size | — | 3 inches | — | 39 inches | 5.25 inches | — |
| power source | Power plug | AC | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
| connectivity tech | HDMI, Bluetooth | USB, Bluetooth | Wireless, WiSA E | Wi Fi | wired, wireless | Auxiliary, Optical, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI |
| speaker type | Soundbar, Subwoofer | Sound Bar Speaker | 3D | Soundbar | 2.1Ch Soundbar with Dolby Atmos | Soundbar |
| mounting type | Bar Mount | Tabletop Mount | — | Wall Mount | Wall Mount, Desktop Placement | Wall Mount |
| weight | 3 kilograms | 8 pounds | 39.59 pounds | 9.1 kilograms | 10.12 pounds | — |
From the manufacturer
Fire TV Edition
With a Fire TV 4K streaming media player built-in, choose from over 500,000 movies and TV episodes. Enjoy favorites from Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, STARZ, Showtime, Disney+, and others. Stream thousands of titles in brilliant 4K Ultra HD, HDR, HDR10+, or Dolby Vision. Subscription fees may apply
Voice Remote with Alexa
Use the included Voice Remote with Alexa to easily control your sound bar and compatible TV functions like power, volume, navigation, and playback. Want to watch something new? Press the microphone button and say, “Find dramas.”
Cinematic Sound
Experience incredibly dynamic cinematic sound in the comfort of your home. With drivers engineered to provide impressive acoustic performance, the carefully tuned speakers deliver impactful, powerful sound with stunning clarity.
Built-In Subwoofer
Bigger bass means bigger excitement. With woofer speakers built directly into the sound bar, you can feel the impact of the action for a fuller audio experience. Bring out the best in your music, TV shows, and movies with rich, powerful bass.
Sound Modes for Movies, Music, and News
Three precisely tuned and distinct sound modes (Movie, Music, News) are available to choose from for an ideal audio experience when watching your favorite content.
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Solid smart soundbar
I have mine hooked to a 75inch tv under my covered patio - love it for movies and sports!
