Save on soundbars: This Samsung 3.1-channel soundbar has a great deal this week

Home theater soundbars allow you to turn your average living room into a theater space that sometimes rivals the discount multiplex down the road. Brands like Samsung are responsible for some of the most impressive and immersive soundbars on the market, and as luck would have it, there’s a great Samsung bar on sale this week.

For a limited time, you’ll be able to get the Samsung HW-B650 3.1ch Soundbar at Best Buy or Walmart for only $230, a $170 markdown from its $400 MSRP.

Why you should buy the Samsung HW-B650 Soundbar

The Samsung HW-B650 is an absolute godsend for lackluster TV speakers. Once connected to your TV via HDMI ARC or digital optical, all AV components and TV audio will be routed through your Samsung bar. Classed as a 3.1 setup, the HW-B650 features a discrete center channel and left-right channels, resulting in powerful front-of-the-room performance that holds up well in small to medium-sized spaces. And thanks to the wireless sub, this Samsung system even brings a fair amount of bass to the party!

Thanks to Dolby Digital and DTS support, the HW-B650 can also downscale surround sound signals to virtualize a larger speaker system. It’s not as immersive as a true surround setup or object-based tracking you’d get from a Dolby Atmos or DTS:X-compatible soundbar, but you can always add a Samsung rear speaker kit down the line for improved emulation.

There’s even a Bluetooth input for streaming music and podcasts wirelessly from a phone or tablet to your Samsung soundbar. This model has been out for a few years now, so we’re not sure how much longer you’ll be able to find it brand-new and for a discounted price.

Take $200 off the Samsung HW-B650 3.1ch Soundbar when you purchase today. We also recommend taking a look at our lists of the best soundbar deals, best Samsung TV deals, and best TV deals for even more discounts on top AV devices.