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A good soundbar for your TV setup makes a huge difference in your viewing experience. Whether you're watching your favorite TV show or have a group of friends over for the big game, it can make you feel like you're in the middle of the action. However, a good soundbar is often pricey, especially if it's an advanced model with the latest features.
That's why sales are often the best time to grab one. And we already see massive discounts on many options ahead of Amazon's October Prime Day. Whether you're looking to up your own audio setup or get a head start on holiday shopping, we've rounded up the best soundbar deals available right now.
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And remember -- deals aren't only available on Amazon. Rival retailers, like Best Buy and its anti-Prime deals and Walmart with its Holiday Deals event, are also here to save you money. But if you're sticking to Amazon and want to save even more this Prime Day, note that you can earn a $150 Amazon gift card instantly on approval of the Prime Visa card.
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The Fire TV soundbar is compact at just 24 inches wide and, as you'd expect, it's designed to work best with Fire TV streaming devices and smart TVs, though you can use it with other smart TVs and media players as well. Connectivity includes Bluetooth, HDMI, eARC and digital optical. Support for DTS Virtual:X is built in -- and all of that for less than $100 if you act now.
A budget entry-level soundbar that will help elevate any TV's audio. Its understated design and two additional speakers will fit in with any setup. This isn't the cheapest we've seen this soundbar sell for but it is a pretty good deal for the price.
Vizio's Elevate soundbar looks classy and blends in with the environment. You get support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X with a total of 13 high-performance speakers built-in. If you're looking for a premium soundbar around the $500 mark, this is a great option.
More Amazon Prime Day deals on soundbars
- Bestisan soundbar: $90 (save $20). Exclusive offer for Prime members; clip the on-page coupon for the full discount.
- Samsung HW-Q600C 3.1.2ch soundbar: $398 (save $200). Pairs perfectly with your Samsung TV.
- Vizio 2.0 Home Theater soundbar: $70 (save $10). Transform your home theater with top-tier, immersive audio.
- Sony S100F 2.0ch soundbar: $98 (save $32). Includes a bass reflex speaker, an integrated tweeter and Bluetooth setup.
- Vizio V-Series 5.1 soundbar: $200 (save $20). This has a total of six speakers built in for clear sound and excellent clarity.
- Roku Streambar SE: $59 (save $41). This affordable soundbar also have 4K streaming built right in.
- Samsung HW-Q800D/ZA 5.1.2ch soundbar: $898 (save $100). A premium soundbar perfect for your premium Samsung TV.
What are Prime Big Deal Days?
Amazon's October Prime Day event is officially called Prime Big Deal Days, but the shopping extravaganza essentially functions as a second Amazon Prime Day event ahead of the holiday season. If you've never shopped during a Prime Day sale before, you might be wondering exactly what it entails, so here's a brief explainer. It's a two-day Amazon sale that will offer exclusive savings to Amazon Prime subscribers with limited-time offers, flash deals and rock-bottom prices. It's a rare chance to score Black Friday-level pricing outside of November, so it's usually well worth shopping.
When is October's Amazon Prime Day 2024 event?
Amazon's October Prime Day takes place on Oct. 8 and Oct. 9 this year. Even though the sale begins tomorrow, officially, you can already take advantage of some early deals.
How does October's Prime Day compare to July Prime Day?
There are lots of similarities between the two sales. Many of the same deals return during the October sale, especially on Amazon's own devices, such as Blink and Ring home security devices, Fire TVs and tablets, Echo devices and more. The main difference is related to the timing of the sale. Since July Prime Day is in the summer, there's more focus on back-to-school and outdoor deals. This includes school supplies, grills, lawnmowers and more. During October Prime Day, we see more deals geared toward the upcoming holiday season, such as kitchenware for a Thanksgiving meal or kid's toys and games for Christmas.
Is Amazon Prime Day the best time to buy a soundbar?
Yes, some of the best deals on tech, including soundbars, happen during the Prime Day event. Many of these items are at their all-time lowest prices and could go quickly. If you see a deal you're considering, we recommend grabbing it before stock vanishes or the time runs out.
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How we choose the best Prime Day soundbar deals
Many of us here at CNET have covered shopping events for over five years, including Black Friday, Prime Day, Memorial Day and countless other shopping events. In that time, we've learned how to spot the best deals among a sea of thousands of superficial offers and scams, and we only surface the best offers from trusted retailers. We look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing soundbar deals to show you.
- Real discounts mean genuine savings. We check pricing history for products listed as on sale so we know when it's a case of an inflated list price rather than an actual discount.
- Quality reviews and testing are super important for any product. A discount isn't worthwhile if it results in a subpar product experience, no matter how much you saved.
- Remaining sale time is important, too. Some deals are only around for a short time or may be limited in supply. If that's the case, we'll let you know upfront so you don't come back to the deal later only to be disappointed.