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Best Soundbar Deals for Prime Day's Final Hours

Immerse yourself in the action with the best soundbar deals we've found so far.

Updated on July 12, 2023

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A black Roku Streambar and remote.
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Roku Streambar: $89
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Vizio Elevate P514A-H6: $648
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JBL Bar 5.0: $200
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Bose Smart Soundbar 300: $299
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While soundbars can get pricey, there are a lot of good deals still to be had on the final day of Prime Day. As nice as your new TV may sound, built-in speakers just can't compare to speaker systems when it comes to watching your favorite shows and movies. You really want a dedicated soundbar for top performance. 

Sales start at around $100, and features include Bluetooth streaming audio and HDMI, while the more expensive systems add Dolby Atmos decoding and 4K video switching. No matter your budget, you can find something to heighten your TV-watching experience. 

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Roku Streambar: $89

8.2 /10

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A black Roku Streambar and remote.
Features 7 Value 9 Design 8 Ecosystem 10 Performance 7
Pros
  • Compact and easy to set up
  • Affordable
  • Excellent dialogue reproduction
  • Tried-and-true Roku experience
Cons
  • Lacks bass in movies and music
Number of channels 2
Wireless subwoofer No
Connections Bluetooth, optical, HDMI, USB
Dolby Atmos No

The number of soundbars with onboard streamers is relatively few, but the Roku Streambar is the best of its kind with excellent sound for a bargain price. It will let you watch your favorite sports on a live TV streaming service while bringing the all-important play-by-play to the fore. Just add a 4K TV. The Roku Streambar is often available for less than its $130 asking price, but it's never been this cheap before.

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Vizio Elevate P514A-H6: $648

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Pros
  • Motorized speakers work well
  • Excellent sound for movies and music
  • Plenty of connections
Cons
  • Not easy to use
  • No Apple AirPlay
  • Short surround cables
Number of channels 5.1.4
Wireless subwoofer Yes
Connections Bluetooth, Wi-fi, 2x 3.5mm, optical, 2x HDMI in/1x HDMI out, USB
Dolby Atmos Yes

If you want the full surround-sound sporting experience, you'll want actual rear speakers. The Vizio Elevate soundbar includes rears and a subwoofer, offers excellent sound and a bunch of useful features, including a nifty revolving speaker for Dolby Atmos effects. At over $340 off, this is a good deal.

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$200 at Amazon

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JBL Bar 5.0: $200

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Pros
  • Excellent sound quality, especially for movies
  • Numerous streaming features
  • Two HDMI inputs
Cons
  • Relatively expensive
  • Needs tweaking to sound its best.
  • Controls make setup difficult

With its long history in producing audio products, JBL knows a thing or two about making quality soundbars. Models like the Bar 5.0 are designed for people who want to listen to loud music and watch movies but only have a limited space. The Bar 5.0 has plenty of connectivity and also decodes Dolby Atmos for extra immersion with streaming movies. At half price, it's a great deal.

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$299 at Amazon

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Bose Smart Soundbar 300: $299

The Bose Smart Soundbar 300 is a great sounding soundbar, and is able to better the Sonos Beam in a lot of ways. At half-price the 300 is a great value. 

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$161 at Amazon

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Polk Audio React: $161

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Pros
  • Amazon Alexa onboard works well
  • Excellent sound quality for the price
  • Smart looking design
Cons
  • Only one HDMI input
  • Optional sub and surrounds are costly

The Polk Audio React is a smart speaker featuring Amazon Alexa that offers excellent sound quality in a compact unit. 

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