Let’s face it, your TV speakers probably suck and you don’t want to pay an arm and a leg for better sound quality to enjoy your movies, music, TV shows and games.
The reason your TVs sound has gotten worse and worse by the years is that TVs have come thinner and thinner, and smaller making it almost impossible to add good speakers to them. There simply isn’t enough room for good sounding speakers on your flatscreen TV.
Thankfully there is a solution to this problem and that is Soundbars. Now we know Soundbars can get expensive, and that it might seem stupid to get extra speakers for a TV you just bought, but hear me out. Why wouldn’t you get a Soundbar when it can improve your sound quality and make all those moments while gaming, watching movies and series so much more enjoyable?
As a movie enthusiast and a person who uses the TV for media consumption as well for some gaming, I wanted to grab the best Soundbars under $200 and see which ones are the best. So here are our the best Soundbars under $200.
Polka Audio Signa S2
- Bass packs a punch way above its size.
- Good separation on sound for the price point.
- Wireless Subwoofer.
- No major difference to Polka S1
Polka Audio Signa S2 is a premium range ultra slim Soundbar, which included a wireless subwoofer. It has 5 powerful full-range drivers that deliver beautiful rich sound with deep bass. Polka Audio Signa S2 is on par with any mid- to high-range soundbars available in the market. At just over 2″ tall, it fits most spaces — easily wall-mount it or place in front of your TV. It won’t block your TV’s bottom edge or IR remote sensor. You can stream from your favorite streaming apps like Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, and others directly from your smartphone, tablet or other compatible devices through the built-in Bluetooth technology. You can set up the Polka Audio Signa S2 in minutes with the included subwoofer and necessary cables —just unpack, connect and listen.
Polk Audio Signa S2 Ultra-Slim Universal TV Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer,...
- A PREMIUM ULTRA-SLIM SOUND BAR WITH INCLUDED WIRELESS SUBWOOFER – 5 powerful full-range drivers deliver BEAUTFUL RICH SOUND WITH DEEP BASS. POLK’S EXCLUSIVE VOICE ADJUST TECHNOLOGY & Dolby Digital Decoding maximizes sound clarity & reduces voice delays
- A PREMIUM ULTRA-SLIM SOUND BAR WITH INCLUDED WIRELESS SUBWOOFER – 5 powerful full-range drivers deliver BEAUTFUL RICH SOUND WITH DEEP BASS. POLK’S EXCLUSIVE VOICE ADJUST TECHNOLOGY & Dolby Digital Decoding maximizes sound clarity & reduces voice delays
- Excellent sound and value on par with any mid- to high-range sound bars available in the market. At just over 2" tall, it fits most spaces — easily wall-mount it or place in front of your TV. It won’t block your TV’s bottom edge or IR remote sensor
- UPGRADE YOUR HOME THEATER EXPERIENCE – Watch your favorite shows on your 4K HD Smart TV with exceptional picture quality & crystal clear sound. With numerous connection possibilities, plug in any audio source via HDMI ARC, optical input & AUX
- WIRELESSLY STREAM MUSIC from your favorite streaming apps like Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, and others directly from your smartphone, tablet or other compatible device through the built-in Bluetooth technology
- SET UP YOUR SOUND BAR IN MINUTES — With the included subwoofer, HDMI and optical cables quickly connect your TV to the sound bar. Get set up and listening in minutes
VIZIO SB2920-C6
- Beautiful design.
- Sound quality.
- Streaming is easy and worked without a hassle.
- Volume control could be a bit better.
The VIZIO 29″ 2.0 Sound Bar offers amazing audio in a compact size. Its sophisticated new design makes it an attractive addition to any 32″+ class TV. Use Bluetooth to stream music from your smartphone, tablet or computer. With everything you need for a quick and easy setup, upgrading to an amazing home theater experience has never been easier – plug the Sound Bar in, connect it to your TV, sit back and enjoy. The 2.0 Sound Bar features two powerful full-range stereo speakers that boost your audio and deliver amazing sound. Streamlined Design VIZIO Sound Bars are crafted to accentuate your TV with a minimalist body style that blends in with any room of your home. VIZIO Sound Bars utilize DTS audio technologies to deliver elevated multi-channel audio for the most immersive sound quality.
VIZIO SB2920-C6 29-Inch 2.0 Channel Sound Bar
- 2.0 Premium Audio The VIZIO 2.0 Sound Bar is an easy way to enhance your audio experience when watching your favorite content on the TV. The full-range stereo speakers boost your audio, while DTS technologies simulate incredible surround sound.
- 2.0 Premium Audio The VIZIO 2.0 Sound Bar is an easy way to enhance your audio experience when watching your favorite content on the TV. The full-range stereo speakers boost your audio, while DTS technologies simulate incredible surround sound.
- Bluetooth Streaming Lose the wires and listen to your music with a tap of a finger from anywhere in the room. (Performance and compatibility among Bluetooth devices may vary.)
- Easy Setup With everything you need for a quick and easy setup, upgrading to a powerful audio experience has never been easier. Connect the Sound Bar to your TV using one of the included cables, sit back and enjoy.
- Features DTS Studio Sound, DTS TruVolume and DTS TruSurround
- Ergonomic Remote for convenient access to volume, input and audio controls.
- Table-stand or wall-mount options.
- Dimensions
Yamaha ATS1080-R
- Very good sound for an entry-level Soundbar.
- Supports DTS Virtual:X.
- Can be paired with two Bluetooth devices at the same time.
- Needs an external bass if you want to get deeper bass notes.
Yamaha ATS1080-R Sound Bar with Built-in Subwoofers and Bluetooth (Renewed)
- Ultra-slim, beautifully-simple design
- Built-in subwoofers for deep bass without a second box
- Clear voice for enhanced dialogue clarity
- Bluetooth wireless music streaming
- Simple setup with HDMI, optical or analog connection
- Ultra-slim, beautifully-simple design
- Built-in subwoofers for deep bass without a second box
- Clear voice for enhanced dialogue clarity
- Bluetooth wireless music streaming
- Simple setup with HDMI, optical or analog connection
- Wall mount template. Power Consumption: 27W
VIZIO SB3821-C6
- Solid design.
- Wireless subwoofer with good range.
- Good performance and value for the price.
- Could use some work with the deeper bass sounds.
The VIZIO SB3821-C6 features powerful speakers paired with a wireless subwoofer, delivering booming sound with crystal-clear audio quality. This combo brings an enticing home theater experience to the comforts of your home. Expansive audio has been upgraded to premium audio with VIZIO’s 38” 2.0 Sound Bar. Best in class audio performance delivers up to 100 dB of room filling, crystal clear sound with less than 1% total harmonic distortion. The VIZIO SB3821-C6 comes with a wireless Subwoofer. Rich, powerful bass transforms movies, music, and TV into an explosive experience, though doesn’t reach the deepest basses as low as we would have hoped for.
VIZIO SB3821-C6 38-Inch 2.1 Channel Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer
- Enjoy 100 dB of room filling, crystal clear sound with less than 1 percent total harmonic distortion
- Wireless subwoofer adds rich bass from anywhere in the room
- Built in Bluetooth lets you lose the wires and listen to your music with a tap of a finger with built in Bluetooth. Sound pressure level - 100 dB. Sound bar frequency - 50 hertz - 19 hertz
- Enjoy 100 dB of room filling, crystal clear sound with less than 1 percent total harmonic distortion
- Wireless subwoofer adds rich bass from anywhere in the room
- Built in Bluetooth lets you lose the wires and listen to your music with a tap of a finger with built in Bluetooth. Sound pressure level - 100 dB. Sound bar frequency - 50 hertz - 19 hertz
- Premium audio with Dolby digital decoding, plus DTS TruVolume and DTS audio post processing
- Wireless remote for convenient volume, input and audio controls; Wireless subwoofer range approximately 60 feet – line of sight from sound bar
TaoTronics Soundbar
- Good remote control.
- Delivers what it promises for the price.
- Higher volumes make some noises a bit metallic and harsh.
- Can’t be attached to all wall mounts.
TaoTronics Soundbar offers room-filling sound: powerful speakers deliver around, high-end audio experience. Multiple wireless and wired connections: easily connect to the Soundbar via Bluetooth 4.2 or standard audio cable Connection, RCA, and optical input. TaoTronics Soundbar offers 3 different equalizer modes that let you fine-tune your sound bar with 3 distinct equalizer modes (games mode, music mode, movie mode) via the remote control to match your favorite sound. Handle your sound bar from the comfort of your couch or directly on the device; a repeat click of the power button switches through the functions, the LED screen will show the current function
Soundbar, TaoTronics Three Equalizer Mode Audio Speaker for TV, 32-Inch Wired &...
- Room-filling sound: powerful speakers deliver a round, high-end audio experience
- Multiple wireless and wired connections: easily connect to the sound bar via Bluetooth 4. 2 or standard audio cable Connection, RCA, and optical input
- Room-filling sound: powerful speakers deliver a round, high-end audio experience
- Multiple wireless and wired connections: easily connect to the sound bar via Bluetooth 4. 2 or standard audio cable Connection, RCA, and optical input
- 3 different equalizer modes: fine tune your sound bar with 3 distinct equalizer modes (games mode, music mode, movie mode) via the remote control to match your favorite sound
- Control your sound bar Remotely: handle your sound bar from the comfort of your couch or directly on the device; a repeat click of the power button switches through the functions, the LED screen will show the current function
- Slim to save space: slick 32-Inch design pleases the eye and slim Dimensions save valuable space
- For optical connections, please change your TV audio output to PCM(PCM is a form of digital signal that is used to represent analogue data, and is an optional audio Format on many Televisions)
BONUS: Bose Solo 5 TV Sound System
- Small size.
- Easy to use remote control.
- Price.
- Sound quality.
- No included wall-mount kit.
The Bose Solo 5 TV sound system comprises a single Soundbar that delivers distinctly improved sound quality for all your favorite TV programs. It brings clarity to your audio from dialogue to sound effects, though didn’t reach the same clarity and power as we had hoped for in this price range. Thankfully though the dialogue mode makes each word stand out clearly. You can position this Soundbar practically anywhere and with Bluetooth technology built in you’re able to wirelessly listen to your favorite music, too. Unfortunately, the Bose Solo 5 TV sound system didn’t fit in our top 5 because of the price and the sound quality we expected from it in this price range.
Bose Solo 5 TV Sound System with Universal Remote Control
- Single sound bar provides better sound quality compared to your TV.The Solo 5 TV sound system is an easy solution, with advanced technologies that deliver the clear audio your TV can’t.
- Dialogue mode to make every word and detail stand out
- Single sound bar provides better sound quality compared to your TV.The Solo 5 TV sound system is an easy solution, with advanced technologies that deliver the clear audio your TV can’t.
- Dialogue mode to make every word and detail stand out
- Bluetooth connectivity to wirelessly stream music from any of your devices
- One connection to your TV. Optical audio input (digital); Coaxial audio input (digital); 3.5 mm aux input (analog)
- Universal remote controls TV, bass, Bluetooth connections and more
- Speaker:2.6 H x 21.6 W x 3.4 D (3.73 lbs), Remote control:4.1 H x 1.6 W x 0.4 D (5 oz)
