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Best Soundbar Deals: Save on These Prized Audio Accessories [CNET]

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$280 at Best Buy

Samsung HW B650 Soundbar with Subwoofer on blue background

Samsung HW-B650/ZA soundbar: $280

Save $120, plus an extra $80 for Plus members

Every TV comes with some kind of built-in speakers, but the sound quality they produce usually leaves much to be desired. Adding a soundbar to your system can bring a more cinematic touch to your home entertainment setup. These handy devices typically have a slim, sleek look that won’t clutter up your space. Whether you’re primarily watching TV shows, sports or big-budget movies, the improvement over those tiny TV speakers can be astounding. You don’t have to spend a ton to get a decent one. Right now you can find great soundbars to fit just about every budget. Choosing between every available model can be overwhelming, which is why we’ve combed through the internet to provide you with options to help you save money on this worthwhile purchase.

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A great soundbar offers room-filling sound to help you stay engaged with your favorite movies and shows. If you aren’t sure what you’re looking for or how to decipher all the channels, wattages and other specs you’ll encounter in your research, be sure to check out our handy soundbar shopping guide

When you’ve done that, scroll down. We’ve rounded up all the best bargains on soundbars available right now, and we’ll update this page as offers come and go. Be sure to check back if you don’t see the right deal for you today.

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This sale drops the price of the Samsung HW-B650/ZA 3 soundbar with a wireless subwoofer by 30%. With Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound, Bluetooth multi-connection capabilities, Bass Boost and adaptive sound to optimize voice clarity, you could do a lot worse for $280. If you’re a Best Buy Plus member, you can save an extra $80 and score this for just $200.

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Best Buy has slashed the Sony HT-A5000 Dolby Atmos smart soundbar to $750. That gets you $250 in savings, as well as excellent sound from one of the best brands in the business with smart audio streaming across Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Chromecast (built-in), Spotify Connect and Apple AirPlay 2. The sleek OLED panel on the front makes it a breeze to set up. 

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At 24 inches long and just 2.5 inches tall, the soundbar won’t take up too much room, but the soundbar has support for Bluetooth connectivity as well as DTS Virtual:X and Dolby Audio technology. You’ll also get a remote and mounting hardware should you want to attach your new soundbar to a wall. It goes for $120, but if you order from Woot right now you’ll pay just $65, saving $55 in the process. 

Keep in mind that this particular soundbar is open-box. That means it’s new but may have been a return or display item, so it might have signs of wear and tear that won’t affect performance. 

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This set by LG comes with the soundbar and a subwoofer. It has IMAX Enhanced and Dolby Atmos sound technology, giving you the top-tier sound you’d expect in a theater. It is the first speaker to combine a Dolby Atmos soundbar with triple up-firing channels designed to create sound that washes over you from above. At 36% off, this is a hard deal to beat.

If you want to go for a more complete audio system, you can consult our expert editors’ list of the best speaker systems available. If you’re looking to upgrade your viewing experience as well, check out our list of the best TV deals going on now.