12 best passive soundbars

Product description

KEF HTF7003 sound bar speaker

• Designed to complement today's stylish flat panel televisions 32-Inch and larger
• Very thin profile to match depth of most flat panel televisions
• The soundbar's stylish aluminum enclosure contains dual 2-Inch woofers and a 19mm HF driver
• Comes supplied with wall mount bracket and table stand
• Durable high quality, high gloss black finish

User questions & answers

Question:	does it come with the adapter to connect from an AV receiver to the six inputs on the back
Answer:	The keg unit comes with 3 speaker terminals. You connect left, right & center to these three terminals with speaker wire, there should not be any need for adapters...
Question:	CAN THIS BE USED AS A CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER
Answer:	You can but it also has a left and right speaker
Question:	Does it have an hdmi input? does it have an hdmi pass-through
Answer:	Doesn't appear so.
Question:	Is the total height on this bar 3.1in or is that just the speaker grate? Are there mounting points on the back
Answer:	Total height is 3.1 inches. It is oval shaped. There is a rear mounting bracket.

Product features

Complimentary In Looks, And In Sound.

Today’s sleek flat panel televisions demand an audio solution that not only complements their stylish good looks but also faithfully reproduces the detailed high definition audio from today’s movie soundtracks.Designed to complement today’s stylish flat panel televisions 32in. and larger, the HTF7003 soundbar may look diminutive, but the sound it produces is anything but. The HTF7003 produces the home theatre's front soundstage from a single acoustically inert aluminium enclosure that re-creates the performance of three discrete loudspeakers.

Front three channels from a single soundbar loudspeaker

Experience the full range of emotions in your favorite drama or all the action packed excitement of the latest blockbuster, the HTF7003 is sure to immerse you in the story. Reproducing the front soundstage with awesome realism, the HTF7003 soundbar’s stylish enclosure looks perfect under your flat screen.

Drive Units

The HTF7003 contains dual 2 inch bass drivers and a 0.75 for each channel, meaning the triplet of drivers is repeated three times truly creating independent left, center, and right channels.

This allows your sound to accurately pan according to the action happening on your screen, contributing a heightened sense of realism to your viewing (and listening) experience.

Gold Plated Terminals

High performance gold plated, spring loaded terminals ensure a secure and supremely easy connection to most any bare speaker wire.

Wall Mount or Table Stand Included

The HTF7003 comes supplied with both a wall mount bracket and table stand which makes it an elegant compliment to any television. So whether your flat panel is mounted on a wall or seated on a credenza, the performance of the stylish KEF HTF7003 soundbar will make your home theater sing!

Perfect Size

The superbly finished high-gloss black HTF7003 soundbar offers sleek and powerful performance. Sized to perfectly complement flat panels 32in. or larger.

Product description

Enjoy true discrete 5-channel theater sound with the BIC Formula FH56-BAR! Unlike other “All-In-One” soundbars, this speaker offers a patented state-of-the-art solution to deliver discrete multichannel theater sound from 1 speaker. Its patented technology enables single drivers to reproduce multiple channels while combining with other drivers to create a true lifelike expanded soundstage. Enjoy precise focused sound from 5 separate channels with an 8 ft. soundstage, and ambient rear channel effects with no physical speakers behind the listening area. From the softest whispers to the highest impact sound effects, experience the excitement of theater sound as movie directors intended! A FH56-BAR placed above or below a television, paired with a subwoofer, can challenge 5.1 surround systems selling for 3x the price. The sound bar can also be used as the 3 front channels of a system by only connecting the front left, right, and center channels when using external surround speakers. This sound bar does require a multichannel audio receiver for hook up.

• Patented 3 or 5 discrete channel sound bar system
• Plays true 5-channel theater sound
• Three 6-1/2 in. mid/high frequency horn tweeters with neodymium magnets deliver highs beyond audible range and extremely accurate mid frequencies.
• Two 6-1/2 in. injection-molded woofers with butyl-rubber surrounds enable extended bass output down to 37 Hz
• Two 4-1/4 in. side-mounted surrounds for true rear channel effects.

User questions & answers

Question:	Can I hook this up and use the extra connections if I already have large front speakers
Answer:	Yes. You decide which connections you want to use. It has 5 separate input terminals for each 5.1 channel. You can hook up what you want or not hook what you do not need.
Question:	Folks - how does music sounds through this sound bar? i already own the pl200 subwoofer
Answer:	Music sounds ok, nothing spectacular.
Question:	No subwoofer, should I set Crossover setting to 50hz
Answer:	The sound bar has a lower range down to 37Hz. With no subwoofer added, you should not set your crossover above that, assuming a crossover point is even needed since you don’t have the subwoofer
Question:	What kind of INPUTS does the unit have
Answer:	This soundbar is really just a speaker and is not powered, that 625 watts is what it can handle if you hook it up to a receiver. It has speaker wire inputs only. I hope this helps you I hooked it up to my denon receiver and a 400 watt subwoofer and it sounds good you can really hear the center channel vocals clear

Product description

MartinLogan Motion SLM X3 Ultra–Slim Passive L/C/R

The slender Motion SLM X3 soundbar features three advanced resolution Folded Motion tweeters, six 4–inch high–excursion fiber cone woofers for maximum controlled low–end bass extension – all in an ultra–slim, 3–channel soundbar design for super–thin TVs.

Ultra–Slim Folded Motion Speakers

The slender Motion SLM X3's 3–channel soundbar design gives you a complete stereo and center soundstage, with three Folded Motion tweeters and six 4–inch ultra–slim fiber cone woofers.

Inspired Sound

Inspired by MartinLogan's ultra–high–end electrostatic loudspeakers, the Motion Series was created to provide stunning sound for your ultimate–performance home theater or stereo. MartinLogan's dedicated in–house engineers carefully crafted the Motion Series to create an extremely affordable and compact product line that seamlessly blends our exquisite Folded Motion transducers with powerful, compact bass technology.

The Audible Truth About Thin TVs

TV manufacturers are pushing the physical limits of electronics, making TVs that are thinner than ever at less than 2–inches from the wall. While they look great, creating a thinner television means making compromises to the built–in speakers; tiny drivers, cheaper parts, reduced cabinet volume and placement behind the TV create unnatural, lifeless sound. Worse yet, these speakers are usually underpowered, and easily distort when you turn up the volume.

Slender Profile & Stunning Performance

The secret to the Motion SLM's outstanding performance is the innovative dual 4–inch, ultra–slim fiber cone woofers and dual 4–inch high–velocity passive bass radiators, paired with a Folded Motion tweeter to create stunning acoustical alchemy typically found in much larger speaker systems. Hidden discretely underneath the grille, the drivers are held securely in place by a solid, black–anodized brushed aluminum baffle.

• Versatile mounting on the wall or sat on a shelf - Slender design, sleek and elegant speaker - Affordable and compact piece
• High Frequency Transducer: Three 1" × 1.4" (2.6cm × 3.6cm) Folded Motion Transducer with 5.25" × 1.75" (13.3cm × 4.4cm) diaphragm
• Low Frequency Transducer: Six 4” (10.2cm) paper cone
• Impedance: 4 Ohms Compatible with 4, 6, or 8 Ohm rated amplifiers
• Recommended Amplifier Power: 20—140 watts per channel

User questions & answers

Question:	This is a passive sound bar correct
Answer:	Correct and I powered it with a Denon AVR 3800 series and super happy with the sound. Have it mounted on a 75 inch Sony XBR with ML sub and in ceiling speakers. Very happy. Dual purpose for movies and music via Control4 system.
Question:	How tall is the soundbar
Answer:	Approximately 6.5 inches

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• SUPER EASY TO INSTALL. No tools required to install this home theater accessory. Just attach with the included adhesive strips and attach to your flat-screen TV’s speakers.
• WONDERFUL GIFT for grandparents, audiophiles, seniors, the elderly, grandpa, grandma, or hearing impaired. It’s an essential Smart TV accessory.
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• This 49.5" soundbar is compatible with these SunBriteTV models: Signature 55", 65", and 75"; Pro 49" and 55"; Veranda 55", 65", and 75" (Veranda application requires an external amplifier to which this soundbar would connect).
• Constructed with a rust-proof brushed aluminum cabinet and grille, this black SunBriteTV 49.5” soundbar is outdoor safe, water resistant, and resilient, with a durable exterior that shields internal components from rain, snow, dust, insects, humidity, and salt air.
• A premium upgrade from our standard soundbar, this premium all-weather passive soundbar is designed to pair seamlessly with SunBriteTV outdoor TVs. Four 3” titanium woofers, dual 1" pure titanium tweeters, and six Titanium Vapor Deposit Polypropylene Cone Passive Radiators (2+1+3 per channel) deliver loud, clear sound to even the largest open-air settings and support up to 90W of power.
• Onboard temperature dispersion system lets this soundbar operate efficiently from extreme low to high temperatures ( -4°F up to 140°F).
• Lifetime Limited Warranty

Product features

SunBriteTV Outdoor Weatherproof Premium Soundbar for Patios, Decks, and Outside Areas

Television sold separately from soundbar



Like its weatherproof outdoor televisions, SunBriteTV upscale soundbars are made with components to perform well outside.  The sleek aluminum body and grill is UV resistant and weatherproof.

 

SunBriteTV has tested this outside soundbar in the harshest environments to ensure it will provide years of enjoyment in your backyard entertainment area.  This premium SunBriteTV soundbar provides a richer sound experience  on patios, cabanas, decks, poolsides, and other outdoor viewing areas.

This passive sound bar, which does not have its own amplifiers, is designed for easy and quick hookup directly to your SunBriteTV.

 

INCLUDED IN THE BOX

• Soundbar cabinet with grill
• Mounting bracket
• Hookup wires

SPECIFICATIONS



Input:  Speaker L, Speaker R

Frequency Response:  95 Hz - 22 KHz

Crossover Frequency:  2.3kHz

Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms

Power Peak: 225W

Power RMS: 90W

Sensitivity: 90db

Tweeter: Per channel:  one 1" Pure Titanium Dome Tweeter

Woofer: Per channel:  two 3" Titanium Vapor Deposit Polypropylene Cone Woofers and three Titanium Vapor Deposit Polypropylene Cone Passive Radiators

Dimensions: 49.5" L  x 3.9" H x 3" D

Weight: 13.5 lbs

Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Enabled: No



 

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Product description

Sonos Playbar is the mountable soundbar for TV, movies, music, and more. Enjoy crisp dialogue and impressive bass from wall to wall with Playbar. Control it with the Sonos app, your remote, and more. Enjoy crisp dialogue and impressive bass from wall to wall with Playbar. Control it with the Sonos app, your remote, and more. Whether you mount it on the wall or place it below your TV on a stand or console, Playbar automatically tunes itself for the best possible sound. Playbar was specially tuned by Oscar-winning sound engineers to emphasize the sound of the human voice so you can always follow the story. Easily connect Sonos speakers in different rooms over WiFi to create a home sound system that brings every room and everyone together.

• The mountable soundbar for TV, movies, music, and more
• Enjoy crisp dialogue and impressive bass from wall to wall with Playbar. Control it with the Sonos app, your remote, and more
• Whether you mount it on the wall or place it below your TV on a stand or console, Playbar automatically tunes itself for the best possible sound
• Playbar was specially tuned by Oscar-winning sound engineers to emphasize the sound of the human voice so you can always follow the story
• Easily connect Sonos speakers in different rooms over WiFi to create a home sound system that brings every room and everyone together

User questions & answers

Question:	I already have a nice subwoofer. Is there any way (even via wireless adapter of some type) that I can use it with the Sonos Playbar
Answer:	Paul, not directly, there are a couple options.. if the subwoofer is powered then you need to buy a Sonos connect and plug the subwoofer into that and then pair that in your settings to your playbar the other option if your subwoofer is not powered you would have to purchase a sonos connect amp and do the same thing, I have done both of these options in my home and they work very well. The sonos connect is half the price Of the sonos sub, you could look at it that way :-)
Question:	Watching movies.. do you have the problem of having to constantly adjust the volume to turn down action and turn up dialog
Answer:	30 years I’ve never had a product which both sounds amazing and deals with this problem, and it is a big problem with a lot of content. Everyone has their own special setting but the only ones that truly work also degrade the great sound. I don’t think electronics can solve this as well as having a sound-dampening room, because that’s what they are mastered for (curtained theatre) and most of us have reflective drywall.
Question:	Is there a way to connect all my inputs to a Denon 1612, connect that to the TV, and have the soundbar play sound from all sources
Answer:	Yes and no. The PlayBar has only one input: fiberoptic. The Denon AVR-1612 does not include a fiberoptic output, so you cannot directly connect the receiver to the PlayBar. But your TV should have a fiberoptic output, so if you connect all the devices to the Denon via HDMI cables, then connect an HDMI cable from receiver to TV, then fiberoptic cable from TV to PlayBar, you should get sound from all sources connected to the receiver. If you do it this way, make sure that HDMI Audio Output is set to ON in the receiver set-up menu. However, connected this way, you will *NOT* get sound from the Receiver's built-in AM/FM tuner, nor will you get sound from any older devices that are connected to the receiver using analog audio/video cables (typically red/white/yellow RCA cables). There really is no advantage to using the Denon receiver in this set-up, unless your TV only has one or two HDMI inputs and you're trying to add more. But you could do that more simply (and inexpensively) with a simple HDMI switch. For simplicity, I'd recommend connecting all devices to the TV with HDMI cables, and connect the fiberoptic output of the TV to the PlayBar. This way the TV handles all source switching and whatever source is selected on the TV will play through the PlayBar. Hope that helps.
Question:	Does anyone know how good the playbar sounds without the subwoofer
Answer:	It sounds pretty good without the subwoofer. We have a small room and have the playbar....two Play 3's and one play 5 and it sounds great. For our small house the subwoofer would be too much and that's saying something as my husband really likes to have some bass going. If you had a huge area to cover you might want the subwoofer. We used to have a bose system with a subwoofer and this sounds as good at that if not better. If you are really into your sound you probably will want something in addition to the playbar like the play 3's and/or play 5's. We went that route because we could move them into other rooms of the house easily. FYI - the playbar is not a petite piece so make sure you have room for it. I hope this helps!

Product description

Built to bring the big surround sound theater and music experience into the comfort of your living room, the Polk signature S35 slim center speaker continues in the Polk tradition of American Hifi. Featuring Hi-Res certification, a new dynamic balance designed acoustic array, precision cross-overs, an anti-diffraction grille, modern cabinet styling and exclusive dual power port bass enhancing technology, you get elevated sound for movies, TV and music in a totally re-imagined design. With a 4"-tall profile it easily fits spaces that other center channels do not. Designed for versatility it allows both horizontal and vertical placement options; and performs equally well as a left or right channel speaker. Features built-in four-way keyhole slots for easy mounting.

• Ultra-Slim 4" tall speaker built to deliver BIG, RELIABLE SURROUND SOUND. Featuring Dynamic Balance acoustic array, with 3" drivers and a 1" Terylene tweeter dome giving you a CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME
• STRIKINGLY BOLD, DRAMATIC LOOKS and DYNAMIC HEART-THUMPING SOUND — Polk's patented power port technology delivers deeper bass response with its turbulence-smoothing diffuser that minimizes distortion, giving you rich sound for movies, TV and music
• DESIGNED TO DELIVER – The iconic rounded edges and the detailing are conceptualized from the best acoustic guitars, giving these bookshelf speakers a completely thought-through, performance-oriented stylish look
• VERSATILE AND PERFECT FOR VARIOUS HOME THEATER SETUP COMBINATIONS – add a center unit to your existing arrangement or create an all-inclusive home theater setup with Signature series for a clear, crisp and room-filling sound. Offering full compatibility with 2.0, 2.1, 3.1, 5.1, 7.1 and 9.1 setups
• The Signature Series has earned the hi-res certified rating and redefined the REAL AMERICAN HiFi SOUND with Polk's UNWAVERING COMMITMENT, RELIABILITY, AND CRAFTSMANSHIP, making it one of the most trusted names in audio speakers
• Build an amazing surround system with the signature series collection–s55 tower speakers, s35 center channel, s15 bookshelf speakers and a subwoofer, making your movie nights nothing but perfect

User questions & answers

Question:	Whats the ideal screws to use to hang on a concrete wall
Answer:	I didn’t wall mount my speaker it’s sitting in a home entertainment cabinet. To wall mount in concrete you will need to drill holes in the concrete using a masonry drill bit the recommended size for the concrete wall anchors you will be using, you will put the screws into the anchors. Make sure the head of the screw will fit through the mounting hole on back of speaker. Mounting hardware kits (screws, anchors and drill bits ) are available at your Local hardware store. Of course you will need a drill, screwdriver and hammer (to use in inserting the wall anchor)
Question:	Is the signature s35 compatible with rti a7 floor standing speakers? i want to use the s35 for center channel or is another speaker better for the rti
Answer:	I think completely compatible. I use it for a center speaker. It is really nice.
Question:	Can i used this with marantz sr5012 and martin logan esl hybrid 8 i worry about tone of the voice be diferrent
Answer:	90% of the voices are coming out of the center channel, you should not notice a difference, but personally, I would stay with Martin Logan's center channel and stick with their quality.
Question:	Every speaker brand strives to be neutral, so why should there be tonal mismatches? Why must I buy a center of the same brand
Answer:	In my experience most speakers have their own tonal quality however that does not mean speakers from different manufacturers or even different models by the same manufacturer will not sound good together. I use my Polk S35 center channel speaker with four Bose 301 series speakers and a Polk PSW505 subwoofer to make up my home theater system. They sound great together and much better than it did with my original Bose center channel.

Product features

Polk Signature Series HiFi Home Theater Speaker

Built to bring the big surround sound theater and music experience into the comfort of your living room, the Polk Signature Series continues in the Polk tradition of American HiFi.

A Dynamic Balance designed acoustic array, precision cross-overs, an anti-diffraction magnetic grille, modern cabinet styling and exclusive Power Port bass enhancing technology, you get elevated sound for movies, TV and music in a totally re-imagined design.

American HiFi Home Theater Slim Center Speaker

The Polk Signature S35 slim center speaker is built to bring the big surround sound theater and music experience into the comfort of your living room, continuing in the Polk tradition of American HiFi.

High-Resolution Audio Performance

Deliver clear and detailed high end response for improved vocals in movies and music—plus, a minimum support of 40kHz to perfectly reproduce the latest high resolution audio files with improved audio extension. It’s like you’re right there in the studio or concert hall with the artist, hearing all the music you love in a whole new way.

4”- Tall Slim Profile

Easily fits spaces that other center channels do not.

Product description

Definitive Technology mythos xtr-ssa5 Ultra slim surround bar, 2 each three and a half inch aluminum dome drivers in a BIPOLAR array.

From the Manufacturer

Ultra-shallow TVs are the hottest category in TVs today. People love their space-saving qualities and elegant design. But it comes at a high cost: significantly poorer sound quality. The speakers in these ultra-thin TVs are small and poorly placed--usually on the bottom or on the back of the set, not even facing the listener. The result is sound that is good enough for news broadcasts but far from what is acceptable for sports, movies, and action/adventure programming. Imagine the letdown when you return home after seeing blockbuster movie in a Dolby Digital cinema and turn on your TV to watch a DVD with cheap 2-inch speakers providing the sound.

Delivers clarity, dynamic impact, and life-like realism while matching the slim styling of HDTVs





Spatial Array technology brings you enveloping surround sound without the bother of rear mounted speakers







Slim profile, clean modern styling, and sound quality equivalent to full-size speakers





Ten active XTDD drivers are combined with 3 hyper-definition Pure Aluminum Dome Tweeters. View larger

In order to equal the total high-impact sight and sound experience that high definition digital sources are capable of delivering, a great TV deserves a great component audio system. And the only component loudspeakers that can deliver clarity, dynamic impact, and life-like realism while matching the slim styling of new generation TVs are the Definitive XTR series.

The Future Has Arrived

Science fiction films have long featured impossibly thin video screens mounted on walls or floating in air. While the floating-in-air technology might be some time off, super-shallow video screens are here now. TVs less than 2 inches thick are in stores now and more are on their way. If you have an ultra-thin TV, you're going to want to use speakers that can match that slim profile while still sounding great.

Definitive Technology answered the need for ultra-shallow high-performance loudspeakers to match the latest ultra-thin TVs with the critically acclaimed Mythos XTR Series speakers. Their slim profile (only 1-5/8" deep), clean modern styling, and sound quality equivalent to full-size speakers made the XTR series an instant hit with audio critics and home theater enthusiasts. Now Definitive offers the three-channel XTR-SSA5 L/C/R loudspeaker.

Mythos XTR-SSA5: The Perfectly Thin Surround Solution

If you want all the thrills of five-channel surround sound without the need for separate rear speakers, Definitive Technology has the solution: the XTR-SSA5. The SSA5 incorporates Spatial Array, a patented technology that optimizes the spatial presentation of five channels to create the illusion that you are surrounded by five separate high performance speakers. Enjoying a superb sounding audiophile-grade surround experience has never been more convenient. Simply connect an SSA5 to any multichannel receiver and powered subwoofer to enjoy enveloping surround sound without the bother of running wires and finding locations for rear speakers. SSA technology uses complex directional cues to completely free the sound from the box and convince your ears and brain that you are surrounded by great-sounding Definitive loudspeakers. Since SSA does not depend on bouncing sound off walls, it works in virtually any room and setup configuration. With SSA5 technology, you'll get big, lifelike, three-dimensional imaging from all multi-channel sources.

Revolutionary XTDD Technology Drivers

The secret to the SSA5's extraordinary performance is Definitive's patent-pending XTDD technology anodized Aluminum dome driver. Using state-of-the-art computer modeling and decades of speaker design experience, Definitive engineers eliminated every bit of wasted space, optimized every part and maximized the moving surface area of a dynamic driver to shrink it down to an impossibly compact dimension without giving up ultra-high-performance audio fidelity. The XTDD driver has the kind of dynamic punch, wide frequency range, and broad dispersion that flat vibrating membrane panel-type speakers simply cannot match.

Ten active XTDD drivers are combined with three of the same hyper-definition Pure Aluminum Dome Tweeter found in Definitive's award-winning state-of-the-art Mythos ST SuperTower. The total effect is the kind of clarity, dynamic range, and extended response that one would expect from a premium-priced normal-sized speaker. Your friends and family will be agog with amazement when they hear the huge rich sound that comes out of the wafer-thin XTR-SSA5.

Aircraft-Grade Aluminum Enclosure Saves Space and Improves Performance

Like the entire Mythos Series, the XTR-SSA models are fabricated from aircraft-grade extruded aluminum styled to perfectly match today's ultra-shallow flat panel TVs. The gloss black finish has been hand polished to a beautiful pearlescent sheen. But there's more than beauty at work, the enclosure is an integral part of the astounding performance. By specially shaping the enclosure and incorporating stiffing ribs and channels, we've made the space-efficient aluminum extrusion ultra-rigid and resonance-free. The magnets of the XTDD drivers protrude through the rear wall of the enclosure to further minimize depth. A thermally conductive gasket seals the enclosure/magnet interface and transfers heat from the driver's rare-earth magnet to the enclosure, making the whole enclosure a giant heat dissipater. And everyone knows that a cool driver is a happy, reliable driver.

Ultimate Placement Versatility

The XTR-SSA5 comes supplied with everything you need to place it wherever you want to use it--it can be mounted to either a wall or a TV bracket accessory speaker arm with the supplied wall mount bracket. For shelf-mounting in front of or below the TV, the SSA5 comes with clever adjustable feet that can raise the speaker over the TV's protruding shelf stand. It can also be placed on a shelf below the TV and angled up towards your ears via the supplied shelf supports.

Technical Specifications

• Dimensions: 45" L x 1-5/8" D x 5-1/4" H (114.3cm L x 4cm D x 13.2cm H)
• Driver Complement: 10 x 3-1/2" (90mm) XTDD dome mid/bass drivers, 3 x 1" (25mm) Pure Aluminum Dome Tweeters
• Frequency Response: 60Hz - 30kHz
• Sensitivity: 90dB
• Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms

User questions & answers

Question:	How is this compared to ssa-50 and ml x
Answer:	Not sure. It was not available when I purchased the Def Tech. I know other Martin Logan speakers sound great. Try to find a showroom to test them out.
Question:	Could you wire this so that the whole unit is operating off of just the center channel output from the receiver
Answer:	No, you have to hook up all five channels for all speakers to operate. If done properly it sounds good. Make sure you’ve got a sub to go along with it. I have a wireless klipsch and it sounds pretty good for a room I couldn’t do in wall speakers.
Question:	Can anyone else who has purchased this share thier experience? Also how was setup with your receiver
Answer:	if you cant do in-walls, this is a great option. My laundry room is behind the great room so all my electronics are in there so nothing but tv and sound bar are on the wall. I have an Onkyo nr717 powering it. Comes with a cord that has really small soldered ends that are easy to plug in. This thing sounds great if you pair it with a great sub, if not, then not so much. I have a wireless Klipsch sub that sounds really good for not being hard wired.
Question:	How many watts
Answer:	Not sure exact wattage, but I highly recommend getting a high quality reciever with it. I got a great deal on an Onkyo on Amazon and paired it with a wireless klipsch sub and it sounds great.

Product description

Enjoy deeper, richer bass and immersive surround sound With this S350 2. 1Ch sound bar. A wireless subwoofer, 320W total output, and HDMI ARC one-cable connection make it perfect for the essential home theater. Simple to set-up and beautiful to look at, this sound bar brings S-Force Pro front Surround to your content for a cinematic audio experience. Refer user guide / user manual below for information.

• Ultimate Home Theater Upgrade: Sony 2.1 Channel Sound Bar System With Wireless Subwoofer for Optimized Audio
• Audio Comes Alive:320W total power output brings content to life with incredible volume and clarity
• Powerful Subwoofer: Large 6.30 Inches Speaker Unit and 6.16 Gallon Volume for a Deeper, Richer Bass Sound
• S-Force Pro: Virtual Surround Sound Technology Emulates a Theater-Style Surround Sound Experience
• 7 Sound Modes: Choose from Auto Sound, Cinema, Music, Game, News, Sports, and Standard Audio Mode
• Voice Enhancement: Isolates Voices and Amplifies Them over the Background Noise for Greater Clarity
• Bluetooth Streaming: Stream Your Favorite Movies, Shows, and Music from Your Smartphone or Tablet

User questions & answers

Question:	Can l get instructions
Answer:	Hello, the item comes with bluetooth. You can connect it and then you can use the item. Or you can connect the AUX of the Soundbar with the one of your car, then it will work.
Question:	I connected hdmi (arc) to tv. connected subwoofer to outlet (green light on); disabled tv speakers; can't get sound. what am i not doing
Answer:	Hello, this item has 2 speakers (left and right) and the middle oval one is the subwoofer.thanks
Question:	Will this work on a not smart tv
Answer:	My guess is that you connected to one of the TV's audio inputs instead of the audio out. There may be multiple audio inputs labeled simply AUDIO but only one pair labeled AUDIO OUT.
Question:	Can I hookup my bluetooth headphones to the bar
Answer:	Yes. It took a few tries; however, I was able to get it to pair with my PS4.

Product features

2.1ch Soundbar with powerful subwoofer and Bluetooth

Crystal clear audio. Bass you can feel.

Powerful wireless subwoofer

A powerful wireless subwoofer, delivers a deeper, richer bass sound.

Easy Bluetooth Wireless Connectivity

Connect to a wide range of TVs and stream your favorite music wirelessly from your smartphone.

Beautifully crafted with high quality materials

The soundbar and subwoofer feature a tactile punched metal finish on their front panels.

Wall-mountable and simple to set-up

The contours of your soundbar perfectly complement your TV design. It’s simple to connect too.

Voice Enhancement

Boosts audio frequencies to isolate voices and amplify above background noise for greater clarity.

Connect your TV via HDMI ARC with a single cable

If your TV isn’t compatible with HDMI you can connect via the optical input.

Product description

The TL1 center channel speaker brings clear dialogue and dynamic special effects to TV, movies and on-screen action in an ultra-compact design. The silk dome tweeter and mid-range drivers coupled with Time Lens technology deliver smooth highs, superior audio detail and pinpoint imaging. Polk's proprietary, patented Dynamic Balance technology tunes out distortion-causing driver and system resonances. It also features a power port that is designed for bigger, more efficient, deep bass impact, and enables better blending with a subwoofer. The unit’s hi-Gloss "Blackstone" finish matches today's most stylish flat-panel TVs and furniture. Built-in keyhole slots and threaded inserts makes for easy mounting of the speaker.

• CREATES A SOUNDSTAGE COMPARABLE TO ANY LARGE SYSTEM. Features two 2.5" drivers, a 0.5" silk dome tweeter & injection molded cones. The APERIODIC-TUNED REAR PORT delivers bass extension and boosts the audio on a shelf or mounted against the wall
• UNIQUE CURVED SHAPE BASED ON "TIME LENS TECHNOLOGY" – It is specially designed to align the acoustic centers of the tweeter and mid-bass in the same plane, reducing diffraction & distortions, and ensuring the right sounds reach you at the same time!
• BUILD YOUR OWN 5.1, 6.1, 7.1 HOME THEATER SYSTEM – According to you room size & requirements, create an immersive surround sound system by adding four to eight satellite speakers and a subwoofer of your choice to this center channel
• EASY TO CONNECT AND OPERATE – No matter how you choose to set it up, the center channel easily connects to a receiver, just like any other speaker
• POLK'S UNMATCHED QUALITY AT A SURPRISINGLY LOW PRICE. With this value-priced center channel, you can now enjoy premium audio, expert engineering, solid construction, and a spectacular theater experience right at home

User questions & answers

Question:	Will it accept standard 4mm banana plugs for input as well as bare wire? Can someone post images of the back panel and the front without the cover
Answer:	We don't have an image of the back panel of the speaker, but it does accept banana plugs or bare wire. It has 5 way bindingposts in the back.
Question:	What are the dimensions of this speaker? It's going to sit in front of my tv and I want to make sure it won't block the screen
Answer:	15" length by 3-3/4" height. It depends on how high your TV is.
Question:	Will this speaker pair well with polk rt1 a3 lr speakers
Answer:	Hello, That's not an ideal choice. The TL series were designed to sound best when used with the other speakers in the same series. They have builtin high pass filters (meaning they don't reproduce any bass sounds) so they can sound lacking in fullness when used with speakers other than TL.
Question:	What is the height, and depth of the unit for sizing/install under a 6 inch depth mantle
Answer:	Product Dimensions: 3.5 deep x 15 long x 4 inches height

Product features

Polk Audio Blackstone TL1 Speaker Center Channel with Time Lens Technology | Compact Size, High Performance, Powerful Bass

Now, professional surround-sound excitement is easier and more accessible than ever before. The TL1600 is a complete home theater system, with four TL1 speakers, a TL1 center speaker and a professionally-matched TL1600 powered subwoofer. The TL1600 is everything you need to get started, and it packs the accumulated wallop of Polk's 30 years of award-winning compact speaker know-how.

• An aperiodic-tuned rear-firing bass port combines the extension of a ported enclosure with the smoother low-end of an acoustic suspension enclosure, controlling port air flow for the kind of big bass response, and perfect speaker-subwoofer blending, you'd never expect from a loudspeaker you can hold in the palm of your hand.

• The silk dome tweeter delivers a>

• The unique curved enclosure design employs non-parallel surfaces to strengthen the acoustically inert enclosure and deliver less audible coloration from internal surface resonances.

Product description

Enjoy powerful 3.1ch Dolby Atmos surround sound and crystal-clear dialogue with the HT-G700 soundbar’s dedicated center speaker, powerful wireless subwoofer, and advanced Vertical Surround Engine technology. Hear everything in up to 7.1.2ch sound with multiple sound modes for enhanced audio

• 3.1ch Dolby Atmos/DTS: X and Vertical Surround Engine
• Immersive AE (Audio Enhancer) upscale audio closes to 7.1.2 each sound
• Wireless subwoofer delivers powerful bass sound
• Sound modes to customize listening to movies and music
• Multiple easy connections so you can enjoy all your media
• Enjoy high quality movies with 4K HDR pass through
• Connect to your TV wirelessly via Bluetooth

User questions & answers

Question:	How can you tell what Sound Mode you are in? I there an on screen display or light
Answer:	Hi Jennifer D., the selected Sound Mode name will appear on the front display panel of the soundbar. ~Ralph
Question:	I have a tcl 8 series tv. when connecting to the arc hdmi port, the volume coming out of the sound bar is very low compared to the tv speakers. why
Answer:	Hi Jordan, The sound quality will depend on the source that you're playing. To isolate the issue, turn off and on the night mode of the soundbar and check if there is difference. Simply press the night button on the soundbar remote to set the function. You can also try some of the different TV audio output settings or possibly changing the video settings such as the movie mode vs standard. This can often change the way TV’s output the audio. Regards, David
Question:	No sound by hdmi for tv source. Can some one help me? Bluetooth works fine
Answer:	Hi Thrysca, We regret to hear about this. When the system and TV are connected with the HDMI cable only, check the following: – The HDMI jack of the connected TV is labeled with “eARC” or “ARC”. – The Control for HDMI function of the TV is set to on. – The eARC or ARC function of the TV is enabled. – [HDMI] - [EARC] is set to [ON] – [HDMI] - [CONTROL FOR HDMI] is set to [ON] – If your TV is not compatible with eARC, set [HDMI] - [EARC] to [OFF] – If your TV is not compatible with eARC or ARC, connect an optical digital cable – If the TV is not compatible with eARC or ARC, TV sound will not be output from the system even if the system is connected to the TV’s HDMI IN jack. Some TV’s will require you to select external speakers if you are using an external sound system so please check your TV settings for the choice between TV sound or external speakers and choose the external speaker option. Note that different TV manufacturers may have a different name such as, External sound, sound system, External audio out, or some other name to this effect. If you're unable to resolve the issue, please contact us. Unfortunately due to the current Amazon phishing protocol for your protection, we cannot provide a direct email or phone number for customer support as of now. Please find Sony Electronic’s Support information: Go to our website > click on “Support” > scroll down click on “Contact Support” > click on [Product Category] > click on “Email Question”. -Sam
Question:	What's the difference between this and ht-z9f
Answer:	Hi GoBears, Thank you for your question. While both the HT-G700 and HT-Z9F are 3.1 soundbar systems, there are some differences between the two products. The HT-Z9F has WiFi capabilities and works with both Google and Amazon Voice Assistants. The HT-Z9F has 2 HDMI Input ports, and also supports system expansion with the SA-Z9R rear speaker kit. Both the G700 and Z9F soundbars are excellent products and will meet your home theater and music listening needs. If you have any additional questions, please let us know. Regards, David

Product features

Cinematic sound, exceptional clarity

HT-G700 3.1CH Dolby Atmos/DTS:X Soundbar with Bluetooth Technology

Wireless subwoofer for rich, powerful bass

With a simple wireless connection, you can place it where it best fits the sound stage in your home.

Everything upscaled close to 7.1.2ch

Hit the Immersive Audio Enhancer button so every TV show & movie gets the surround sound treatment.

Center speaker for crystal clear dialogue

A dedicated center speaker ensures that voices can be clearly heard.

Choose which connection type works best.

Connect a compatible TV wirelessly via Bluetooth or use the HDMI eARC or optical digital input,.

Sound from all directions with up to 7.1.2ch surround sound

Enjoy the thrill of the latest cinema audio formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X in a single slim unit. Three front speakers, combined with unique Sony signal processing, reproduce “vertical” audio, creating virtual surround sound that seems to come from all around you.

Sound modes to match your entertainment

Go deeper into movies with Cinema mode and hear every detail of your favorite tracks in Music mode. Night mode optimizes the sound balance so you can hear everything clearly, even at low volume levels.

One-cable HDMI ARC

Send audio and control information from your TV using just one cable with HDMI.

Stream with Bluetooth technology

Stream music wirelessly directly from your phone, tablet, or other Bluetooth-enabled device.

Enjoy all your movies in 4K HDR quality

Made for the latest home cinema formats including Dolby Vision, HDR10, and Hybrid Log Gamma.

Wireless connectivity with your TV

Send audio wirelessly from your compatible Sony TV to your soundbar using Bluetooth technology.

eARC Enabled

Enjoy immersive Dolby Atmos audio from your favorite streaming providers.

Product description

Color: Black

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user tips:

1. Please use an audio or RCA cable to connect to traditional tvs

2. For smart TVs, you can choose to connect via Bluetooth, audio cable, RCA cable, or optical connection. 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)

4. Please make sure the protective caps at the ends of the optical cable are removed before plugging it in

5. This sound bar is designed for mid-sized rooms 15 – 30 m² (160 – 320 ft²)

technical specifications:

what’s in the box:

1 x TaoTronics sound bar (model: TT-SK023)

1 x Remote Control

1 x Power cord

1 x optical Cable1 x 3. 5mm to RCA cable

2 x Wall Mount kits

1 x User guide

• 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)

User questions & answers

Question:	Can this be hooked up from digital audio out on tv to aux on the soundbar
Answer:	The JBL Bar2.1 is bluetooth compatible and the subwoofer will connect to the bar2.1soundbar wirelessly(bluetooth)
Question:	Can I control the sound with my tv or dish remote
Answer:	I have not. My sound bar is synched to the on/off button on my TV, and the sound is delayed about 5 seconds after I turn on the TV. But I have not experienced any other sound delays.
Question:	what is output wattage
Answer:	Usually when you shop on Amazon prices do change. Sometimes if you leave items in your cart a few days you will notice the price change. It can go higher or lower or stay the same it all depends on the demand at the time.
Question:	I only get static from the optical port. Am I doing something wrong
Answer:	Great question. The JBL 2.1 has 2 different modes. the first mode is 1. Auto standby This soundbar automatically switches to standby after 10 minutes of button inactivity and no audio/video play from a connected device. 2. Auto wake up The soundbar is powered on whenever a sound signal is received. This is most useful when connecting to the TV using the optical cable, as most HDMI™ ARC connections enable this feature by default. If you have any other questions feel free to reach out to JBL customer support at https://support.jbl.com/us/en/