Bold statement incoming... buying a soundbar for the first time a couple of years ago completely transformed my enjoyment of TV. Honestly, it's as simple as that. Overnight my TV watching went from completely fine to utterly fantastic. Instead of straining my ears to parse dialogue-heavy drama shows and having to turn down the volume of booming blockbusters to get rid of infuriating vibrations, I now revel in near-perfect clarity and all the bass and treble exactly where they should be.
Now I'm willing to admit that I wasn't necessarily rocking the most expensive television at that time (one of the many reasons why I'm hunting for a new Black Friday TV deal this year). But I found it endlessly baffling why TV manufacturers concentrate so much on picture-perfect screens, while seemingly giving audio short shrift. Anybody who's watched a Marvel movie, endured a nerve-jangling final few minutes of a tight sports game or opened their mind to a wildlife documentary knows that what you hear is of equal importance to what you see.
The soundbars I've listed below are some of the best discounts I've spotted so far in this Black Friday sales period. Because CinemaBlend doesn't physically test soundbars, I've relied on the smartest guys and girls from the tech world and their recommendations for soundbars that will transform your TV watching like mine was. I've been Black Friday deals hunting for the best part of a decade now, so have a sharpened instinct for distinguishing between the bargains worth considering and the duds. I've included a full range of choices – from top-of-the-range to cheap and cheerful. I'm confident they'll be music to your ears...
My Favorite Black Friday Soundbar Deal
Adam Marshall
Tech journalistI started writing about tech when I joined Which? magazine (the UK version of Consumer Reports) back in 2013. I got my hands dirty reviewing TVs, soundbars, laptops, tablets... even paper shredders! Since then I worked as a Deals Editor on TechRadar, helping shoppers find their perfect gadgets and spearheading the site's Black Friday bargain hunting.
Best Black Friday Soundbar Deals Under $150
Best Black Friday Soundbar Deals $150-$500
Best Black Friday Soundbar Deals Over $500
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Now you've began to think more about your set-up, why not take a look at Carrie Marshall's guide to upgrading your home cinema this Black Friday, and ensure you've got plenty to watch with the best Black Friday streaming deals. Hulu's Black Friday deal is one of my favorites this year.
