Best Budget Soundbar Recommendations from Reddit Comments

Look for a Soundbar with Subwoofer

• Look for the cheapest bar that comes with a sub.

Klipsch Flexus Core 200

• Usually $500, but a user found it for $300 and mentioned it can be upgraded.

TCL Q85H

• On sale for $500.

Hisense Soundbars

• Hisense 5.1 Ch 510W Soundbar for $89 at Walmart.
• Hisense AX5125H for $350.

Samsung Soundbars

• Samsung B650 was bought for around $200 on sale.
• Samsung B550 is described as the best budget option.

Yamaha SR-B30A

• Priced at $219.95, lacks a center channel but has Subwoofer out.

Vizio V Series 5.1 Soundbar

• Recommended as the best bang for buck budget option.

Q-Series Recommendation

• Samsung Q60C on Amazon is suggested for budget and supports Atmos.

Ultimate S50 Nova

• Mentioned to have good reviews and might be cheaper on Prime Day.

General Tips

• Majority considers most brands decent.
• Consider active 2.0 speakers over cheap soundbars.

Polk Magnifi Max SR 2 and Samsung Q990D

• Polk Magnifi Max SR 2 praised for sound quality but noted for having an overpowering subwoofer.
• Samsung Q990D is mentioned as an option.

Studio Monitors and Speakers

• Studio monitors like Focusrite Solo are recommended.
• Some users suggest investing in Denon and Klipsch speakers for better sound.

Home Theater Recommendations

• Some users suggest Denon receivers and Klipsch speakers for better sound quality.
• Mention of starting with a 3.1 setup and upgrading later.

Sonos and HomePods

• Sonos and HomePods are popular choices for good sound quality.
• HomePods are praised for sound but criticized for Siri functionality.

Surround Sound Enhancements

• Recommending soundbars with subwoofers and rear satellite speakers for improved surround sound.
• A surround setup is recommended over a soundbar for better sound quality.

Upgrading Audio Setup

• Users mention upgrading from TV speakers to soundbars for a noticeable improvement.
• Suggestions to save for a better speaker setup for enhanced audio experience.
• Some users recommend a Vizio or Samsung soundbar for budget-friendly upgrades.

Soundbar vs TV Speakers

• A cheap soundbar is considered an upgrade over TV speakers.
• Most external speakers are mentioned to be better than TV speakers.

General Home Theater Tips

• Suggestions to run speaker cables through the attic or basement for a permanent setup.
• Upgrading to a 7.1 speaker setup with a separate receiver for improved sound quality is recommended.