Stereo TV Soundbar
Stereo TV Soundbar
A 2.0 channel bar with Bluetooth 5.0 and four wired inputs, for televisions whose own speakers cannot carry dialogue. A flat panel has no room behind the screen for a speaker of any size, which is why voices on a thin television sound thin. A soundbar gives the audio somewhere to come from. This one connects by optical, HDMI ARC, AUX or USB, or streams over Bluetooth from a phone or a laptop.
Features and benefits
- Four wired inputs plus Bluetooth 5.0 — optical, HDMI ARC, AUX and USB, so it connects to televisions old and new.
- HDMI ARC — one cable carries the audio and lets the television remote control the volume.
- 60 Hz to 15 kHz response — covers the speech range that built-in television speakers lose first.
- Stereo, not mono — separate left and right drivers in one enclosure.
- Remote and on-unit controls — adjust it from the sofa or from the bar itself.
Specifications
| Channels | 2.0 stereo |
| Frequency response | 60 Hz to 15 kHz |
| Bluetooth | Version 5.0 |
| Wired inputs | Optical, HDMI ARC, AUX, USB |
| Control | Remote and on-unit buttons |
| Housing | Plastic and metal |
| Finish | Black |
| Model | SM-2112 |
Before you order
Check which audio output your television has. HDMI ARC is the port marked ARC or eARC; if your set does not have one, use the optical output instead.
Good to know
This is a 2.0 bar with no separate subwoofer. It is a large improvement on the speakers built into a flat panel, and it is not a home theatre system. If you want bass you can feel, this is not the product.
Common questions
Will this soundbar work with my television?
Almost certainly. It connects by optical, HDMI ARC, AUX or USB, which between them cover televisions from roughly the last fifteen years. It also streams over Bluetooth 5.0.
Does it come with a subwoofer?
No. This is a 2.0 stereo bar with left and right drivers in one enclosure. It is a large improvement on built-in television speakers, and it is not a home theatre system.
Can I play music from my phone?
Yes, over Bluetooth 5.0 from a phone, tablet or laptop.
What is HDMI ARC and do I need it?
ARC stands for Audio Return Channel. It sends the television's sound back down the HDMI cable and lets your television remote control the soundbar's volume. If your set has no ARC port, use the optical output instead.