The best cheap soundbar deals for October 2023

Quality soundbar speakers don’t usually go on sale, but on the rare occasion, you can find a powerful and high-quality soundbar deal that you shouldn’t pass up. We’ve done the hard work for you by finding the best cheap soundbar deals and sales for quality soundbar speakers. 

Our soundbar deals include top brands such as Sony, LG, and Yamaha. If you’re worried about price in regards to quality, we’ve found some of the cheapest soundbars on the market can still add a decent level of clarity and audio oomph to your living room on a scale that your regular TV can’t. 

Generally speaking, soundbar deals tend to be best around big shopping events like Black Friday or Amazon Prime Day, which usually take place in November and July respectively. That said, good deals do crop up all year round so if you happen to miss a retail event it’s not a huge biggie. 

Once you’ve got your hands on a new soundbar, the results speak for themselves. But trying to dig around and find the best soundbar deal right now can be a long slog. That’s because the world of soundbars, and audio products more generally, are filled with a random series of numbers – Vizio SB-3830-D0 38-inch soundbar, anyone?

There are also a lot of drastic differences in price that can be overwhelming even to the most seasoned of audiophiles. But don’t worry, that’s where we come in.

What’s the best soundbar deal?

As you’d expect, the answer to that question is going to be different for everyone.

Some people are fine with a standard soundbar, that means no subwoofer and no streaming capabilities. Others might want the sub, but no streaming. Then there are those who might want all of the above, plus two satellite speakers. It’s a your-miles-may-vary situation. 

That said, we can give you some good ideas of what to look for and where to find those great deals when they pop up. 

For most folks, you really just want the basic package: a soundbar with a digital audio cable input that should connect to most modern TVs. You can get a bit tricky with HDMI passthroughs, RCA inputs and 3.5mm jacks, but sometimes basic is better. Of course, we also recommend looking for soundbars with a subwoofer included, that way you’ll get the full audio range from your favorite TV shows and movies, not just the highs and the mids. 

There’s plenty of soundbars to pick from, and more coming out every week, so without further ado here are the best cheap soundbar deals we’ve found this month.

Best cheap soundbar deals

The Yamaha SR-B20A Sound Bar was released in 2020 to replace the popular YAS-107 from 2017. It may be slightly pricier than its predecessor, but the Yamaha SR-B20A has been finessed enough to justify the increase. Contained within its compact form factor are a pair of 75mm bass drivers, two 55mm midrange drivers situated at either end of the soundbar, and a couple of downward-facing two 25mm tweeters.

Notably, the Yamaha SR-B20A stands out for its highly-detailed midrange – which is excellent news if you indulge in plenty of dialogue-heavy films. Obviously, you won’t avail of the Dolby Atmos sound found in pricier soundbars, but the SR-B20A does offer DTS Virtual:X 3D for a ‘3D surround’ sound that’s impressive in its own right.

If you merely want to boost your TV’s native audio, the Yamaha SR-B20A Sound Bar is an economical way to achieve that.

Read our full Yamaha SR-B20A review

Another one of our favorites from TechRadar’s best soundbars buyer’s guide, the Yamaha SR-C20A is one of the best options on the market right now if you want a discreet sub-woofer and soundbar combo that doesn’t completely break the bank or take up too much space in your living room.

Both components are super-compact and enable a surprisingly impressive range of sound considering how small the overall foot print of the combination is. The sound isn’t the most detailed or expansive you’ll find on the market, but for the price it’s hard to complain about the Yamaha SR-C20A. Like with the B30A, this particular soundbar doesn’t support Dolby Atmos, but it does offer a solid pairing with a modest (sub 50″) TV.

Read our full Yamaha SR-C30A review

The Roku Streambar is akin to giving your television a makeover. Not only will it augment your TV’s audio with fuller, clearer sound – it’ll also imbue it with 4K/HDR streaming. It measures just 14 inches wide, which makes the Roku Streambar a fantastic choice for anyone who lives in an apartment or dorm room.

Wireless connectivity options include Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.  A hard-wired Ethernet connection is also possible courtesy of the lone USB port. Sonically, the Roku Streambar is very good, providing clear dialogue and sound leveling for commercials. The bass is lacking, but you can remedy that issue by purchasing the Roku subwoofer and rear speaker kits (sold separately).

If you need both a soundbar and a streaming device – but have limited space and a tight budget – the Roku Streambar is the way to go.

Read our Roku Streambar review

The 3.1-channel Sony HT-G700 Soundbar delivers TV and movie audio excellently. Though it’ll noticeably enhance the audio on any TV, select features (such as stereo Bluetooth) will only work with a number of compatible Sony televisions. Thus, if you’re already invested in Sony’s home theater ecosystem, you’ll be able to harness the full potential of the HT-G700.

The Sony HT-G700 is a soundbar and wireless subwoofer pair that features Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Sony’s Immersive AE. This wide range of audio formats translates to clean, wide sound while watching your favorite TV shows and movies. And if you want to customize your sub frequencies on the fly, there’s a dedicated subwoofer volume button to get the bass right where you want it.

For a solid entry-level Atmos-enabled soundbar/subwoofer combo, definitely consider the Sony HT-G700.

Read our Sony HT-G700 review

The Sony HT-X8500 delivers quality sound at an affordable price. It includes dual built-in subwoofers for deep sounding bass, while still maintaining a slim, sleek design. Its compact size will fit perfectly in front of your TV and won’t clutter up your space.

This Sony soundbar features Vertical Sound Engine technology that’s combined with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X to produce a cinematic three-dimensional surround sound experience. The remote also includes seven different sound modes so you can control and enhance your entertainment experience.

If you’re seeking a top notch sound system that won’t put a sizable dent in your budget, the Sony HT-X8500 is one of the best options around.

Read our Sony HT-X8500 review

The Razer Leviathan may be an older model that’s geared toward gaming, but in actuality it’s a really smart soundbar that costs less than most TVs – and it’ll help those TVs sound a lot better, too.  

Razer’s audio monster doesn’t have the most power-per-inch at only 30 watts, but we really liked how low it could go with the accompanying subwoofer. Plus, while other speakers on this list might not even attempt surround sound, Razer gives it the ol’ college try and actually does a decent job with it. 

The Razer Leviathan might not be as good as a true 7.1 system, but try finding one of those for under $199/£159. You’re getting a fantastic bargain here.

Read our Razer Leviathan review

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