Amazon’s Newest Fire TV Soundbar Is Now $150 Off.
Finding a decent soundbar for under $100 is a rarity, especially from a brand like Amazon. But right now, the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus is on sale in unboxed condition on Woot for $99.99, down from its regular price of $249.99 on Amazon . The previous lowest price recorded by users was $149, so this deal knocks another $50 off the price. Standard shipping is free for Prime members , while non-Prime customers pay $6 for shipping. However, Woot does not ship to Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, or PO Boxes. The deal runs for another six days or until supplies last.
This is a 3.1-channel system with three front-facing speakers and pairs of tweeters, as well as two built-in woofers. Its 37-inch length makes it more noticeable beneath the TV. Connectivity includes HDMI eARC, optical audio input, USB-A, and a standard power port. There’s also Bluetooth for streaming music from your phone, but there’s no Wi-Fi, multi-room support, or built-in voice assistant. Despite its name, it doesn’t work with the Fire TV smart TV platform. It’s simply a soundbar, and it works with any TV that supports HDMI ARC or optical output, as noted in a PCMag review . The included remote lets you switch between several preset equalizer modes, adjust bass and treble, and control volume.
In everyday use, it’s a clear improvement over standard TV speakers. Dialogue is clear and easy to understand, and music has decent mid- and high-frequency detail, and it can be played loudly without distortion. The main drawback is bass. On its own, it doesn’t provide deep low-frequency impact, so action scenes and bass-heavy tracks won’t sound particularly rich. Amazon offers bundles with a wireless subwoofer for $374.99 or a 5.1 system with rear speakers for $489.99 if you want more weight and immersion. Also, although the soundbar supports Dolby Atmos, without height channels, the effect is limited.