You Can Get This 5.1 Channel Surround Sound System at a Reduced Price of Just $399 Right Now.
A soundbar is often the easiest way to fix weak TV sound, but a soundbar alone isn’t enough if you want movies and games to feel more immersive. That’s where a full surround sound system can help, and Amazon is now offering the Fire TV Soundbar Plus bundle for $399.99, down from $489.99. Unlike the soundbar-only version, this bundle delivers a full 5.1-channel system , with the soundbar providing the front and center channels, a subwoofer adding low-frequency impact, and two speakers positioned behind you for surround sound. The dedicated center channel should also make dialogue easier to hear when background music or action gets more dynamic.
The system also supports Dolby Atmos and DTS, as well as Dolby TrueHD, so it can handle the surround sound formats you’re likely to encounter on streaming services and Blu-ray discs. However, the soundbar doesn’t use separate upward-firing speakers for Atmos effects, so sounds supposed to come from above are created virtually rather than using physical height channels. You still get the sense of greater space created by the rear speakers, but buyers looking for convincing height effects should temper their expectations. Furthermore, the soundbar itself doesn’t support Alexa or work with Alexa Home Theater, so the Fire TV label doesn’t mean it can also be used as a smart speaker, according to a PCMag review .
Setup is otherwise straightforward. After connecting the subwoofer and satellites to a power source, they wirelessly connect to the soundbar, and the soundbar itself connects to your TV via HDMI ARC or eARC for the best Dolby Atmos and DTS support. Bluetooth is also available if you simply want to play music from your phone or tablet. Furthermore, compatible Fire TV devices can display preset sound modes (including Movie, Music, Sports, and Night modes) directly in the interface, and HDMI control allows you to use a single remote for basic on/off and volume adjustments—though there are fewer fine-tuning options than more expensive home theater systems with room correction or more in-depth calibration tools.