Best soundbars for TV, movies and music in India in 2021

Date:
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:31:06 +0000

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Give your TV that much needed audio boost with the best soundbars in the Indian market.

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Soundbars are quickly becoming an integral part of home entertainment setups, hot on the heels of smart TVs in a pandemic-induced spike in the demand.

Content consumption on OTT platforms as well as console gaming have become
far more mainstream than in the past years. While the television is usually the centre of this experience, average inbuilt speakers and a lack of control have made additional speakers and soundbars a common upgrade.

A high-end TV should be paired with a capable soundbar to augment the immersion and enjoy the content in the way it was intended to be. Taking things such as sound quality, design, dimensions and price, we've compiled a list of the best soundbars for your television, be it for watching movies, playing games or streaming music. How do you pick the best soundbar?

Soundbars come in many shapes and sizes, and range in price from under Rs 5,000 to over Rs 50,000. While cheaper models have basic connections, more expensive ones add superior HDMI inputs (including 4K/HDR passthrough), wireless audio streaming (e.g. Bluetooth and AirPlay), better power, more refined speaker drivers and decoding of Blu-ray sound formats.

Design is also important. While some models can sit in front of your TV on a stand, others may need a separate shelf or may need to be mounted on the
wall.

For the 2021 edition, we've also tried to include soundbars and speakers
which are Dolby enabled. Following are the best soundbars one can buy in India, in 2021. Philips Audio TAB7305 300W Soundbar (Image credit: Philips)

Starting off the list with one of the well known brands in the India
industry, the Philips Audio TAB7305. It is a 300W 2.1 channel soundbar that comes with a wireless subwoofer with Dolby audio support as well. While the soundbar has 300W output, the 160W comes from the soundbar and 140W from the subwoofer.

In terms of connectivity, you get optical in, Bluetooth, USB, and HDMI ARC. You can also control the soundbar with your TV remote. The soundbar can be mounted on the wall if needed as they also come with wall brackets in the
box. It supports Dolby Digital, LPCM 2ch, Dolby Digital plus.2, and the overall package weighs 9.84 Kgs.

Buy Philips Audio TAB7305 soundbar

Rs 18,699 (Image credit: Flipkart) Zebronics Zeb-Juke Bar 9700 Pro (Image credit: Flipkart)

The Zebronics Juke Bar 9700 Pro is the first Indian Dolby Atmos soundbar. It is a sleek and elegantly designed home audio speaker system that can be
placed in the room as well as the living room. It can also be wall-mounted.

The Zebronics Juke Bar 9700 Dolby Atmos soundbar harnesses Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless connectivity. It has a 2.1 surround sound with Dolby Atmos tuning. The soundbar audio speaker system comes with a 450W output. You get support for Dolby Atmos, 4K HDR, and Dolby Audio.

The soundbar also comes equipped with multiple connectivity options that
allow you to play music from compatible devices. The options include a 3.5mm audio port, Optical IN, HDMI (ARC) and 2 HDMI inputs. It supports up to 32GB of external memory. The company also bundles a remote for easy control. The remote has over 15 buttons to help you control while all the things are sitting on the couch. Overall, the complete package weighs at 8.2 Kgs.

Buy Zebronics Zeb-Juke Bar 9700 Pro on Amazon | Flipkart

Rs 17,990


(Image credit: Amazon) Sony HT-S20R 5.1 (Image credit: Amazon)

The Sont HT-S20R is an affordable pair for true stereo speakers, consisting
of a primary soundbar, followed by a pair of speakers and a subwoofer. They combine for 400W of output.

Music streamers will like the ability to stream audio over Bluetooth as well as over USB. Dolby Digital also makes an appearance for better surround sound experience. Multiple audio modes are also available to tune the audio for movies or songs.

Buy Sony HT-S20R 5.1 on Flipkart

Rs 14,990 JBL SB110 (Image credit: Amazon)

The list of any audio product isnt complete without the inclusion of JBL, one of the well renowned audio product makers. The JBL SB110 is a budget-friendly wireless Soundbar with built-in subwoofer and support for Dolby digital
sound. It has a sound output of 110W and supports wireless audio streaming
via Bluetooth.

The device also supports connection with HDMI ARC and it can be wall-mounted as well. The built-in subwoofers are said to deliver deep bass and cinematic experience. It is also lightweight compared to the aforementioned soundbars with just 2.6 Kgs net weight.

Buy JBL SB110 Soundbar

Rs 7,999


Realme Soundbar (Image credit: Realme)

Smartphone maker Realme launches its first-ever soundbar back in Q4 2020, the Realme soundbar performs really well for the asking price. It is a 100W Soundbar featuring a 2.1 sound system. It will come with a separate 60W satellite system and 40W subwoofer.

The soundbar packs in a 15W 2.25-inch full range speaker along with a 15W tweeter for 200% louder sound. While the satellite 40W 5.25-inch sub-woofer has a rectangular form factor and a 10Hz to 24Hz low-frequency enhancement.

In terms of connectivity, you are getting Optical, COAX, HDMI (ARC), Subwoofer, AUX, USB and power ports. Like with most Realme audio products,
the soundbar offers deep bass and features Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless connectivity.

Buy Realme Soundbar on Flipkart

Rs 6,999 Xiaomi Mi Soundbar (Image credit: Future)

The Mi Soundbar has a subtle yet classy-looking design that impresses the moment you take it out of the box. This is also one of the best budget soundbar out there for those who are on budget. The Mi Soundbar has 1x Aux port, 1x line-in port, 1x S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) and 1x optical port. It also has Bluetooth connectivity, but you can only connect
one device at a time.

For Rs 5,999, it sounds better than what any mid-range TV can offer. it's not very loud but enough for a small to a medium-sized room. It is tuned for cinematic audio. You get deep bass and strong highs, which gives a fulfilling movie watching experience, but the mids suffer in scenes with high-pitched audio like loud explosions, gunshots and similar. It doesn't come with remote control, but that's a compromise you might want to make for this deal.

Buy Mi Soundbar from Amazon

Rs 5,999 BoAt Aavante Bar 1160 (Image credit: Amazon)

One of Indias most popular audio and wearable makers, BoAt also offers an extremely affordable soundbar at just Rs 3,999. It comes with a 60W sound output with 2.25-inch x 4 dynamic drivers.

In terms of connectivity, the BoAt Aavante Bar 1160 offers Bluetooth 4.2,
USB, and AUX inputs. It is also one of the lightest soundbars with just 2 kilograms of weight. BoAt also says the 2.0 channel sound system provides a balanced sound and deep bass for your movies, music and even video games.

Buy BoAt Aavante Bar 1160 on Amazon

Rs 3,999



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