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Soundbar TaoTronics Sound Bars for TV 34 Inch Soundbar for TV with Bluetooth and Wired Connections Home Theater Audio and Bluetooth 4 2 Speaker with Deep Bass Updated Version
Last Updated: April 5, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.7
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Sound / Sound Quality
60tv, sound bar, bass, soundbar, tv speakers
+90%
-10%
" ... Really good sound for the price, gets really loud and has decent bass I highly recommend ... "
" ... Just used it to replace TV speakers. ... The sound is so much better than my TV's speakers. ... But the sounds is clear and I've never had to go up to max volume. ... "
" ... I like the sound bar itself. ... "
" ... This soundbar has good sound quality, at a reasonable price. ... "
" ... Easy to setup, great sound for the price, easy switch between audio inputs ... "
" ... Sound is good, just an inconvenience to have to turn on by hand. ... "
" ... The overall sound is pretty good for the wattage. ... It could use some more bass but for an everyday soundbar, it works well. ... "
" ... much better then the tv speaker. ... "
Price
25soundbar, sound, money, worth, value
+92%
-8%
" ... I was hesitant at first when I bought this Taotronics soundbar but am glad that I got it, especially at the price I purchased it for. ... "
" ... The sound bar is great quality for the price. ... I would recommend this to anyone that needs a good soundbar on a budget. ... "
" ... Given the price, the TaoTronics sound bar was a fantastic deal. ... "
" ... Would buy again for the price. ... Taotao products so far have been great for the money! ... "
" ... Great Product for a fraction of the cost. ... "
" ... So despite not being able to use the soundbar as I had hoped, it was still a fantastic product for the price. ... "
" ... This has really good sound for the size and money. ... "
" ... For the price this is pretty awesome. ... "
Parts & Accessories / Remote
21control, volume, soundbar, sound bar, harmony
+76%
-24%
" ... Much easier to use remote than my first one ... "
" ... I took the batteries out of my Spectre TV remote and installed them in the sound bar remote and they worked perfectly. ... I just keep changing the batteries between the remotes. ... They sent a new remote. ... "
" ... It's responsive and the remote is useful to have to control from around the room. ... "
" ... I also was able to pair this to a Logitech universal remote, which was flawless. ... "
" ... Remote works well! ... "
" ... The remote works well and is pretty simple to use. ... "
" ... Comes with a remote, has bluetooth, and the ability to connect the TV via optical audio or aux. ... "
" ... When they saw the first part of this post they reached out at sent out a new remote very quickly. ... "
Connectivity / Bluetooth
18optical, via bluetooth, via, taotronics, connect
+89%
-11%
" ... i only so far using bluetooth and its working great. ... "
" ... I only play music on it via BT, and the range is great and the connection strong. ... "
" ... The bluetooth function is pretty awesome too and works flawlessly. ... "
" ... After setting it to connect to my smart phone via Bluetooth, I played some of my favor worship songs on Youtube. ... "
" ... It also easily connected via bluetooth to our phones for music. ... "
" ... It paired quickly and simply with my phone, and maintains the connection well. ... "
" ... I would highly recommend this product if you need a simple solution for better TV sound or solid bluetooth connectivity without going the route of buying a receiver and surround sound. ... "
" ... blue tooth works with my projector, which is so much better than cords running everywhere!! ... "
Compatibility & Ports / Device Compatibility
18soundbar, bluetooth, echo dot, works great, connected
+89%
-11%
" ... I once configured the echo dot auto connects the minute I turn on the soundbar, and as long as the echo dot is playing music the sound bar remains on and does not go to stand by. ... "
" ... Used for our TV. ... "
" ... I have already bought other taotronics devices including lanterns and will continue to purchase from them. ... "
" ... The soundbar works perfectly with my Vizio tv. ... "
" ... I have this connected to my TV and have it running for all of my game systems and Apple TV and it's clear in all ranges of action (from gaming to music, etc). ... "
" ... Also love the Bluetooth feature for streaming music from my phone! ... "
" ... It paired quickly and simply with my phone, and maintains the connection well. ... "
" ... It connects to my phone, TV, iPad. ... "
Usage / Ease of Use
11super, sound, set, easy to setup, user friendly
+82%
-18%
" ... Easy to mount. ... Easy to setup. ... "
" ... Overall it's a good deal IMO, it could be more user friendly though. ... "
" ... Easy to setup, great sound for the price, easy switch between audio inputs ... "
" ... Oh, and hanging this up was super easy. ... "
" ... Easy set up. ... "
" ... Simple to set up ... "
Sound / Bass
11tv speakers, sound bar, treble, subwoofer, sub
+91%
-9%
" ... The bass this puts out is great and comparable to high end product. ... "
" ... The overall sound quality and lows are much better/balanced. ... "
" ... This is what happens when inexpensive products try and promote & market bass and surround sound effects. ... "
" ... It could use some more bass but for an everyday soundbar, it works well. ... "
" ... Wasn't expecting the level of quality that this puts out for just the bar and no sub-woofer. ... "
" ... Really good sound for the price, gets really loud and has decent bass I highly recommend ... "
" ... Bass is not what it would be with a subwoofer but it is adequate. ... "
" ... Deep bass, solid sound. ... "
Parts & Accessories / Cable
10tv, rca, cables, cable, soundbar
+60%
-40%
" ... I did have to buy a separate optical cable because my tv is a little older but it worked great after that. ... "
" ... Perfect edition without all the wires and power cords. ... "
" ... I went to town and picked up a optical cable at Best Buy for $20 and a four pack of alkeline AAA batteries. ... Optical cable worked ok. ... "
" ... The refurbished soundbar was in excellent condition and had all of the pieces (i.e., power cord, audio cable, remote) included. ... "
" ... Works great as it should, but I had to buy a coax cable to hook it up since all they include is a RCA cable. ... "
" ... I used RCA cables (left/right) to connect to my TV, not an optical cable, so I probably could get better sound. ... "
Usage / Setup
9easy, sound, simple, set, easy to setup
+100%
" ... Easy to setup. ... "
" ... Easy to setup, great sound for the price, easy switch between audio inputs ... "
" ... Setup was very easy and connecting it with my HD TV was a breeze. ... "
" ... Easy set up. ... "
" ... Simple to set up ... "
Sound / Volume
9loud, room, speaker, bedroom, tv
+78%
-22%
" ... The first few days we had it hooked up I kept hearing things that sounded like it was coming from across the room. ... "
" ... If you are any kind of audiophile or are specific about sound quality, this might not be a winner for your front room system. ... "
" ... I love the size and the sound is really good for a small room. ... "
" ... I used this to replace the UE Boom portable speaker that I keep in my bedroom. ... "
" ... I listen to this speaker when doing housework, it's loud enough to travel from my bedroom and still hear it in my kitchen. ... "
" ... It is not super loud for outside use but for indoors it works great for tv or music. ... "
" ... But the sounds is clear and I've never had to go up to max volume. ... "
Compatibility & Ports / Ports
7optical cable, rca, soundbar, cable, output
+86%
-14%
" ... I’ve been using this soundbar for a couple of months now, and connected to my Vizio TV using an optical cable I’d bought separately for gaming and sport, it makes a massive improvement for the whole experience. ... "
" ... I did have to buy a separate optical cable because my tv is a little older but it worked great after that. ... "
" ... easy to install, optic cable included, info didn't show it, performs well for bedroom TV ... "
" ... I bought a fiber connection cable and it works find now. ... "
" ... Optical cable worked ok. ... "
" ... There are various inputs/outputs to include the coaxial audio output. ... "
Service / Service Centers
6customer, taotronics, satisfied, product, top
+100%
" ... Great customer service! ... "
" ... I am very happy with the service after an issue. ... "
" ... Also have had excellent experience with customer service and they seem to stand behind their product (so far). ... "
" ... However, to my delight, TaoTronics customer service was fantastic! ... They responded to my inquiry promptly and provided answers to my question. ... "
" ... Unfortunately this one wasn't loud either but very nice customer service! ... "
Body / Build Quality
6look, good, build, months, looks
+67%
-33%
" ... This feels durable. ... "
" ... The build is solid and good quality. ... "
" ... The soundbar scores very high marks in looks - the angled look is very sleek and the brushed aluminum panel looks very classy. ... "
Usage / Controls
5buttons, volume, touch, remote, lights
+40%
-60%
" ... Oh and the remote buttons for volume were reversed. ... "
" ... Call me an old timer, but I just don’t like “touch sensitive” buttons on everything. ... "
" ... -The soundbar itself does not have any touch controls on it, or at least mine do not function. ... "
Usage / Capacity
5works, room, perfect, living, super
+100%
" ... This is for a bedroom TV, so it works perfect. ... "
" ... I used this to replace the UE Boom portable speaker that I keep in my bedroom. ... "
" ... works great for my living room. ... "
" ... I have this above my bed in my bedroom. ... My bedroom is my favorite space, I have children so they usually occupy the living room. ... "
Sound / Frequencies
5sound, balanced, eq, tv speakers, sound bar
+80%
-20%
" ... The overall sound quality and lows are much better/balanced. ... "
" ... The sound is significantly stronger than the TV Speakers and it has a fairly balanced EQ. ... "
" ... The sound seemed well balanced and the Dolby effects of the movies was quite well pronounced. ... "
" ... So we were looking for a setup without a subwoofer and had clear mids and treble. ... "
Product Reliability
4refurbished, working, worked, soundbar, sound bar
+50%
-50%
" ... This broke after 3 months. ... worked fine and all of a sudden it quit, now it doesn’t power on at all . ... "
" ... I refuse to believe this was a "certified" refurbished unit. ... "
Service / Returns
4review, replacement
+50%
-50%
" ... We ended up returning it. ... "
" ... I am going to issue 50% refund to make up for the inconvenience we brought to you. ... "
Service / Marketplace
3time, received, buy
+100%
" ... Received in reasonable time/date. ... "
" ... They responded to my inquiry promptly and provided answers to my question. ... "
Features
3mode, feature, auto, tv, product
+33%
-67%
" ... The only negative I have with the product is the annoying standby mode. ... When turning the tv back on the soundbar will not automatically come out of standby mode. ... "
" ... The only issues I have are with the RCA and the light indicators. ... "
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