Not every viewing situation calls for an expensive sound system that can make your home sound like a mini theater. Maybe you’re just looking to equip a guest room with an easy audio upgrade, or perhaps you just need to amplify the dialog and sound effects of your favorite movies and shows. Most simple soundbars will do the trick much better than the relatively small speakers inside most TVs.
Something like the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar is an interesting option, especially when you can get it for just $64.99 at Woot, which is the price of a new open-box model that’ll only be available through the end of today. That’s $55 off compared to its base price and $35 cheaper than Amazon’s current price. It also comes with Woot’s 90-day limited warranty, making it easily the best deal we’ve seen so far.
The two-channel Fire TV Soundbar doesn’t earn points on the strength of its audio prowess. If you’re looking for a Dolby Atmos or system that can blow your roof off and immerse you in precise surround sound, this ain’t it. However, it’ll do if all you need is satisfying loudness and a bit of extra bass. (And you do get DTS Virtual:X, even if the limiting hardware might not make the most of it.)
The Fire TV Soundbar has HDMI eARC and can also accept audio directly from your smartphone, tablet, or other devices via Bluetooth, which makes it great as a music player for some afternoon cleaning. It’s more compact than the more substantial models, too, which makes it easier to fit in smaller entertainment setups. If you have a Fire TV, you can control it and the soundbar using the same remote, which is a nice convenience if you’re decidedly on team Amazon for your home theater needs.