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Tom's Guide
06-07-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
I've found the best Prime Day soundbar deals — save up to $168 on Samsung, Sony, Sonos and more
We're tracking the best early Prime Day deals ahead of the main event this week. I've got my finger on everything from Bluetooth speakers, to headphones, to earbuds, aaaand... soundbars! Some of the best soundbars are really expensive, there's no doubt about it. I test soundbars for a living, so I've had the privilege of testing everything from a $67 soundbar all the way up to a premium $1,799 home theater setup. And that's not even the most expensive option out there. You can easily drop $5k on a home cinema sound system. Because soundbars are so pricey, I've rounded up some of the best deals ahead of Prime Day (8-11 July). These deals include iconic brands like Sonos, Samsung, Sony, and JBL, and the sales extend to both the U.K. and the U.S.. I'm not going to lie to you: $99 used to be the HT-S100F's MSRP. Unfortunately, some time around April, the MRSP was raised to $159. I'll let you make up your own mind as to why this occurred, but those are the facts. Sony tends to hover this soundbar at around $120-$160 now, so when I saw the HT-S100F at its original price, I knew I had to make a big deal about it. If you're in the U.K., you'll want to check out this deal. For some unknown reason, the HT-S100F is called the HT-SF150 in the U.K., but the awesome deal is the same. Just £99 for the best value soundbar (sans sale) is beyond impressive. I'm going to be completely honest with you: in March, when I published my review of the Samsung HW-B650, its MSRP was $249. For one reason or another, the MSRP skyrocketed to $397 in April. I'm not 100% sure why this happened, but it did. As a result, this $229 sale price is only $20 off the original MSRP of $249, but this is still the lowest price since February 2024. In the U.K., the B650D's RRP is a lot lower, so this doesn't look like as much of an epic saving. However, £159 for a soundbar + subwoofer with DTS Virtual: X is still amazing. This means the soundbar can create a virtual surround sound experience without needing rear speakers (which are an extra purchase). Although not its lowest ever price (that'd be $369), $438 for a Sonos soundbar is a pretty epic deal. The Beam 2 got a nice 4-star rating in our review, due to its lovely sound, Dolby Atmos capabilities, and is a 5.0 channel soundbar. This means it doesn't have a subwoofer or channel speakers, but it has 5 speakers in the soundbar itself for immersive watching. While I haven't personally tested the Signa S3, I have tested the Polk Audio Signa S4, which is just the newer version of the S3. I gave the S4 an almost unbeatable 4.5 star rating, praising its Dolby Atmos performance, affordability, and awesome sound. The S3 has many of the same specs: it just has 2 speakers in the center soundbar rather than the S4's 3. This is JBL's most affordable soundbar. It's a 2.0 channel, which means it has 2 speakers in the center soundbar and that's it. This is one of the cheapest and space-saving ways to upgrade from TV speakers. If you want a soundbar with a subwoofer, though, may I direct you to the Polk and Samsung soundbars mentioned above?
Tom's Guide
01-07-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Hurry! One of my favorite Sony soundbars is just $98 right now in this awesome early Prime Day deal
Even though Prime Day 2025 is still a week away, we're tracking the best early Prime Day deals so you don't have to. Don't forget that some manufacturers start dropping prices before the sale event. And Sony has done just that with this awesome $98 HT-S100F deal. I reviewed the Sony HT-S100F and awarded it a coveted 4 stars. In terms of pure bang for buck, the Sony HT-S100F is utterly unique. Why unique? Well, because no matter how hard other brands try, they just can't seem to replicate the HT-S100F. In the U.K., it's called the Sony HT-SF150 and is currently son sale for £99. Budget soundbars are often quiet, tinny or lackluster in bass. The Sony HT-S100F has none of that: it performs like a $200+ model. Now at just $98, this is one of the best value soundbars money can buy. I'm not going to lie to you: $99 used to be the HT-S100F's MSRP. Unfortunately, some time around April, the MRSP was raised to $159. I'll let you make up your own mind as to why this occurred, but those are the facts. Sony tends to hover this soundbar at around $120-$160 now, so when I saw the HT-S100F at its original price, I knew I had to make a big deal about it. If you're in the U.K., you'll want to check out this deal. For some unknown reason, the HT-S100F is called the HT-SF150 in the U.K., but the awesome deal is the same. Just £99 for the best value soundbar (sans sale) is beyond impressive. The Sony HT-S100F is so good because it performs like a much pricier soundbar. It's definitely the best cheap soundbar. Although it's just a 2.0 channel soundbar, it doesn't feel like it. The bass has a surprising boom for the price. In my review, I wrote, "Considering the HT-S100F has no subwoofer, I wasn't expecting the bass to be great. However, the bass notes in 'Danger Zone' were groovy and didn't overpower the sounds of the jets taking off." While the soundbar is prone to tinniness in some moments, this is just an occupational hazard with a cheaper soundbar. When you look at similarly priced competition, you quickly realize there is no competition. The $99 Majority Elias is tinny, flat, and makes for a disappointing listen. The $67 Majority Naga 60 performs better than its price, but not as good as the HT-S100F. The Naga 60 really struggles with loud bass — during testing, it couldn't translate the rumble of a jet engine at all. If you want the best sounding soundbar for under $100, there's no competition: it's the Sony HT-S100F or nothing. But don't be fooled — the Sony HT-S100F isn't a hi-fi setup: it's just a step up from TV speakers. There's no Dolby Atmos or DTS:X support here. However, at this price? This is the cheapest way to upgrade from TV speakers. I'd snap this up pronto, before the best early Prime Day and 4th July deals are gone.
