The Rs 30,000 price point is the sweet spot for a soundbar with good sound output and a host of features. Some of these soundbars come with surround sound simulation technologies while others come with some smart capabilities. Today, we will look at the best soundbars under Rs 30,000 in India. Some of these soundbars come with multiple connectivity options including HDMI passthrough ports to let you connect devices like a set-top-box or a streaming dongle directly to the soundbar instead of the TV. This list of top soundbars under Rs 30,000 offers decent sound output and will give you a much better experience than the TV speakers. Some of these soundbars come built-in with an assistant like Alexa while others give you wireless connectivity with specific TV models. One thing to note is that we haven't reviewed all the soundbars on this list, and the list is in no particular order. If you are looking to enhance your movie watching, music listening and gaming experience with enhanced sound, then you can consider one of these soundbars priced around Rs 30,000 Although the prices of the products mentioned in the list given below have been updated as of 22nd May 2022, the list itself may have changed since it was last published due to the launch of new products in the market since then.
The Sony HT-S40R is a 5.1 soundbar and comes with rear speakers to give you a surround sound effect. The most unique thing about the S40R is that the rear speakers connect wirelessly to the main bar eliminating the need to have cables running from the back to the front. The rear speakers connect to an amplifier that connects the whole system together. The subwoofer and the front soundbar connect via a single cable. So the setup isn’t truly wireless. When it comes to performance, the Sony-HT-S40R has very good sound output. It also has a decency build and comes with an easy to use remote control. It has a plug and play setup. If you are looking for a soundbar with surround speakers under Rs 30,000 then you can definitely consider the Sony HT-S40R.
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| Playback Time | : | NA |
| Frequency Range | : | NA |
| Channels | : | NA |
| Dimensions | : | 84.38 x 34.7 x 24.79 |
Don't let the size of the Polk Audio MagniFi Mini fool you. This one packs in quite the punch, especially when you compare it to the speakers on your TV. The soundbar itself may be small but it has speakers facing multiple directions to enhance the soundstage. A wireless subwoofer accompanies the soundbar. The soundbar also claims to have Voice Adjust technology to help dramatically increase vocal clarity. The soundbar comes with a sleek remote control. For connectivity, the soundbar has an HDMI port for ARC, Optical port, 3.5mm AUX along with Bluetooth. The soundbar also supports Google cast over Wi-Fi or ethernet. The soundbar comes with an HDMI cable and Optical cable in the box.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
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| Playback Time | : | NA |
| Frequency Range | : | NA |
| Channels | : | NA |
| Dimensions | : | 10.9 x 34 x 8.1 |
The Samsung HW-Q600A is a 3.1.2 soundbar and comes with a wireless subwoofer. It has 9 drivers to deliver a surround sound experience. The soundbar supports Dolby Atmos and DTS-X. It has an HDMI passthrough port with support for 4K HDR 10+ passthrough. For connectivity, the soundbar has an HDMI ARC port, HDMI passthrough port, an optical port, bluetooth and USB. The soundbar also supports Q-Symphony which lets it sync with compatible Samsung TVs to use the TV speakers in addition to the soundbar to deliver an immersive audio experience. Users can also wall mount the soundbar if they like. The soundbar also boasts of Game Mode Pro to enhance your gaming experience.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
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| Playback Time | : | NA |
| Frequency Range | : | NA |
| Channels | : | NA |
| Dimensions | : | 10.5 x 98 x 5.8 |
The JBL Bar 2.1 comes with 300W of sound output. It has a wireless subwoofer letting you place the subwoofer anywhere in the room and not close to the bar. The subwoofer has a 6.5-inch driver to deliver deep bass. The soundbar has four full range drivers and two tweeters. For connectivity, the soundbar has one HDMI ARC port, one HDMI input port for passthrough, USB, Optical port, bluetooth and an analogue port. In the box you get the soundbar along with the wireless subwoofer, remote control with battery, power cables, one optical cable, one AUX cable, wall-mount bracket kit, quickstart guide, warranty card and safety sheet. Sadly, there is no HDMI cable in the box. When connected via ARC, you can control the volume of the soundbar by simply using your TV remote control.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
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| Playback Time | : | NA |
| Frequency Range | : | 40Hz to 20KHz |
| Channels | : | NA |
| Dimensions | : | 8.5 x 96.5 x 5.8 |
| Price | : | ₹25,999 |
The Samsung Q60T claims to offer a 5.1 surround sound experience and comes with a 9 speaker setup. In addition to the front firing speakers, it also has up firing speakers to simulate a surround sound experience. For connectivity, the soundbar has HDMI ARC along with an HDMI passthrough port that supports 4K and HDR 10+. It also has an optical port, USB port, and bluetooth. The soundbar also boasts of Adaptive sound optimizing the output based on the content being consumed on screen. The soundbar also comes with a remote control that can be used to control a Samsung TV.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
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| Playback Time | : | NA |
| Frequency Range | : | NA |
| Channels | : | NA |
| Dimensions | : | 10.5 x 98 x 5.8 |
| Price | : | ₹27,790 |
If it’s a loud soundbar you are looking for then you can check this one out as it has an output of 600W. The soundbar also supports DTS Virtual:X. It also supports LG’s AI Sound Pro to adjust sound levels based on what you're watching. The soundbar comes with a wireless subwoofer. The LG SNH5 is a 4.1 soundbar with 4 drivers housed in the bar itself. For connectivity, the soundbar has HDMI ARC, Bluetooth and an Optical port.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
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| Playback Time | : | NA |
| Frequency Range | : | NA |
| Channels | : | NA |
| Dimensions | : | 12.5 x 99 x 24.6 |
| Price | : | ₹24,999 |
The SOny HT-X8500 is a soundbar that comes without a subwoofer. It has the subwoofer built into the soundbar making it ideal for a compact setup. The soundbar boasts of support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. The soundbar has a plug and play setup. For your connectivity needs the soundbar has HDMI eARC, optical and Bluetooth. It works wirelessly with some Bravia TVs. You can switch between different sound modes from the convenience of the remote control. It also has a night mode for you to enjoy content late at night without having to resort to very low volumes.The soundbar also has one HDMI passthrough port with support for 4K and HDR.
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| SPECIFICATION | ||
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| Playback Time | : | NA |
| Frequency Range | : | NA |
| Channels | : | 2.1_channel |
| Dimensions | : | 89 x 9.6 x 6.4 cm |
Another Dolby Atmos enabled soundbar on this list is the Philips TAPB603. It is a 3.1 soundbar and comes with a wireless subwoofer. It has a sound output of 320W. It also has a display to show you information like source, volume, etc. For connectivity, the soundbar has HDMI ARC, Optical, AUX, USB and Bluetooth. It also has an HDMI passthrough port. Since the soundbar has three drivers, the centre channel helps enhance the dialogues.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
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| Playback Time | : | NA |
| Frequency Range | : | NA |
| Channels | : | NA |
| Dimensions | : | 95 X 7.5 X 13.4 |
| Price | : | ₹31,990 |
This soundbar is slightly above Rs 30,000 but at about 32K it is a worthy device if a one-stop shop is what you are looking for to enhance your music and movie watching experience. The soundbar has 200W of sound output and boasts of DTS:X Virtual Surround sound. For connectivity, it has HDMI ARC along with a pass-through port. The passthrough port supports 4K and HDR but no Dolby Vision. It also has an optical port and Bluetooth connectivity as well. It comes with Alexa built-in giving you access to a virtual assistant. You can simply say “Alexa” to wake the speaker and ask it to play music for you. The sound output from this speaker is pretty good and you can also control the functions of the soundbar from the companion app.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
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| Playback Time | : | NA |
| Frequency Range | : | NA |
| Channels | : | NA |
| Dimensions | : | 6.2 x 10.9 x 93 |
| Product Name | Seller | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sony HT-S40R | Amazon | ₹ 28,990 |
| Polk Audio MagniFi Mini | Amazon | ₹ 29,819 |
| Samsung HW-Q600A | Amazon | ₹ 28,400 |
| JBL Bar 2.1 | N/A | ₹ 25,999 |
| Samsung Q60T | N/A | ₹ 27,790 |
| LG SNH5 | N/A | ₹ 24,999 |
| Sony HT-X8500 | Amazon | ₹ 24,990 |
| Philips 3.1 soundbar TAPB603 | N/A | ₹ 31,990 |
| Yamaha YAS-209 | Amazon | ₹ 34,485 |
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