For about Rs 30,000 what you get is a pretty good soundbar experience and also a host of connectivity options and a wireless subwoofer. Some of these soundbars also offer 4K passthrough along with ARC support. These soundbars offer decent sound output and will surely give you a much better experience than the TV speakers. Some of them also boast of a virtual surround sound experience. Some even 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 around Rs 30,000 Although the prices of the products mentioned in the list given below have been updated as of 16th Jan 2021, the list itself may have changed since it was last published due to the launch of new products in the market since then.
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 |
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Available |
₹ 34485 |
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 wifi 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 |
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Available |
₹ 29819 |
Consider this to be the smaller sibling of the YAS-209. The YAS-109 brings with it all the features found on the 209 like Alexa support, HDMI ARC along with a pass-through port and can be controlled via the companion smartphone app. The passthrough port supports 4K and HDR but not Dolby Vision. The critical difference between the YAS-209 and 109 is that the 109 does not come with a separate subwoofer. It has bass ports in the soundbar itself to simulate low-end frequencies. The soundbar also boasts of DTS: Virtual X and has 120W of sound output. It also supports optical and Bluetooth connectivity.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
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| Playback Time | : | NA |
| Frequency Range | : | NA |
| Channels | : | NA |
| Dimensions | : | 5.3 x 13.1 x 88.9 |
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Available |
₹ 21490 |
Another soundbar on this list that comes without a dedicated subwoofer is the Sony HT-X8500. 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.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Playback Time | : | NA |
| Frequency Range | : | NA |
| Channels | : | 2.1_channel |
| Dimensions | : | 89 x 9.6 x 6.4 cm |
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Available |
₹ 24990 |
The Bose Solo 5 is yet another soundbar that comes without a dedicated subwoofer. It comes with a universal remote control in the box and for connectivity has AUX, optical and coaxial input in addition to Bluetooth. It does not have HDMI ARC connectivity. It comes with an optical cable in the box. The soundbar also has a dialogue mode for clear vocals when consuming content. You can place the soundbar under the TV or wall-mount it.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
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| Playback Time | : | NA |
| Frequency Range | : | NA |
| Channels | : | NA |
| Dimensions | : | 8.6 x 54.6 x 7.1 cm |
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Available |
₹ 22050 |
The Sony HT-S350 soundbar comes with a wireless subwoofer. The soundbar can connect to the TV via HDMI ARC or optical. It also supports Bluetooth connectivity. Customers get an optical cable in the box when they purchase the soundbar. The soundbar boasts of Sony’s S-Force PRO Front Surround for a cinematic TV viewing experience. The soundbar can also be wall mounted if needed. The soundbar also connects wirelessly to compatible Bravia TVs. The remote control comes with an Auto Sound option which changes the performance of the soundbar based on the content you are consuming. It comes with a simple, easy to use remote control.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
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| Playback Time | : | NA |
| Frequency Range | : | NA |
| Channels | : | NA |
| Dimensions | : | 90 x 8.8 x 6.4 |
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Available |
₹ 23990 |
The JBL bar 2.1 has a sound output of 300W. The soundbar is accompanied by a wireless subwoofer. It supports HDMI ARC along with Optical connectivity along with Bluetooth. The soundbar has a display on the front to give you information like the source, volume, etc. With HDMI ARC, you can control the soundbar with your TVs remote control. It has a sleek and simple design. It boasts of Dolby Digital support.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Playback Time | : | NA |
| Frequency Range | : | 40 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Channels | : | NA |
| Dimensions | : | 965 x 58 x 68 |
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Available |
₹ 27490 |
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.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Playback Time | : | NA |
| Frequency Range | : | NA |
| Channels | : | NA |
| Dimensions | : | 95 x 7.5 x 13.4 |
| Price | : | ₹29990 |
| Product Name | Seller | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Yamaha YAS-209 | amazon | ₹34485 |
| Polk Audio MagniFi Mini | amazon | ₹29819 |
| Yamaha YAS-109 | amazon | ₹21490 |
| Sony HT-X8500 | amazon | ₹24990 |
| Bose Solo 5 | amazon | ₹22050 |
| Sony HT-S350 | amazon | ₹23990 |
| JBL 2.1 | amazon | ₹27490 |
| Philips TAPB603 | N/A | ₹29990 |
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