TVs today are getting slimmer and slimmer, and when you are looking to pick up a TV, especially on a budget, one of the biggest compromises is with the sound output. Most budget TVs today have two 10W speakers which get the job done for everyday TV viewing, but if you want an immersive movie-watching experience or if you want to enjoy gaming on the TV, then you will have to invest in a soundbar. A soundbar not only enhances your TV viewing experience but also doubles up as a speaker for you to enjoy music on as well. If you are on a tight budget, then worry not. We list the best soundbar that you can get for a budget of Rs 5000. Just so you know, we haven't reviewed most of these soundbars so we are listing them based on their features and specifications. Although the prices of the products mentioned in the list given below have been updated as of 25th Apr 2022, the list itself may have changed since it was last published due to the launch of new products in the market since then.
Xiaomi as a company has a reputation of disrupting the segment in which it launches a product. We have seen the company do this with smartphones and TVs. Xiaomi did the same with the launch of the Mi Soundbar. Put simply, the soundbar has very good sound reproduction for the price and has elegant looks as well. It has a good array of audio input options. The only downside is the absence of remote control. It may lack a subwoofer, but the soundbar packs enough of a punch to make up for the lacklustre audio coming from your TV.
Pros
Cons
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Playback Time | : | NA |
| Frequency Range | : | 50 Hz - 25000 Hz ( -10 dB) |
| Channels | : | NA |
| Dimensions | : | 87 x 72 x 830 mm |
The boAt Aavante Bar 1160 boasts of 60 Watts of sound output and is a 2.0 soundbar. The soundbar comes with four 2.25-inch drivers. For connectivity, the soundbar has Bluetooth, AUX and USB support. The soundbar weighs about 2KGs. It also comes with a remote control that has preset EQs like Music, news movie and more.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Playback Time | : | NA |
| Frequency Range | : | 55Hz-20KHz |
| Channels | : | NA |
| Dimensions | : | 99.6 x 13.2 x 11.4 cm |
The Philips Audio HTL1045/94 has 45W of output. It comes with HDMI ARC support. It comes with a metal grill that covers the speaker drivers. The soundbar also supports Optical, Bluetooth and USB connectivity. You can also wall mount the soundbar. The right of the soundbar also has physical controls. The soundbar weighs under 3 kgs.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Playback Time | : | NA |
| Frequency Range | : | NA |
| Channels | : | NA |
| Dimensions | : | 85 x 15.5 x 13 cm |
The Portronics Sound Slick II boasts of 40W of power and the soundbar also comes with remote control. It has Bluetooth connectivity along with AUX-IN and USB. The soundbar weighs a mere 1.8 kgs and has a metal + plastic construction. It can be wall-mounted or placed on a tabletop. The soundbar does not come with a subwoofer.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Playback Time | : | NA |
| Frequency Range | : | NA |
| Channels | : | NA |
| Dimensions | : | 95.6 x 7.3 x 7.2 cm |
The Thomson SBW10 soundbar has a sound output of 80W. The soundbar has a small footprint and is accompanied by a subwoofer as well. When it comes to connectivity options the soundbar has USB, Bluetooth and AUX-In. The soundbar comes with 4 modes - Music, Movie, News and 3D. It also comes with a remote control. It is priced slightly more than Rs 5000.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Playback Time | : | NA |
| Frequency Range | : | NA |
| Channels | : | NA |
| Dimensions | : | 41 x 7.4 x 6.5 |
The Philips HTL2060/94 boasts of 60W of sound output. It has a compact form factor and comes with a subwoofer. You can also wall-mount the soundbar. For connectivity, it has a USB port, Bluetooth 5.0, optical and HDMI ARC as well. It also has a headphones port. It is a 2.1 channel setup.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Playback Time | : | NA |
| Frequency Range | : | 60 Hz - 20 KHz |
| Channels | : | NA |
| Dimensions | : | 46 x 6.8 x 9.5 |
| Product Name | Seller | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mi Soundbar | Amazon | ₹ 4,949 |
| boAt Aavante Bar 1160 | Amazon | ₹ 4,299 |
| Philips Audio HTL1045/94 | Amazon | ₹ 6,990 |
| Portronics Sound Slick II POR-936 | Amazon | ₹ 3,178 |
| Thomson SBW10 | Amazon | ₹ 5,735 |
| Philips HTL2060/94 60 W Bluetooth Soundbar | Amazon | ₹ 4,999 |
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