Update 09/30/24: Prime Big Deal days are still a ways off, but there are still deals going on. Initially, I went in to this thinking we were just going to put down “the cement foundation” for deals to come — I was wrong. Amazon is giving out some of our favorites at discounts exceeding 50%, which we’ve highlighted as “Noteworthy” below. Soundbar deals are heating up early.
You know the deal. First you buy a Prime Big Deal Days TV deal, then you realize that you want to boost your sound again as well. Luckily, you can use your savings on the TV to go towards a soundbar, too. It’s early in the season, as Prime Big Deal Days deals won’t officially be here until October 8th and 9th, so we’re looking everywhere to get you the best savings possible. From Amazon to competing Best Buy Prime Big Deal Days deals, these are the soundbar deals to have your eyes on.
Amazon Fire TV Soundbar — $95 $120 21% off
This deal is officially tagged with the words “Prime Early Deal” and really sets the pace for what’s to come. The relevant quote from our Amazon Fire TV Soundbar review is that “It doesn’t get much simpler than the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar.” This provides immersive audio without the complexity other devices might bring.
(*Noteworthy*) Yamaha Yas-209 — $160 $350 54% off
What do you get when you put the best soundbar under $500 on sale? Why, the best soundbar under $200, of course! Our Yamaha YAS-209 review praised its built-in Alexa and “sneaky-good detail for your favorite films and TV shows.
Bose Smart Soundbar 600 — $399 $499 20% off
This compact soundbar (it is only 27.5 inches wide) is great for your smaller space and TV. Big warning, though, our Bose Smart Soundbar 600 review tells us that the bar’s sound is “bigger than its body” so you’ll still have to turn down from max volume! Grab this while it’s still on sale at $399 to maximize your small space.
Vizio M-Series Elevate Soundbar — $500 $800 38% off
Our Vizio M-Series Elevate Soundbar review highlights the three main boxes this soundbar ticks: “Easy setup, great sound, reaonable price.” With a robust sound and big soundstage, this is a great pickup for $300 off.
Vizio Elevate 5.1.4 Home Theater Soundbar — $700 $1,000 30% off
If you find it hard to immerse yourself in shows because what the actors say is hard to grasp and are adamantly against subtitles, try out this soundbar. Our Vizio Elevate soundbar review notes that it produces “clear dialogue that’s not over accented” and we recommend this highly for anyone wanting nicer dialogue, especially at 30% off.
(*Noteworthy*) Samsung HW-Q990C — $899 $1,898 53% off
This is a massive discount and a big win on Amazon’s part (the set is also available on Samsung’s store, at discount, but nothing like this). This is considered the best soundbar with a subwoofer and our overall best soundbar. Period. And its on a greater-than 50% discount sale.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus — $1,150 $1,500 23% off
Gorgeous 3D sound, automatic room tuning, and nearly a quarter of the price chopped off? Our Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus review notes not only how good the 3D sound is coming off this single piece of equipment, but also how you can attach any powered subwoofer to it, not just a Sennheiser, possibly saving you extra money in the long run.
Sony HT-A9 — $1,498 $2,00 25% off
Okay, so this isn’t a soundbar. It’s more a set of four “soundcolumns” but still gets a mention among our soundbars as a the best soundbar alternative. Since you get four speakers, you’re actually much more able to get 3D sound, and creates 12 “phantom” speakers with its advanced spatial reasoning system. At 25% off, its like you get one soundcolumn free!
How to choose a soundbar on Prime Day
Prime Big Deal Days soundbar deals are going to be intense this year, with early deals seeing our top soundbars already getting over 50% off at the retailer. These noteworthy deals are quick pickups depending on the connections your system takes or your budget.. However, if you’re looking for something smaller or with different inputs, we also covered soundbars across the spectrum. In short, browse based on your needs and budget and you’ll find something good here. The deals are coming in hot.
It might also be worthwhile to acquaint yourself with how to choose a soundbar generally. Do yourself a favor and brush up on inputs and connections before diving into a purchase.
How we chose these Prime Day soundbar deals
To put it frankly, the soundbar deals we found for Prime Big Deal days were easier to come by than other categories. Looking at our favorite products, including ones that we have extensive reviews of, we found excellent deals already. And this covers the entire price spectrum, from low-end soundbars that will get you where you need to go to high-end makes that somehow still got the 20% or even 50+% off treatment. We believe that you’ll find something in the deals presented.
However, before you shop, be sure to read our reviews, roundups, and more that are presented with each product to give you a better understanding of our mindset and reasoning for each recommendation.