@@Revolver1981IT IS, just got mine and I use it for my tv and when I’m cleaning it’s my music player and sometimes when I need some gangsta rap the bass is great
@@SethHurley-t5c I actually sent mine back within 3 weeks because the audio kept cutting out in moments of silence. When I researched it I found many people had the same issue. I would still have it if it didn't keep cutting out. I have the Samsung Q600C now.
I picked up this sound bar after watching your review. All I can say is wow! The sound is rich and crisp. The bass is adequate for having internal subs. The atmos effects are pretty good. All in all for the price it’s well with it! Although my tv is not a TCL Roku tv (it’s a 2021 s546) the setup process was a breeze. The only issue I had was that when the audio for the tv was in pass through it was causing a freeze up glitch in Disney + . Not for all content but only for the Marvel and Starwars content. I was able to fix it by switching to the auto setting in the tvs audio settings. Great video!
Had mine today amazing you can adjust treble and base amazing love it remote looks different treble and base on remote no lag with Bluetooth ether if you have fire stick amazing went to currys your paying 3 4 hundred to get near this quality ŕealy happy made my 50 inch Toshiba smart tv come alive
Thanks for the video! Immediately subscribed. I'm probably buying this for my Samsung RU8000 and PS5. I'm currently trying to create a great gaming/movie setup as cheaply as possible. For example, the TV costed me €280 (which is crazy for a 4K TV with 120hz panel)! It's an interesting experiment haha
@@franciscopinho4907 haven’t tried it yet got it for my mother on Mother’s Day. But what I’ve heard it sounds pretty nice for the price! Hope that helps!
Thanks, it was either this or the Vizio M213ad-K8, 2023 Model for $180.that hasn't been reviewed yet because out next week.guess I'll go with the Vizio
I have a TCL 6 series and bought the 8i with it in December’20. It has never worked well or consistently. It makes a huge buzzing sound when you move to cable and often lags and quits on streaming channels. I contacted TCL support in July and have gotten the runaround ever since. Try a different cable, factory reset, power cycle, Bluetooth, on and on. Spare yourself the hassle and DO NOT BUY THE 8i to go with a TCL 6 series.
@@buhta86 I just bought the exact same thing for my bedroom and I don't have any major problems with it neither. My only gripe is when you start or resume content there would be no sound for about the first 3 seconds. One day there would be an update to fix that. Other than that I really like it.
Would you suggest the new model of the Vizio M series all in one or the Bose Solo 5 series 2 at Costco for $159. There is also the TCL Alto 8i as well.
I just updated my firmware with the TCL zip file via USB drive. The TCL sound bar will show UPG when updating then turn off with a solid standby light. Didn’t see any patch notes for this firmware. So I don’t know what it fixes or adjust.
good review . i have a question . the soundbar wont pair with my roku tv as you showed . the soundbar is very nice . bass it good ,treble is ok . with no center speaker it really lacks in dialogue department . and advice on boosting the dialogue also the setup to the tv . thanks .
Hello, I'm French so I don't understand all your review, so I have two questions : - Is the HDMI OUT eARC or just ARC ? Cause it's write ARC but it's a 2.1 port so… - I have often read that each time that in a film, for example, the sound cuts out, so does the sound bar, and when the sound comeback it takes time to reactivate. One user argued that he systematically missed the first few seconds of his songs on Spotify cause of that. Is it true ?
Some Users are reporting of high latency and sound being out oft sync. How did you connect it and are you experiencing latency\sync issues? If not, did you change Sound settings in the TV menu to PCM? Would be great if you'd reply. THX :)
Latency is a HUGE issue, I still have one, bought it a week ago. I bought this and a saumsung soundbar, and even though the sound is pretty good for 2.1 (it would be better if it were a 3.1 for sure) the Bass drowns out sound, and sound is out of sync constantly, and I connect via HDMI AND eARC.
@@Jiggy609 I was playing content directly from the TV with latency issues. I also couldn't connect my ps5 to the soundbar as it does not support 120hz 4k output. I returned it for a Vizio Dolby Atmos 5.1.2 system instead, however.
1. You are reviewing sound bar that is designed for TV, MOVIE's, and gaming's sound quality! Not just ding dong music test only. Which got me so disappointed in this review. 2. Lack of details of connectively options and version such as HDMI if it compatible for 2.0 or 2.1 and Bluetooth is it 5.0 or higher? And how well did it Sync the sound from TV and mobile? 3. Volume test from low to high if there any sound cracking or disturbing noise when put on high or to max volume? 4. And lastly the price comparison from the spec sheets!
I jsut go this soundbar and subwoofer and I love it, but there's a 2-3 second audio delay when resuming a video/movie, or starting one. Anybody know what the cause of this is? I currently have digital output set to Auto and when I start a video, resume from pausing, or rewind, it takes a few seconds for the audio to resume, so I miss dialogue and I have to rewind further because of it. I had it on Passthrough, which I think made the delay slightly shorter, but I was getting PCM on non atmos movies, where with auto I get Digital Surround which sounds heavier with the bass. Is there a remedy for this? I’m hooked up through HDMI eARC on a 55 inch TCL 6 series roku tv.
DO NOT BUY THIS SOUNDBAR: I've had this sound bar for almost 7 months, and it is terrible. The Dolby Atmos constantly cuts out and restarts. Sometimes the speaker doesn't bother turning on, or if I change HDMI sources, sometimes the sound just doesn't want to work. Awful product. Spend your money elsewhere.
CORRECTION: Treble and bass can be adjusted through the remote.
Yeah I think the base is amazing actually.
Try this sound bar TCL Alto 8212 Series
2.1.2Channel Dolby Almos Sound Bar
Ok defintly buying now, thanks@Revolver1981
@@Revolver1981IT IS, just got mine and I use it for my tv and when I’m cleaning it’s my music player and sometimes when I need some gangsta rap the bass is great
@@SethHurley-t5c I actually sent mine back within 3 weeks because the audio kept cutting out in moments of silence. When I researched it I found many people had the same issue. I would still have it if it didn't keep cutting out. I have the Samsung Q600C now.
I picked up this sound bar after watching your review.
All I can say is wow! The sound is rich and crisp. The bass is adequate for having internal subs. The atmos effects are pretty good. All in all for the price it’s well with it!
Although my tv is not a TCL Roku tv (it’s a 2021 s546) the setup process was a breeze.
The only issue I had was that when the audio for the tv was in pass through it was causing a freeze up glitch in Disney + . Not for all content but only for the Marvel and Starwars content. I was able to fix it by switching to the auto setting in the tvs audio settings.
Great video!
Had mine today amazing you can adjust treble and base amazing love it remote looks different treble and base on remote no lag with Bluetooth ether if you have fire stick amazing went to currys your paying 3 4 hundred to get near this quality ŕealy happy made my 50 inch Toshiba smart tv come alive
Wow you answered all my questions. Holy crap❤❤❤
Great review. Ordering this now from best buy. This will really complement my 55 inch TCLR635 tv.
Glad you enjoyed!
@6maxwell99 I bought the extra same TV and soundbar on Amazon. I really like it, and Roku makes it an easier setup.
Thanks for the video! Immediately subscribed.
I'm probably buying this for my Samsung RU8000 and PS5.
I'm currently trying to create a great gaming/movie setup as cheaply as possible. For example, the TV costed me €280 (which is crazy for a 4K TV with 120hz panel)!
It's an interesting experiment haha
Was searching for this sound bar your review popped up and I bought it thank you 🙏🏻
Glad I could help!
Hello! Do you like the sound of it? Is the atmos effect perceivable? :)
@@franciscopinho4907 haven’t tried it yet got it for my mother on Mother’s Day. But what I’ve heard it sounds pretty nice for the price! Hope that helps!
@@VEOSEEO thanks, man! Hope you are mother is enjoying! :)
Thanks, it was either this or the Vizio M213ad-K8, 2023 Model for $180.that hasn't been reviewed yet because out next week.guess I'll go with the Vizio
Thanks so much really reassuring that I'd be making a good choice, to many options out there so it's hard to choose 👍
Thanks for the great review. It convinced me to order this and im sure i wont be disappointed. Amazing video and keep up the great work.
Thank you so much!
Great review thanks 💯
Wheredi i need to connect the hdmi for both tv and soundbar? would that be in the HDMI e-ARC output of the tv into the HDMI-Arc of the soundbar?
nice review, I was looking just for that for my TCL 6 series mini qled, thanks
I have a TCL 6 series and bought the 8i with it in December’20. It has never worked well or consistently. It makes a huge buzzing sound when you move to cable and often lags and quits on streaming channels. I contacted TCL support in July and have gotten the runaround ever since. Try a different cable, factory reset, power cycle, Bluetooth, on and on. Spare yourself the hassle and DO NOT BUY THE 8i to go with a TCL 6 series.
@@mikesauter7958 so far it has worked fine for me.
@@buhta86 I just bought the exact same thing for my bedroom and I don't have any major problems with it neither. My only gripe is when you start or resume content there would be no sound for about the first 3 seconds. One day there would be an update to fix that. Other than that I really like it.
Random question, can you dim the letters that show on the soundbar when it's on...?
Would you suggest the new model of the Vizio M series all in one or the Bose Solo 5 series 2 at Costco for $159. There is also the TCL Alto 8i as well.
Thank you for your review your amazing sweetheart
Pretty good things I’m hearing so far, I think I will buy this soundbar. I’ll update this comment based on my experience
Update:
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I just updated my firmware with the TCL zip file via USB drive. The TCL sound bar will show UPG when updating then turn off with a solid standby light. Didn’t see any patch notes for this firmware. So I don’t know what it fixes or adjust.
good review . i have a question . the soundbar wont pair with my roku tv as you showed . the soundbar is very nice . bass it good ,treble is ok . with no center speaker it really lacks in dialogue department . and advice on boosting the dialogue also the setup to the tv . thanks .
Hello is it possible to use this soundbar with PC or monitor connected to PC?
Great review btw.
Affirmative
Hello, I'm French so I don't understand all your review, so I have two questions :
- Is the HDMI OUT eARC or just ARC ? Cause it's write ARC but it's a 2.1 port so…
- I have often read that each time that in a film, for example, the sound cuts out, so does the sound bar, and when the sound comeback it takes time to reactivate. One user argued that he systematically missed the first few seconds of his songs on Spotify cause of that. Is it true ?
Where did you read those reviews? My current soundbar has that issue, it's Anker Soundcore Pro, so I am wondering if the TCL has the same issue.
It can do and it's annoying. Almost always ok with Movies.
My concern with these is that it might block the remote sensor if I don't have it mounted to the wall
Is this wireless?
What are the chances we could see you review the Roku Soundbar?
I'll definitely look into it!
Please have a look to the Klipsch Cinema 600
I’ll look into it!
Some Users are reporting of high latency and sound being out oft sync. How did you connect it and are you experiencing latency\sync issues? If not, did you change Sound settings in the TV menu to PCM? Would be great if you'd reply. THX :)
Connect via HDMI to reduce latency. Other inputs give it a lag
Latency is a HUGE issue, I still have one, bought it a week ago. I bought this and a saumsung soundbar, and even though the sound is pretty good for 2.1 (it would be better if it were a 3.1 for sure) the Bass drowns out sound, and sound is out of sync constantly, and I connect via HDMI AND eARC.
@@JoeyLegendd were you using your source directly into soundbar, and then hdmi out to TV?
@@Jiggy609 I was playing content directly from the TV with latency issues. I also couldn't connect my ps5 to the soundbar as it does not support 120hz 4k output. I returned it for a Vizio Dolby Atmos 5.1.2 system instead, however.
@@JoeyLegendd ah ok that seems to be the issue with TCL latency problems. I had the same problem with the TCL alto 9+.
Did you misspell Dolby in the description on purpose? “Does it come in Dobly?” 🤣🤣
What Roku TV are you using in this video? P.S. UA-cam Search sent me here, keep up the good work! :)
Thank you! I have the TCL 6 Series. Here’s a link: amzn.to/3wG735J I have done some videos on it if you’re looking into it!
I don't really like base so I'm glad it's not focusing on the base.
1. You are reviewing sound bar that is designed for TV, MOVIE's, and gaming's sound quality! Not just ding dong music test only. Which got me so disappointed in this review.
2. Lack of details of connectively options and version such as HDMI if it compatible for 2.0 or 2.1 and Bluetooth is it 5.0 or higher? And how well did it Sync the sound from TV and mobile?
3. Volume test from low to high if there any sound cracking or disturbing noise when put on high or to max volume?
4. And lastly the price comparison from the spec sheets!
I love this woman, sound really smart her voice, really cute 🥰 She is a really Queen !
Song?
Alan Walker
I jsut go this soundbar and subwoofer and I love it, but there's a 2-3 second audio delay when resuming a video/movie, or starting one. Anybody know what the cause of this is? I currently have digital output set to Auto and when I start a video, resume from pausing, or rewind, it takes a few seconds for the audio to resume, so I miss dialogue and I have to rewind further because of it. I had it on Passthrough, which I think made the delay slightly shorter, but I was getting PCM on non atmos movies, where with auto I get Digital Surround which sounds heavier with the bass. Is there a remedy for this? I’m hooked up through HDMI eARC on a 55 inch TCL 6 series roku tv.
My volume only go up 2 at a time only even numbers.
I have it hooked up tp TCL series 6 tv.
Does it come with bracket to mount to wall
Yes!
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Awesome
Thank you!
Hi
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DO NOT BUY THIS SOUNDBAR: I've had this sound bar for almost 7 months, and it is terrible. The Dolby Atmos constantly cuts out and restarts. Sometimes the speaker doesn't bother turning on, or if I change HDMI sources, sometimes the sound just doesn't want to work. Awful product. Spend your money elsewhere.
Using for a year and no issues at all.