{"id":4803,"date":"2021-09-23T13:35:17","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T11:35:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1365088"},"modified":"2021-09-23T14:13:22","modified_gmt":"2021-09-23T12:13:22","slug":"black-friday-soundbar-deals-is-black-friday-the-perfect-time-to-buy-a-soundbar","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/black-friday-soundbar-deals-is-black-friday-the-perfect-time-to-buy-a-soundbar\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Friday soundbar deals: Is Black Friday the perfect time to buy a soundbar?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> It&#8217;s one of the year&#8217;s biggest sales, but is Black Friday the perfect time to grab a new soundbar? <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By George Storr\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Thursday, 23 September 2021 at 12:00 am<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n<p>If you want to kick your TV or home cinema set-up some extra kick, a soundbar is a great way to get big, high-quality sound without huge bulky speakers. There is a wide range of soundbars on the market to suit every budget, and Black Friday will see prices slashed. We\u2019re taking an in-depth look at how to find the <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/technology-guides\/best-soundbar\/&quot;\">best soundbar<\/a> for you during <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/black-friday\/black-friday-2021\/&quot;\">Black Friday 2021<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Whether or not Black Friday is the right time to buy a soundbar largely depends on what you\u2019re looking for. Traditionally, the best Black Friday savings are made on big-ticket items. On the other hand, if you\u2019re looking for a budget soundbar, you could get similar value buying before Black Friday.<\/p>\n<p>When deciding how much to spend on a soundbar, it\u2019s a good idea to weigh up what features you want the device to have. Does it need voice controls? Do you want Dolby Vision cinematic sound? Or are you new to the soundbar market and just want a basic model to try out? Whichever spec you want to get your hands on, there\u2019s a soundbar for you. We\u2019ll do our best to help you find a suitable device across this piece and our <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/technology-guides\/best-soundbar\/&quot;\">best soundbar<\/a> round-up.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from your budget constraints and specification demands, it\u2019s worth considering the size of your favoured soundbar. Some of these devices can be quite large, so it\u2019s worth double-checking the measurements against your TV stand or the place you plan to put the soundbar.<\/p>\n<p>For example, while the Sonos Arc was impressive enough to appear on our best soundbars list \u2013 as the \u2018best overall soundbar\u2019 \u2013 it is also a large unit that won\u2019t suit every space. But if you have space for a larger soundbar, this Sonos device packs a real punch. Find links to buy the Sonos Arc below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Buy the Sonos Arc at:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/\/www.sonos.com\/en-gb\/shop\/arc.html&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored noopener noreferrer\">\u00a3899 at Sonos<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">\u00a3899 at Very<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">\u00a3899 at Currys<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/\/john-lewis-and-partners.pxf.io\/c\/1236178\/871855\/12148&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener\">\u00a3899 at John Lewis<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Remember also, Cyber Monday follows hot on the heels of Black Friday, so you\u2019ll have multiple opportunities to bag yourself a bargain. However, many shoppers will be trying to bag those same bargains, so it pays to be ahead of the curve. Last year saw a remarkable 7% growth in UK interest in Black Friday, according to data from <a href=\"\/\/www.semrush.com\/blog\/black-friday-statistics-2020\/&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopen\">SEMrush<\/a>. Pick out products that suit your budget and needs, and be ready to pounce when the right deal comes along.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1249883\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/best-soundbar-2021-2d570fc.png?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;best\" title=\"&quot;best\" \/><\/div>\n<h2><b>When\u2019s the best time to buy a soundbar? Should you wait for Black Friday?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>In looking for a great Black Friday deal, the sweet spot will be high-end soundbars that weren\u2019t released too recently. Any very recent releases will hold their value and are unlikely to be discounted heavily \u2013 if at all \u2013 on Black Friday. That is unless a retailer is trying to make a statement in order to stand out from the crowd and attract more customers to their site. We\u2019ll be looking out for this kind of retailer behaviour when the sales start, so keep your eyes on our <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/black-friday\/black-friday-2021\/&quot;\">Black Friday 2021<\/a> page for the latest updates.<\/p>\n<p>One soundbar that may fall into this category is the outstanding Sonos Beam. Sonos are one of the names in this field, and with the release of a Sonos Beam 2 just around the corner, there could be some tempting deals on the original this Black Friday and Cyber Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Last year we saw a range of huge savings on soundbars, including a half-price top-end LG soundbar system. The four-box system was available for \u00a3749 after a huge Black Friday price crash.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you\u2019re looking for the very latest releases, you\u2019re not likely to find the exact product you want in the Black Friday sales. It\u2019s worth taking a look at the predecessor of your target product and considering how much better the new iteration is. Is it worth the extra cost? Should you buy the older version with a hefty Black Friday discount? Or would you be happier getting the newest version with more features?<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve reviewed some fantastic soundbars that are likely to be discounted on Black Friday. Here are some more devices that could be worth looking out for this Black Friday:<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/tech-reviews\/yamaha-yas-209-soundbar-review\/&quot;\">Yamaha YAS-209 soundbar review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/tech-reviews\/tlc-ts6100-soundbar-review\/&quot;\">TCL TS6100 soundbar review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/tech-reviews\/yamaha-sr-c20a-soundbar-review\/&quot;\">Yamaha SR-C20A soundbar review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/tech-reviews\/roku-streambar-review\/&quot;\">Roku Streambar review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/tech-reviews\/jbl-bar-5-0-multibeam-review\/&quot;\">JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><h2><strong>How to get a good soundbar deal on Black Friday<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul><li><strong>Shop around.<\/strong> Be sure to check in with a variety of retailers to ensure you get the best deal. Black Friday is a very, very competitive period for retailers, and they all want your attention. So, be sure to check a few sites and compare prices!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sign up for newsletters.<\/strong>\u00a0Tech and deals newsletters can be great signposts for the biggest Black Friday savings. Try our newsletter, which you can sign up for below.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check social media.\u00a0<\/strong>During big sale events, some deals may be teased on social media ahead of their appearance on online stores. Keep an eye out.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Start with Amazon.<\/strong> While we\u2019re keen to encourage you to shop around, Amazon is often the best place to start. Because so many retailers list products on the site, and because of the sheer scale of Amazon\u2019s offering, the site often offers the best prices on consumer tech.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use price tracking tools<\/strong> like <a href=\"\/\/uk.camelcamelcamel.com\/&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopen\">camelcamelcamel.com<\/a> to double-check Amazon deals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compare online and in-store prices.<\/strong> If you\u2019re shopping in-store, it can be good to check online prices with the same retailer. The fast-moving nature of big sales can mean that in-store and online prices occasionally move out of synch, so it\u2019s a good way to make sure you\u2019re getting the best deal from the retailer you choose.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2><b>Black Friday 2021: when can you expect to see soundbars on sale?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Black Friday itself is the 26th of November, with <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/cyber-monday\/cyber-monday-2021\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Cyber Monday 2021<\/a> following shortly afterwards on the 29th. However, thanks to retailer-vs-retailer competition, some sites will list discounts long before Black Friday and Cyber Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Amazon often leads the way on this, so if you have purchases in mind, then it\u2019s working bookmarking a couple of product pages and using <a href=\"\/\/uk.camelcamelcamel.com\/&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopen\">camelcamelcamel.com<\/a> to keep an eye on the price.<\/p>\n<p>Interest in the sales was so huge last year that \u2013 according to figures from <a href=\"\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?id=489797&amp;clickref=radiotimes-0&amp;awinmid=1599&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.currys.co.uk%2Fgbuk%2Fblack-friday-785-commercial.html&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored&quot; noopener noreferrer\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\">Currys PC World<\/a> \u2013 if you stacked London landmark, The Shard, 187 times, it would not be as tall as if you lined up all the 55\u201d + TVs ordered on Black Friday.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Black Friday soundbar deals: what offers were there last year?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Last year we saw some great discounts on soundbars, including an <a href=\"\/\/ao.com\/product\/sn11rg-lg-soundbar-black-79444-111.aspx&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored noopener noreferrer\">LG SN11RG 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos Soundbar<\/a>, down from \u00a31499 to \u00a3749. That huge half-price deal was available at Currys PC World, and we\u2019re hoping for some similarly huge savings this year.<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere, Currys PC World also offered discounts on Sony soundbar systems. <a href=\"\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Philips-HTL3325-10-Subwoofer-Bluetooth\/dp\/B07YGNSCWW\/?tag=radtim0b-21&amp;ascsubtag=radiotimes-0&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored&quot; noopener noreferrer\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\">The HT-S350 2.1 Wireless Sound Bar<\/a> was down from \u00a3279 to \u00a3159, and the HT-G700 Wireless Soundbar was down from \u00a3449 to \u00a3299. For more on the Sony soundbar range, read our full <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/tech-reviews\/sony-ht-g700-soundbar-review\/&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopen&quot;\">Sony HT-G700 soundbar review<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"&quot;a-size-large\">Also, Amazon reduced the Philips Audio TV HTL3325\/10 Subwoofer Soundbar to \u00a3152.89 and the <\/span><span id=\"&quot;productTitle&quot;\" class=\"&quot;a-size-large\"><a href=\"\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B086NGDVBD\/?tag=radtim0b-21&amp;ascsubtag=radiotimes-0&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored&quot; noopener noreferrer\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\">Panasonic SC-HTB600EBK Home Theatre Soundbar<\/a> to \u00a3349.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>So, for anyone wanting to scoop up a new soundbar in the seasonal sales, there\u2019s plenty to look forward to. <\/strong><strong>Alternatively, if you\u2019re on the lookout for discounts on Apple products this Black Friday, head over to our <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/black-friday\/black-friday-apple-watch-deals\/&quot;\">Black Friday Apple Watch deals<\/a> page, or the <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/black-friday\/black-friday-iphone-deals-2021\/&quot;\">Black Friday iPhone deals 2021 page<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> It&#8217;s one of the year&#8217;s biggest sales, but is Black Friday the perfect time to grab a new soundbar? <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":4804,"template":"","categories":[1],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/black-friday-soundbar-deals-is-black-friday-the-perfect-time-to-buy-a-soundbar.png",620,413,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/black-friday-soundbar-deals-is-black-friday-the-perfect-time-to-buy-a-soundbar-150x150.png",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/black-friday-soundbar-deals-is-black-friday-the-perfect-time-to-buy-a-soundbar-300x200.png",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/black-friday-soundbar-deals-is-black-friday-the-perfect-time-to-buy-a-soundbar.png",620,413,false],"large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/black-friday-soundbar-deals-is-black-friday-the-perfect-time-to-buy-a-soundbar.png",620,413,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/black-friday-soundbar-deals-is-black-friday-the-perfect-time-to-buy-a-soundbar.png",620,413,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/black-friday-soundbar-deals-is-black-friday-the-perfect-time-to-buy-a-soundbar.png",620,413,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"It's one of the year's biggest sales, but is Black Friday the perfect time to grab a new soundbar?","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/4803"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rss_feed"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4804"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4803"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4803"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}