![]() ![]() Most soundbars feature more than just Optical and HDMI – many feature auxiliary and stereo phono jack ports – and while they offer lower quality, analogue feeds, the upside is that either will work with pretty much any TV (and other 3.5mm-enabled devices).īut, in 2022, it’s all about wireless connectivity, so if you’ll be wanting to play music from your smartphone or tablet, we’d recommend investing in a soundbar with Bluetooth connectivity. It’s a bit on the expensive side for what’s on offer, but if you’re looking for something stylish, sometimes you have to pay a premium. The soundbar does redeem itself somewhat with built-in Amazon Alexa support, allowing you to stream via Spotify, but I’d prefer being able to stream high-quality audio directly from my phone – especially at the price point of the S60T.Īudio quality is unsurprisingly excellent, utilising Samsung’s Acoustic Beam technology to project sound around the room to provide an immersive viewing experience, but without a dedicated sub, some may find the bass a little underwhelming. It’s much more compact than the likes of the JBL Bar 5.1 too, although you’ll only get a 4-channel setup here.Ĭonnectivity is a mixed bag – you’ll find ports for HDMI ARC and Optical in, meaning it’s not ideal for older TVs, and while there’s Bluetooth, there isn’t AirPlay or Chromecast support. The Samsung S60T is certainly one of the more stylish soundbars in our chart, offering the company’s signature design language at a mid-range price. Still, if you’re on the hunt for an affordable soundbar and wireless sub combo that won’t take up too much space on your TV stand, the Panasonic SC-HTB490 remains a solid option. The one downside is the lack of smarts, with no AirPlay, Chromecast or virtual assistant support available. It’s also much smaller than competing soundbars, making it a great fit for smaller rooms and compact spaces – and it’s wall-mountable too.Ĭonnectivity options include HDMI Arc, Optical and Bluetooth, albeit with the basic A2DP codec. While the design might not be that eye-catching, it makes up for it in the sound department with the 2.1 output delivering great volume, prominent bass levels and presets that actually enhance the sound – most of the time, anyway – and levels can be adjusted via the bundled remote. Subwoofers are usually exclusive to mid- to high-end soundbar systems, but that’s not the case with Panasonic’s budget-friendly SC-HTB490 2.1 soundbar & wireless sub combo.
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