Top 2.1 channel soundbars for a complete surround sound

Marcia SekhoseOct 28, 2021, 12:11 IST

Business Insider India

Yamaha SR-C20A Compact Sound Bar

The Yamaha SR-C20A is a compact soundbar and it even fits a subwoofer and passive radiators in it. It also has a bass extension feature that can be turned on for extra bass. The soundbar features this “Clear Voice” technology that makes dialogue and human voices more audible where the background music and sound effects are loud. You can control all of this with the Sound Bar Remote App. The Yamaha soundbar has a compact design and it can easily be wall-mounted. You can set it up with HDMI, optical or AUX connections, and also stream music wirelessly through Bluetooth.

boAt Aavante Bar 1250 2.1 Channel Wireless Bluetooth Soundbar

The boAt Aavante soundbar comes bundled with a 40W wired subwoofer. The soundbar has a maximum output of 80W. Its connectivity options include Bluetooth, USB and AUX. You also get to choose between multiple EQ modes for music, movies, news, and 3D with master remote control. In addition to TVs, you can use the soundbar even with smartphones and tablets. The boAt Aavante soundbar is reasonably priced and it’s a good value-for-money option where you don’t have to spend extra on a subwoofer.

JBL Cinema SB231 2.1 Channel Dolby Digital Soundbar

The JBL Cinema SB231 2.1 Channel soundbar comes with a subwoofer as well as Dolby Digital so you get heavy bass and a surround sound experience. The soundbar’s power output is 110W and its connectivity options include HDMI ARC, optical, and wireless streaming through Bluetooth as well. There are three modes in this soundbar that you can choose from and these include sports, movie and party. The JBL Cinema SB231 2.1 Channel soundbar is also a good value-for-money option in the affordable segment that you can consider.

Blaupunkt Germany's SBW200 160 Watt 2.1 Soundbar

Another budget option is the Blaupunkt SBW200 2.1 Channel soundbar. It’s a 160W soundbar that comes with an 8-inch wired subwoofer for heavy bass. It also features a built-in surround sound feature. The soundbar has an elegant design with a wooden subwoofer that can go really well for a premium look. It has multiple connectivity options including HDMI ARC, USB, Bluetooth and AUX. The Blaupunkt SBW200 2.1 Channel soundbar is a budget-friendly 2.1 Channel soundbar option that has all the necessary features.

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Top 2.1 channel soundbars for a complete surround sound

Yamaha SR-C20A Compact Sound Bar

boAt Aavante Bar 1250 2.1 Channel Wireless Bluetooth Soundbar

JBL Cinema SB231 2.1 Channel Dolby Digital Soundbar

Blaupunkt Germany's SBW200 160 Watt 2.1 Soundbar