Instead of giving a chocolate bar for Easter, why not give a sound bar? It's probably cheaper than some eggs available!
This was posted on here a long time ago for a slightly cheaper price and went very hot, but I don't think you could buy a sound bar for much cheaper than this at present.
Yes it's Polaroid. Yes, it's not amazing quality. But for £20, it may improve the sound on that TV you bought (but didn't really need) on Black Friday, and you can always use it to stream music to from your phone I guess.
Assuming nationwide as they had plenty of stock.
All comments (26)
craigpauljeffery
5 Apr 17#1
do you have any details of the Soundbar specs by any chance?
welshgaffer
5 Apr 17#2
I don't sorry!
synasla
6 Apr 171#3
sound bar is even better for your diet. hot for the first sentence OP.
premierfella
6 Apr 171#4
Are we sure that is the one related to this deal? The ad in the Metro this morning gives this description:
2.0CH
16W total sound output
Aux in/Bluetooth
Metal speaker grill design
Auto power on/off
Model no: TB220L
Pinksparkles1973
6 Apr 171#5
Great post, love your description, I actually need one for my tv at the caravan so will go looking....nice one welshgaffer <3
dazza71
6 Apr 17#6
Probably a silly question but does a soundbar increase the volume beyond what your tv can do?
ellbee to dazza71
6 Apr 171#7
Yes - the soundbar itself amplifies the sound which comes from your TV and should also be clearer.
Bully to dazza71
6 Apr 17#9
Normally yes but as this one appears to be only 16W ...then probably not.
No good for price comparison as it's Amazon US, but a few pics and specs.
MaximusRo
6 Apr 17#11
Not this one, if it is 2*8W, that less than what most TV sets will output (2*10w)
thabiz
6 Apr 171#12
Higher Watt's doesn't necessarily translate into louder or better sound, more bass, more treble, more mid. Thats why small portable speakers for mp3 players and phones often sound better playing music than many TV's.
For £20 this is probably worth a go, would be handy as a general use speaker anyway. Plus unless you live in a detached house, you can't often use a powerful setup to it's potential without complaints from the neighbours. Hot Deal.
Johnny.Bravo
7 Apr 17#13
Does anyone know if a Samsung TV remote can control this soundbar as well? Thinking of it for my mum, but she's over 90 and 2 remotes would confuse her :disappointed:. Thanks.
katestewart9279
7 Apr 17#14
What do you need to connect to tv plz. Lol
warrior30050121
7 Apr 17#15
Does anybody know if it's actually any good?
dimon72
7 Apr 17#16
Was anybody else able to get one?
thedavebaxter
8 Apr 171#17
Son has one in his room and me mum has one, much better than TV speakers. Connection is via headphone socket on TV. Can also be used as a Bluetooth speaker.
Gazz59
8 Apr 17#18
Any idea over what distance bluetooth works? My headphones cut-out at about 20 feet, and my tiny Bluetooth speaker even less, that said I LOVE Bluetooth.:smile:
dimon72
13 Apr 171#19
Just got one in Park Royal. There was plenty left on the shelves. It actually has a good quality sound. The only down sides, there's no remote and the max volume is a bit low, but for £20 I'm well happy!
Thanks OP!
shauno1
13 Apr 17#20
Got one of these today for Mum. Not brilliant, but beats the in-built rear facing speakers on her TV.
Worth noting that this also works on Aux - comes with a 3.5mm jack.
Definitely has more bass than with the TV sound and if you fiddle with TV settings can also sound better.
shauno1
13 Apr 17#21
Note also... these were mislabelled at my local store. There are two models... a 40w with remote for 40 and a 16w bluetooth with no remote.
ssc1
13 Apr 171#22
heat for why not give a soundbar quip.
kracker69
15 Apr 171#23
Loads in Durham thanks Op
cdcrossy
18 Apr 17#24
Got one and is wall mountable
fleebleflam
28 Apr 17#25
I bought 1 from Asda in Harlow town, blutooth works great but the downside is that my bedroom tv has no headphone jack. I tried a phono-3.5 mm jack cable, but still no sound? Noticed in the tv sound settings that external speaker setup can only come from optical! So i bought a Toslink adapter to fit in the back of my tv, still no joy? Tried pcm and auto sound settings but nothing. So a bit gutted really, but at least Bluetooth works so im happy. I am going to try Optical lead from tv to Toslink 3.5mm adapter to sound bar to see if that works? I'm using an LG 42LB55 tv.
Here are the leads and adapters i purchased:
UGREEN RCA Audio Cable, 3.5mm Stereo Jack to 2 RCA Phono Y Audio Splitter Cable 1m for Surround Sound,Dolby Digital, DTS,Speaker with RCA Connector ,Gold Plated, Metal 3.5mm male to 2 Cinch RCA Connector https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B015PZ7QO2/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_l10azbRR51VZH
This cable did not work with my tv :disappointed:
Also tried this lead:
Ex-Pro High Resolution Digital Optical TOSlink Cable - 24K Gold / Metal Casing - TosLink to Mini Optical Cable, 1m https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004J3ARYS/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_Y.0azb3CXJJDC
But the surrounding casing at each end are to big to fit for wall mounting, i haven't yet tried it free standing. It may well work, but i doubt it.
Overall for the price im happy, so thanx Op
If anyone has an LG tv with no Aux and they have managed to get the external sou d working, please comment to let me know. In tje meantime im going to see if the's a firmware update that may help.
cbflazaro1
29 Apr 17#26
Most **** tvs come with 2x8w speakers... A 16w soundbar isn't really a upgrade. I would only consider this if a tvs speakers stopped working
Opening post
This was posted on here a long time ago for a slightly cheaper price and went very hot, but I don't think you could buy a sound bar for much cheaper than this at present.
Yes it's Polaroid. Yes, it's not amazing quality. But for £20, it may improve the sound on that TV you bought (but didn't really need) on Black Friday, and you can always use it to stream music to from your phone I guess.
Assuming nationwide as they had plenty of stock.
All comments (26)
2.0CH
16W total sound output
Aux in/Bluetooth
Metal speaker grill design
Auto power on/off
Model no: TB220L
Richsound-Research TB220L
No good for price comparison as it's Amazon US, but a few pics and specs.
For £20 this is probably worth a go, would be handy as a general use speaker anyway. Plus unless you live in a detached house, you can't often use a powerful setup to it's potential without complaints from the neighbours. Hot Deal.
Thanks OP!
Worth noting that this also works on Aux - comes with a 3.5mm jack.
Definitely has more bass than with the TV sound and if you fiddle with TV settings can also sound better.
Here are the leads and adapters i purchased:
UGREEN RCA Audio Cable, 3.5mm Stereo Jack to 2 RCA Phono Y Audio Splitter Cable 1m for Surround Sound,Dolby Digital, DTS,Speaker with RCA Connector ,Gold Plated, Metal 3.5mm male to 2 Cinch RCA Connector https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B015PZ7QO2/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_l10azbRR51VZH
This cable did not work with my tv :disappointed:
CDL Micro Mini Toslink Optical 3.5 mm Female Jack to Toslink Optical Audio Adapter - Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01GVEVKRK/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_RF0azbWYN0YVJ
This adapter didn't work either :disappointed:
So i am going to try this adapter when i can find my optical leads...
C2G Velocity(TM) Right Angle Toslink® / Mini Plug Adapter - cable interface/gender adapters (Toslink F, Male/Female, Black) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0002J2MTQ/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_dA0azbCDDDY1B
Also tried this lead:
Ex-Pro High Resolution Digital Optical TOSlink Cable - 24K Gold / Metal Casing - TosLink to Mini Optical Cable, 1m https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004J3ARYS/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_Y.0azb3CXJJDC
But the surrounding casing at each end are to big to fit for wall mounting, i haven't yet tried it free standing. It may well work, but i doubt it.
Overall for the price im happy, so thanx Op
If anyone has an LG tv with no Aux and they have managed to get the external sou d working, please comment to let me know. In tje meantime im going to see if the's a firmware update that may help.