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TCL - S45H S Class 2.0 Channel Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X, and Bluetooth Music Streaming - Black

Model: S45H
SKU: 6580779
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Customers are saying

Customers regard the product's sound quality as a major highlight, frequently praising its clarity and impact. They also appreciate its ease of use, simple setup, smooth connectivity, and sleek, compact design. However, a common point of feedback is the perceived lack of bass.

Generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Features
  • 2.0 Channel S Class Sound Bar

    Fill your room with sound, bringing the movie theater experience into your home with just a single HDMI cable. It’s home theater, made simple.

  • Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X

    Spatial sound from above and behind putting you in the center of movies, music, and games.

  • Up to 100 Watts Total Power

    Room-filling audio sound will immerse you in your favorite movies, TV shows, and music, delivering powerful audio experience.

  • Bluetooth Wireless Music Streaming

    Stream your favorite music wirelessly with Bluetooth connectivity that allows you to play your favorite songs from your smartphone, tablet, or other Bluetooth-enabled device.

  • Built-In Bass Reflex Port

    Strong, clear bass from a compact package.

  • Ai Sonic Auto Room Calibration

    Get optimal sound quality with Auto Room Calibration powered by AI Sonic that tailors the sound to your unique space.

  • DTS Virtual:X

    Virtualized sound for an immersive experience, no matter the content.

  • HDMI eARC

    One easy cable connection to the ARC/eARC input of your TV brings the cinema experience to your living room.

  • Digital Optical Audio Input

    Added flexibility for connection to TVs without HDMI ARC or eARC.

  • USB Audio Playback

    Audio playback via USB provides hours of music enjoyment.

  • AUX Input

    Easily connect legacy devices with the included auxiliary input.

  • TCL Home App

    Control your sound bar or upgrade its software with the easy-to-use TCL Home App.

  • Wireless Remote Control

    Use your TV remote for simple controls like volume and mute and reach for the sound bar remote to adjust volume and settings.

  • Roku TV Ready

    Easily connect to your Roku TV with Roku TV Ready compatibility that lets you control your soundbar with your Roku remote.

  • Free Wall Mount Kit

    Install your sound bar to the wall with the easy-to-use template and kit.

  • Free HDMI Cable

    Use the included HDMI cable to connect the sound bar HDMI eARC to the TV’s HDMI ARC or eARC input.

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Specifications
  • Wireless Connectivity
    Bluetooth
    Wireless Subwoofer Connectivity
    No
    App Compatible
    Yes
    Wall Mountable
    Yes
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Reviews

Customers are sayingCustomers regard the product's sound quality as a major highlight, frequently praising its clarity and impact. They also appreciate its ease of use, simple setup, smooth connectivity, and sleek, compact design. However, a common point of feedback is the perceived lack of bass.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
  • Sound Quality (153)
  • Ease of use (35)
  • Connectivity (16)
  • Setup (12)
  • Volume (8)
  • Bass (10)

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Effortless Setup. Immersive Sound. Unbeatable Valu

    I love this soundbar! It was incredibly easy to set up, and the sound quality is amazing. It really feels like being at the movies—just without all the heavy vibration. Plus, the price was very affordable.

    Posted by NYCDEB

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    TCL GREAT SOUND AND MORE

    Got this sound bar to compliment 42" TCL 4K SMART TV in spare bedroom for obvious reasons first being improve sound quality of the weak built-in tv speakers. One of the biggest reasons tv speakers are inadequate is because ALL streaming platforms, cable boxes etc these days "broadcast" their programs and movies in an audio format at a minimum for 5.1 surround setups to compliment the home theater revolution prevelent in many homes nowadays, like the custom built 7.2 THX high quality theater I built in my large family room starting in 2009 which for any HT hobbyists is a never ending process and takes up time and money and is really a labor of love and creativity! Now thats all well and good for our big living/family rooms, but what about our small bedrooms are we forced to suffer with horrible sound quality from tiny speakers with no ability to decode advanced quality sound formats like Dolby Digital, DTS, or the newest spatial audio enhancement Dolby Atmos? NO!! ALL these audio decoding options are great for recreating those cool sound effects directors and sound engineers spend millions of dollars and hours in studios for us to watch movies in our homes but they are also why our our loved ones complain about the volume being too loud trying to hear dialog that never seems clear enough, especially as we age. This is where the ever evolving audio technology of the sound bar like this little gem from TCL has truly changed the game, especially in small rooms like bedrooms but also little apartments. At 29" with its speaker layout and built in subwoofer is perfectly capable of not only an impressive amount of sound in a small footprint, especially mounting on a wall, even though my screen covers my speaker slightly it hasn't been an issue at all. Sonicly tonal quality that is great for listening to music from an array of digital platforms. Listening to various genres of music from classical to rock the system reproduces instruments wonderfully especially strings and piano, bass guitars and drums are punchy clear enough even without the separate subwoofer. Voices are very clear and concise in music but watching movies etc is where the digital dicoders and algorithms used to reproduce the separate audio bits and pieces in detail are where small systems like this really shine! Also important are its ease of use and setup although because i also have a small cable box hooked up to mine I had to use the optical connection and took a bit of trial and error on my part because that connection use is not covered very well in the instructions but it worked fine. So far enjoying playing around with the new toy oh which my 4 year old granddaughter really likes when it talks confirming adjustments etcetera...

    Posted by NicholasK

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Quality and worth the price

    I really like this soundbar — the design is sleek, modern, and fits perfectly with my setup. The sound quality is surprisingly good for its size, with clear dialogue, rich bass, and an overall balanced audio experience. It makes movies, music, and TV shows sound so much better, and it definitely feels like an upgrade from regular TV speakers. Overall, I’m very happy with it!

    Posted by Tira

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great speaker

    I was looking for a single speaker to put under our gazebo for better TV sound. I wanted one that didn’t have a sub woofer and this was perfect. Works perfectly with a TCL TV.

    Posted by ToddG615

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Impressive Sound

    I didn't expect much from a mini soundbar that is not a big brand name but this little bar delivers big sound. I hear sounds that I hadn't heard before. It’s as if I have surround sound. I am very happy with my purchase.

    Posted by MARYC

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Pros for TCL - S45H S Class 2.0 Channel Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X, and Bluetooth Music Streaming - Black
Sound Quality, Connectivity, Ease of use, Setup, VolumeSound Quality, Setup Ease, Connectivity, Design, BassSound Quality, Setup Ease, Connectivity, Design, SizeSound Quality, Design, Connectivity
Cons for TCL - S45H S Class 2.0 Channel Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X, and Bluetooth Music Streaming - Black
BassThere were no cons for this productVolumeThere were no cons for this product

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Questions & Answers
  • Will this soundbar turn itself on and off when the tv is turned on and off?

    If connected via HDMI ARC, the soundbar should turn on and off with the TV. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support

    Answered by TCLExpert
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  • Can the USB input be connected to a PC to play audio? Or is it only meant to play music from a USB stick?

    This soundbar can be connected via HDMI eARC, Optical, AUX, or Bluetooth. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support

    Answered by TCLExpert
    TCLExpert response
  • Does the soundbar come with a remote control?

    Yes, a remote control is included with the soundbar.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • Can I stream music to this soundbar from my phone?

    Yes, you can stream music wirelessly to the soundbar from your smartphone, tablet, or other Bluetooth-enabled device.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • Does this soundbar have a built-in bass reflex port?

    Yes, the TCL S45H soundbar has a built-in bass reflex port for strong, clear bass.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
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