Insignia™ - 2.0-Channel Soundbar with Digital Amplifier - Black
Rating, 4.3 out of 5 with 3715 reviews
4.3 (3,715 Reviews)- 256 Answered Questions
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Description
Features
Bluetooth music streaming
Makes it easy to enjoy tracks stored on a compatible Bluetooth-enabled device (not included).
Volume control
Lets you find a comfortable listening level.
Sleek appearance
Fits seamlessly along most HDTVs for a streamlined look.
Inputs
Includes 1 RCA x 2 and 1 optical digital audio.
USB port
Has the ability to access a USB device and playback audio.
Remote
Enables simple operation from a distance.
What's Included
- Insignia 2.0-Channel Soundbar with Digital Amplifier
Key Specs
- Bluetooth EnabledYes
- Wireless Subwoofer ConnectivityNo
- Input(s)3.5mm audio, Optical Digital Audio, RCA
- Wireless ConnectivityBluetooth
General
- Product Name2.0-Channel Soundbar with Digital Amplifier
- BrandInsignia™
- Model NumberNS-HSB318
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
Audio
- Number of Channels2.0
- Minimum Frequency Response80 hertz
- Maximum Frequency Response15 kilohertz
- RMS Power40 watts
Feature
- App-ControlledNo
Connectivity
- Wireless ConnectivityBluetooth
- Wireless Multi-Room AudioNo
- Satellite SpeakersNot compatible
- HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC)No
Input
- Number of HDMI Inputs0
- Number Of Optical Audio Inputs1
- Number Of USB Inputs1
Output
- Number of HDMI Outputs0
- Output(s)None
Dimension
- Product Height2.6 inches
- Product Width31.5 inches
- Product Depth3.2 inches
- Product Weight3.5 pounds
Included
- Remote Control IncludedYes
- Cable(s) IncludedAudio
- Additional Accessories IncludedAC power adapter, audio cable, remote control
Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR CertifiedNo
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- UPC600603212260
Customer rating
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 3715 reviews
(3,715 Reviews)Customer images
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
We have sound!
|Posted .Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5we've never owned a soundbar before, however after buying this we know we're going to have one in our house all the time now. you don't have to put the volume on the television very loud, we usually keep ours at 25, and you can still hear everything.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality3 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good budget sound bar
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality3 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Does better than my Samsung curve tv speakers adds more high quality sound to each movie or show. Not bad for the price at all.
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Quality3 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Works with mute button
|Posted .I have purchased several bars and towers and when you mute TV it does not mute soundbar. This has fioid sound and has lowered volume about 20 points.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Price, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Remote control
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Decent sound bar for the money
Posted .Pros mentioned:Price, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Remote controlI purchased this on sale for $49.00 I really like the sound difference as compared to the TV speakers - big difference! I would like to see an optical digital cable included with this unit as most newer TVs do not have RCA audio output jacks. However if your sound bar is located near your cable box, which is not my case, you can use the RCA audio output jacks from it-I had to purchase the optical cable separately. As others have stated, the response from the remote to the sound bar could be better but it's not the remote that needs improvement but the remote receiver on the sound bar is is the problem. I know this for a fact because I programmed the aux button on my cable box remote to control the soundbar and it also seems to have to wake the sound bar up from an apparent sleep mode. Something I can live with as you cant expect perfection from a sound bar that cost this little. I can and will life with it because the benefits far out weight this one small area that could be improved. PS The code I used to program the cable remote to operate the sound bar was 10463. Naturally you don't have all the functions from the cable remote as you do from the units remote but it works Okay. I can mute, volume up, and volume down it. Hope this review avoids you any surprises if you purchase this unit. Averall I am happy with it.
I would recommend this to a friend Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Price, Set up, Sound qualityRated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome Soundbar
|Posted .Owned for 5 months when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Price, Set up, Sound qualityThis soundbar is lightweight and was easy to mount on the wall beneath my tv. It has great sound for the price. I am very pleased with this purchase.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Sound quality, ValueRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great investment
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Sound quality, ValueWe brought this sound bar yesterday and hooked it up to the tv when we got home and it’s PERFECT!!! our 55’’ had sound but not aloud enough and this definitely worked for us!!! It has audio options standard, theatre and news. We use the theater option and it definitely sounds like your in a movie theater when watching anything I definitely recommend this item!
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
Posted .Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for your positive feedback! I am truly happy that you enjoyed your Soundbar so much you decided to purchase another one. We very much appreciate your support of our Insignia Products. If you ever require further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to my team.
Janine G. | Insignia Support | https://www.insigniaproducts.com/contact-us
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Price, Sound qualityRated 5 out of 5 stars
Sound is perfect
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Price, Sound qualityBest for the money Quality is great I don’t know what else you would like me to say about it
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
Posted .Hello Kerry, Thank you so much for taking the time to give us your intake on this soundbar, I am really glad to hear that our product is living up to expectations. If you have any questions please contact us at Insignia and we will be more then glad to assist you.
https://www.insigniaproducts.com/contact-us
Brian C. -Insignia Support
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Quality3 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use3 out of 5Pros mentioned:Set up, Sound qualityRated 3 out of 5 stars
Get what you paid for
|Posted .Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality3 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use3 out of 5Pros mentioned:Set up, Sound qualityI got this on a sale price of $50. Purchased because my otherwise great TV has no built-in sound. Connected by optical output from my TV and get decent sound results. You won’t be impressed with it in your Theater Room, but it worked fine for our setup in a bedroom.
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Quality3 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use3 out of 5I would recommend this to a friend
What experts are saying
Q: QuestionWe often have trouble hearing the dialog when watching a movie even turning on the captions sometimes. Will a sound bar make this issue worse or better?
Asked by flightline33.
- A:Answer we had the same issue after buying our tv...the tv has 16 watts on its own but is just not loud enough to clearly hear all the dialog on many shows...best buy did tell us this could be a problem but we thought we would be ok....hooked up some powered speakers and that improved the volume but not a space saving way of doing things...saw best buy advertising some really good prices on these insignia soundbars and since we have an insignia tv we thought we would give it a try....and yes the soundbar is a major improvement...definitely the way to go....
Answered by ryobiguy
Q: QuestionI have a Samsung 55" 4K uhd smart tv model UN55MU6290F, I bought an Insignia 2.0 soundbar NS-HSB318. I pluged the soundbar to the tv but I get no sound. Is this soundbar compatible with the tv? Or is there another connecting wire/cable I need?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer You may have fixed it by now but have you set the audio output on your TV to whatever input your using on the sound bar?
Answered by Ashley
Q: QuestionDoes this sound bar power on when the TV is turned on? I need a simple sound bar that connects to a Roku based TV, and turns on with the TV.
Asked by QuickQuestion.
- A:Answer No I have to mess with it every time the tv is turned off or a channel is changed.
Answered by Mike
Q: QuestionHow many watts would the 2.0 equall
Asked by curious.
- A:Answer I was told earlier today by an Insignia tech support representative when I asked this very same question that "each" of the speakers has 20 watts or a total of 40 watts; however, under the product description, indication is made that this Insignia soundbar model NS-HSB318 has only one (1) speaker I believe. I think that it would be wise to mention the total watt information in the product's specification's list as is done with the older Insignia soundbar--model NS-SB316. That soundbar claims to put out 39 watts and its specification rendering states that it, also, has one speaker. I read criticisms of certain soundbars that they don't have a setting devoted to "music" and this is a turn off for some people. I don't believe that this soundbar has a "music" setting, but I could be wrong.
Answered by JerseyMike
Q: QuestionHooked up this sound bar through optical cable and everything works great. Until I open Netflix it blares this awful sound until I exit the app. It does it through the Netflix app on the tv and when I use it through the fire stick. Any help?
Asked by Vic.
- A:Answer Yes, change the sound output on the TV to PCM. Had the same problem and that fixed it.
Answered by Smiles57
Q: QuestionI have a TV that does not have blue tooth capability. If I connect this soundbar to my TV, would I be able to use my headphones using bluetooth? In essence, making my TV Bluetooth compatible to use my headphones to watch programs. thanks
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer No. The Bluetooth input on the soundbar is only for audio in. You can use it to play audio from a device, like a phone or tablet.
Answered by Jeremiah
Q: QuestionI have this connected to my TCL 4K Roku TV via the 3.5mm aux cable. Audio works, but I hear buzzing/white noise when I put the TV on mute or whenever there is no dialogue playing. Any idea how to fix it? This TV does not have RCA audio output.
Asked by kcasey95.
- A:Answer Have you tried to hook it up using an optical cable instead? You can pick up a cheap 4-foot Dynex optical cable from BB for less than $5. I would try going with optical audio and not waste too much time trying to figure out the cause of the interference and noise using a 3.5 connection until you've tried optical.
Answered by Tom68
Q: Questiondoes this model output bass in a manner of speaking? i have a vizio 2920 soundbar that states ''deep bass'' technology. i dont need floor rattling bass , just some make movies better. ty
Asked by gerald.
- A:Answer Yes, it has a button that says 'bass' on it. When activated the bass does increase slightly. I use it for movies and it does very well.
Answered by LuDiddy
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