Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- NS-SB216
- |
- SKU:
- 5225704
Customer reviews
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 3253 reviews
(3,253 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.3
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.1
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.4
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are positive about the sound quality, compact size, and ease of use of the 2.0-Channel Soundbar with Digital Amplifier. Many also appreciate its Bluetooth connectivity and the reasonable price. However, some customers are negative about the bass response, noting it could be improved. A few users also experienced compatibility issues with their televisions.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Bluetooth
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Most versatile speaker you can get for the money!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is the best $50.00 I will spend all year. I needed a speaker that could take an optical input, which you generally cannot find for less than $100 (or more). But this not only has an optical in, it also has RCA in and Bluetooth connectivity. And a remote! To be clear, this is not a speaker you should choose to improve upon whatever is in your TV. It is plenty loud, and it fills my family room, but above a certain volume the sound is muddled. It is not meant to drive in-your-face audio, and you will be disappointed if that is what you are expecting. But I have an Xbox One X that I play through a 4k monitor that has no sound, and for those purposes it is perfect. I use the optical in for the Xbox, and Bluetooth for my computer. It connects effortlessly every time, and I have never had an issue. Note that it does not decode Dolby surround codecs, so you will need to output audio in a PCM format from your system. That means you will only ever get compressed stereo output, which apparently annoys some people. For the money, though, it is insane to expect anything more. If audio means that much to you--buy something high end. This product does more than many units that cost twice as much, and it does it well. As discount sound bars go, this is the one to beat. Great for piping out computer audio, game console audio, or as a no-frills TV speaker replacement (if your TV audio is broken).
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
Posted .Hi UnlessroundIsfunny,
We appreciate the time you took out of your day to review our Soundbar. I am glad to read this unit is working perfectly for you and you are getting the best out of it. Thank you for all the awesome comments and feedback provided, this help us to build better products for you.
If you have any doubt or you need any assistance with this unit, please reach us at 877-467-4289 and we will gladly help.
Adolfo M. - Insignia Support
https://www.insigniaproducts.com/contact-us
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
It works, but poor quality
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Don't expect much when you buy this. Poor quality.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
Posted .Hello, we really appreciate your feedback on this soundbar. Remember that one of the advantages of Insignia Products is the one year warranty you get at the time of purchase, make sure to keep your receipt. Louie L. Insignia Products.
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Absolutely Terrible
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought a brand new M800 series 4k by Samsung and they promised this sound bar would be louder than my tv....... What a total lie. My tv is louder than this sound bar by a long long run.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 1 out of 5 stars
Its not suited for a TV soundbar.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Blah, was a waste of my time to pick it up, try it, be disappointed and return it. it is MUCH smaller then the picture, not that its somehow inaccurate I Just suppose I assumed it would be longer like a TV sound bar. May have been my not reading closely.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
Posted .Greetings! Thank you so much for the feedback on this 2.0-Channel Soundbar with Digital Amplifier! It's good to know that you were able to return the product. Have a nice day! Louie L. Insignia Products.
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works well
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Only problem, 1 of our phones can't always connect
I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Compatibility
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Sounds good
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This sound bar is ok the only problem I had was it couldn't connect to my Samsung 4kuhd tv .. No sound would come out at all just pure silence .. so I use it to play music and for that I work well.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Mini size - Mini sound!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Didn't realize this was a mini-version of the big boy sound bar. Even at full volume it's very difficult to hear on other side of bedroom. I'm usually very pleased with Insignia products - but not this one. :(
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 1 out of 5 stars
Disappointed
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased this sound bar as a birthday gift for my son. He is very disappointed in the out put of the speaker. It was as if there wasn't a sound bar attached to the TV. Explore other options prior to purchasing this item.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Price, Size, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Don't let the size fool you
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's almost too good to be true because it's small and really cheap but it's perfect for our TV in our bedroom. We have a 47in and the sound of the tv isn't that great esp with certain bases. Pretty simple install and the remote is user friendly. Could immediately tell a huge difference. We have a $600 sound bar and this obviously doesn't sound as good but we're not using it for the theater type sound either so it's great for our needs. I would purchase again and if there's another tv bought for another bedroom/workout etc I would buy this
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Garbage
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Garbage quality. Remote control cracked within first week of purchase. No satisfaction from customer service. Stuck with garbage quality and cracked remote control.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
Posted .Hello Rosanne,
Thank you for taking the time out of your day to provide us with your feedback on this soundbar. I understand that no one likes having the remote cracked within the first week, so I do recommend that you contact us so that we can help you.
https://www.insigniaproducts.com/contact-us
Brian C. -Insignia Support
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Bad humming.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Hooked this speaker up to our new tv to help with sound. This speaker made a humming sound louder than tv volume. So I unplugged from tv and still did it. Do not buy.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 1 out of 5 stars
Soundless
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This speaker is NOT compatible with a NEW Samsung T.V. The speaker has a muffled sound and yes I tried everything to get a better sound. I changed my settings in my tele. With the equalizer. I don't recommend this product.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
Posted .Hello, Thank you for your review of this 2.0-Channel Soundbar with Digital Amplifier. If you are dissatisfied by the product, remember that you have a 15 day return period at the store. Louie L. Insignia Products.
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
So bad.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s worse than my already terrible Westinghouse tv speakers. I tried using optical instead of the packaged AV red/white it came with and it sounded worse. Maybe it’s the tv, but I doubt it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
Posted .Hi, Thanks for sharing with us the experience you have using this Soundbar, and I am really sorry for the inconvenient this has been for you. Please let us help you with this by contacting us at www.insigniaproducts.com/contact-us, and we will go up and above for you to get this resolved. Hector S.- Insignia Support
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Sound quality was flat/hollow and unappealing
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had connected it via the 3.5 mm jack, our TVs don't have RCA jacks. Compared the sound between our TV and the sound bar. Sound on the bar was really not enjoyable at all. Plus, it wasn't any louder than our TV.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 1 out of 5 stars
Doesn't work, Safe Your Money!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased 2 Insignia speakers bought the accessories for a better sound recommended by insignia Inc. the products don't work, Bluetooth does work occasionally. Safe Your Money!!! Respectfully;;HJP/TEXAS
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 1 out of 5 stars
One Insignia is like having No Insignia
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Hooked up soundbar to Hilton property TV. Nothing. Unplugged one audio cable; got sonic feedback. Could be hotel has bought units with externals cut off. Was hoping for improved LG flatscreen sound.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 1 out of 5 stars
Could not get to work
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I could not get the soundbar to work with my smart TV. I follow the directions exactly. I went back to the store and told them how I connected the soundbar. They said I did it right.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 1 out of 5 stars
Didn’t work
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We tried all recommendations for setting this sound bar up to no avail, so unfortunately, I cannot give a review in terms of its function. I do appreciate the preprinted label for an easy return.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 1 out of 5 stars
Not worth it
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Doesn't improve sound and we are forced to turn up the volume to 100 for normal volume. It doesn't remain powered on so we often have to turn it back on manually. What a waste of money and time.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 1 out of 5 stars
Confused and sad about this soundbar
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Unfortunately we return this product it was a little confusing to set up and we couldn't get the sound to come out this is the first time we've ever return the product usually we have good luck with Best Buy
No, I would not recommend this to a friend






