Customer Ratings & Reviews

Sound is decent but has a fatal flaw. It loudly announces the input every time you turn it on i.e. "HDMI," for eARC connections. There's no apparent way to turn this off.

This is junk my 32” tv speaker sounds better. I packed it back up and dropped it off at Goodwill because it was after the 15 day return window before I was able to get it connected.

Sound was just OK but kept dropping off. Shifted from clarity to muffled.

This was perfect timing. I had just purchased a soundbar for my Rog Strix 18" gaming laptop a couple days before I saw this, so I was able to get this and when the other one arrived, returned unopened. I had to purchase a monitor riser for my gaming desk so I'd have a place I could put this. Again, that riser was purchased with the other sound bar in mind, so I was fortunate to have about 1 CM extra on each side of THIS soundbar when I tried to make it fit. I had not realized that the subwoofer was wireless, since I was focusing on the photos to find something that I could fit into my environment, so that was a nice surprise. I was unable to see if there's a timeout on the sub after the soundbar is turned off. Since the soundbar and computer and other things on that gaming desk are all controlled via smart plugs and Alexa voice control, I had wanted the sub in another part of the room. But not being able to see if it would power off or not, that precluded me from putting this in another corner of the gaming room. It is possible I didn't wait long enough but I went over half an hour and the green pairing LED kept blinking looking for the mothership, so that was long enough for me. Fortunately, I was able to fit it near the desk so it's on my smart power plug that turns things there on and off. And since this was a gaming laptop going to a nice gaming monitor, there was no option or EARC or anything else. I had no optical out on the laptop. So I had to use the simple little 2 channel aux cord. I was not sure what to expect. I've got a very high end media center room with a large OLED and a UST Epson projector that both use a sound system that is Dolby Atomos 7.2. And that's what I used to game on, when I was still using my Xbox Series X and my PS5. But I've since moved to computer-based gaming simply because I was tired of the subscriptions for everything. And thus, my sound experience for gaming shrunk down to headphones plugged into my Scarlet audio interface (I also use this gaming laptop as a recording studio laptop) or the laptop's built in speakers. And once these were connected and going, I forgot just how nice it is to have a fuller, more powerful sound when gaming... When I was trying to put the subwoofer in another corner of the room, the separation meant that the soundbar could get a little tinny sounding. But with them near each other now, that isn't noticeable with the bass from the sub right there. So far I've simply played various kinds of music, and played some games. The music sounds so much better now than the built in speakers. Brighter, more expansive. And the subwoofer makes everything so much better than it had been. But gaming - I forgot just how much I loved good bass from explosions. Between Horizon Zero Dawn, Horizon Forbidden West, Destiny 1 and Destiny 2, I've been reminded of how much better the gaming experience can be with some good sound. Packaged oddly, with the subwoofer on top of one end, and a box that wasn't a standard rectangular box. But the out of box experience was great, since the end and top all opened up easily, so you could remove everything without any problem. There was Styrofoam inside protecting things from damage as well. Came with an HDMI cable, but I had to go buy the Aux cable, since I must have cleaned them all out of my cable stash long time ago. The remote works fine, lets you change inputs and other settings, and it's nice that there is a voice to say "HDMI" or "Optical" or "Aux" when you are going through the inputs so you know where you are. There is a small LED in the center in front, it's not too obtrusive so shouldn't be an issue. Sub is downward facing, the cone right there, with a port on the back. There are four peg feet a bit less than an inch to hold it off the surface you place it on. II have to admit, it's better than I expected for this price point. Sounds SO much better than I've had. For such a low price point, you can't go wrong.

What I like: * The wall-mount template in the box earns major points. Mounting it below my office monitor was straightforward and quick — no need to eyeball the spacing or search for which screws go where. Nice job, Insignia. * A wireless subwoofer has the advantage that I get real 2.1 channel sound — the bar up front and the woofer stuffed behind a credenza out of sight but still punching away. Top end, for an office, that makes movies, music and conference videos come with a whole lot more punch than the built-in display speakers. * Bluetooth streaming is a nice functional touch. I love the convenience of being able to just pick my phone or iPad up and hit “play,” * The unit offers a variety of input options (optical, HDMI ARC,aux) so I didn’t feel wed to one type of connection. That is an extra bit of flexibility that can be good in a dual-purpose (office/entertainment) room where the mix of devices may change. • Dialogue or speech clarity is enhanced. I work in a home office, so I often have other noise or ambient sounds (dog, HVAC) and a soundbar is just waht the Dr ordered for clarity and volume. What I don’t love / trade-offs: • It’s solid for the money, but this is not a premium hi-fi system. The bass from the subwoofer is decent in a medium-sized room, but don’t expect earth-shaking rumble or full low-frequency immersion like a dedicated home-theater rig. • The remote and onboard controls feel basic. If you’re used to high-end audio gear with advanced tone controls, presets, and fine-tuning, you’ll notice some limitation here. • Depending on how you mount it and where the subwoofer sits, you may need to take a bit of care to positioning and acoustics (especially in an office with lots of reflective surfaces or furniture) to get the best performance. • Because it’s being used in a multi-purpose space, you have to balance volume and bass so you don’t disturb others. The soundbar does well but doesn’t give huge leeway…if you push it hard, you’ll hear its limits. How it works in my office I travel a lot and work on projects or events in my in-home office, so the soundbar works great with the setup I've got going. I mounted it under the big-monitor/TV screen using the template; subwoofer sits behind a side credenza. For team video calls or reviewing footage shot on construction sites, I get distinctly better clarity than from the built-in display speakers. Casual tapping in on Bluetooth while I’m sketching out timelines or reviewing maps means that I can stream without dealing with additional wires or switching sources. And because I occasionally watch a film or sports in the darkened rooms on that setup, 2.1 provides me with field-filling sound without lots of gear requiring an actual AV room. My verdict If I had to choose one word: smart. It’s not claiming to be a boutique audio masterpiece, but for cost, function, inclusion of wall-mount hardware/template and subwoofer plus flexibility in a multi-use space — well done for an office setup. If you’re planning that dedicated high-end theater room or want primo surround + Atmos levels, you’ll have to step up. But in an office/dual-purpose space where clean install, simple streaming and better than built-in audio matter – this thing is great. Would I recommend it? Yes — for that very sort of use-case.

This Insignia 2.1 channel sound bar with wireless subwoofer is awesome. Makes big time sound for television, movies or just listening to music in any room. It’s an incredibly economical, all in one sound system upgrade to really boost my audio experience. High-fidelity sound without the high price. This unit is technically 2.1 channel, but with DTS virtual-X on board, it utilizes those 3 speakers to produce an amazing 3-D sound experience in any room, regardless of shape or size. The unit amazing sound reproduction all around and creates an immersive audio environment for everyone in the room. The unit utilizes 2 front firing speakers in the bar itself for plenty of rich clean audio volume. The wireless subwoofer packs that low end punch to really bring the entire audio experience to life. Pair the two together and prepare for pure audio bliss. Sound quality and value are exceptional when considering the price and size of this soundbar. Crystal clear highs and mids, paired with the impressive bass response from the wireless sub-woofer. I started off with this in my daughter’s bedroom for her to watch movies and television but quickly became jealous and got another for my own bedroom because the sound was so pure. This soundbar has plenty of volume and bass. I really appreciate the flexibility of the wireless subwoofer; this allowed me to place the sub in a more discrete location in the room without having to worry about running any wires or having them exposed. Design-wise this soundbar and subwoofer are simple and elegant. Nice lines and basic black color fit seamlessly into any room. Its compact and lightweight build makes setup a breeze, and reorganizing isn’t a nightmare if you move things around. This can easily sit as a tabletop sound bar or even comes with included wall mounting hardware kit. Functionality and connectivity are great. Offers HDMI ARC with included cable for lossless audio, Bluetooth, digital optical, 3.5mm AUX, or USB. Makes this bar perfect for different streaming needs and compatible with a wide array of devices. I’ve only ever needed to use the HDMI and Bluetooth, but it’s nice to have the others there if ever needed. Overall, this Insignia 2.1 channel sound bar with wireless subwoofer has been awesome. Fantastic high-end audio features, very easy to set up and use. Price, quality and enjoyment are unparalleled, as I’ve come to expect and enjoy from BestBuy and their Insignia product line.

Insignia’s new 2.1 offering of a soundbar with detached wireless subwoofer is an interesting and welcome addition to the flooded field of soundbar options. Soundbars seem to come solo or with desirable attachments. Solo soundbars tend to be sonically inadequate, and supported soundbars can be problematic. This new Insignia soundbar with its associated wireless subwoofer establishes a surprisingly nice sound improvement for an AV upgrade or for musical production in general. This arrives as a no-frills low-budget device that keeps the low-budget….but which somehow feels like it punches WAY above the no-frills department. There is literally no setup at all (unless you are looking to mount the bar on your wall). Operation is very simple – there is an included remote control that is simple and intuitive. Adjustments to bass and treble are visible by clear LED feedback on the bar itself. The number one stat for this combo on the box is something called DTS Virtual:X – which I have no sonic recognition or reference for. But….what I can tell you is that stereo content is clear and well-spaced in a way that makes the room conform to everything being playing (video or strictly audio content). But there is one thing that I think separates this soundbar combo from combos hitting at way higher prices, the balance between the bar and the subwoofer. Separation of frequencies is something that was solved before I was born (spin that wheel!)…so it has always been strange that separating bass notes can be so surgical sounding in application. So often bass notes are offered as an appreciation of fullness in the absence of full musical representation. Very expensive soundbars and sound systems can fail at this. But this very inexpensive soundbar option manages to provide a sound “experience” that is full and rich AND balanced. For consumers who are interested in an enhanced AV experience from their nice TV, any soundbar will upgrade your experience and this simple soundbar will upgrade your experience way above its asking price. Recommending this soundbar is not an endorsement of perfection, rather a round of applause for an affordable entry-level sound improvement choice to upgrade your AV experience or, for that matter, your overall musical listening experience. Happily recommended.

I have to admit, I was initially underwhelmed by the Insignia 2.1 soundbar with subwoofer. It did not come with the batteries for the remote (which the box says it should have), and connecting it to the TV in my great room yielded sound that was lacking, although in all honesty, that really wasn’t fair to expect big sound from a small, budget friendly system, especially when the 5.1 surround sound system I normally use has speakers twice as large and twice as heavy. I then moved it to my master bedroom which is where I had originally planned to use this, and it was a night and day difference, I was extremely impressed especially with the bass response, which was nearly imperceptible in the great room. The key to this was locating the soundbar under the TV on my dresser, and then placing the wireless subwoofer on my nightstand right next to the bed. To test the sound quality of the system, I used 2 of my go-to movies: the opening scene from Terminator 2; and the lobby scene from The Matrix. Both of these scenes are meant to be played at high volume and have massive amounts of bass, and the Insignia 2.1 system really delivered! I didn’t just hear, I actually FELT the base coming from the little (12.6 x 7.68 x 7.68 inches) subwoofer, while the 31.5 inch wide soundbar did a decent job of driving the mid-range and highs, with no distortion even at really high volumes. I then connected my phone to the soundbar via Bluetooth and played some AC/DC and Nine Inch Nails, which again gave me really good bass and clean sounding vocals. The Insignia 2.1 soundbar with subwoofer has all the inputs you could want: Bluetooth, optical, HDMI Arc, and even a 3.5mm Aux jack. You could even load up a USB flash drive with music and connect to the USB port. It comes with the power cords for the soundbar and subwoofer; a well appointed remote control with batteries, an HDMI cable, and mounting hardware and templates for wall mounting the soundbar if you would want to do that. I would not recommend this, or any soundbar in this price range, for your main TV in a large room, that’s not what this is for. But for a small apartment or a bedroom TV, this little guy punches above its weight class. For that reason, I give this soundbar and subwoofer system an enthusiastic recommendation.

The Insignia sound bar is a well-built, easy to setup, good sounding sound bar with a number of premium features at a value price. The build quality of this soundbar is super nice. it has a strong plastic shell with a metal grate. There are a number of inputs/outputs hidden on the back of the soundbar, including a 3.5mm port, a USB port, an optical port, and HDMI port. You can also wirelessly connect a Bluetooth device. I appreciate the variety of ports because I can hook up multiple devices to it. I use 3 of them--the HDMI for my television, the 3.5mm port for a record player, and Bluetooth for my phone. The box included a remote control, batteries, a mounting bracket, and an HDMI cable. Sidenote, while I did not end up mounting my soundbar, I wanted to mention it comes with a mounting bracket, and it seems like it would be pretty easy to do. Setting up the soundbar was very straightforward. For my television, I just connected it via HDMI ARC and it worked. To connect via Bluetooth, I just long-pressed the Bluetooth button on the remote and found the device in my device's Bluetooth list--it was seamless. For the subwoofer, it immediately paired to the soundbar when I plugged it in. One feature that intrigued me about this sound bar was the dialogue enhancement setting. I tested it out and confirm it did work, but it seemed like the trade-off is it unbalances the EQ. I thought the sound quality on this soundbar was great. My biggest concern with a soundbar is that the soundstage won't feel large. Even though this soundbar is small, it sounds big. I tested it in a 2 bedroom apartment and thought it struck a good balance of taking up the space but not to the extent it would garner a noise complaint. The speakers sound super crisp and clear. It seems pretty well rounded in terms of the default EQ. Overall, I'd recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a good quality soundbar at a great price.

I love this sound bar and wireless subwoofer. It was super easy to set up and connect. The sound quality is awesome. It has just about every connection option you could possibly need. The appearance is very stylish and sleek. Absolutely, nothing to complain about from this sound bar and subwoofer.

Amazing product, works very well with my home setup