Customer Ratings & Reviews

I got the sound bar system on sale for under $150 bucks. I wasnt expecting much, but figured for the price it would be an upgrade over the standard tv speakers. I will start by saying I have never had an easier quicker experience setting up a surround sound system. It took about 10 minutes. Everything connected easily. Compared to Vizio and the hisense soundbar systems the Insignia was by far the easiest of them to hook up and experience immediate results. Now lets get to the sound. After turning on, I was blown away by the sound. It sounded better then my old 5.1 receiver and speaker system and also better than my more expensive vizio system. The sound is is clear voices are clear and the rear speakers really add to the system. They are not quiet by any means. The sub woofer really packs a punch and I can hear the rumble throughout the house. If you are looking to upgrade your home theatre system on a budget i highly recommend this system.

Excellent Sound for the Price This Insignia surround sound system exceeded our expectations. The audio is crisp with great bass, and dialogue is much clearer than our TV’s built-in speakers. Setup was straightforward, and the system paired with our TV without any issues. It’s a big upgrade for movie nights and everyday viewing. Highly recommend if you want great sound without spending a fortune. Best part is all wireless and Bluetooth. Just hooked the hdmi to the tv and all speakers paired in seconds

I got this on sale for Black Friday. For a surround sound 5.1 setup, the price is really good. You won’t find that kind of a price from a trustworthy brand anywhere. I had an Insignia sound bar in a prior home with just the bar and subwoofer and it was pretty good, just had to leave it behind while moving. This setup is definitely even an upgrade over my previous one, so I trust Insignia brand audio products. This particular speaker I heard is manufactured by the same parts distributor as Hisense, so you’re not getting anything knockoff. Now as for the speakers themselves, they are very good quality. The subwoofer is boomy (depending on the content you’re watching). I find it to be maybe not as loud as some other setups I’ve heard but I feel it also prioritizes lower notes over the midtones which I like particularly with this subwoofer. It makes it more cinematic and less bee-buzzy sounding like others. The soundbar itself is great quality and very clear and crisp. Dialogue is so much easier to hear now in movies that I can turn of subtitles. Now, the magic with this one is obviously the rear speakers which make it 5.1 surround sound. These aren’t necessarily the most high quality part of the setup; definitely what makes the package cheaper. But they don’t ruin the experience. If you put your ear to them, you notice the audio quality is a lot lower from them. More buzzy and static, and very little bass coming from them. They’re small so that is understandable. Very noticeable if you put your ear to them, but you’re not going to do that. In a regular listening position, the front speakers make up most of the sound and the rears complement that so they’re less noticeable and actually fill out to a very rounded out audio experience. The one con is sometimes if music is playing loud enough on the rears you can hear some of the staticiness from them but not extremely noticeable. If you’re an audiophile you may notice more. When watching actual surround sound content the whole setup works really well. I don’t have much experience with other surround sound setups but to an average listener it sounds really cool. The rear speakers are the weakest link but in the full audio experience they complement well and don’t detract too much. If this is something you’d notice or be picky about I’d recommend a setup with bigger more quality rear speakers because I doubt these are upgradeable. Another con is that since this setup is cheaper, it doesn’t have an HDMI passthrough port. So, one issue with this was what audio formats your TV supports. I first tried this on a 2016 or so Samsung TV and it supports Dolby Digital but not Atmos, so when plugged into that TV you can NOT use Atmos content, just regular 5.1 surround if it supports it. I’ll be honest, I can’t tell the difference too much. I know Atmos implies directional sound up and down and I guess I haven’t listened to much content that actually uses that. But another con is that if a device ONLY supports Atmos surround and your TV only supports Dolby Digital, you will get no surround sound at all. Particularly when using a Windows PC or gaming console (my Fire TV worked with surround sound just fine). So if you want an HDMI passthrough, you can plug your PC into the sound bar directly and get surround sound while also still getting it to show up on the TV. If your TV supports Atmos or you use another port like analog or optical this doesn’t matter all too much. And I upgraded my TV shortly after so it’s not an issue anymore. So overall, if you want an amazing upgrade from TV speakers and are interested in surround sound, this is a very good starting point and you don’t need much more if you’re not picky about the rear speakers. The overall sound is great, the subwoofer is very low and powerful, and the surround sound experience is still really great for me; you can noticeably get sound from all sides of the room. I’d totally recommend especially on sale because you won’t get surround of this caliber at this price from anywhere else.

I’m extremely impressed with this Insignia 5.1.2 soundbar system—especially for the price. Setup was straightforward, and the wireless subwoofer and rear speakers paired quickly with no issues. Within minutes, I had a full surround sound experience that completely transformed my living room. The Dolby Atmos and DTS:X performance is excellent. The upward-firing speakers add noticeable height and immersion, particularly when watching movies or streaming shows with Atmos support. Explosions, dialogue, and ambient sounds are well balanced, and the subwoofer delivers deep, clean bass without overpowering the room. Bluetooth connectivity works flawlessly, and switching between TV, streaming apps, and music is seamless. Dialogue remains clear even at lower volumes, which is something I really appreciate during late-night viewing. For anyone looking for a true surround sound system without paying premium-brand prices, this is a fantastic value. Insignia really exceeded my expectations with this one. Highly recommended.

This is an exceptional product, EASY TO SET UP! Couldn’t be easier really, once you power it up and press the Bluetooth buttons, the sub and surround speakers flawlessly find each other and like magic, instant surround sound! Plug in the supplied HDMI cable to the TV in the ARC enabled HDMI port and voi la, DOLBY surround is active. Really impressive how easy it is to set up and super easy to operate with the supplied remote. Impressively easy to use. LOW, MED or HIGH surround immerses you in surround. The sub is powerful and present. I’m a pro audio professional and can confidently say this is a very impressive piece. It sounds really good. AMAZING VALUE FOR THE MONEY. Buy this you will be very pleased with your decision. I bought one for me and one for a friend. You cannot beat this product from any other manufacturer. Dolby Atmos for $229, no one has this.

Super good price for a totally nice speakers system ! Totally satisfied with it's quality and sound! No audio cables needed is the best thing. Very easy setup and connection. Also possible to use woth you phone via Bluetooth. Great product.

I'm neither an audiophile nor a professional reviewer, so it's hard for me to objectively compare the Insignia NS-SB512 to everything else on the market. However, my previous soundbar was a TCL S55H, which is fairly well-regarded for its price, and the Insignia beats it in most aspects. Obviously the most important aspect of a soundbar is the sound, and overall I've been impressed with the Insignia. The description touts the Enhanced Dialogue Clarity, and I can definitely notice that. Voices come through very clearly in general TV and movie usage, and while they occasionally sound a little over-boosted to me, mostly there's a noticable improvement in clarity and detail compared to my old soundbar. It sounds more like the people on the screen are actually speaking, if that makes sense. Treble is good too. Sounds like cymbals and harpsichords have a pleasant sparkle to them. The system doesn't get super loud overall... except for that giant subwoofer. It spits out boomy, very deep bass, and it's actually too loud for me at the default setting. The final fight in K-Pop Demon Hunters made me think the subwoofer was going to launch itself into the air. The surround effects are good. Going from virtual surround to actual rear speakers makes a huge difference, even though the rears on this system aren't particularly strong. I had to turn the Surround setting up to 4 to get a balanced feel. It's hard for me to comment on Atmos performance because YouTube doesn't support it and Netflix doesn't have any Atmos test videos, but I did notice that the crowd scenes in the aforementioned K-Pop Demon Hunters sounded very enveloping. After a lot of experimentation, the settings that sound the best for me overall are Bass -2, Treble +1, and Surround +4. Your milage may vary. While this system sounds great for the price, you do have to put up with some compromises. There's no room correction, volume leveling, or app available, and even the sound adjustments are limited. You can change the bass, treble, surround, and Atmos levels, and that's it. And there's not very much granularity in the adjustments you do get. The bass and treble only go from -3 to +3, and the Surround only goes from -5 to +5. There are different sound profiles available, but I haven't messed with them much, and honestly they don't sound all that different to me. I just leave it on Music, which the instructions confusingly say is best for general TV watching. The soundbar supports all the major formats available, but there's a bit of lag when it switches from one to another. There's usually 2-3 seconds of silence when coming back from a commercial on Disney+. The soundbar has a little screen on it that displays the volume, but it also shows the input source (e.g. "HDMI") constantly when the system is on. This doesn't bother me much, but some people might find it annoying. I also wish there was more information available about it - we have no idea what the total wattage or what Bluetooth version it uses. Is this the best soundbar you can get for $230? Like I said, I'm not a professional reviewer, so I can't say for certain. However, compared to the TCL model I mentioned above, I think the Insignia is more than worth the extra $70 MSRP unless you really want room correction or really don't want to mess with rear speakers. Or you could wait for the Insignia to go on sale. I got mine for $140, and at that price it's pretty hard to pass up.

Super great sound for the sound, super easy to set up. Wireless connection connected instantly. Easy recommendation. Only downside is the Bluetooth connection sometimes disconnects from my phone for no reason, and my phone does not do that with any other Bluetooth device.

Super easy setup. I chose this specific brand because our TV is the Insignia. Literally plugged them in and they all connected. Spunded great from the start.

Insignia 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos Review: Out the box, plug and play easy set up. You may have to make adjustments, more than likely turning the surround sound up for the satellites, as well as the Dolby setting medium to high if you are in a larger room. The quality of bass is subpar but becomes surprisingly sufficient when it receives high quality input. The sound bar excels at low to medium volumes, giving the depth of sound we all are looking for. At higher volumes, the sound bar production may become muddy to true audiophiles. If you listen to a lot of music or want strong mid range and heavy low end bass, this is not the set up for you! This system unleashes its potential when paired with an high quality audio input signal like Dolby or DTS. I mainly stream all of my shows or movies and the majority are in 1080p, which offers 5.1 surround sound but it’s not the higher quality audio that usually pairs with UHD delivery. Cons: the sound bar may create popping sounds when switching between apps and the audio signal quality fluctuates. Make sure you have fast WiFi and even better, a wired connection for best reproduction along with high quality wires. If not, I’ve experienced popping sounds from this sound bar. I’ve read online that the popping sound didn’t go away until the unit was replaced or the addition of higher quality wires for some. Me personally, I would upgrade the Ethernet and HDMI cords especially if they are running a long distance first before coming to the conclusion that the unit is bad. At this time, the insignia satellite speaker stands in store are not compatible, you will have to buy a third party universal stand to accommodate these satellites.

This is a very good speaker. It has nice balanced sound including bass. I am using this speaker with my TV. The thing I love of this speaker is that it's fully wireless you just have to connect all the speakers only with power outlet and you can place the speaker wherever you like. I am definitely recommend others to buy this speaker set

Super easy setup and a huge upgrade from my TV speakers. The Dolby Atmos and rear speakers make movies, sports, and gaming feel way more immersive. The wireless subwoofer adds great bass without distortion. It fills up my entire living room and made family movie nights a much better experience. Definitely worth the price!

I was genuinely surprised by how good this Insignia 5.1.2 soundbar system sounds for the price. Setup was straightforward, and having wireless rear speakers and a dedicated subwoofer makes a huge difference compared to standard soundbars. Dolby Atmos and DTS:X content delivers a convincing surround experience — dialogue is clear, effects are well-placed, and the upward-firing speakers add noticeable height in movies and TV shows. The subwoofer hits hard without being muddy, and the rear speakers really help immerse you in the action. Bluetooth works reliably for music, and while this system won’t replace a high-end AVR setup, it punches far above its weight. For apartments, living rooms, or anyone who wants true surround sound without running wires or spending thousands, this is an excellent value. Pros: True surround sound with wireless rears Strong bass from the subwoofer Dolby Atmos & DTS:X support Great value for the price Cons: App and EQ options are basic Atmos effect depends on room layout Overall, this is one of the best budget-friendly home theater upgrades I’ve owned. Highly recommended if you want cinematic sound without the complexity.

A good sound system for a good price point thats pretty plug and play. You might have to mess with some settings to get it exactly how you want, but once you do it works pretty good. I personally had an issue where the talking in movies or shows was quite whereas the music was blasting, but after tweaking some easy settings i was able to fix it.

This set is great, but with some small misses and a major flaw. The sound is great, but the small speakers could produce a stronger sound for a more immersive feel. They also come with a short cord which makes hanging them high impossible without an extension cord. The cord should also fit more discreetly inside the speak so that it can sit fully against the wall when hung. Setup is incredibly easy, just plug everything in and connect to your smart TV. Everything is already paired together. No need to pair each piece individually is a huge time saver. Now the MAJOR flaw. If the soundbar becomes unpaired from the subwoofer, there is a known glitch that it may not pair ever again. As was the issue in my case. The subwoofer was paired to the TV at one point, disconnecting it from the soundbar pairing, and could not be re-paired to the soundbar. After researching, this is a common problem, sometimes occuring straight out of the box (not ever pairing to begin with). We did a hard reset and followed all of the troubleshooting, but nothing worked so it had to be returned.

Sounds great. Easy setup. Satellite and bass speakers are wireless

Overall, this is a pretty good quality surround sound. For a medium to smaller room, it works well. The voice/background music differentiation is reasonably well balanced, and the Bluetooth feature makes it easy to set up anywhere. Previous reviews made me think it would be amazing, but I feel they were a little exaggerate.

True value for money. Purchased during cyber Monday flash deal for a great price and it beats most of the highly priced soundbars hand down. Excellent build quality- completely wireless setup and a good subwoofer. Easiest system that I have setup till date - all speakers pair with each other instantly. I dont think you can go wrong with this purchase.

It was pretty easy to set up once you know where you're putting the speakers. The sound quality is good but I don't feel I get as much bass and ambient sounds as I did when we had just the sound bar. We might have to play around with it more and see if maybe placement is our problem. For the money, I feel it was a good buy.

I recently purchased this soundbar and paired it with my Sony Bravia tv and was blown away with the quality especially for the low price point. Build quality is very good and the ease of use also very good.Easy set up and settings between sound modes is impressive with immersive Mid and Highs and the subwoofer offers a deep Bass.