Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- NS-SB316
- |
- SKU:
- 4849500
Customer reviews
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 2430 reviews
(2,430 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.4
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are satisfied with the sound quality, ease of use, and price of this soundbar. Many also appreciate the Bluetooth functionality, bass response, and volume capabilities. While some found the remote control to be less than ideal, most users reported a positive setup experience. A small number of users experienced compatibility issues.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Price, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great soundbar for the money!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.While I didn't really need a soundbar for my TV, I had a birthday present coming so decided to explore options. I was using PC speakers to help my sound on the TV. It's not a high end 50in TV. Not wanting to break the bank I checked out the units at the store. I didn't need a subwoofer, just a decent increase in sound with some quality. This turns out to be the perfect unit. Easy setup, good Bluetooth connection and good quality sound for a very reasonable price. It's much better than my PC speakers and those were Bose. I see no reason to spend $300-400 on a soundbar for just normal family use. You won't be disappointed if you are looking for a nice soundbar for a great price. I may even add a subwoofer later but not a necessity.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Not worth the money
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got this for my bedroom tv and it worked a whole two hrs before it stopped outputting any sound no matter how i connected to it and even the bluetooth was not working so I could not get it to connect to my phone. You get what you pay for. I decided to return this product and get a better quality one
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
Posted .Thank you very much for reviewing this soundbar, I am sorry to read that this did not work for you, however I am glad that you were able to take advantage of Best Buy's 15 day return period. Omar S. - Insignia Products Support.
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Bluetooth
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Loud and Bass-Heavy
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This system is very loud and adjustable with the included remote. The Bluetooth feature is a great feature, and the bass while not amazing, is certainly passable for cheaper home theater builds.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Price, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good if you get a good one
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this at Best Buy and it was just OK sound. I was expecting more. Then in less than an hour it made a loud pop and was dead. I took it back to Best Buy and they gave me another one. This second one sounded so much better. The first one was a lemon and that happens sometimes. For the $50 I paid it can't be beat. Don't compare it to a $700 soundbar and then say how bad it sounds. It's not a Sonos Playbar, OK. Compare it to your TV speakers. A marked improvement.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Don't waste your money
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this because the speakers on my old TV were going out. The sound on my broken TV was still better than the sound on this bar. I bought as an inexpensive fix, but it was a waste of my time and money. Not worth purchasing...no matter how low the price.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 1 out of 5 stars
worthless
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Of all the numerous products I have purchased from Best Buy this is by far the most disappointing. The highest volume is lower than my TV;s speakers and has more distortion. Oh well lesson leaned.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
Posted .Hi there! I apologize if the television's speakers are not what you expected, but I'd like to remind you that you can always take advantage of Best Buy's 15 day return/exchange period if you are not fully satisfied with the product. -Brian Insignia Support
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice bargain soundbar
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Decent bang for your buck. This thing is definitely noticeably better then the stock TV speakers and it is not even close, not sure what the other reviewers are talking about. It works best in a bedroom setting, I would recommend something else if you have large living room. You should get the optical wire hookup to get the best digital sound. YouTube sounds great with the bluetooth option and you can feel the bass boom if you turn that function on. It also gives you 3 different simple EQ function to set the sound to your preference.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bluetooth, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great no-frills soundbar
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was in BB doing Black Friday shopping and had been looking for a basic soundbar to use with a TV I purchased last year but didn't want to spend more for it than the TV cost. This was the last item available- I wasn't aware it was on sale too!! It's perfect for the money. And it's Bluetooth too.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good value with plenty of features
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this on sale and I would definitely purchase again. The sound quality is pretty good, not mind-blowing, but much better than average. It is a huge improvement over the built-in TV speakers. Bass is pretty good as well. However, I connected an external subwoofer from an old stereo that I wasn't using to the soundbar and the bass is now even better. I have a 50 inch TV and the soundbar is not too big and does not block the remove sensor on the TV. I think that it is a good size. All in all, this was a great purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good for novice use
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I reviewed this sound bar and was given recommendations for different brands. I live in an apartment about 1000 sq ft and this is lound enough. Decent bass levels. I'm satisfied. It's good for a guest space or until you need to upgrade to a different higher quality brand.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bluetooth, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent soundbar for lacking tv's
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This soundbar has served me well for years, from music to games to youtube to bluetooth, powerful enough to hear it around the apartment, drawback would be the bass overpowers treble(speaking) volume and distorts, annoying issue when trying to watch a movie without making too much noise.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bluetooth, Price, Sound quality
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Ok product with horrible support.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pros: I bought this on sale with a 10% discount code so the price was good. I like that it has a Bluetooth and as Optical input for sound. For the price the sound quality is good. Cons: I couldn't get a sub-woofer to work on my computer which I was using this for and then I contacted Best Buy for technical support they were totally useless. I went on some forums and absolutely NO ONE talked about how to get a sub-woofer running on a computer so what I did was try it on my TV with the PCM mode engaged and it still didn't work which makes me believe the sub-woofer port is defective.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great sound bar for great price
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased this sound bar to go with my TV in my camper. The TV had good sound, but once the air kicked on, it was hard to hear. I purchased this sound bar and had to buy a digital to analog converter to hook it up. Nothing to do with sound (more to do with the TV). This sound has great sound and easy to hang on the wall with the included template.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Not worth it
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My TV speakers sounded better and louder! I guess that explains the low price. For such items u get what you pay for.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 1 out of 5 stars
Sound sucks
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Low quality sound for a sound bar. I do not like this product at all. Will not recommended this product to anyone.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Bluetooth, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Better than expected!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this soundbar in the "open - box" condition. It was practically brand new, the only difference was that the box had been re-taped with Best Buy tape. The sound is great with my 39'' Insignia TV. I love the Bluetooth feature as well, it works great in my quaint studio apartment!
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Poor Quality
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Lasted 3 weeks before it quit working. Sound quality was poor even when it worked
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
Posted .Thank you very much for your feedback about this soundbar, I am sorry to read that the sound quality did not meet your expectations, please remember to take advantage of Best Buy's 15 day return period policy. Omar S. - Insignia Products Support.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very good soundbar
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For the price you cant beat it,the sound is very nice it helps my 50" JVC TV sound very good, now we are very happy, an i just got my second soundbar they are enjoyable to listen too.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Replacement Speaker
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If the built-in speakers on your TV don't sound very good, this is a great replacement. Basically it's on par and perhaps a bit better than the speakers that were used in older flat screen TV's before they started making them so slim. It has decent volume, bass, and overall fidelity but not comparable to the higher priced speaker bars that are available. When purchased for the right purpose, definitely a good buy.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I am amazed!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This sound bar is amazing for the price. Clear sound and wonderful bass. Sounds better than those expensive sound bars. Glad, I bought this. Easy to connect, different modes of sound, loud and light weight. Wow!
I would recommend this to a friend







