Customers appreciate the Q85H sound bar for its exceptional sound quality, with many praising its impressive bass and overall clarity. The Dolby Atmos feature is also well-received, with users highlighting its seamless pairing and enhanced movie-watching experience. The convenience of wireless rear speakers is another highlight, contributing to an immersive surround sound setup.
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Added the Q85 sound bar system to my 65 inch QM7 tv. Great addition as the sound is now alot better. Great for movies and sports. TCL is a great choice for a mid priced audio and video products.
Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Paring this with my TCL QM8 65’ inch setup. Wanted the same brand soundbar as my tv so i am ditching the Vizio I had. Easy setup out of the box. 7.1.4 for $599! I think the total watts this soundbar puts out is over 850 watts which is insane. Love the wireless rear speakers. Yeah the rear speakers still need power but at least you dont got to run wire everywhere from the soundbar. The CEC setup seems to be working good. The sub puts out plenty of power as well and is also wireless. Setup the SonicAI with no issues through the TCL app. Controlling the soundbar from the mobile app is working smoothly as well.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from TCLExpert
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Hi SteveWVU,
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We're thrilled that you are enjoying your soundbar thus far! Our soundbars are designed and engineered to have a quick and easy setup, be user friendly, and provide a great audio experience. We hope you continue to have a great experience and explore more of the great features our soundbars have to offer. Enjoy!
Thank you,
Sara TCL Customer Support
Cons mentioned:
Lack of adjustments
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Not worth the price.
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The severe lack of adjustment on this device is inexcusable for the price range - there are several within this bracket that have the basic ones (you know, +/- L/R/C/SW/etc.) You get a low/med/hi for the surround volume but the terrible app for the device doesn't even label it as such, just says speaker volume.
You get a few canned presets, and a canned AI scan of your listening environment. If you're comfortable with this idea in this price bracket then it might be acceptable, but none of this is new and TCL has no excuse for unbinding at least basic volume leveling from the system.
Sound quality is low-mid but that's subjective - sounds muddy compared to what it is replacing - almost like I'm listening to a set out of polarity. I can't balance the room because I can't adjust the output levels beyond a mix & match of their predetermined settings and whatever 'AI sonic' dreams up from my seating positioning.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from TCLExpert
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Hi jlaine,
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that you are not having the same great experience that the majority of our customers report having. We are always looking for ways to improve, and your feedback is greatly appreciated. If you need any assistance please contact us at [email protected] with your contact information and a description of what you need help with. Someone will get back to you as soon as they can.
Thank you,
Sara TCL Customer Support
Pros mentioned:
Dolby atmos, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sound bar! Great for Football games, music
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Not only were the installers amazing, the sound is Fantastic! Bought with a 98 inch tv!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Speakers that I have purchased
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have a TCL TV and I have tried 2 other soundbar/speaker sets. This set is amazing. I absolutely love the sound. Like you’re really there and excellent voice clarity.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Matches with my TCL TV
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have a TCL TV and I wanted to get their newest TCL soundbar and this was it. Great sound.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sound bar system
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This sound system sounds great and goes well with our new tv
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
TV mount
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Dog loves the new tv and especially the mount. Sleek and holds the 98 without issue! Bestbuy also helped me with a price match after I purchased a tv and they were able to adjust and price due to there price match and refunded the difference.
Thank you again Bestbuy!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
TCL great brand
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Just one word AWSOME worth the price great sound great power got it for my 98 inch tcl q6 tv perfect
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
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Amazing sound system very powerful sleek design easy to use I am really happy that I bought this , truly impressive
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Dolby atmos
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
My trial with TCL sound system
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I would say that for movies and such it was a pretty good set up, especially when paired along with TCL TV. I did not like the quality of sound or power when it came to music so I went with something else.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Sound!!!!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
WE got this at an amazing deal with the purchase of our TV. It is beautiful, and sounds AMAZING!! It will definitely leave our windows rattling if we want it to!! Movie nights feel like a theater with more comfort and the most amazing surround sound!!! Beyond Pleased!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from TCLExpert
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Hi DerekN,
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We're thrilled that you are enjoying your soundbar thus far! Our soundbars are designed and engineered to have a quick and easy setup, be user friendly, and provide a great audio experience. We hope you continue to have a great experience and explore more of the great features our soundbars have to offer. Enjoy!
Thank you,
Sara TCL Customer Support
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Great Sound! Less bang for the buck! -MOTR
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
MOR- (Middle of the Road) Very fair sound and features, but not for the price point. A $300--$375 is a more realistic and fair price for the sound bar. Not too extreme high quality but still has appeals to those who wants better! Better than basic features.
Overall I recommend this product if you want better than basic sound from your speakers on the TV or better than an entry level sound bar. This soundbar is definitely next level especially if you pay close attention to the details in sound when watching a movie. Wait for a sale;)
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from TCLExpert
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Hi HoraceW,
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that you are not having the same great experience that the majority of our customers report having. We would love the opportunity to look into this for you to see if we can assist you. We'd like to gather more information to better understand what is occurring. Please reach out to us at [email protected] with your contact information and a description of what you need help with. Someone will get back to you as soon as they can.
Thank you,
Sara TCL Customer Support
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good for the money
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought this to replace my old Bose Cinemate system that failed. I like the sound quality and the atmos effects. I had no issues setting it up and the phone app is the best way to tell what settings you have active. The bass is lacking even with it all the way up. (compared to the old bose system) But…..
For the cost of this system it does allright.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Dolby atmos, Wireless rear speakers
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound bar & surround sound system!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It paired IMMEDIATELY with our 65” TCL TV. Bass & surround sound are amazing.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Simple, Powerful, and Affordable
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
If you can find the TCL Q85H for under $500, don’t even think twice; just grab it. At that price, it’s an incredible deal. Sure, it doesn’t have all the bells and whistles some other soundbars in this range offer (like detailed controls for height channels or the subwoofer), but honestly, I think that’s part of its charm. It’s super simple to set up. Just plug it in, and you’re good to go. No confusing menus, no wasted time. It just works, which I really appreciate.
I’ve had Vizio soundbars in the past, and I’ve run into so many annoying issues, from random disconnects to overly complicated settings. The Q85H feels like the opposite. It’s straightforward and reliable, which makes it stand out in the best way.
If you’ve got one of TCL’s higher-end TVs, like the QM7 or QM8, this soundbar is basically made for you. I have the 2023 QM8, and adding the Q85H has been a total game-changer. The eARC connection works flawlessly, and getting Dolby Atmos across all my devices: my Xbox Series X, Apple TV 4K, and Panasonic UB-820 has been awesome.
Bottom line: The TCL Q85H is a simple, powerful, and affordable soundbar that’s perfect for anyone who doesn’t want to mess with a complicated setup but still wants great sound. I couldn’t be happier with it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent audio quality, easy to set up and config
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love this sound bar. I've read reviews about the lack of granular controls for individual levels, but I find the controls refreshingly simple. If you want to tweak every aspect, this is not the product for you. If you want amazing sound without being an audiophile, do not hesitate. If you have a TCL Roku TV, even better and easier to set up.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Easy installation, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
TCL Q85H Soundbar systen for TCL QM7 55 " QLED
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy installation and setup. Sounds great with the new TCL QM7 TV.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Dolby atmos, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Product works great. Wish the little speakers play sound the whole time. I’m not an engineer though. Bass is amazing.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Phenomenal sound system
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
First soundbar I ever purchased. I was a bit worried since the prices on these things are so outrageous so I was hoping this would be a good one without taking out a second mortgage. I bought it to pair with my 85 tcl and it sounds phenomenal. It rattles the whole house literally my son came out of the room and asked me if what he had heard was thunder and I was like no that’s the soundbar. TCL did not dissapoint with this. The wireless speakers do require power to be plugged in.