Customer Ratings & Reviews

Wanted a good sound bar for a bedroom TV. This was suggested and is great, good clear sound, not overly expensive, easy to connect, great look. The person we worked with listened to our needs and made this appropriate recommendation.

After our previous soundbar started having issues, I decided to look for a new one and was really interested in this TCL, especially knowing that they make good quality televisions these days. The setup process was very easy, and I was able to place it directly underneath my TV as it is slim and a low profile. Connecting it via HDMI eARC was super simple, though I did run into a minor issue at first where I wasn't getting any sound. Once I realized I needed to go into the settings and turn the TV’s internal speakers completely off, the audio came through really clear and crisp. Overall, I'm happy with how it performs. The dedicated center speaker keeps dialogue focused when watching television shows, and the 6.5-inch wireless subwoofer delivers a deep, satisfying bass at all volumes without taking up much room. I ended up placing it behind and to the left of my television, I know that it is not ideal location as of now. The remote is very simple and has fast response time when trying to adjust volumes. It isn't quite the best compared with the higher-end sound bars, but you get what you pay for and the TCL S60K isn't trying to be that. My main qualm is that the sound can occasionally feel a bit hollow, The other issue that I ran into is that the front display can also be a little hard to read if you aren't sitting directly in front of it because the display reads from right to left, and the display is not to large. So long words take time to move and has been a challenge to read it. Despite these concerns, I found that this soundbar offers really good sound for our smaller living room size. If you are on a budget, and want a solid decent sound, this is the one to get.

TL;DR: A wide‑sounding, immersive TCL S60K 3.1 Dolby Atmos sound bar with a punchy wireless subwoofer. Easy to set up, great for movies and gaming, and surprisingly cinematic thanks to TCL’s Ray‑Danz acoustic design. I personally love Atmos — it reminds me of a modern, updated THX experience — and this bar delivers that vibe well. SETUP: Setup is quick and easy. HDMI ARC handles most of the work, and the wireless subwoofer pairs automatically. Bluetooth pairing is simple, and AI Sonic Auto Room Calibration adjusts the sound to your room without any effort. The whole process is plug‑and‑play, and it’s noticeably easier than many premium bars that require long calibration setup steps. USE: The S60K shines with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X content. The sound feels wide, open, and cinematic, which is very reminiscent of that classic THX theater immersion, but updated and more precise. I’m a big Atmos fan, and this bar hits that same “bubble of sound” feeling I love, similar to how Atmos sounds in a well‑tuned car system, like in today’s Cadillacs. Dialogue is clear, effects have great separation, and the wireless subwoofer adds deep, punchy bass without muddying the mids. USABILITY: The remote is simple, HDMI ARC makes volume control seamless, and switching inputs is fast. Bluetooth streaming works reliably, and the wireless subwoofer gives you flexibility in placement. Ray‑Danz isn’t a person…it is TCL’s acoustic reflector technology…and it genuinely helps widen the soundstage in a way that feels more premium than the price suggests. The soundbar is slim enough to fit under most TVs, and once calibrated, it is set it and forget it. OVERALL: A fantastic value for a mid‑range Atmos sound bar. Wide sound, strong bass, easy setup, and a cinematic feel that punches above its price. If you love immersive audio, like Dolby Atmos presents, this soundbar delivers a modern, THX‑like experience without needing a full receiver setup. REVIEW: The TCL S Class S60K 3.1‑Channel Dolby Atmos Sound Bar surprised me with how immersive it sounds. Setup was simple: HDMI ARC connected instantly, the wireless subwoofer paired on its own, and AI Sonic calibration handled the tuning. Once everything was running, the soundbar immediately delivered a wide, cinematic soundstage…I am very impressed! Dolby Atmos and DTS:X give movies and games a spacious, 3D feel. I’m a huge Atmos fan. I love how it sounds on my AirPods and in my car, and I’ve always appreciated that “updated THX” sound style immersion…the S60K captures that nostalgic vibe extremely well. TCL’s Ray‑Danz acoustic reflectors help spread the sound outward, making the bar feel bigger than it is. Dialogue stays clear, effects have great separation, and the subwoofer adds deepness without overwhelming the mids. Usability is excellent. The remote is simple, Bluetooth streaming works smoothly, and HDMI ARC makes everything feel seamless. The soundbar responds quickly, and once calibrated, you don’t have to do anything else. It’s flexible enough for smaller rooms, larger living rooms, or gaming setups. Overall, the TCL S60K is a strong, immersive Atmos soundbar that delivers a wide soundstage, punchy bass, and a cinematic feel at a great price. If you love Atmos, this soundbar hits the sweet spot.

Unboxing was simple, it’s pretty much the same as any other subwoofer. I was planning on replacing a one year old Insignia 2.1 soundbar with subwoofer with this, assuming this would be a better option. But I had a moment of panic, since I use a toslink cable to connect to my gaming computer, a 2026 Alienware. And when I first picked this, I saw optical input, but later looking at the page the optical was only showing now for the 5.1 version of this, not the 3.1. But the optical connector IS there on the 3.1 version as well. When I first got this hooked up and booted, I played an MP3 just to get a quick feel for the system and the sub before I even looked at settings. And it sounded pretty good, and the sub is definitely a few steps up from the Insignia. So I thought I’d be happy with this. Then I started gaming. Destiny 2 was my first test. And the soundbar was just SUCH a disappointment. EVERYTHING sounds tinny coming out of it. The subwoofer is doing a great job, and I love the bass response. But the soundbar is just TINNY, to the point it’s a complete distraction and the gaming is annoying rather than fun. I spent a lot of time going through all the settings there are trying to compensate, and NOTHING made the soundbar sound anything as good as the Insignia did. No matter what this sounds like it’s just nothing but the highs. Granted, this does a great job of reproducing the mids and highs. But the problem is that seems to be ALL it does, so EVERYTHING sounds like it’s coming out of a little AM radio speaker from the 60’s that isn’t coming out of the subwoofer. There are plenty of options for sound adjustment – bass and treble, from -6 to +6. Subwoofer level adjustment, soundbar level adjustment. Various sound modes, games, movies, music, etc. I was about to swap my Insignia back in, but I figured let’s see if it’s just Destiny or is it everything. Fortunately, it seems at this point of my testing to only be Destiny that sounds so bad with this soundbar. Halo. Assassin’s Creed. Horizon. Ghosts of Tsushima, these all sound normal / good. I don’t watch movies on this PC here, since I have a full atmos setup in my great room, but I thought I’d test some here to see how this does with movies. And I was very leased with it. Again, the sub is a busy little worker, and the low level response for things is quite an improvement over my Insignia sub, which I was very happy with. There are options to try to enhance the dialog, but for me it didn’t seem to make much of a difference if I was trying to use the voice mode as opposed to movie or anything else. The size of the subwoofer is satisfying, seeing it next to the old one. I like the design as well with the open bottom out the front and back. And in the third day of testing somehow I was working on the standard sound mode, which I could’ve sworn I tested initially with Destiny 2 but I must not have – that let the game sound normal and good again. So I was happy to be at the point where I have improved sound all around, much better bass with this subwoofer. I’m curious how things would be with the bigger brother of this, the 5.1 system with the rear channel, but since this is just for gaming, I was content replacing my other soundbar with the same functionality, just better. And it’s definitely that. Very happy now with my gaming system.

I was going into this thinking that the audio from this soundbar and subwoofer would not sound the greatest. I’ve used cheap soundbars before, and while they enhance the sound of what you’re watching/listening to, the audio quality is subpar at best. The TCL S-Class S60K soundbar and subwoofer sound surprisingly great, and with a little bit of configuration, this unit can sound nice. This is my review of the TCL S-Class S60K 3.1 Channel Soundbar with wireless Subwoofer. *TLDR at the bottom ====================== IN THE BOX/SET-UP: Everything that is needed for setup is included in the box. Along with the soundbar and subwoofer, there are 2 power cords, 1 HDMI cable, a remote control, a wall mount bracket, wall anchor, wall mounting screws, wall mount template, and some documentation. Setup is all plug-and-play. The soundbar can be mounted, but I opted out and decided to place it on my entertainment center. There are many options for connectivity (Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth, AUX), but I opted to connect it via HDMI eARC, and my TV instantly recognized the input and switched over to it. Not all TVs will do this, so verify what the sound output is. While optional, the TCL Home app is available for download. I didn’t find the app until I was halfway through the instructions. Kudos to TCL for not forcing the app the second one unboxes the soundbar. ====================== FEATURES: While this is a budget-level soundbar and subwoofer, there are plenty of features that will certainly enhance your experience. First, there is a neat LED display embedded inside the soundbar on the front. The LEDs can be seen through the grill when changing settings. The LED display does an excellent job of displaying the setting being changed. It is descriptive and easy to understand. With the soundbar outside the box and by itself, the audio quality would be average at best. What seriously enhances the audio is the included subwoofer. Most TVs and soundbars lack at delivering strong lows. Pairing the two together significantly enhances the sound and improves overall audio quality. The included remote can be used to configure the soundbar. There are many configurable settings, but a couple of settings that stand out are changing overall sound effects. The remote offers night mode, which is perfect for nighttime watching as it lowers the bass and overall sound to not wake up sleeping people. Surround sound improves the soundstage and does cause the audio to feel more immersive. Now, is it world-class? No, but it is enough to significantly improve audio quality. Voice enhancement is self-explanatory, but it does indeed increase higher frequencies, which causes voices to be clearer. A neat feature that some but not all soundbars support is being able to control the volume of the TV with a single remote. This one allows volume to be controlled from the main TV remote, compared to using two different remotes for volume control. ====================== TCL HOME APP: The TCL Home app is optional, but it does offer slightly more configuration options compared to using the remote. One configuration option is the Equalizer. By default, it is limited to two bands(treble and bass), but it can be thoroughly customized by using the custom EQ option, which offers 7 bands to play around with. One feature that can only be set up with the app is IA Sonic. This is a room calibration tool that optimizes the soundbar and subwoofer for your area. It needs to be set up via Bluetooth. I didn’t have any issues with this. But if audio is not synced with what you’re watching visually, both the remote and the app offer sound sync, which can better sync them together. Overall, the remote does allow one to configure most of the settings offered within the app. But if you like to thoroughly configure your system, the app will allow you to do that. Otherwise, the app isn’t necessarily needed. ====================== MEDIA/MUSIC: Most people will be using this soundbar and subwoofer to watch different types of media. I was able to watch some sports and films with the specific sound mode (Movies, Sports, etc.) turned on. For sports, the highs are more prominent, allowing you to understand commentators and any dialogue better. This was nice during UFC fights, when you want to hear the fighters corners’ strategy. For films and TV shows, the lows are lacking outside the box. With Movie sound mode turned on, they were better but not great. I had to configure a custom EQ to get the lows to pop (increased the lower bands). After the manual configuration, overall sound improved significantly. For example, the jet sounds in Top Gun: Maverick went from sounding subpar to more immersive. It wasn’t groundbreaking by any means, but still significantly better. The soundbar does an excellent job with higher frequencies. I did not have to turn on Voice Sound Mode once. Dialogue was clear and sounded great with all the films I watched. I didn’t do a whole lot of testing with music, but with the little bit of testing I did, it sounded fine. The highs tend to stand out (almost a little too much) more than the lows, but by increasing the bass, the sound did balance out a lot more. ====================== CONCLUSION/TLDR: Overall, the S60K soundbar with the wireless subwoofer is seriously a bang for your buck. If you are in need of a theatre-like experience in your living room or medium-sized room, this system will deliver. The higher frequencies are more prominent with this system than the lows, but with a little bit of manual configuration, this can be balanced out. This soundbar and subwoofer offer a significantly better experience than using your TV speakers, and on top of that, it is affordable. I definitely recommend this system if you are on a budget but yet want something that can deliver great audio.

This is my first soundbar from TCL, and I chose it because it has a wireless subwoofer. Since I use a short throw projector instead of a traditional TV, I positioned the soundbar on the console below the projector and placed the subwoofer off to the side. A wall mounting kit is also included for mounted TVs. Setup was simple; just plug both units in and connect the soundbar to an eARC/ARC port on your input device with the included HDMI cable. Other input options include Bluetooth, optical, 1.8mm AUX, and even USB, but some features may not be available over these connections. Since the soundbar supports HDMI CEC, it powers on and off automatically with my projector and I can also control its volume using the projector’s remote. However, the included remote has other buttons for specific audio features like sound/night modes, AV sync adjustment, surround sound, AI Sonic, Voice enhancement, music playback controls, and treble and bass EQ. You can also control these settings from the TCL Home app by pairing the soundbar with your mobile phone over Bluetooth. The app is the only place where you can configure AI Sonic, which uses your smartphone’s microphone to measure and analyze the soundbar’s audio and automatically adjusts it based on your room configuration and where you are sitting, accounting for speaker distance, sound pressure level, and frequency response. This aims to deliver balanced and immersive sound to your sitting location and throughout the room, and you can create up to 3 individual profiles for different seating positions. For me, I didn’t find that enabling this feature changed my listening experience significantly; however, it may be that my living room is too small to have a noticeable impact as we are seated only 5.5 ft away from the console. When paired to the speaker over Bluetooth 5.3, there was no video to audio lag or sync delay, but if pairing with an older BT protocol, it has AV sync correction up to 300 ms if you need it. I did find that when adjusting the settings via the app while paired with my phone, I wasn’t able to hear the audio input from my TV through the soundbar, despite setting the source to HDMI eARC, until I disconnected from my phone. I was truly impressed with the sound quality from this entry-level sound system. It has three dedicated drivers and one tweeter that produces sound that is full and well-rounded with a wide sound stage when set to ‘standard’ mode, though it can sound a bit flat spatially. With virtual surround sound enabled, the 3.1 channel audio does impart a decent sense of depth and spaciousness, though it’s not as immersive as a true 5.1 channel system nor can it be expanded by adding rear satellite speakers. When listening to Dolby Atmos and DTS content, audio directionality and movement can clearly be identified as left, right, or center, though height and depth felt less accurately placed. The 6.5” driver subwoofer does a good job with low bass support, producing a nice rumble effect for frequencies in the 25-55 Hz range and a sense of fullness between 55-90 Hz, while dropping off thereafter. The volume on this sound bar is also quite powerful with a maximum output of 340 Watts. While its increments range from 0-99, setting it at 22 completely fills our 250 sq ft living room while 35 produces a room shaking club vibe; anything over 50 is probably unsafe for prolonged listening at close range, but might be well suited for projecting audio over a large distance or open space like a dance hall or outdoor space. As the sound was already deafening at 50, I did not attempt to push the speaker to its max volume, however, I did start to notice some muddying and distortion in both the high and low registers at that volume level. The voice enhancement feature works well and increases the volume of voices in both music and videos, however, the overall quality changes, narrowing and bringing forward the sound stage, so expect the audio to sound a bit boxier and enclosed with this feature enabled. Music mode places the audio farther away from the listener and adds reverb reminiscent to a stage performance, while movie mode boosts dialogue and low bass frequencies while widening the sound stage by pushing sound farther to the left and right. It’s able to perform these spatial adjustments thanks to TCL’s proprietary, curved Ray-Danz III acoustic reflectors and angled drivers. Overall, the soundbar greatly enhances the sound quality from my projector versus its built-in speakers. The sound is full, rich, and more expansive with the subwoofer adding in tons of bass support. It uses AI to adapt to a room’s conditions and your seat location, and the virtualized surround sound is dimensionally accurate and immersive. The ability to enhance voices is great, especially during noisy action scenes or low-volume dialogue. This sound system is unexpectedly powerful, with way more volume than we’ll ever use, and delivers a satisfying listening experience, whether you’re having movie night, listening to music, or just watching TV.

The S60K soundbar from TCL arrived intact and it comes with two power cables, one HDMI cable, the subwoofer, the soundbar, wall brackets, the remote and the instructions. The installation was easy, plugged the HDMI cable to the TV and the other end to the soundbar, right away the TV turned on the soundbar and controlled the volume as well. As for the Subwoofer, I plugged it to an outlet about 15feet away from the soundbar and it got connected to the soundbar right away. The soundbar can be connected to the TV via HDMI as well as Bluetooth, I am able to connect my laptop and my cell phone to it as well via Bluetooth. The soundbar also has an USB input so we are able to play music from the USB. For other TVs the optical cable is there in case the sound travels with that cable and it is available on the soundbar. Finally it it includes an auxiliary input for a 3.5 jack. One other feature this soundbar has is the avility to control it via the TCL App, and it is easy. Once using the remote the soundbar provides different sound modes, movie, music, sport, news, gaming night, standard and custom. The soundbars sound can be also customized, the center speaker, subwoofer, treble as well as bass The soundbar comes with Bluetooth 5.3 so it works flawlessly, and once it is on, it sounds great, it fills the room with great sound and plenty of bass without being overwhelming. Overall the soundbar provides plenty of great features, sound and it looks great doing so. The Dolby Atmos, DTSX, HDMI control, Ai sonic adaptation also known as room calibration makes the set sound its best.

TCL has their new S60K 3.1 Soundbar with Subwoofer system available, and it doesn't disappoint. The box includes the soundbar, wireless subwoofer, remote control, 2 AAA batteries, HDMI cable, 2 AC power cords, mounting template with hardware, and quick user guide/paperwork. The soundbar comes with a manufacturer's 1-year warranty. If you want the same exact TCL soundbar/subwoofer system with but with 2 added rear satellite speakers, TCL has the S65K system available. PROS: ----------- * TCL claims 340W of power. After playback of music and movies on this soundbar, I. WAS. STUNNED. -- in a good way. I played various items in both my enclosed home office and also in my main theater room. - The office sounded better due to the size of system with respect to the room... bass was incredible. - The theater room sounded great, but you can definitely tell this soundbar should stay in its lane. Even though you can put it in a theater room, this is likely best used in a small to large room where audio is there to fill in the airwaves and not to be submersed in it. It has a great sound, but it's not a "top-tier" system for bigger areas. Bass was good, but still lacked in the theater room. * SOLID, quality construction. End caps with "TCL" inscribed looks great. * Built-in center channel for better/clear dialogue. * AI room calibration. This is starting to become standard for many sound bar systems since no 2 rooms are alike with shape and sound reverberation. * If connected via Bluetooth (BT), the TCL Home app can be used to pair up with the soundbar In the TCL app, there are some settings that can be changed instantly without using the remote. There is even a subwoofer control (in the app) that is not available via the remote. * Quality rubber feet on each end of the soundbar so as not to scratch up furniture if not mounted. * Can be mounted with hardware provided, including a paper wall mounting template to make it easy. A level, drill, and phillips head screwdriver are minimal tools that may be needed. * 4 Ports are provided: HDMI (eARC), Optical, AUX, and USB. Even though it only provides 1 HDMI port, I like the fact that it includes AUX as well. This is useful in some applications (ie.wired 3.5mm base for RF headphones). It's great that all 3 are included along with USB for low-power connections. * DIGITAL LIT-UP LCD PANEL on the front! (and in big letters) I love sound bars that use more than just multi-colored LEDs to indicate what's going on (power, volume levels, input indicator, etc). Thank you, TCL for including this as part of the soundbar specs! * When making changes in the Surround Mode, there is only a "blip" of empty space while switching to the new mode. This is great for hearing the difference quickly between modes without losing hardly any of the content, whether it's music or movies. * The 6.5" driver on the sub performs better than expected at this price point. It paired up with the soundbar instantly with no issues and went to sleep when the soundbar was put to sleep. The sub is smaller in stature but packs a nice punch especially if you set up your subwoofer settings in the app (not only increase "bass", but "subwoofer" power if you need more). * The VOICE feature can be turned ON/OFF in any mode via the remote/app. This allows the user to remain in MOVIE mode but still hear a bit better what's being said if voice audio is lacking. * After a few seconds, the LCD panel on the front of the bar turns off so it does not interfere with TV viewing - it's a pretty bright panel especially in a darkened room. CONS: ----------- * If the soundbar is BT'd to a TV, then the user is unable to connect via the TCL app to make adjustments on the fly using another device besides the remote (where the user has to cycle through each mode or level). Only 1 BT connection can be made at a time. * The soundbar does lack a few of the lower mid-range frequencies - those freqs you get before crossing over to the subwoofer. You don't really notice it much until you compare it to a quality receiver with quality components. But once you use it for an extended time, you tend to get used to it and not notice it as much. * The 5 buttons on top of the soundbar aren't used much; however, if they are, and the soundbar is pushed under a TV so the fronts are mostly flush, the buttons are then inaccessible because they are positioned near the rear on top of the soundbar. But this seems to be the case with many soundbars. This is definitely not a deal-breaker. OTHER OBSERVATIONS: ----------- * Sub has a 6.5" woofer driver with a clear visual pass-through on the bottom of the unit (under the driver itself). This will allow sound to be ported a bit more in the front/rear configuration and not just facing down into carpet/flooring. * Approximate dimensions of the soundbar: 33.5"W x 2.5"H x 3.5"D at ~6 lbs * Approximate dimensions of the subwoofer: 8.6"W x 11.5"H x 13"D at ~10.5 lbs * I found STANDARD mode to be the most "surround"-based; however, it did not provide as much voice control. For most content, I felt MOVIE/GAME/SPORTS were all extremely similar and were my go-to default for nearly all content I played. * Unless you upgrade and get the rear speakers, you won't get the true rear sound. The 3.1 sounds great, but it is definitely not 5.1. * When I connected the soundbar via BT to my Samsung TV, I no longer had control of the volume via the TCL remote - I was only able to control the volume via the TV remote while connected. * When I downloaded the TCL Home app (official app in the Play Store), I entered my email address. When I got the confirmation email with the security code, it came from a GMAIL account. I thought this was extremely strange that a company would use a GMAIL account for account activation. This did not appear to be a hack or spoof email either, but TCL should be aware of this, if not already, and start using the TCL domain as the email address domain these notifications come from. CONCLUSION: ===================== I am thoroughly stunned and impressed with the quality and power of this system given it's sub-$200 price point. I was not expecting to hear what I heard. This soundbar will make nearly any TV sound better in almost any space except very large spaces and theater rooms where you'd expect better peripherals. The Dolby/DTS:X sound was incredible along with the paired subwoofer. BT was seamless, and the app made it easy to connect (after creating a TCL account) with this soundbar and future devices if I added more. I commend TCL for packing a lot of punch into this entry-to-mid-level soundbar. I enjoy the power and sound it provides, and I would highly recommend at this price point.

The TCL-S-Class S60K 3.1 Channel Dolby Atmos Soundbar with Subwoofer has good quality sound with a bass at moderate volumes. The Soundbar/Woofer comes with a remote, and an app is not required. The app is needed to set equalization levels. The TCL TVs can also adjust to most features without the soundbar remote or the TCL app. The Night Mode lowers the bass. You are able to pair the soundbar with the subwoofer. The AI Sonic-Adaptation helps to carry the sound into different rooms layouts and environments, which is a nice feature. The Bluetooth connection is very stable and the audio-video synchronization helps with potential video delay on other devices. The dialogue enhancement works especially well on musicc and game EQ modes. Overall I really like this product. The subwoofer is not too large and fits nicely in the corner of my room. Pros: Easy setup Sound Quality Cons: None at the moment. I would recommend this product to a friend. Will continue to use it and thank you for allowing me to test it.

Best budget soundbar. Clear, balanced, bass, and power the soundbar hit's all marks.

Set up was easy if you want to install soundbar on a wall. Soundbar is too big to slide under the 85" TCL tv. but sitting in front of tv on table works. It is designed to mount on a wall. I am installing my tv over a fireplace with a wall mount bracket that will swing out and down from the wall to be lowered in front of the fireplace dropping down about 24 inches to have a more direct view. They have brackets to mount the soundbar on the bottom of the tv to have the sound come directly form the tv. If you don't get a bracket to mount the sound bar under the tv or on a wall under the tv, the sound will be offset from the tv. You can not move the soundbar to far from the tv because of it's short power and dARC cables. If you don't mind having the sound coming from the side of the tv you will be OK. Wall mounts to mount the tv above the fireplace where you want them to swing down for better viewing are very expensive for heavier tv's. Check them out before baying your tv if you are mounting on the wall to drop down or swivel. I have not bought one yet before this review. The subwoofer when turned up to hear it, it makes an annoying vibration when watching channels like the news unless you have the sound turned way down. The surround sound only works when put on this mode. It does not appear to work when put on other sound mods like sports, gaming , music and standard. Other modes like Movie does not produce a surround sound effect. The voice setting is good to hear what the people on the tv are saying which is the best part of this soundbar for me. The soundbar tells you what mod you are setting it on by a very small scrolling display that runs across the front of the soundbar when adjusting to different features. It only displays about 7 letter at a time running across the display on the soundbar. The small amount of letters are very hard to read if you are not right in front of the soundbar. If you are sitting a little to thee side of it, you can not read it to adjust it. I can not find a setting to have the information go to the tv for easy reading. This makes it very hard to change sound modes or set it up or just adjust the base and treble. The sound range setting goes from 0 to 99. It is very loud for us on a setting of 18 for movies. It will blast you out if you set it on a higher setting if you are in a average size room. This soundbar would probably work very well if you have an outside tv and want a lot of sound to reach a very large area. I do not know how the distortion would be if turned up high. On surround sound mode and turned up you can hear the subwoofer if adjusted up. There is a separate adjustment for the subwoofer. To get the full effect of the soundbar you must download the TCL app to your phone to adjust the soundbar to it's full potential. I don't think it made much of a difference after doing this procedure. It can be a little frustrating to do because the instruction for me were not very good to understand. Read the information on the instructions then press the blue button which sometimes does not make sense to me. But pressing it gets you to the next step. I bought this soundbar because is said the voice mode was really good for hard of hearing people. For me it works very well. The less pricy soundbars for TCL tv's may work just as well. I suggest to go and listen to them first before buying one if you can. The sound is very disappointing compared to using my stereo system like I did in the past to listen to the TV. I have an older stereo system that uses wire to go to the speakers. In my present Livingroom I can not hide the wires to the speakers to make my wife happy. If you have a stereo system that has blue tooth speakers, this may work better to have a better sound quality. The soundbar sound is a lot better than the speakers on the tv. Your TCL remote will work to turn on the soundbar with the tv and adjust the sound. For all other functions you need to use the soundbar remote. If you want to hear your tv and understand what people are saying better this soundbar works good. If you want quality surround sound that really fills the room, I do not recommend this soundbar. Again if you can listen to soundbars for buying, I highly suggest this.

For reference I am using this with a TCL TV in my living room which is roughly 221 square feet and 8-9 feet distance from soundbar to my couch. Previously using a Roku Streambar which was an improvement over the TV speakers but dialogue was overwhelmed when watching TV and Movies. This TCL 3.1 soundbar solved that issue out of the box and I have not even made any adjustments to the sound mix yet. Setup was super simple and wireless sub paired automatically for me. This was exactly what I was looking for and I would recommend to anyone who is in a similar living situation and wants a sound system for clear dialogue.

It’s real good when I am blasting music or when I have on my favorite show on blast I love it

Paired with my tcl qm8, great setup and much improved over the tv speakers

Great soundbar! I paired it with my 75" TCL Tv, No problems as of now

I purchased this TCL soundbar to go with my TCL 85” LED tv recently. The sound quality is great and I really enjoy that there is integration between the remote to both my tv/soundbar. I had a 2.1 surround soundbar setup with my last tv, and can tell the improvements already the 3.1 TCL system adds. I would definitely recommend purchasing this soundbar!

Love the sleek look of it and was excited with it having 3 channels for the dedicated dialog. We paired it with our TCL QM6K. The e-arc made it easy to just use with the TV remote. Love having only 1 remote for eveything. Unfortunately we played with the settings but the sound quality just wasn't there for us. Compared with the speakers built into the TV (which to be fair our model TV did dedicate effort into the speaks built into the TV), the TV speakers were just better than the soundbars.

This is a great option for a sound system for a reasonable price. I am thoroughly impressed by the sound! I would certainly recommend it.

I liked the product , for the price and the fact that I was able to receive I the same day very convenient .

All TVs come with speakers, but since the advent of thin TVs, nearly all of them sound bad. Often the speakers are rear or downward firing, and rarely are they very big or powerful. And thus one of the best investments you can make for enhancing the viewing experience is to upgrade the sound, and in testing, TCL’s S60K proved to be a very nice option for doing so. It’s a 3.1 system with a wirelessly connected subwoofer. Yes, you will lack dedicated rear channels with this model, but I’ve used 2.1 and 3.1 systems before, and you’d be surprised by how immersive such systems can be. This is especially true because the subwoofer adds that ambience and “floor” to the sound, and isn’t typically directional in the first place. The upside of this configuration is ease of setup–the hardest part of a 5.1 (or more) system is getting placement of the rear of speakers for power. I have a couch that floats in the middle of the living room with no power outlets in the floor or nearby, so even wireless rears would be a hassle or involve a trip hazard. Setup is really easy–from unboxing to being up and running can be done in just a few minutes. Fully configuring things will take a little bit longer, but the out of the box settings, which I suspect many will default to, do quite well. TCL’s Home app can be used to additionally configure audio settings for specific seating arrangements–it uses your phone’s mic to calibrate the speakers like you might do with a receiver and its placement mic. Clever, and a nice touch, though I do not know why this app needs my precise location, so that’s something for the privacy-minded. The app gives you a variety of presets–standard, movie, music, game, sports, voice, and custom EQ. You can also toggle on/off night mode, surround enhance, and voice enhance, as well as adjust the levels for the center channel, bass/treble, and subwoofer. I typically used movie with surround enhance on. I tested this with a variety of films that serve as my “go to” films for such purposes–PACIFIC RIM (4K streaming, Atmos mix), WAR OF THE WORLDS (2005) Blu Ray (I like the DTS mix on that disc for the tripod emergence scene), MASTER AND COMMANDER (the opening naval battle), and STAR WARS (the opening credits with John William’s Wagnerian horn blasts). I also tested it in music with the Blu Ray of FANTASIA and Elton John’s One Night Only concert film (also a 5.1 mix), along with some Spotify streams. Sound came via optical since my Vizio P-series TV’s HDMI board has become very flaky with all connections and ARC isn’t reliable on it any longer. HDMI-ARC, Bluetooth, aux, and USB media are other connection options. I didn’t try voice enhance or push the center channel up, since by default the center channel seemed very prominent, which is nice for hearing dialogue in modern productions where intelligibility of the actors isn’t always prioritized. The subwoofer is pretty active and can occasionally get a little boomy as it’s trying to make a bigger sound than its physical dimensions can probably provide, but most of the time it keeps up cleanly. The net effect is that the mids seem to me a little lost at times–I’m sure some further tinkering might be able to adjust this. That said, by no means is the net effect unsatisfactory–the overall sound experience is very good and at times surprisingly excellent (in that I forgot I wasn’t listening to a soundbar vs. a bigger dedicated 5.1 system). Aesthetically, it blends in well, which is what I want out of a soundbar, looks-wise. The subwoofer unit can be placed anywhere, but I tried to get it in a place to use the room efficiently as a boost. I liked the front display, which featured text large enough, and bright enough, for me to read from the couch easily. Overall, I really liked this TCL soundbar and feel it offers excellent value. It has a lot of features and sounds vastly better than TV speakers, and can genuinely provide some nice cinematic moments. I was quite pleased with it and I suspect most people will feel the same way.