Customers regard the S45H S Class 2.0 Channel Sound Bar favorably for its sound quality and ease of use. Many appreciate the simple setup and connectivity. However, some customers have noted that the bass could be improved.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Upgrade much needed
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So far so good!!! After having a Vizio soundbar for roughly 10 years, it was time for an upgrade. Recently did a complete upgrade on TV and soundbar and stuck with TCL on both and I couldn’t be anymore pleased. Great sound with Dolby atmos (which I never tried myself before). But overall great experience so far.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good Quality and worth the price
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I really like this soundbar — the design is sleek, modern, and fits perfectly with my setup. The sound quality is surprisingly good for its size, with clear dialogue, rich bass, and an overall balanced audio experience. It makes movies, music, and TV shows sound so much better, and it definitely feels like an upgrade from regular TV speakers. Overall, I’m very happy with it!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Compact and great sound
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Really good Soundbar for the price!
Great sound quality with variety of setting options.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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This soundbar is pretty solid. I’m not an audiophile or anything, i just needed something afordable for movies/music after work and i was pretty impressed. I also like the voice feature that let you know which settings you’re using.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
SERIOUS SOUND!
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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The sound exceeded my expectations! Great Quality!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Must buy
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Must buy product with these new slim televisions..
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good value and quality.
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Good price and good sound quality. No complaints and love the slim design.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Not The Best At All!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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This Sound Bar Is Now Begun Make Cracking Sounds And The Sounds Of Static!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from TCLExpert
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Hi John,
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We're sorry to hear that you may be experiencing some trouble with your soundbar. 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
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Setup, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Clear Sound
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Easy to setup and it fit perfectly under my tv. The is exceptionally clear. Even at a low setting it can be heard in other rooms.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from TCLExpert
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Hi CarpetCleaner,
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:
Setup, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
TCL-S45H
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TCL S45H S Class 2.0-Channel Sound Bar: A straightforward and well-priced upgrade to your TV’s audio. Setup is easy via HDMI eARC or Bluetooth, and it supports Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X for immersive sound at this price point. Dialogue and mid-range clarity are very good, but because it lacks a dedicated subwoofer, the bass isn’t as deep as higher-end systems. Great value for daily use and streaming content, especially if you’re looking for solid sound without spending a lot.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from TCLExpert
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Hi NiharikaG, Thank you so much for the great feedback! Our sound bars not only look great, but they sound great too. We hope your new sound bar setup immerses you in a whole new cinematic experience! Thank you, Alison TCL Customer Support
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Ease of installation. Small unlit remote.
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Installing this product was incredibly easy. It took less than five minutes and everything worked perfectly immediately. All controls, including base, treble, surround sound, and voice provide a wide range of audio effects to personalize your listening experience. The unit is located in the master bedroom, which is approximately 12 x 20 and is more than adequate to fill the room with great sound. The remote for the unit has all the controls but it is rather small and not back lit so it’s impossible to use it at night.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hi RichardM,
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
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Ease of use, Setup, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice soundbar
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Excellent. Easy to setup and big sound. Would definitely recommend
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound and great price!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Wanted to upgrade my TV set up at home but not spend a million dollars doing so and after reading the positive reviews other buyers left I decided to go with thi sound bar and it’s perfect! It was incredibly easy to hook up to the TV and it sounds 10x better than the TV speakers, I wasn’t expecting it to sound so good. You don’t have to use a separate remote to control the volume or turn it on which is really nice. It looks high end and didn’t break the bank. Definitely recommend!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from TCLExpert
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Hi MegM,
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
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Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Simple Sound Bar
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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.
TLDR: Easy to use and effective in small to mid-sized spaces. Good price point for many situations.
We just received and setup our TCL S45 Class 2.0 sound bar yesterday. Initial thoughts are that it's easy to setup and easy to use. The factory settings are effective in our 22ft x 15ft living room. It's probably worth noting our home is not an open floor plan and that we have 8ft ceilings. This soundbar is VERY effective in our space, but I can see how it could struggle in a larger area or a room with 10ft or vaulted ceilings.
We have a TCL Roku TV so to get started the steps were essentially 1. plug in power and ARC HDMI, 2. turn on TV, 3. follow instructions on TV, 3. start control volume with the TV remote.
Once we wall mount it, adjust the settings, and use it for a while we will update this comment.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Connectivity, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good budget sound bar
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Great little sound bar that works well with wifi ,device hookup was painless and my tv picked it up instantly.
Don't expect it to shatter your windows but its plenty loud to hear it in the entire house. Multiple eq settings is nice to suit your taste. Bass isnt too boomy. Great value if you get on sale,i see it for $50-60 at times
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
TCL S45H soundbar
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I think for the money this soundbar is s good choice I hooked it up to my TCL tv and is was easy and flawless. It even had an included HDMI cable. It makes everything sound better voice music and special effects.The only thing that might make you not choose it is that when you turn on the tv it announces HDMI earc. I contacted TCL and they advised it was normal and you can’t turn off.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from TCLExpert
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Hi Rgar18,
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
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Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Dolby Atmos for under $100 Bucks?
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We have a small TV in a small living room, and we wanted something that was better than the built-in speakers of the TV. Finding this at a Best Buy store was a great surprise. Dolby Atmos (simulated of course) and it was designed by TCL, the TV maker, so it plays well. Even better.
The sound is punchy, much richer and fuller than the TV's speakers. Now, for less than $100, it's not going to blow your mind or impress an audiophile, but for the form factor and capabilities, it delivers. The app is just okay, and I haven't tried streaming music over Bluetooth. If you have more room and a bigger budget, I'm sure there are plenty of better options for you.
For a small space, on a budget, this has been a perfect fit for our living room.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Exceptional Value and Performance
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This sound bar exceeded my expectations! For the price, it offers exceptional value. The sleek design complements my LG TV perfectly, and the remote is user-friendly. The sound quality is impressive—clear and immersive. The only downside is that the cable is a bit too short for my setup, but it's a minor issue considering the overall performance. Highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from TCLExpert
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Hi Ryan,
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. 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. Enjoy!
Thank you,
Sara TCL Customer Support
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality, Volume
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Surprisingly good!
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I got this to replace a TCL Alto 8 which started to act up and wow what a difference! I can't believe how much crisper the sound created by this unit is - plus it has a lot more power so the volume is booming
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Bass
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good stereo separation, bad audio processing
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Decent soundbar for the money, but required some tweaking out of the box. Super easy pairing with an existing TCL tv and is definitely a huge step up over the tv speakers.
I recommend running your devices in stereo with the soundbar settings not allowed to do any surround sound effect. There was very distinct fuzziness during dialogue that resolved once any and all audio processing was removed and the soundbar just plays stereo.
There is very little bass, but you should buy a speaker-only soundbar expecting this. Stereo separation is surprisingly good, which is all you can really ask for.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from TCLExpert
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Hi NickS,
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We hope that you are enjoying your soundbar thus far! 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. Enjoy!