TCL - Alto 8i 2.1 Channel Home Theater Sound Bar with Built-in Subwoofers and Bluetooth – TS8111, 39.4-inch - Black
Model: TS8111-NA
SKU: 6427539
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I love the sound and bass I get out of this. The ability to switch between the tv and bluetooth is nice. The only issue I have is when a show that supports dolby atmos is on. It will silent for a second or two every ten minutes or so to tell me the sound is in dolby atmos mode.
Posted by Skybuy
If you just bought this I recommend returning it. Whenever there’s a slight pause in audio over HDMI or optical, the device shows “PCM Audio” and then drops out and immediatley comes back. Check out by searching “TCL Alto 8i PCM skipping issue”. I have had it over a year and after reaching out to support and updating my Soundbar the issue still skips audio, they just changed so that the display doesnt show “PCM Audio”. You can adjust the output audio but you shouldnt have to because that adds processing to audio and may lower thte quality. I’m happy to update this review when TCL takes this seriously and updates the device and properly fixes the issue. I am happy with the quality of audio, bluetooth and simplicity but the skipping is unacceptable.
Posted by BestBuyGuyChicago
Sound I decent from the soundbar, I really don't have many complaints about that. What is really an issue is the 15 minute sleep mode timeout. If you leave your TV on with the soundbar powered on, it goes into sleep mode after 15 minutes. Wen you go to resume your television, the TV won't wake the soundbar because the TV is still on. CEC won't send a signal to power on the soundbar so it isn't recognized by the TV as active. TCL claims all you have to do is hit the volume button to wake it, but it doesn't work. You need to power off your TV and the soundbar, then power back on the TV to send the CEC power command to the soundbar. Not sure why they thought it was a good idea to put the soundbar in sleep mode after 15 minutes, I would rather spend the .001kwh to save the frustration.
Posted by Bluxnj
Customers find value in the Alto 8i 2.1 Channel Home Theater Sound Bar for its impressive sound quality, especially with Atmos content, and its easy setup process with clear instructions. While some customers have concerns about the reliability of the Bluetooth connectivity and whether the product truly supports Dolby Atmos, many are pleased with the crystal clear dialogue and overall sound experience.