Add a soundbar – we say it so often that it’s become something of a running joke within the What Hi-Fi? office. But it remains as true now as when we first said it. Compact and affordable, a soundbar is the easiest way to improve your TV’s sound, bringing a cinema-style audio experience to your home.
And with their affordable prices, exhaustive spec lists and formidable performance, Hisense soundbars are the perfect accompaniment to a Hisense TV. Let’s get matching.
Best of the best: AX5125H with U8N TV
The Hisense AX5125H is more than just a soundbar. Because as well as a speaker that sits under your TV, it includes two true wireless rear speakers and a 6.5-inch subwoofer. All in, it offers 500W of audio power to fill even the largest of lounges.
This sound comes through some of the most advanced audio technologies currently available: DTS:X and Dolby Atmos add a three-dimensional element to your soundtracks, giving you a surround sound effect without crowding your space with speakers. And because it supports both formats, more of what you watch will have the 3D effect.
Choose from seven equaliser presets to get the perfect performance for what you’re watching. And a full suite of connections – including HDMI eARC, Optical, Aux, Bluetooth and USB – make it one of the most versatile sound solutions for a TV going.
With a billion colours at its disposal, the U8N is one of Hisense’s top TVs. It makes a fitting partner for the range-topping AX5125H.
Mid-range marvels: AX3120G with U7N TV
The AX3120G is for those who want a simplified home cinema proposition without compromising performance.
It again offers a soundbar plus wireless subwoofer, just without the separate rear speakers. But with a total of 360W of power, it will still bring your movies to life.
Dolby Atmos is again onboard alongside DTS:X, and again there are seven presets to choose from, specific to different types of content. So you can make sure your audio output perfectly matches what you’re watching. And it has the same connections and wireless technologies as Hisense’s AX5125H, giving you plenty of choice of how to connect.
Looking for a Brad Pitt to go with this Tarantino? The Hisense U7N TV is the perfect partner in crime.
A first step: HS2100 with A6N TV
If those two soundbars are a bit too involved for you, the HS2100 is perfect. With a lower price and more compact profile, it’s an ideal way to dip your toe into the soundbar waters. But it delivers the kind of specs and technology you would expect to cost much more.
Packing an impressive 240W of total power, it will fill all but the most cavernous of rooms with cinema sound. And DTS Virtual:X is onboard too, for virtual surround sound – that means the audio will come at you from all directions, and without cluttering your lounge with speakers (and snaking cables).
The subwoofer connects wirelessly to the soundbar and adds plenty of bass to proceedings without taking up much room (again, there are no trip-hazard cables to worry about). And it delivers much more low end heft than a built-in subwoofer, really putting you in the heart of the action.
Six presets let you find one perfect for what you’re watching, and again it’s extremely well connected, with HDMI ARC, Optical and Aux input and Bluetooth for wireless connectivity.
If you want to partner it with a mid-range TV, the Hisense A6N has a great feature set for the price.
