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Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Jerry2144

(2,518 posts)

18. It depends upon where you are

Reply to SheilaAnn (Reply #6)

Fri Jul 26, 2024, 07:29 PM

Jul 26

Costco or Sam’s sometimes have deals
That big box chain store that claims to give you a best buy
Wallymart
Target
Amazon

The brand doesn’t matter much. You want the ARC (audio return channel) feature on an HDMI port to have the sound bar replace your tv speakers. Some even will let you plug in headphones or give you a Bluetooth audio link for private listening. Amazon has a decent TCL Alto R1 for $90 which would meet most of your needs, I think

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I'm thinking of getting a sound bar for my tv or a headphone. Any users of either one? Both a little pricey so want [View all] SheilaAnn Jul 25 OP

Sure they're a little pricey, but to me, they're worth it, being that I'm profoundly hard of hearing. It does help. SWBTATTReg Jul 25 #1

The Sound Bar or the headset? SheilaAnn Jul 25 #4

I use the sound bar, and I haven't used the headphones yet, but I do have them. And, to be clear, I don't SWBTATTReg Jul 25 #11

I have a Bose 500. Charlie Chapulin Jul 25 #2

You might not need a powered sub woofer Jerry2144 Jul 25 #3

My tv is a Vizio and I noted many Vizio sound bars. What's the best place to shop for these? SheilaAnn Jul 25 #6

It depends upon where you are Jerry2144 Jul 26 #18

I discovered my TV was too outdated to connect to it properly Blue Owl Jul 25 #5

Yes, I'm 84 years old and not a techy by any means. Do I need a separate remote for this? SheilaAnn Jul 25 #7

The sound bar should come with its own remote Blue Owl Jul 25 #10

Bluetooth TV? Would the headphone be instead of the sound bar? Bernardo de La Paz Jul 25 #8

cans rajuncajdim Jul 25 #15

On the cheap ypu get somerhing like this. CentralMass Jul 25 #9

It depends on the TV. I bought a cheap Black Friday TV live love laugh Jul 25 #12

sony rajuncajdim Jul 25 #16

Ok 👍🏼 live love laugh Jul 25 #17

I went with a Zvox sound bar. duncang Jul 25 #13

Just looked. duncang Jul 25 #14