Enter the Roku Streambar.
Plug the 14-inch side soundbar into theHDMI ARC porton your television and you’re good to go.
You will find an HDMI cable and an optical cable in the box alongside the Streambar.
Both devices are being released during the same time period and have similar price tags.
The Streambar, in comparison, is “limited” to Dolby Audio on top of 4K and HDR.
The controller that comes with the Streambar is Roku’s standard voice remote.
Being a soundbar, wanting a remote with a headphone jack might sound backward.
If you are paying a premium for speakers, why would you want to use earbuds?
Well, I found my guest bedroom and office to be ideal locations for the Streambar.
you’re free to always purchase theenhanced voice remotefrom Roku if you want the extra functionality.
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The soundbar itself offers a solid listening experience.
While good for general entertainment, I wouldn’t rely on it by itself for an immersive experience.
The Roku Streambar brings the most popular streaming service to your TV while vastly improving your audio experience.
Unfortunately, that would mean that your budget soundbar would turn into a ~$460 sound system.
The Roku Streambar is available for purchase today for $129.99 fromAmazon,Best Buy, andRoku’s website.
The Roku Streambar brings the most popular streaming service to your TV while vastly improving your audio experience.
The Roku Streambar brings the most popular streaming service to your TV while vastly improving your audio experience.