best surround system under 500

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• value
  4.4 out of 5
• material quality
  4.4 out of 5
• sound quality
  4.3 out of 5

• Dolby Atmos: Spatial sound that immerses you in movies, music, and games.
• DTS Virtual:X Surround Soun: Adds dimension to what you hear with virtual 3D sound that envelopes you.
• Up to 100 Watts Audio Power: Enjoy dynamic, clean audio performance for an amazing acoustic experience.
• Wireless Bluetooth Music Streaming with Bluetooth 5.2: Stream all your favorite music and podcasts wirelessly from your Bluetooth device.
• Built-In Bass Reflex Port: Strong, clear bass from a compact package.
• Auto Room Calibration: Use the TCL Mobile App to tune the system for the best possible sound for your room.
• Dimensions (Overall): 2.36 Inches (H) x 31.89 Inches (W) x 2.86 Inches (D)
• Weight: 6.78 Pounds
• Electronics Features: Wall Mountable, Dolby Atmos, DTS
• Connection Type: HDMI, 3.5mm Audio, USB
• Wireless Technology: Bluetooth
• Voice assistant built-in: No Voice Assistant Built-In

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• quality
  3.5 out of 5
• value
  3.3 out of 5

• Immersive sound: The expertly tuned 2.1 speaker system features 80 watts of peak power and 40-watt RMS. Experience immersive, lifelike sound—from crisp high notes to powerful mid and low-range notes—with no compromises on the rich, deep bass.
• Strong bass with clarity: 20-watt bass with digital signal processing produces deep yet clear bass and superior sound performance. The ported, down-firing subwoofer adds “boom” to music, movies, and gaming while maintaining a rich, crisp sound.
• One dial for total wireless control: With a 20 m line of sight range, the wireless control dial lets you adjust your sound from across the room. Press it and spin it to play, pause, and mute—and control volume and bass.
• Dual-position speakers: Sleek, oval-shaped satellite speakers come in a refined graphite gray. Lay them vertically or horizontally. Move and curate to fit your aesthetic preference.
• Multiple ways to connect and switch: Connect up to three devices via Bluetooth, micro USB, and the 3.5 mm input.
• Dimensions (Overall): 10.75 Inches (H) x 13.39 Inches (W) x 8.27 Inches (D)
• Weight: 9.59 Pounds
• Electronics Condition: New
• Electronics Features: USB Chargeable, Wireless, Bluetooth
• Connection Type: 3.5mm Audio
• Operating System Compatibility: Apple iOS, Microsoft Windows, Android, macOS, Google Chrome OS

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• sound quality
  4.1 out of 5
• material quality
  4 out of 5
• value
  3.7 out of 5

• Delivers overall improved TV sound and clear speech
• Dialogue Mode™ further enhances the clarity of speech
• Bluetooth® compatibility
• A single connection to your TV via an optical audio cable (included)
• Basic remote control included
• Just over 2 inches tall
• Dimensions (Overall): 2.21 Inches (H) x 23.38 Inches (W) x 4.02 Inches (D)
• Weight: 4.34 Pounds
• Electronics Features: Wall Mountable
• Connection Type: Optical Audio, HDMI
• Wireless Technology: Bluetooth
• Voice assistant built-in: No Voice Assistant Built-In

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• material quality
  5 out of 5
• sound quality
  5 out of 5
• value
  5 out of 5

• Supercharged top-of-the-line immersive soundbar
• Supports Dolby Atmos® and Atmos-encoded content
• Enjoy immersive sound from content not encoded with Dolby Atmos
• Hear voices clearly with A.I. Dialogue Mode
• Pair with select Bose headphones and Bluetooth speakers
• Bose Voice4Video™ technology expands your Alexa voice capabilities
• Dimensions (Overall): 2.29 Inches (H) x 41.14 Inches (W) x 4.21 Inches (D)
• Weight: 12.68 Pounds
• Electronics Features: Dolby TrueHD, Wall Mountable, Dolby Digital, Streaming Capability, Controlled by Smartphone App, Dolby Atmos, Simulated Surround Sound, HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC)
• Connection Type: Optical Audio, HDMI
• Wireless Technology: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
• Voice assistant built-in: No Voice Assistant Built-In

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• 32"
• 2-channel stereo sound
• Bluetooth® 5.0 with 60 ft. wireless range
• Built-in stereo speakers
• Optical digital audio, aux & RCA stereo audio inputs
• Subwoofer output
• Dimensions (Overall): 2.76 inches (H) x 32.01 inches (W) x 2.56 inches (D)
• Weight: 2.95 pounds
• Connection Type: RCA Audio, Optical Audio, 3.5mm Audio
• Wireless Technology: Bluetooth
• Voice assistant built-in: No Voice Assistant Built-In
• Number of channels: 1 speaker channels