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TCL Alto 8+ Dolby Atmos 3.1.2 Channel Sound Bar w/ Wireless Subwoofer

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Walmart has TCL Alto 8+ Dolby Atmos 3.1.2 Channel Sound Bar w/ Wireless Subwoofer on sale for $147.17. Select free store pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to Community Member keekah for posting this deal.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

About this Product:
  • Dolby Atmos® surround sound technology: Dolby Atmos technology brings multi-dimensional sound that moves around you for greater depth and excitement, so you're able to enjoy a more cinematic experience.
  • Powerful Drivers: No less than eight powerful drivers create a seriously powerful soundstage that will envelop you in sound—even from above—to give you cinema-like sound without additional components.
  • Roku TV ReadyTM: Enjoy smoother setup, easy access to sound settings, and compatibility with your TCL Roku TV remote.
  • Wireless subwoofer for pulse-pounding bass: Experience deep, rich bass to make movies and music truly come to life. Feel the beats in music and the impact of an action scene in movies. Sleek, compact, and wireless, you can place the subwoofer virtually anywhere to adjust your exposure to bass.
  • Wireless music streaming with Bluetooth®: Stream all your favorite music and podcasts from apps like Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, and more, wirelessly from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop with Bluetooth® wireless technology.
  • Center channel for clear dialogue: Enjoy clearer dialogue from the dedicated center channel, tuned for optimal clarity so you'll always be part of the conversation.
  • Easy Voice Control: Just say the word using a compatible device (sold separately) to play and control music hands-free. Works with Alexa, Siri and Hey Google
  • Stream music wirelessly with Bluetooth® - Stream all your favorite music and podcasts from apps like Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, and more, wirelessly from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop with Bluetooth® 5.0 wireless technology.
  • Stream in perfect harmony: Stream music from your favorite device using Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast Built-in, or Spotify Connect
  • Included Wall Mounting Kit: Provides a step-by-step guide for easy mounting and includes a mounting template to ensure that you get it right the first time.
  • 4K HDR Compatible: Supports 4K HDR and Dolby Vision pass-through so you can easily upgrade your home entertainment experience.
  • Versatile Connections: Inputs include HDMI, HDMI eARC, Optical, and USB. Optical and HDMI cables are included for easy set up.

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • At the time of this posting, Our research indicates that this is $132.82 lower (47.4% savings) than the next best available prices from reputable merchants with prices starting from $279.99. -SaltyOne
    • Well Rated with 4.7 out of 5 stars from 27 customer reviews.
  • Return Policy: 30 days after Dec 26th, 2021

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Walmart has TCL Alto 8+ Dolby Atmos 3.1.2 Channel Sound Bar w/ Wireless Subwoofer on sale for $147.17. Select free store pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to Community Member keekah for posting this deal.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

About this Product:
  • Dolby Atmos® surround sound technology: Dolby Atmos technology brings multi-dimensional sound that moves around you for greater depth and excitement, so you're able to enjoy a more cinematic experience.
  • Powerful Drivers: No less than eight powerful drivers create a seriously powerful soundstage that will envelop you in sound—even from above—to give you cinema-like sound without additional components.
  • Roku TV ReadyTM: Enjoy smoother setup, easy access to sound settings, and compatibility with your TCL Roku TV remote.
  • Wireless subwoofer for pulse-pounding bass: Experience deep, rich bass to make movies and music truly come to life. Feel the beats in music and the impact of an action scene in movies. Sleek, compact, and wireless, you can place the subwoofer virtually anywhere to adjust your exposure to bass.
  • Wireless music streaming with Bluetooth®: Stream all your favorite music and podcasts from apps like Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, and more, wirelessly from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop with Bluetooth® wireless technology.
  • Center channel for clear dialogue: Enjoy clearer dialogue from the dedicated center channel, tuned for optimal clarity so you'll always be part of the conversation.
  • Easy Voice Control: Just say the word using a compatible device (sold separately) to play and control music hands-free. Works with Alexa, Siri and Hey Google
  • Stream music wirelessly with Bluetooth® - Stream all your favorite music and podcasts from apps like Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, and more, wirelessly from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop with Bluetooth® 5.0 wireless technology.
  • Stream in perfect harmony: Stream music from your favorite device using Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast Built-in, or Spotify Connect
  • Included Wall Mounting Kit: Provides a step-by-step guide for easy mounting and includes a mounting template to ensure that you get it right the first time.
  • 4K HDR Compatible: Supports 4K HDR and Dolby Vision pass-through so you can easily upgrade your home entertainment experience.
  • Versatile Connections: Inputs include HDMI, HDMI eARC, Optical, and USB. Optical and HDMI cables are included for easy set up.

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • At the time of this posting, Our research indicates that this is $132.82 lower (47.4% savings) than the next best available prices from reputable merchants with prices starting from $279.99. -SaltyOne
    • Well Rated with 4.7 out of 5 stars from 27 customer reviews.
  • Return Policy: 30 days after Dec 26th, 2021

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TomH8916
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Apparently there are two models, the TS813 and the TS8132. I assume the TS8132 is the newer and current model. The biggest difference appears to be that the TS813 does not have optical and the TS8132 does, so if optical is important to you this could be a concern.

Since the Walmart listing says it supports optical and comes with an optical cable then it should be the TS8132. But about half the reviews say it doesn't have optical, so I guess it's a crap shoot on which one you get. I ordered one for shipping thinking that I might stand a better chance of getting the new model instead of one that's been on the store shelf for a year, but I could be wrong. I didn't feel like driving down there and fighting the crowd to find out which one they had.

The TCL product page is at https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/sound-bars/alto-8-series/alto-8-plus-3-1-2-channel-sound-bar-ts81... [tcl.com] To further confuse matters near the top of the page it lists optical, but in the Specifications sections it says Optical = NO. The downloadable specs PDF says Yes.

I guess I'll find out in a few days when it arrives, and at least Walmart is easy for returns.
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There is no winning here. Fewer details people complain, more details people complain. Make up your damn mind lol
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Sorry. All I did was copy and paste the description from the Walmart website. I'm just someone who was looking for a soundbar and stumbled upon this deal.
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Dec 4, 2021 11:26 PM
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gealguyDec 4, 2021 11:26 PM
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Quote from Doctor_Drago View quoted comment :
Feel like the post is incentivized. Never seen so much product info on a post.

Stock to the necessary info next time OP!
Lol, true. Cant find any links to reviews either. Hopefully its a new product and not the old Alto 8
Dec 4, 2021 11:28 PM
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TomH8916Dec 4, 2021 11:28 PM
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Quote from Mike46052 View quoted comment :
I just ordered and will have it delivered in a few hours. I figured it has eARC which is just as good if not better then optical. We will see if it's worth 150
I had never used eARC (or ARC) before and was under the impression that I'd be losing an HDMI input, but after some research it looks like you can do a pass-through and not lose an input. In that case optical would be less relevant.
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Quote from TomH8916 View quoted comment :
I had never used eARC (or ARC) before and was under the impression that I'd be losing an HDMI input, but after some research it looks like you can do a pass-through and not lose an input. In that case optical would be less relevant.
You cannot pass Atmos through optical anyway
Dec 4, 2021 11:33 PM
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tjatwoodDec 4, 2021 11:33 PM
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Did anyone receive this yet and get the optical connection? I want to order...

Thanks!
Dec 4, 2021 11:40 PM
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Shake-N-BakeDec 4, 2021 11:40 PM
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The thing with Atmos like this is, yeah, it'll sound like it's above you, but not all around you, like it would if you had a 5.1.4 system that had upfiring speakers on the sides. It's still cool, but it's not full Atmos.
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Shake-N-BakeDec 4, 2021 11:45 PM
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Quote from Mike46052 View quoted comment :
I just ordered and will have it delivered in a few hours. I figured it has eARC which is just as good if not better then optical. We will see if it's worth 150
eARC is the best. It's the only one that gives you lossless Atmos audio. Even regular ARC compresses it. Optical can't pass Atmos through. Optical is only really for use with old TVs that don't have ARC or eARC.
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Shake-N-BakeDec 4, 2021 11:47 PM
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Quote from TomH8916 View quoted comment :
I had never used eARC (or ARC) before and was under the impression that I'd be losing an HDMI input, but after some research it looks like you can do a pass-through and not lose an input. In that case optical would be less relevant.
It depends on the sound bar. The cheap Vizio 5.1.1 sound system takes up your HDMI input and doesn't have one built into the bar, so you do lose an input. Some sound bars have 1 or 2 HDMI inputs, to avoid that.

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Quote from tjatwood View quoted comment :
Did anyone receive this yet and get the optical connection? I want to order...

Thanks!
Mine just got delivered from local store. It does have Optical as well as HDMI arc and a pass through. Also a usb and Bluetooth and wifi.
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Dec 4, 2021 11:52 PM
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Mike46052Dec 4, 2021 11:52 PM
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Quote from Shake-N-Bake View quoted comment :
The thing with Atmos like this is, yeah, it'll sound like it's above you, but not all around you, like it would if you had a 5.1.4 system that had upfiring speakers on the sides. It's still cool, but it's not full Atmos.
Yeah this is just a kids play room it's for. Just got the element 65" deal from target so yeah just looking for a budget set up. The tv will probably have hand prints over it in a matter of weeks and the sound bar cloth/screen will be poked by little fingers
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Quote from Mike46052 View quoted comment :
Mine just got delivered from local store. It does have Optical as well as HDMI arc and a pass through. Also a usb and Bluetooth and wifi.
Quote from Mike46052 View quoted comment :
Yeah this is just a kids play room it's for. Just got the element 65" deal from target so yeah just looking for a budget set up. The tv will probably have hand prints over it in a matter of weeks and the sound bar cloth/screen will be poked by little fingers
How is the bass on these? The subwoofer looks huge in the picture.
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gealguyDec 4, 2021 11:55 PM
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Quote from Shake-N-Bake View quoted comment :
The thing with Atmos like this is, yeah, it'll sound like it's above you, but not all around you, like it would if you had a 5.1.4 system that had upfiring speakers on the sides. It's still cool, but it's not full Atmos.
Agree. I feel anyone buying a Sound Bar should set their expectations accordingly.

Quote from SuplexCity View quoted comment :
Same here, waited and set reminders for that one even though I knew it was not going to be the price that was posted but didn't want to miss out. Got this one instead and the Woot deal I posted earlier. WIll keep the one that works better.
Looks like a good deal With all the mixed reviews on Vizio soundbars (and soundbars in general), I'm not looking to spend more than $150.
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gealguyDec 4, 2021 11:56 PM
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Quote from Mike46052 View quoted comment :
Mine just got delivered from local store. It does have Optical as well as HDMI arc and a pass through. Also a usb and Bluetooth and wifi.
Thanks for the update. Can you post a photo of the box so we know what to expect?
Dec 4, 2021 11:57 PM
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Mike46052Dec 4, 2021 11:57 PM
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Quote from SuplexCity View quoted comment :
How is the bass on these? The subwoofer looks huge in the picture.
For about a 15x15 play room it seems to get the kids excited when testing Ironman out with the jet scene.
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jasoncwleeDec 5, 2021 12:00 AM
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5.25" subwoofer, I think bass won't be good.

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Mike46052Dec 5, 2021 12:01 AM
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Quote from gealguy View quoted comment :
Thanks for the update. Can you post a photo of the box so we know what to expect?
How do I post a picture on here? I use the mobile app.

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