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expiredkeekah posted Dec 04, 2021 02:18 PM
expiredkeekah posted Dec 04, 2021 02:18 PM

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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Written by keekah
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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.
SuplexCity
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There is no winning here. Fewer details people complain, more details people complain. Make up your damn mind lol
keekah
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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 05, 2021 09:03 PM
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contactionDec 05, 2021 09:03 PM
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Quote from Mike46052 :
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 Better than optical. can't do true atmos over optical
Dec 05, 2021 09:07 PM
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ShiksterDec 05, 2021 09:07 PM
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Quote from ranjithemiljd :
Connected via HDMI ARC?
Yes.
Dec 05, 2021 09:13 PM
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angle123Dec 05, 2021 09:13 PM
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Quote from Shikster :
I just picked this up and set it up. The sound is absolutely better than the 7-year-old Samsung soundbar it replaced, which was a very good one at the time. However, I can't get the netflix app to recognize that this is atmos. Everything still shows as 5.1 only. Still sounds much better than the old soundbar, but if anyone knows how to get their samsung smart TV to recognize that this is an atmos soundbar, please let me know. Thanks!
you need to set TV's digital audio output to either Bitstream or Passthrough, if your TV supports that.
Dec 05, 2021 09:31 PM
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bgamblinDec 05, 2021 09:31 PM
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I'm confused. Rtings says this does not support Dolby Atmos?
Dec 05, 2021 09:40 PM
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MoJackManDec 05, 2021 09:40 PM
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Quote from bgamblin :
I'm confused. Rtings says this does not support Dolby Atmos?
Most likely Rting review is not for this exact model.
Dec 05, 2021 10:00 PM
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bgamblinDec 05, 2021 10:00 PM
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Quote from moeaddasi :
Most likely Rting review is not for this exact model.
Ordered for pickup with 3yr protection plan. It'll be on my fireplace mantle mount.. hopefully melting is covered.
Dec 05, 2021 10:02 PM
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GingerJewDec 05, 2021 10:02 PM
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Anyone know if rear speakers could be added to work with this?

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Dec 05, 2021 10:05 PM
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ShiksterDec 05, 2021 10:05 PM
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Quote :
Quote from angle123 :
you need to set TV's digital audio output to either Bitstream or Passthrough, if your TV supports that.
angle123you need to set TV's digital audio output to either Bitstream or Passthrough, if your TV supports that.
My samsung TV was already set on bitstream. There is no passthrough option. There's a passthrough button on the soundbar remote, but all that does is switch to the TV speakers. Like I said, the sound is still very good, but it's frustrating that I can't get any of my video apps (netflix, disney+, HBO Max or prime video) to recognize that I have an atmos compatible soundbar.
Dec 05, 2021 10:16 PM
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xslickIDxDec 05, 2021 10:16 PM
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The hdmi port on this ts813 says "ARC," not "eARC." I find this very misleading on TCL.
Last edited by xslickIDx December 5, 2021 at 06:02 PM.
Dec 05, 2021 10:23 PM
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LukeJosehDec 05, 2021 10:23 PM
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Grrrr it's showing up for $240 for local pickup Frown
Dec 05, 2021 11:01 PM
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YouEnjoyMysefDec 05, 2021 11:01 PM
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New to soundbars. Would I hook up my Apple TV 4K to the soundbar then the soundbar to my TCL 65r625? Can I still control volume with Apple TV remote and get Dolby Vision on the TV with this setup?
Dec 05, 2021 11:06 PM
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tee708Dec 05, 2021 11:06 PM
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Quote from slickdealer904 :
What does picture quality have to do with sound?
When you are tripping your ass off and you hear the colors, man! You HEAR the colors! Or maybe it's you see the sound waves!
Dec 05, 2021 11:26 PM
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odorfreedkDec 05, 2021 11:26 PM
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Quote from YouEnjoyMysef :
New to soundbars. Would I hook up my Apple TV 4K to the soundbar then the soundbar to my TCL 65r625? Can I still control volume with Apple TV remote and get Dolby Vision on the TV with this setup?
Yep that's how you hook up the hdmi. Make sure the hdmi that connects from the soundbar to your tv goes into the hdmi eARC port on your tv. Volume up and down works with Apple TV remote
Dec 05, 2021 11:51 PM
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BrotherAliDec 05, 2021 11:51 PM
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Quote from slickdealer904 :
What does picture quality have to do with sound?
Seems kinda obvious. When you are drolling over the beauty of a dolby vision UHD 4K movie on an OLED, having sound that also impresses you completes the experience. Seeing an amazing action sequence but not feeling it
means you are missing out. Its like going to a dolby theater but then getting dollar theater audio, an imbalance in the experience.

EDIT:
I have a humble system, two sony towers, a polk center channel, sony subwoofer, and two pioneer atmos speakers (meh).

Would I suggest matching stuff? Yeah. For sure. But I have a soundbar (although more modest than this one) and my thrown together system absolutely destroys the soundbar. Like not even close.
Last edited by BrotherAli December 5, 2021 at 04:58 PM.
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Dec 05, 2021 11:57 PM
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GMRedlineDec 05, 2021 11:57 PM
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I just scored 1 for $137.17 using the WOWFRESH promo code!

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