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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 07, 2021 03:14 PM
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porkilove4godDec 07, 2021 03:14 PM
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Is there an firmware update for this? Surprised there isn't one out of the box
Dec 07, 2021 03:48 PM
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Joined Apr 2006
AmelDec 07, 2021 03:48 PM
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Got one a few hours ago at the local Walmart. Its just not loud enough. I dont have a large living room, 15x12 maybe and at max level it just didnt sound loud. I will play a bit with the settings later and see if there is anything else that needs adjusting. I do not have any sync issues tho.
Dec 07, 2021 04:21 PM
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JollyMint721Dec 07, 2021 04:21 PM
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Quote from FantasticStag377 :
I installed my Apple TV 4K into HDMI in port on the sound bar, then connected a second HDMI cable on the out port into LG 4K TV stating HDMI 2 ARC.

Turned on HDMI ARC settings, source it to HDMI 2 ARC.

Works like a charm!
Atmos will work on Disney + but not on Netflix. I deleted the app and added it back, settings on Netflix are set to high, not sure what is going on there.
Dec 07, 2021 04:29 PM
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LmG7119Dec 07, 2021 04:29 PM
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Quote from JollyMint721 :
Atmos will work on Disney + but not on Netflix. I deleted the app and added it back, settings on Netflix are set to high, not sure what is going on there.
MIne works on Netflix from Sony X90J. The soundbar is displaying Dolby Atmos
No lipsync issues.
Dec 07, 2021 06:13 PM
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RCsaxmanDec 07, 2021 06:13 PM
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Great find OP! Thanks! Rang up at $218.00 at the register but showed correct sale price on supplied link. Price was adjusted, thank you!
Dec 07, 2021 07:19 PM
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MrMonopolyDec 07, 2021 07:19 PM
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Quote from SalsBrain :
Mine did have an optical. Just so you know, Dolby can't be pushed through Optical so i would think about whether or not you want to deal with the hassle of finding a replacement if you're looking to use the optical
Damn. You're right. Didn't even consider that and just bought a 50 ft optical cable to go with a different atmos soundbar I bought. That location would be a pain to put sources near soundbar so not sure what to do.
Dec 07, 2021 08:52 PM
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GMRedlineDec 07, 2021 08:52 PM
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Quote from asting :
Can you add rear speakers to this? I just ordered the vizio 5.1 setup from WM which i don't think offers atmos.
I'm interested in this as well. Can a Roku TV manage different sets of wireless components? Like these?

https://www.amazon.com/Roku-Wireless-Speakers-Smart-Soundbar/dp/B086192LQD/ref=sr_1_4?crid=328I9WUQ8... [amazon.com]

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Dec 07, 2021 10:19 PM
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maxbottomtimeDec 07, 2021 10:19 PM
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Quote from GMRedline :
I'm interested in this as well. Can a Roku TV manage different sets of wireless components? Like these?

https://www.amazon.com/Roku-Wireless-Speakers-Smart-Soundbar/dp/B086192LQD/ref=sr_1_4?crid=328I9WUQ8... [amazon.com]
I was thinking more that I would connect via ARC and let the soundbar talk to the rears - that's how my LG setup works.
Dec 07, 2021 10:45 PM
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308SoundDec 07, 2021 10:45 PM
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got it home, using it in my office. gotta say it's underwhelming at best. the bar is far too high pitched, not enough mid and low out of the bar at least it's simple with the one piece with remote wireless woofer.
Dec 07, 2021 10:56 PM
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GMRedlineDec 07, 2021 10:56 PM
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Quote from asting :
I was thinking more that I would connect via ARC and let the soundbar talk to the rears - that's how my LG setup works.
I have an LG SP9YA with additional rear speakers so I'm familiar with that setup as well. I checked TCLs website and they don't offer a set of satellite speakers period. So I don't believe that configuration is available for this bar.

In this case, we may have to connect the sound bar via ARC and then connect the Roku speakers directly to the TV. I'm not sure if my TCL Roku TV supports 2 different audio devices or how that's managed. I may try it just for fun.

Dec 07, 2021 10:57 PM
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jpyle2001Dec 07, 2021 10:57 PM
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Quote from elle246 :
Ordered yesterday and it's ready for pickup, but seeing it may not work with my Harmony Hub might make me cancel. Anyone get it to work with a hub?

I also have a Bose Solo 10. Would something like this be an upgrade from that?
Not sure about Harmony hub, but I was able to get everything to work with my Harmony 650 remote. I just used the TCL soundbar in the database closest to this one and had it re-learn most of the commands from the TCL remote. Works fine with no issues. Also liking the soundbar so far especially for this price. Replaced a Yamaha 2.0 soundbar that has a larger sub and this one works even better in my space.
Dec 08, 2021 12:05 AM
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msevans131Dec 08, 2021 12:05 AM
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Picked this up a few days ago for the sale price listed, and I love it. Thanks for sharing!
Dec 08, 2021 12:19 AM
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mosisleyDec 08, 2021 12:19 AM
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Just got mine hooked up. The box was a little beat up from shipping. The sound goes out for a second when I raise or lower the volume. I've never had a soundbar do that. Is it supposed to on this or is mine damaged?
Dec 08, 2021 01:20 AM
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ChargrDec 08, 2021 01:20 AM
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Just tried returning mine and the store is declining it because the subwoofer has a different serial number than the box wtf. Anyone else has a different sn? Sound bar matches

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Dec 08, 2021 01:46 AM
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AtarataDec 08, 2021 01:46 AM
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Just checked. My subwoofer has a different SN than the box.

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