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.
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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.
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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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I have the Alto 7 connected thru hdmi arc that was clearanced last year and I've never had an issue with silence or delay. Initially there was an issue with sound level but it was troubleshot in that thread as bad manual instructions. Manual neglects to tell you to cycle thru the tv output for a digital one that sounds best iirc PCM you can tell the difference pretty easily as the one to use i.e. 40 being room filling vs 99 and being muffled, the main complaint in bad reviews about the altos I suspect was cuz of that missed setting adjustment. Also iirc I think you had to set the audio output as well to hdmi arc, sorry it's been over a year since i did it. Take a look at the old thread for the trouble shooting suggestions it was kohls $40 Alto 7. Hope this helps you with the 8 and anyone buying this 6 to try and do some toggling to see if that fixes any problems. p.s. audio delay can also be adjusted in audio settings menu. p.p.s. disable auto volume control
I have the Alto 7 connected thru hdmi arc that was clearanced last year and I've never had an issue with silence or delay. Initially there was an issue with sound level but it was troubleshot in that thread as bad manual instructions. Manual neglects to tell you to cycle thru the tv output for a digital one that sounds best iirc PCM you can tell the difference pretty easily as the one to use i.e. 40 being room filling vs 99 and being muffled, the main complaint in bad reviews about the altos I suspect was cuz of that missed setting adjustment. Also iirc I think you had to set the audio output as well to hdmi arc, sorry it's been over a year since i did it. Take a look at the old thread for the trouble shooting suggestions it was kohls $40 Alto 7. Hope this helps you with the 8 and anyone buying this 6 to try and do some toggling to see if that fixes any problems. p.s. audio delay can also be adjusted in audio settings menu
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FIRST OF ALL Use code WOWFRESH to knock off another $10 but thats YMMV.
To answer some questions:
1. Yes it DOES have optical AND eARC
2. Yes it DOES have an HDMI IN so you don't lose your HDMI input
3. Double check your "CMC" settings on your TV for adjustments to the audio
4. The subwoofer is not "piss your neighbor off" loud. Its pretty small and "cute". Which to me is sort of a benefit, the dog gets freaked out when I turn on the klipsch system upstairs which is "piss off your entire neighborhood" loud. In fact, I think it adds a pretty decent dimension to it, and honestly the bar itself doesn't sound good without it no matter how much you play with settings, but hey, its a sound bar.
5. I didnt know this but my TV had an EQ that it pushed out to ARC so the first time I tried it, I was ready to return it because it sounded like someone yanked up the treble in your car, but after some tweaking on that, it does sound pretty damn good for $148.
6. I couldn't get airplay set up to work on the thing but I set it up with Alexa and joined it to my WIFI and airplay works no problem. Yes it DOES work with Alexa, why you'd want to use it I dont know but still it's there.
FOR $148... you get more than you pay for.
WHY I CHOSE TO KEEP THIS:
- THE LOOK: The bar itself is both wide enough and wrapped all around in fabric so to go with a "minimalist" look where I don't want my aforementioned giant mansplained overcompensating klipsch system to be. IT DOES NOT look like a $148 sound bar. It also comes with the brackets and mount to wall mount if you want. The subwoofer is underwhelming but that was a plus for me and its literally like 4 cables and you're done.
- THE SOUND: I would not recommend using this without the sub. It just... honestly doesnt sound great without it. It does have some GREAT moments when going Dolby but make sure whatever device you have supports it. NO this will not sound like your friend's full ATMOS system with actual rear speakers but they probably paid a SHIT ton for it. The price is the thing. This is priced to be amongst the 2.1's and the 2.0's of the world that are lackluster at best. I would say the Klipsch sound bar for a similar price, is pretty damn good if you're a music person but this is more of a 9 of all trades (notice I didn't say jack). BUT on the grounds IF your budget isn't above $350, your room is smaller than 20x20, and you want a minimalist look, I'd say you'd find it hard to beat this deal at $148 including tax which is what I got it for cause of the aforementioned code.
HOPE THIS HELPS
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FIRST OF ALL Use code WOWFRESH to knock off another $10 but thats YMMV.
To answer some questions:
1. Yes it DOES have optical AND eARC
2. Yes it DOES have an HDMI IN so you don't lose your HDMI input
3. Double check your "CMC" settings on your TV for adjustments to the audio
4. The subwoofer is not "piss your neighbor off" loud. Its pretty small and "cute". Which to me is sort of a benefit, the dog gets freaked out when I turn on the klipsch system upstairs which is "piss off your entire neighborhood" loud. In fact, I think it adds a pretty decent dimension to it, and honestly the bar itself doesn't sound good without it no matter how much you play with settings, but hey, its a sound bar.
5. I didnt know this but my TV had an EQ that it pushed out to ARC so the first time I tried it, I was ready to return it because it sounded like someone yanked up the treble in your car, but after some tweaking on that, it does sound pretty damn good for $148.
6. I couldn't get airplay set up to work on the thing but I set it up with Alexa and joined it to my WIFI and airplay works no problem. Yes it DOES work with Alexa, why you'd want to use it I dont know but still it's there.
FOR $148... you get more than you pay for.
WHY I CHOSE TO KEEP THIS:
- THE LOOK: The bar itself is both wide enough and wrapped all around in fabric so to go with a "minimalist" look where I don't want my aforementioned giant mansplained overcompensating klipsch system to be. IT DOES NOT look like a $148 sound bar. It also comes with the brackets and mount to wall mount if you want. The subwoofer is underwhelming but that was a plus for me and its literally like 4 cables and you're done.
- THE SOUND: I would not recommend using this without the sub. It just... honestly doesnt sound great without it. It does have some GREAT moments when going Dolby but make sure whatever device you have supports it. NO this will not sound like your friend's full ATMOS system with actual rear speakers but they probably paid a SHIT ton for it. The price is the thing. This is priced to be amongst the 2.1's and the 2.0's of the world that are lackluster at best. I would say the Klipsch sound bar for a similar price, is pretty damn good if you're a music person but this is more of a 9 of all trades (notice I didn't say jack). BUT on the grounds IF your budget isn't above $350, your room is smaller than 20x20, and you want a minimalist look, I'd say you'd find it hard to beat this deal at $148 including tax which is what I got it for cause of the aforementioned code.
HOPE THIS HELPS
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.
I have it set up in a room that is 16x16 with one 16' side of the room being completely open to the kitchen and it gets plenty loud enough for me. I wouldn't say the Atmos has totally blown me away, but there have been a couple moments when it has been very obvious such as the scene in Star Wars: The Force Awakens when Poe and Finn are escaping in the Tie fighter and Finn fires the lasers at something towards the top of the screen. The laser sound really did seem to be coming from above.
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