You Can Get This 5.1-Channel Surround Sound Setup on Sale for $399 Right Now

Pradershika Sharma Pradershika Sharma Freelance Writer ExperiencePradershika Sharma is a tech deals writer for Lifehacker. She has a Master’s degree in English Literature, a B.Ed., and a TESOL certification. She has been writing professionally since 2018, creating product reviews, affiliate articles, and search ads for global clients while working with Rubix Agency and Cognizant. Previously, she spent a year teaching English at the junior high level.An avid reader since childhood, Pradershika's idea of extreme sports is staying up to read “just one more chapter.” She lives in India. Read Full Bio August 14, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Amazon Table of Contents A soundbar is often the easiest way to fix thin TV audio, but a single bar can only go so far when you want movies and games to feel more immersive. That is where a fuller surround setup can help, and Amazon currently has its Fire TV Soundbar Plus bundle for $399.99, down from $489.99. Unlike the soundbar-only version, this package gives you a proper 5.1-channel setup, with the bar handling the front and center channels, the subwoofer adding low-end impact, and two speakers sitting behind you for surround effects. Its dedicated center channel should also make dialogue easier to follow when background music or action gets busy. The system also supports Dolby Atmos and DTS, along with Dolby TrueHD, so it can handle the surround formats you are likely to run into on streaming services and Blu-ray discs. That said, the bar does not use dedicated upward-firing speakers for Atmos effects, so sounds that are supposed to come from above are created virtually rather than with physical height channels. You still get the wider sense of space that comes from having rear speakers, but buyers looking for convincing overhead effects should temper expectations. Also, the soundbar itself is not Alexa-enabled and does not support Alexa Home Theater, so the Fire TV branding does not mean it doubles as a smart speaker, notes this PCMag review. What do you think so far? Setup is otherwise straightforward. Once the subwoofer and satellites are plugged into power, they connect to the soundbar wirelessly, while the bar itself connects to your TV through HDMI ARC or eARC for the best Dolby Atmos and DTS support. Bluetooth is also available when you just want to play music from a phone or tablet. Plus, compatible Fire TV devices can show sound presets (including Movie, Music, Sports, and Night sound modes) directly in the interface, and HDMI control can let one TV remote handle basic power and volume duties—though, there is less room for fine-tuning than you would get from more expensive home-theater systems with room correction or deeper calibration tools. Our Best Editor-Vetted Tech Deals Right Now Deals are selected by our commerce team Lifehacker has been a go-to source of tech help and life advice since 2005. Our mission is to offer reliable tech help and credible, practical, science-based life advice to help you live better. Our Mission Our Team Newsletter © 2001-2026 Ziff Davis, LLC., A ZIFF DAVIS COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Lifehacker is a federally registered trademark of Ziff Davis and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. The display of third-party trademarks and trade names on this site does not necessarily indicate any affiliation or the endorsement of Lifehacker. If you click an affiliate link and buy a product or service, we may be paid a fee by that merchant.