Roku Soundbar and Subwoofer Review | Pulling Double Duty

Buy a new TV and you're likely to consider several add-on purchases, including a soundbar and a streaming set-op box. The two come together in the new Roku Soundbar with the optional companion of the Roku Subwoofer. Sure, a Roku soundbar makes a lot of sense, but how does it perform, and do you need the sub, or is it just for fun? We dive into what the Roku Soundbar does and doesn't do as well as how well it performs against similarly priced solutions.

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[OctZ]

I’ve been having the sound bar and subwoofer for the majority of the pandemic. It’s really nice and works flawlessly in my experience.

[apostlecharlesellis]

I just picked it up yesterday I’m working through it but so far so good I’m enjoying it thanks for the tip.

[timkerwin]

Thank you for very informative video. I plan on buying a TCL Roku TV for Christmas. Deciding on a sound bar to go with tv. Your video helped me today

[BruGTP]

A comparison between the Roku sound bar and wireless speakers would be very helpful.

[rossbarton]

Love this review for the most part and I actually just added the wireless speakers to my Roku soundbar + subwoofer. I do have to say I respectfully disagree with the music capabilities review of this device. I have a JBL wireless speaker and the Roku soundbar itself puts that speaker to shame. I have actually been most impressed with how great Spotify sounds with my surround sound system. The speakers boom the sound of my music even at low volume

[voteulvio]

I have the subwoofer paired with the Roku stereo speakers and that set up is great. Especially for the price. Not boomy but clean bass.

[davidisdivad]

I have a projector and it make way more sense to have this!

[jamescrabtree]

I have the sound bar, subwoofer, and back speakers on a roku tv it’s badass well satisfied

[LadyDi]

I have a 65" 4K UHD Roku TV with a Samsung older model soundbar. I want a Roku soundbar but am confused now that there's the Streambar Pro recently released and versions out now. Thank you for this video.

[elalex]

The subwoofer and soundbar alone soumd pretty great but i also added the additional 2 front and rear speakers and i get great loud bassy sourroind sound so i highly recommend. The only thing with adding the speakers is it takes away the sound fro. The soundbar but u wont tell the difference its great quality sound.

[phillyflytee]

Hello I just received my Roku sound bar. Um it’s okay it’s not like my stereo system.. However for TV entertainment it’s good. I’m a Roku fan myself.😁Thank you for posting your video.Its informative. One thing I don’t like about the remote it doesn’t have Antenna Tv. I use my tv remote for antenna tv and everything the tv offers.

[LuisGonzalez-sblx]

Hey, Caleb. What should I choose? Roku or Fire Stick? I’m gonna use it basically to watch YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video and Spotify.

[dennisaliano]

Hello, bought the sound bar and subwoofer, good stuff. great price. Debating about buying the 2 front speakers. Will they enhance the sound, voice is buying them a waste of exactly what will they do?

[emanuscriptgraphics]

My GF surprised me with an early Xmas gift! I just installed mine, and I love the sound of it without the subwoofer, so I can't wait to add one.

What I don't like is there seems to be a little navigation lag as it compares to my Roku Ultra. That's my only complaint. I wonder if an update can fix that in the future.

[keithnmoore]

You can get the Vizio Dolby Atmos 5.1.2 for the same price now, and it has immersive audio. I love it

[michaelkennedy]

Would be interested to hear about setting up sound systems in a garage. Setting a system in a timber home would be different to a concrete home or setting a system up in your garage

[sp]

Thank you for this video. What would you recomend if I want Roku but already have a decent sound bar (or surround system)?

[boofamgriefsuwuu]

Thx you bro I just bought it on Amazon blindly I want to see if this was a good purchase or not

[Nagare]

Great review! Starting to consider this

[jamescrabtree]

I bought the sound bar two back speakers and the subwoofer it's awesome money well spent