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Best October Prime Day deals on soundbars

October Prime Day is almost over, but there are still soundbar deals to be had from JBL, LG, Polk Audio, Roku, Samsung, Sonos, Vizio, Yamaha, and more.
Ben Patterson
By Ben Patterson
Senior Writer, TechHive Oct 9, 2024 5:40 am PDT
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There’s just one day left of Amazon’s October shopping event, so if you’re looking to save big on a soundbar, you’d better act fast.

This year’s October event, dubbed Prime Big Deal Days, brings steep soundbar discounts from the likes of JBL, LG, Polk Audio, Roku, Samsung, Vizio, Yamaha, and more. Even Sonos is in on the October Prime Day action with solid discounts on the Sonos Arc, Beam, and Ray.

Keep checking back for the latest October Prime Day soundbar deals.

See our separate article for the best early October Prime Day deals from PCWorld

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Notable deals include discounts on all three Sonos soundbars, including a 39% price cut for the entry-level Sonos Ray. Also worth noting is the whopping 57% discount for the LG S80QR, a high-end 5.1.2-channel soundbar that packs plenty of value for the price.

Vizio, per usual, boasts some great soundbar bargains, including a 2.0-channel soundbar with Dolby Atmos for just shy of $80, while the all-in-one Samsung S60D delivers 5.0 channels of Dolby Atmos audio for a hair under $200. Another attractive budget choice is the TCL Alto 8 Plus, which offers 3.1.2-channels of Dolby Atmos audio for a wallet-friendly $199.99.

Amazon October Prime Day 2024 soundbar deals: What you need to know

1.

What is Prime Big Deal Days?

Also known as October Prime Day, Prime Big Deal Days is an “exclusive shopping event” for Prime members, just like the standard Amazon Prime Day.

We expect Prime Big Deal Days will be pretty similar to the main Prime Day event, meaning thousands of deals across a wide range of product categories.

2.

When does October Prime Day 2024 actually begin?

The start date for Prime Big Deal Days is October 8, and the event will run through October 9.

3.

Will soundbars be on sale for October Prime Day 2024?

Oh yes, plan on a bevy of soundbar discounts during Prime Big Deal Days, running the gamut from affordable soundbars for a second room to souped-up soundbars with multiple wireless speakers, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support, wireless streaming capabilities, and even built-in voice assistants.

We’ve traditionally seen soundbar deals from Bose, Polk Audio, Samsung, Vizio, and more during Amazon’s various shopping events, and we’re expecting more of the same for Prime Big Deal Days.

4.

Are October Prime Day deals just for Amazon Prime members?

As with Amazon’s other big shopping events, most October Prime Day deals are exclusive to Amazon Prime Members.

You can get Amazon Prime for $14.99 a month, or $139 a year, and your membership includes a variety of benefits, including free shipping for Prime items, access to Prime Video, Amazon Music, Prime Reading, and more.

Not a Prime member? No problem. You can sign up for a free 30-day Amazon Prime trial, and it counts for scoring October Prime Day deals.

5.

Will other retailers be offering October Prime Day discounts?

Indeed, plenty of other big online retailers will take the opportunity to spin up their own events during Prime Big Deal Days.

Be sure to keep an eye on Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and other online stores as October Prime Day progresses.

, Senior Writer, TechHive

Ben has been writing about technology and consumer electronics for more than 20 years. A PCWorld contributor since 2014, Ben joined TechHive in 2019, where he has covered everything from smart speakers and soundbars to smart lights and security cameras. Ben's articles have also appeared in PC Magazine, TIME, Wired, CNET, Men's Fitness, Mobile Magazine, and more. Ben holds a master's degree in English literature.

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