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The TCL TS9030 comes with an external wireless subwoofer and impresses with a maximum total power of 540 watts. The soundbar is equipped with TCL’s RAY-DANZ technology and therefore has a special design with vents on the sides. These are supposed to provide a wider, even more immersive soundscape. However, in practice, the TS9030’s low volume is an obstacle for this.

The 3.1-channel system features a center speaker that ensures clear voices and dialogs. It also supports a variety of sound formats with Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and Dolby AtmosDolby Atmos is a 3D sound format that adds sounds from above to surround sound systems and can also assign additional information to sounds so that they can be reproduced even more realistically.. Unfortunately, however, surround and three-dimensional content has to be downmixed to stereo due to the lack of up-firingThese speakers are positioned diagonally upwards so that the reflection of the sound from the ceiling reaches the viewers from above. They are mainly used for 3D sound formats like Dolby Atmos or DTS:X. and side-firingThese speakers emit the sound to the side. This creates a wider soundscape and a certain surround sound. speakers. This makes the listening experience less immersive.

The soundbar’s streaming options leave nothing to be desired. It is equipped with Bluetooth and can be connected to your home network thanks to its Wi-Fi interface. Apple device owners are served with Apple’s Airplay, while Android users get their money’s worth with the integrated Chromecast.

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A whole seven speakers are hidden in TCL’s Alto 8 Plus. We are dealing with a 2.1.2-channel setup, which comes with an external subwoofer and two up-firingThese speakers are positioned diagonally upwards so that the reflection of the sound from the ceiling reaches the viewers from above. They are mainly used for 3D sound formats like Dolby Atmos or DTS:X. speakers. The woofer is coupled wirelessly with the sound bar. Unfortunately, you have to do without a center speaker and side-firingThese speakers emit the sound to the side. This creates a wider soundscape and a certain surround sound. speakers in this model. Nevertheless, the Alto 8 Plus also supports the three-dimensional sound format Dolby AtmosDolby Atmos is a 3D sound format that adds sounds from above to surround sound systems and can also assign additional information to sounds so that they can be reproduced even more realistically., for whose playback three additional main channels are simulated.

To customize the sound, the TCL Alto 8 Plus comes with three EQ presets. The soundbar’s maximum volume can also be heard thanks to a total power of 300 watts. The setup is connected to your TV ideally via HDMI 2.1 eARCEnhanced Audio Return Chanel: A significant increase in the data transfer rate, which means that audio signals no longer need to be compressed before being transmitted to the music system. This noticeably increases audio quality. connection, thanks to another HDMI 2.0 input, a console or BluRay player can also be connected to it. Otherwise, an optical and a USB port are available. Those who prefer it wireless can fall back on the Bluetooth interface.

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Unlike the previously listed soundbars from TCL, the TS8111 comes without an external subwoofer. Instead, it is already integrated into the slim device. Despite the low number of channels and the missing heights, the soundbar supports Dolby AtmosDolby Atmos is a 3D sound format that adds sounds from above to surround sound systems and can also assign additional information to sounds so that they can be reproduced even more realistically. content. It should be obvious that surround and 3D content from a 2.1 system does not sound particularly immersive. Nevertheless, the TS8111 cuts a good figure for an all-in-one soundbar and also gets quite loud.

Unfortunately, the TS8111 does not have a center speaker nor a dialog enhancement feature. Nevertheless, it can reproduce voices and dialogs quite clearly. This is also evident when playing music, although you will have to do without music that is too bass-heavy since the integrated subwoofer cannot really reproduce low bass convincingly. But, at least the soundbar is equipped with some sound modes and adjustment options for bass and trebles.

This soundbar from TCL is equipped with two HDMI interfaces. One is an HDMI 2.0 input and the other is an HDMI 2.1 interface with eARCEnhanced Audio Return Chanel: A significant increase in the data transfer rate, which means that audio signals no longer need to be compressed before being transmitted to the music system. This noticeably increases audio quality.. It also has an optical port and a 3.5 mm jack input. Those who prefer to connect wirelessly can do so via Bluetooth.

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The TCL Alto 8 also comes without external subwoofer and treble channels. The woofer is already integrated into the approximately one meter long sound bar. Despite the slim dimensions, the speakers can boast a total power of 260 watts inside. This soundbar from TCL can also play Dolby AtmosDolby Atmos is a 3D sound format that adds sounds from above to surround sound systems and can also assign additional information to sounds so that they can be reproduced even more realistically. content and virtually simulates 5.1.2 channels.

In terms of smart features, the TCL Alto 8 is definitely something to be proud of: Besides Apple Airplay, it also has Chromecast integrated and supports Multiroom. It can also be used with the voice assistants Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, but this requires an external third-party device. A classic Bluetooth interface is also available.

For wired connection, the soundbar offers an optical port, a USB port and an AUX input. Dolby Atmos content is transmitted via HDMI 2.1 eARCEnhanced Audio Return Chanel: A significant increase in the data transfer rate, which means that audio signals no longer need to be compressed before being transmitted to the music system. This noticeably increases audio quality., another HDMI 2.0 input is also given.

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The TS7010 is a slim soundbar and comes with an external wireless subwoofer. Together, both components have a maximum total output of 320 watts. Since it is a 2.1-channel setup, you have to do without three-dimensional as well as surround sound, because these would always be converted into stereo sound for playback. Accordingly, the soundbar only supports Dolby Digital as audio format.

The soundbar has two tweeters and two full-range speaker drivers to reproduce stereo sound. It also comes with special sound modes that are supposed to adapt the sound to the content being played. The EQ settings include a music mode, a news mode and a movie mode.

To connect the soundbar to your TV, it is equipped with an optical input and an HDMI ARCAudio Return Chanel: With the HDMI ARC connection, the higher bandwidth allows data to be both sent and received over one HDMI cable, saving additional cables in many setups. port. If you want to play music from another device, you can do so via the USB interface or the 3.5mm AUX input. Wireless transmission via Bluetooth is also possible.

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