At some point, you’re going to have to accept the fact that the speakers built into your super-thin TV just aren’t very good. Sure, you can literally hear what the characters on your favorite show are saying, but the rumble and immersion of true surround sound isn’t possible. Fortunately, soundbars have gotten pretty dang advanced over the last few years, and some of the best models can actually virtualize a larger and more detailed soundstage.
One of the best brands for home theater soundbars is Samsung, and while looking through soundbar deals, we came across this gem of an offer: For a limited time, when you purchase the Samsung HW-B650D Soundbar at Amazon, Best Buy, Crutchfield, and a handful of other retailers, you’ll only pay $250. The full MSRP on this model is $300.
When it comes to stereo performance, the B650D doesn’t mess around. Thanks to its built-in center speaker, dialogue and vocals get the attention they deserve, while the front left and right channels cast a wide net of audio. There won’t be a bad seat in the living room when you use the B650D, and thanks to Samsung’s Adaptive Sound Lite, the soundbar will automatically adjust its output based on the type of content you’re watching.
The B650D features Samsung’s Game Mode, too. When enabled, synced directional audio will move in unison with the characters on the screen. The included subwoofer also does a great job at enhancing lower frequencies, giving your AV setup the rhythmic punch it deserves.
We also love the fact that there’s a Bluetooth input, so you’ll be able to pair up and play tunes with phones, tablets, laptops, and more. It’s hard to say how long this discount is going to be in town, but we’d be willing to bet the savings will be gone by week’s end. That being said, we recommend buying ASAP.
We also recommend taking a look at our lists of the best Samsung deals and best Samsung TV deals for even more markdowns on top Samsung tech.
Instagram is making its way to yet another screen, and this time, Apple TV is getting a taste of the Reels rabbit hole. The company has launched a dedicated Instagram app for Apple TV, bringing Reels, longer videos, and live shows to the big screen. So, if watching one quick clip on a phone somehow turns into an hour of scrolling, there's now a much larger screen for that.
Instagram brings Reels and more to Apple TV
Audio-Technica, a brand well known for making some of the best studio and professional headphones on the market, has just come out with the ATH-AWX7000, which the company itself claims to be its "finest headphones ever." The new flagship closed-back headphone has debuted at an eye-watering price of $3,799. It combines hand-finished Japanese woodwork with a newly developed 58mm driver.
The earcups are made from Kiso cypress, a prized wood historically used for Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. Each housing is finished by hand with traditional Echizen lacquer, which brings out the grain and is expected to darken over time. The frame and sliders are finished in a deep navy kachi-iro shade traditionally associated with samurai.
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Technology evolves every day, transforming how we live and work. Our devices are becoming more than tools we use. They are increasingly capable companions that help streamline day-to-day routines and spark creative ideas. If you have been waiting for the right moment to upgrade your tech setup, the Discover Samsung Shopping Event offers an opportunity to explore what connected, AI-powered living can look like.