Monoprice SB-100 2.1-ch 36in Soundbar with Built-In Subwoofer, Bluetooth, Optical Input, and Remote Control
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Hi does this item have audio output?
A shopper
on Dec 5, 2018
BEST ANSWER: There are no output connections on this sound bar. If you're wanting to run a subwoofer with it, you should split the signal before the sound bar. (Analog only.) Good luck! Stu
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- Dewayne s on Dec 5, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 21, 2018
Stu is correct. Just split the line in cable and use the speaker level inputs to the sub amp. Simple and effective. At this level of product, no need to get anything more complex.
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- New User U on Feb 4, 2022
BEST ANSWER: There are no output connections on this sound bar. If you're wanting to run a subwoofer with it, you should split the signal before the sound bar. (Analog only.) Good luck! Stu
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- Dewayne s on Dec 5, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 21, 2018
Stu is correct. Just split the line in cable and use the speaker level inputs to the sub amp. Simple and effective. At this level of product, no need to get anything more complex.
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- New User U on Feb 4, 2022
Yes. It has a standard stereo 3.5mm/8" Aux input. If you need other connections get an adapter from what you need to stereo 3.5mm/8" plug. For example - right and left RCA jack (female) to 3.5mm stereo plug (male).
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- Walter R. on Dec 5, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2018
Hello, this soundbar does not have an output port. It has 3 main input ports. A 3.5mm jack, a coax jack, and an optical audio jack.
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- New User U on Dec 5, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2018
If you mean, like some computer speakers that have a headphone jack, no. This only has inputs as listed in the description.
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- Eric G on Dec 5, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 21, 2018
No, this soundbar doesn't have audio out put, but you can use a 3.5mm splitter to connect to other audio output devices.
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- Liem N on Dec 5, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2018
Nope. You need to buy an RCA cable. I bought one from home depot.
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- Aditya P on Dec 5, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2018
no , but you maybe able to use usb on side ???
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- richard b on Dec 5, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2018
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What brand is this?
David L
on Nov 27, 2018
BEST ANSWER: This item is a Monoprice House Brand - manufactured specifically for Monoprice. Works and functions very well, especially considering its very affordable price.
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- John R. H on Nov 27, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 15, 2018
BEST ANSWER: This item is a Monoprice House Brand - manufactured specifically for Monoprice. Works and functions very well, especially considering its very affordable price.
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- John R. H on Nov 27, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 15, 2018
It has monoprice branding on it. Speaker works well in a small room, not very loud but way better than built in speakers in my budget tv that are in the back of the unit.
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- Scott T on Nov 27, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 14, 2018
Monoprice. It has their new logo (I think it is there) Three vertical stripes and a P.
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- Stewart M on Nov 28, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 13, 2018
I don't have it out of the shipping box yet, but as far as I know, it's "Monoprice."
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- F. Murray Bryan c/o Joyce E. M on Nov 27, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 13, 2018
From what can see it a monoprice model my 3d printer and ti have the same marking
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- gary B on Nov 27, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 13, 2018
This is made by Monoprice so it's there own brand
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- Jay G on Nov 27, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 13, 2018
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I’m having a terrible time setting this up! I have just hooked up my TV with an S video cable and am trying to connect the soundbar with an optical cable. What am I doing wrong?
Tom W
on Dec 7, 2018
BEST ANSWER: S-video does not carry audio. Most TVs will not upconvert analog audio to digital. Best to plug the soundbar directly into your source via analog 3.5mm.
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- Dave L Staff on Dec 10, 2018
BEST ANSWER: S-video does not carry audio. Most TVs will not upconvert analog audio to digital. Best to plug the soundbar directly into your source via analog 3.5mm.
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- Dave L Staff on Dec 10, 2018
Make sure you are using an optical out of the tv and not an optical in which I think most tv's don't have. Make sure the tv is set to the optical audio output setting in the tv menu and also set the tv speakers to "off" to deactivate the tv speakers. Make sure you select optical output on the soundbar controller. The light on the soundbar will light up with "OP". You should be set after that.
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- Shane W on Dec 10, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 23, 2018
Make sure your tv has an optical output, grab your glasses and a flashlight and notice the optical connection,which has a little door, and plug in according to the to the curvature of the plug. Sure wish I would have gotten that cable with mine, but nobody answered the question asking if the optical cable came with it.
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- Carl S on Dec 10, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 23, 2018
You may have to go into the TV settings and turn OFF the TV speakers. If there is a choice for audio you will have to switch the audio OUTPUT to optical. Hope this helps.
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- Albert R on Dec 11, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 23, 2018
when the sb is using the optical input the display will show OP. Use the input button on the remote to change. Also check the audio output setting on the tv
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- Robert U on Dec 10, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 23, 2018
You may need to disable the tv speaker and have the optical input be the selected/default sound under your audio settings.
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- LOUIE D on Dec 10, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 23, 2018
You have to go into TV settings and select external speakers to change the audio output.
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- Justin V on Dec 10, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 23, 2018
Thank you all for the help! I decided to scrap the soundbar and try something else.
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- Tom W on Dec 10, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2018
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I lost the instructions for the sound bar. I hooked up the optic cable from the flat screen to the sound bar,but nothing happens. The blue tooth connects to my iPhone,but it’s not connecting to the flat screen. Please give me your insite on what to do. Thanks Jerry?
A shopper
on Mar 8, 2022
BEST ANSWER: First, make sure you removed the little tiny rubber boot covers on the optical cable, both ends. Secondly, be sure you align the shape of the connector to the corresponding input shape. That should be it.
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- Scott F on Mar 29, 2022
- Purchased on Jun 15, 2021
BEST ANSWER: First, make sure you removed the little tiny rubber boot covers on the optical cable, both ends. Secondly, be sure you align the shape of the connector to the corresponding input shape. That should be it.
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- Scott F on Mar 29, 2022
- Purchased on Jun 15, 2021
Make sure you take off the protective covers on the optical cord--this will prevent the optical cord from connecting properly to both the sound bar and TV.
Hope that helps.
Hope that helps.
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- Jason V on Mar 30, 2022
- Purchased on Jul 11, 2021
One more tip to add, on your tv, make sure you toggle between speaker on/off or auto until you hear sound. All tvs are different, so you need to play with your. Good luck.
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- Juan F on Aug 1, 2022
- Purchased on Jul 11, 2022
Have you changed the input of the sound bar? Press “input” until the sound bar says “OP”. If that doesn’t work, it may be your optic cable.
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- Eric C on Mar 29, 2022
- Purchased on Apr 7, 2021
as long as you have optical selected for the sound bar input, you may need to set your output device to use optical as well.
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- Brian P on Mar 29, 2022
- Purchased on Apr 29, 2021
Scroll thru on remote until you see OP on soundbar. That will allow sound from TV to play thru bar.
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- Dennis on Mar 29, 2022
- Purchased on Apr 23, 2021
I didn’t like the sound bar and gave it awayEnter an answer to this question.
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- Brian B on Apr 1, 2022
- Purchased on Apr 2, 2021
You have to change the input with the remote to "OPT"
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- Bill F on Mar 29, 2022
- Purchased on Apr 23, 2021
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does this have thumping bass?
A shopper
on Jun 27, 2019
BEST ANSWER: When I think of “thumping bass” this unit doesn’t come to mind. It does have decent low end base, sound is not tinny and stuck in the upper range but certainly not thumping. Then again I’ve never played music through it so I can’t be certain.
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- Joon K on Jun 27, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2018
BEST ANSWER: When I think of “thumping bass” this unit doesn’t come to mind. It does have decent low end base, sound is not tinny and stuck in the upper range but certainly not thumping. Then again I’ve never played music through it so I can’t be certain.
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- Joon K on Jun 27, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2018
I don’t know if it does or not.
The sound from this sound bar is absolutely fine.
The price was even better.
I have this device hooked up to a 40” TV in my office.
Works fine.
Good luck with your decision.
The sound from this sound bar is absolutely fine.
The price was even better.
I have this device hooked up to a 40” TV in my office.
Works fine.
Good luck with your decision.
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- Tony on Jun 27, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2018
No. It has some bass to balance out the sound. It does have buttons to turn the bass up, which I have maxed out. I should say it's more clear audio without the excessive bass, which I prefer.
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- Vladimir H on Jun 27, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2018
I would not call it thumping bass. However everyone who has heard this thing has asked if there was a sub. By far a great sound bar !
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- David P on Jun 30, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2018
Of course not. However for the price it has great clarity and is a solid deal. Add a sub if you want thumping bass.
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- Kimberly B on Jun 28, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 21, 2018
Not quite sure what you mean by thumping but I would not describe as that! Hope this helps
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- Terry on Jun 27, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2018
No, it does not. If you want a lot of bass, look for a model with a separate sub woofer.
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- M I on Jun 27, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2018
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I am having trouble connecting the speaker bar to my tv with the HDMI. Please help. I dont want to connect it with bluetooth because it takes long. Is there any way that I can connect the sound bar automatically?
A shopper
on Apr 11, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I tried different option's....WiFi..blue tooth...HDMI...only thing that worked was I bought a $5 fiber optic cable and problem solved...easy as that ....also if u have a gaming system connect to the Fiber optic port of gaming system and not the TV..hope that helps you...
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- Raul S on Apr 11, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 2, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I tried different option's....WiFi..blue tooth...HDMI...only thing that worked was I bought a $5 fiber optic cable and problem solved...easy as that ....also if u have a gaming system connect to the Fiber optic port of gaming system and not the TV..hope that helps you...
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- Raul S on Apr 11, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 2, 2019
Not with HDMI. It has analog input, optical and coax. You'll need to connect it to the TV with one of those type of cables.
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- Rod F on Apr 11, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 29, 2019
If your tv has optical audio out, get a toslink cable and use that. Otherwise, you want an audio extractor from amazon
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- Jesse on Apr 11, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 28, 2019
I connected mines with RC sound cable. That will do automatically connection.
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- Gennady Y on Apr 12, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 28, 2018
I used a headphone patch cable between the TV and the sounder.
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- Mark M on Apr 11, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 29, 2019
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Will this bracket work with the SB-100 soundbar?
Eddie E
on Sep 15, 2020
Monoprice SB-100 2.1-ch 36in Soundbar with Built-In Subwoofer, Bluetooth, Optical Input, and Remote Control
Monoprice Universal Floating Soundbar Mount Bracket for Freestanding or Wall Mounted 23in to 55in TVs, VESA Patterns from 200x200 to 600x400, Max Weight 22lbs
BEST ANSWER: The mounting slots on the back of the Monoprice are 29 inches apart. If the universal bracket can attach to the back of your TV and accommodate the 29" spread, it should be a good fit. The weight of the soundbar is not a factor.
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- Michael W on Sep 15, 2020
BEST ANSWER: The mounting slots on the back of the Monoprice are 29 inches apart. If the universal bracket can attach to the back of your TV and accommodate the 29" spread, it should be a good fit. The weight of the soundbar is not a factor.
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- Michael W on Sep 15, 2020
Two things. I cannot attest to any brand that it will or will not work with. You have to look at the first set the back of your TV to see if it's flat from the bracket holes to the bottom which many are not, and second you have to look at your bar to see if there are any screw holes or if you're going to have to drill them. This applies to all uses of this bar.
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- rakdan10 on Sep 15, 2020
- Purchased on Oct 27, 2019
Hi Eddie. First of all I want to tell you that this soundbar sounds exceptional, especially for the price. I have my soundbar sitting right on the TV table. But I am sure that this soundbar will fit into the Monoprice Universal bracket.
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- Mark L on Sep 15, 2020
Looking at the back of the sb100 I'd say yes
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- Jake H on Sep 15, 2020
- Purchased on Oct 3, 2019
Yes. I used it with a 43 inch vizio.
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- Mario R on Sep 15, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 4, 2019
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I cannot get this speaker to work with my TV. I hooked up the fiber optic cable to the TV ,and it doesn’t work,I cannot find my manual. The only thing that works is my phone with Bluetooth. Please tell me what I’m doing wrong???.
A shopper
on Mar 29, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Use your remote control - there is a button that says “input” press that until the small LED screen in the middle reads “OP.”
On your TV- you may need to change your audio out settings to play through the optical cable. If you look under the general settings for your TV there should be an audio menu.
On your TV- you may need to change your audio out settings to play through the optical cable. If you look under the general settings for your TV there should be an audio menu.
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- Sean G on Mar 29, 2022
- Purchased on Sep 1, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Use your remote control - there is a button that says “input” press that until the small LED screen in the middle reads “OP.”
On your TV- you may need to change your audio out settings to play through the optical cable. If you look under the general settings for your TV there should be an audio menu.
On your TV- you may need to change your audio out settings to play through the optical cable. If you look under the general settings for your TV there should be an audio menu.
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- Sean G on Mar 29, 2022
- Purchased on Sep 1, 2021
There is a user manual on the product information page (near the bottom of the page). The power button on the speaker also switches modes, if the remote isn't working. You also want to make sure the TV settings are set to output sound to an external speaker. Hope that helps.
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- Chadd K on Mar 31, 2022
- Purchased on Aug 29, 2021
It appears you & I are having the same problem. I have a similar sound bar and have never got it to work. I've even altered other wires I have to connect to the speaker from my stereo unit but no luck. It's just a dust collector now. I may try to sell to someone else.
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- Alex M on Mar 29, 2022
- Purchased on Sep 21, 2021
Some TVs have a sound option to go through the internal speaker or through an external. Sometimes you have to opt in to the external because it will not switch automatically. Go to Settings > Sound or Audio / playback or External speaker. Something like this.
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- Chris D on Mar 29, 2022
- Purchased on Aug 17, 2021
I'm running mine using the aux input on the bar from the TV audio out. I tried the optical connection and had to wiggle the connector at the bar to get a signal, but it wasn't steady, so I opted for the Aux input
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- JOHN B. on Mar 29, 2022
- Purchased on Sep 24, 2021
Are you trying to watch your local channels via antenna?
My soundbar didn't work with local channels via antenna until I used 3.5 adapter to rca. Connect audio out from TV to soundbar.
My soundbar didn't work with local channels via antenna until I used 3.5 adapter to rca. Connect audio out from TV to soundbar.
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- Eddie on Mar 29, 2022
- Purchased on Sep 20, 2021
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Will the Monoprice Universal Soundbar Mount Product # 15265, work with this soundbar? The mount holes on this look very far apart.
Hoyt A
on Dec 11, 2018
Monoprice SB-100 2.1-ch 36in Soundbar with Built-In Subwoofer, Bluetooth, Optical Input, and Remote Control
Monoprice Universal Floating Soundbar Mount Bracket for Freestanding or Wall Mounted 23in to 55in TVs, VESA Patterns from 200x200 to 600x400, Max Weight 22lbs
BEST ANSWER: The spacing of the mount points of the soundbar are 29 inches apart. They are also wall mounting holes designed to hang on screws in the wall. They are not threaded for a bolt, so I don't think this mount will work. But it is a great soundbar for the price. I'm very happy with it so far.
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- Garrett S on Dec 11, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2018
BEST ANSWER: The spacing of the mount points of the soundbar are 29 inches apart. They are also wall mounting holes designed to hang on screws in the wall. They are not threaded for a bolt, so I don't think this mount will work. But it is a great soundbar for the price. I'm very happy with it so far.
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- Garrett S on Dec 11, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2018
Yes the Universal Mount should work with no issues. I have personal used it with three different sound bars.
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- Brent B on Dec 11, 2018
Yes it does fit and it looks great above my wall mounted 80" TV. People trip out when they see it.
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- Paul L on Dec 11, 2018
Yes, work perfectly for sounds bar. You attach with the bottom or top screws back on the tv.
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- Fabian F on Dec 11, 2018
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Does it turn on when it detects a signal from stand by mode?
Ervinz M
on Dec 22, 2019
BEST ANSWER: No, the unit must be turn on with remote . If the unit is already on and no source is present it will remain on for several minutes before it auto shut off occurs.
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- Eddie on Dec 22, 2019
- Purchased on Sep 4, 2019
BEST ANSWER: No, the unit must be turn on with remote . If the unit is already on and no source is present it will remain on for several minutes before it auto shut off occurs.
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- Eddie on Dec 22, 2019
- Purchased on Sep 4, 2019
I bought 4 of these for classrooms. They have to be turned on it seems. I have never seen them come on with input alone. They do good sound good for the price.
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- Carson B on Dec 22, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 19, 2019
No, you have to turn it on with the power button or the remote.
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- Charles M on Dec 23, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 19, 2019
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Can multiple inputs be used simultaneously to play two separate sound sources together? And is there a way to separately control the volume of each input if so?
Daniel J
on Jan 29, 2020
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BEST ANSWER: No, what you want to do would require a separate "input mixer" device. The speakers will only set to one input at a time and only allow for output volume of that one input.
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- William B on Jan 30, 2020
BEST ANSWER: No, what you want to do would require a separate "input mixer" device. The speakers will only set to one input at a time and only allow for output volume of that one input.
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- William B on Jan 30, 2020
No, that does not make sense. One volume control, one speaker.
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- New User U on Jan 31, 2020
- Purchased on Jun 7, 2019
The answer is no to both questions
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- Jose R on Jan 30, 2020
- Purchased on Jul 3, 2019
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Can you connect the speaker to the TV with Bluetooth?
A shopper
on Nov 20, 2020
BEST ANSWER: If the TV supports it, yes. You will have to check the details on your TV to see if it can output audio via bluetooth. If not, you will need to get a Bluetooth Transmitter (like, for example, PID 38070, 38071, or 38072) to send audio to the sound bar.
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- Jesse on Nov 20, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 28, 2019
BEST ANSWER: If the TV supports it, yes. You will have to check the details on your TV to see if it can output audio via bluetooth. If not, you will need to get a Bluetooth Transmitter (like, for example, PID 38070, 38071, or 38072) to send audio to the sound bar.
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- Jesse on Nov 20, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 28, 2019
As long as the TV is capable of detecting and setting up Bluetooth devices (like a smartphone) it should.
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- New User U on Nov 21, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 27, 2019
I direct connected. The description indicates it has Bluetooth.
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- Mark M on Nov 21, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 29, 2019
You would need a Bluetooth transmitter for the TV
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- John C on Nov 20, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 28, 2019
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Anyone experience an issue with the volume randomly increasing or decreasing on it's own w/o touching the remote or the volume on the tv?
A shopper
on Sep 26, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Not that I've noticed so far. I have had other IR remotes interfere with it. My remote for air purifier will change input to BT when i change the fan speed. May be you have similar.
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- Soso on Sep 26, 2021
- Purchased on Nov 19, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Not that I've noticed so far. I have had other IR remotes interfere with it. My remote for air purifier will change input to BT when i change the fan speed. May be you have similar.
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- Soso on Sep 26, 2021
- Purchased on Nov 19, 2020
No, I have had this speaker on my TV for quite a while and never had that issue.
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- Greg R on Sep 26, 2021
- Purchased on Nov 19, 2020
I have not had that experience, but I haven't used the soundbar much.
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- Robert F on Sep 26, 2021
- Purchased on Nov 19, 2020
No.
The sound bar never has such issue so far.
The sound bar never has such issue so far.
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- Jung-Chin H on Dec 10, 2021
- Purchased on Nov 20, 2020
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Can you connect Bluetooth headphones to this?
A shopper
on Nov 13, 2021
BEST ANSWER: You can BT a source of music to it such as your phone or a BT radio. If you were to BT headphones, I don't understand where the music is coming from. The input modes are either optical, BT or rca cords. So if you have optical to your tv, then you can't be in BT mode too. Hope that helps.
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- Scott F on Nov 13, 2021
- Purchased on Jun 15, 2021
BEST ANSWER: You can BT a source of music to it such as your phone or a BT radio. If you were to BT headphones, I don't understand where the music is coming from. The input modes are either optical, BT or rca cords. So if you have optical to your tv, then you can't be in BT mode too. Hope that helps.
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- Scott F on Nov 13, 2021
- Purchased on Jun 15, 2021
Yes. Only one pair of headphones. I purchased a separate Bluetooth receiver that accepts two pairs of headphones so my wife and I can listen simultaneously.
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- Buckwheat on Nov 13, 2021
- Purchased on Feb 11, 2021
Why would you want to use headphones. This is a soundbar which means it makes sound
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- Camille B on Nov 13, 2021
- Purchased on Feb 5, 2021
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I use the Verizon supplied remote control my TV and set-top-box. Will the Verizon remote operate the sound volume or will i need to use the remote that comes with the Monoprice SB-100 sound bar?
Michael F
on Nov 13, 2018
BEST ANSWER: You will need to do some set-up in your TV. You should be able to turn off the internal TV speakers. Then set external speaker to local control so TV volume control the soundbar's volume.
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- Dave L Staff on Nov 14, 2018
Dave, thanks. I guess I'll need to check if my Verizon remote will perform as a "universal" remote and control the sound bar. I know the Samsung TV permits the internal speakers to be disabled. Thanks you.
Since this soundbar does not have HDMI ARC, the optical signal from a TV will not change the volume of this soundbar.
BEST ANSWER: You will need to do some set-up in your TV. You should be able to turn off the internal TV speakers. Then set external speaker to local control so TV volume control the soundbar's volume.
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- Dave L Staff on Nov 14, 2018
Dave, thanks. I guess I'll need to check if my Verizon remote will perform as a "universal" remote and control the sound bar. I know the Samsung TV permits the internal speakers to be disabled. Thanks you.
Since this soundbar does not have HDMI ARC, the optical signal from a TV will not change the volume of this soundbar.
I had a similar issue when using a Spectrum remote. First off, the Spectrum RC122 doesn't support the SB-100, so there is no way to control the SB-100 volume with anything other than the SB-100's remote control.
The really annoying thing is this - let's say you've turned up the volume with the SB-100's remote. Now let's say you want to change the channel on your set top box using it's remote. Whichever button you happen to push on your set top box remote will now cause the SB-100 to increase the volume. Basically, whatever the last function you used on your SB-100 remote will be repeated by the SB-100 when you push any button on your set top remote. The only way I was able to get this to be somewhat manageable was to hit the LUX button on the SB-100 remote after adjusting the volume. Then whenever a button was pushed on the set top box remote, it would only toggle the display on the SB-100 front panel.
The really annoying thing is this - let's say you've turned up the volume with the SB-100's remote. Now let's say you want to change the channel on your set top box using it's remote. Whichever button you happen to push on your set top box remote will now cause the SB-100 to increase the volume. Basically, whatever the last function you used on your SB-100 remote will be repeated by the SB-100 when you push any button on your set top remote. The only way I was able to get this to be somewhat manageable was to hit the LUX button on the SB-100 remote after adjusting the volume. Then whenever a button was pushed on the set top box remote, it would only toggle the display on the SB-100 front panel.
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- Bob B on Jan 9, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 28, 2018
I cannot get my Verizon remote to control the volume...Besides the times that buttons on the Fios remote randomly turn up the volume and any button I push continues to turn up the volume. I have to turn off the soundbar and back on to get the soundbar controller to turn the volume down.
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- Todd F on Dec 3, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 23, 2018
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User Manual Specs say Sub Amp 1x40 watt, but 2x2.5" are Passive Bass Radiators, please explain?
Bear S
on Nov 13, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Without opening the speaker, I can think it is possible that there is, in fact, ONE active, internal "sub" speaker with a magnet and coil, driven by the 40w amp, and two "passive radiators" facing outward. It is fairly common to see this type of arrangement in a single speaker, I know for certain I have. The confusion is likely a result of curious wording, and it sounds more appealing to say there are Two sub speakers rather than one...
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- Walt B on Aug 14, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Without opening the speaker, I can think it is possible that there is, in fact, ONE active, internal "sub" speaker with a magnet and coil, driven by the 40w amp, and two "passive radiators" facing outward. It is fairly common to see this type of arrangement in a single speaker, I know for certain I have. The confusion is likely a result of curious wording, and it sounds more appealing to say there are Two sub speakers rather than one...
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- Walt B on Aug 14, 2019
Passive Radiators have no voice coil and are powered by the bass driver backwave and not by an amp, hence my still unanswered question.
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- Bear S on Nov 21, 2018
I would assume there is a single Mono 40W amp powering both passive radiators, as opposed to having stereo bass.
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- Chris K on Nov 21, 2018
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Does this only connect with bluetooth or optical? My tv doesn't have either, does it have another way to connect?
ramsey l
on Nov 21, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Rear panel picture on the product page shows digital coax, digital optical, and analog 3.5mm TRS inputs.
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- Dave L Staff on Nov 29, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Rear panel picture on the product page shows digital coax, digital optical, and analog 3.5mm TRS inputs.
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- Dave L Staff on Nov 29, 2018
There is a 3.5mm (standard headphone jack) So you can plug your phone in or use a stereo RCA to 3.5mm cable from your TV or other audio device.
Monoprice 3ft Designed for Mobile 3.5mm Stereo Male to RCA Stereo Male (Gold Plated) - White
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- Chris K on Nov 21, 2018
HAS A OPTICAL, 3.5MM HEADPHONE STEREO JACK AND RCA.
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- Travis S on Dec 14, 2018
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Can you connect a subwoofer?
A shopper
on Nov 22, 2018
BEST ANSWER: This soundbar does not have any outputs to connect to other devices.
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- Dave L Staff on Nov 29, 2018
BEST ANSWER: This soundbar does not have any outputs to connect to other devices.
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- Dave L Staff on Nov 29, 2018
The soundbar does not have a subwoofer output. But... You can, if you're using the analog input (3.5mm jack), use a simple cable splitter to feed the signal into the sub _and_ the soundbar. Some of Monoprice's subs seem to have line level ins and outs, so you could feed into the sub, then out to the soundbar. Don't know of a simple way to get a subwoofer feed if you're using the digital inputs, though. Enjoy! Stu
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- Dewayne s on Nov 26, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 21, 2018
no sub out cause theres 2 subs already it it!
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- New User U on Nov 28, 2018
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Has anyone figured out whose codes work for the SB-100?
Bud S
on Dec 8, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I have a Samsung UN55MU6490 curved hdtv and want able to get any sound when set to optical output. I had to change both the HDMI input audio format and digital output audio to PCM, and lower the audio delay to 0.
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- Marcus on Dec 8, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I have a Samsung UN55MU6490 curved hdtv and want able to get any sound when set to optical output. I had to change both the HDMI input audio format and digital output audio to PCM, and lower the audio delay to 0.
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- Marcus on Dec 8, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2018
What "codes" are you referring to? The product takes PCM input coax or light and analog 1/8th " stereo which is how I use it. I presume it has a DAC on-board or the inputs would make no sense.
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- dogday on Dec 9, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2018
I think the remote is specific and there may be no universal ones
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- John on Dec 8, 2018
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Can this sound at be paired to a direct tv RC73 remote?
Invzibl
on Dec 24, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I just tried this a couple weeks ago. I believe there is just one (maybe two) preset code(s) for monoprice on your directv menu. Unfortunately it didn’t work. I had thought about calling Monoprice and asking the same question. Mine is installed on a tv in my shop so it’s not a big deal.
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- David E on Dec 24, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 26, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I just tried this a couple weeks ago. I believe there is just one (maybe two) preset code(s) for monoprice on your directv menu. Unfortunately it didn’t work. I had thought about calling Monoprice and asking the same question. Mine is installed on a tv in my shop so it’s not a big deal.
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- David E on Dec 24, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 26, 2018
I cannot answer that for you, I still have not figured out how to pair it with a Uverse system.
The speaker itself is fine for the price that I paid.
Works great with my handheld devices and TV.
Just is frustrating having to use a second remote to control the volume level.
The speaker itself is fine for the price that I paid.
Works great with my handheld devices and TV.
Just is frustrating having to use a second remote to control the volume level.
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- Tony on Dec 24, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2018
Unless the remote has a learn function... it might be tough. I haven’t found any codes that work for it for any other devices. AppleTV was able to learn the volume control but so far that’s the only other remote that I have been able to get to work.
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- ZM on Dec 24, 2018
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Can a firmware update possibly set the bar to remember the LUM setting after the bar powers off?
Chris M
on Jan 19, 2019
BEST ANSWER: If you find out please let me know. After a couple months playing this with spotify literally 6hrs per day! I LOVE this bar but hate having to always hit LUM because its near the bed. Other than that I use it as the worlds biggest bluetooth boom box and LOVE this thing.
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- New User U on Jan 21, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 13, 2018
BEST ANSWER: If you find out please let me know. After a couple months playing this with spotify literally 6hrs per day! I LOVE this bar but hate having to always hit LUM because its near the bed. Other than that I use it as the worlds biggest bluetooth boom box and LOVE this thing.
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- New User U on Jan 21, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 13, 2018
I certainly hope so. Same for the volume! Are USB updates possible and/or coming, MONOPRICE?
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- Carl C on Jan 19, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 21, 2018
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Looking for a remote code so that I can use my Xfinity remote to control the volume, and cut down to one remote to use. Are there any brands out there that this is compatible to and try their universal remote codes?
Allen L
on Feb 17, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I incorporated the soundbar with my Logitech Harmony Hub, and it works great. However, all I had to do in the Hub's app was designate that it was a Monoprice Sountdbar. Apparently, Logitech already knew the codes, so I didn't have to enter them.
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- Thomas M on Feb 17, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I incorporated the soundbar with my Logitech Harmony Hub, and it works great. However, all I had to do in the Hub's app was designate that it was a Monoprice Sountdbar. Apparently, Logitech already knew the codes, so I didn't have to enter them.
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- Thomas M on Feb 17, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2018
I have a FireTV and I saw on a reddit post that you can choose the “ABox” soundbar profile to program the FireTV remote. It worked! This might work for other devices as well
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- Jason W on Dec 6, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 21, 2020
I would love to know the answer to this same question. I tried quite a few and couldn’t link mine up to my Xfinity remote either.
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- Jayson C on Feb 17, 2019
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Can this be used as a center channel speaker for a 5.1 system?
A shopper
on Mar 21, 2019
BEST ANSWER: yes but you will have to use the 3.5mm stereo input with a spliter to attach the center channels. You would have to use a different device to decode the digital signal.
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- Christopher S on Aug 5, 2020
BEST ANSWER: yes but you will have to use the 3.5mm stereo input with a spliter to attach the center channels. You would have to use a different device to decode the digital signal.
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- Christopher S on Aug 5, 2020
I don't see how you would get only center channel audio to go to this. It doesn't have speaker wire inputs. So, no unfortunately.
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- David L on Mar 21, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2018
It has the capability, however I haven’t tried it for that. Good luck
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- Bill J on Mar 21, 2019
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Optical cable include?
Stephen G
on Aug 14, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I had an optical cable and a 1/8" stereo cable included in the box.
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- Neil H on Nov 13, 2021
- Purchased on Feb 6, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I had an optical cable and a 1/8" stereo cable included in the box.
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- Neil H on Nov 13, 2021
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If this only has 2-2” tweeter and 2- PASSIVE Bass Radiators, how can it sound good????
Jennifer S
on Jul 6, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I can't answer this question because I don't use it any more because it doesn't work with my Amazon or Netflix movies and the TV speakers work with everything. Also, you have to control it separately with a separate clicker from the TV and that is too complex for my wife who wants things to work simply. The sound improvement is OK, but that doesn't overcome the other issues I have.
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- George E. Stubbins, S on Jul 6, 2020
- Purchased on Jul 29, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I can't answer this question because I don't use it any more because it doesn't work with my Amazon or Netflix movies and the TV speakers work with everything. Also, you have to control it separately with a separate clicker from the TV and that is too complex for my wife who wants things to work simply. The sound improvement is OK, but that doesn't overcome the other issues I have.
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- George E. Stubbins, S on Jul 6, 2020
- Purchased on Jul 29, 2019
They are the audio experts, and they have made it sound impressive for the size. No, not huge booming base, as it has no stand alone subwoofer, but sounds good nonetheless. Does it replace an actual surround stereo, by all means no. However, if you need some extra sound from less than desireable TV or computer monitor speakers, this is a huge upgrade.
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- Brian P on Jul 8, 2020
- Purchased on Jul 16, 2019
I use it with a 32' TV in my RV. It would not sound good compared to a more expensive sound bar with larger speakers, but it does sound good compared to the speakers built into the TV.
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- Charles M on Jul 9, 2020
- Purchased on Jul 19, 2019
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Passive Bass Radiators ARE NOT speakers, how can this sound good with only 2-2” tweeters??
Jennifer S
on Jul 6, 2020
BEST ANSWER: You have to keep in mind that this "sound good" relates to its price range. If you want to compare it with soundbars three times the price and features then of course it will not "sound good".
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- New User U on Jul 7, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 27, 2019
My question was a hardware question or a specification question!
I know that a $200 sound bar will, or should, sound better than a $50 sound bar, but without accurate specifications or an accurate description how can you make an informed decision???
I know that a $200 sound bar will, or should, sound better than a $50 sound bar, but without accurate specifications or an accurate description how can you make an informed decision???
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- Jennifer S on Jul 7, 2020
BEST ANSWER: You have to keep in mind that this "sound good" relates to its price range. If you want to compare it with soundbars three times the price and features then of course it will not "sound good".
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- New User U on Jul 7, 2020
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My question was a hardware question or a specification question!
I know that a $200 sound bar will, or should, sound better than a $50 sound bar, but without accurate specifications or an accurate description how can you make an informed decision???
I know that a $200 sound bar will, or should, sound better than a $50 sound bar, but without accurate specifications or an accurate description how can you make an informed decision???
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- Jennifer S on Jul 7, 2020
We have it in a medium-sized bedroom; sounds okay.
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- Mark M on Jul 6, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 29, 2019
There are 4 speakers total
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- John C on Jul 7, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 28, 2019
The description VERY CLEARLY stated: 2-2” tweeters and 2-2.5” PASSIVE BASS RADIATORS.
PASSIVE= NOT ACTIVE, NOT FUNCTIONAL.
That adds up to TWO speakers, not FOUR!! And since Monoprice does NOT show ANY pictures of the actual drivers how are we to know what is in this sound bar???
PASSIVE= NOT ACTIVE, NOT FUNCTIONAL.
That adds up to TWO speakers, not FOUR!! And since Monoprice does NOT show ANY pictures of the actual drivers how are we to know what is in this sound bar???
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How long is the aux cord it comes with? Forgot to include longer optical cord in my order. Don't wanna make a new order and pay shipping
A shopper
on Jul 7, 2020
BEST ANSWER: No cable was included with mine.
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- Scott G on Aug 11, 2021
- Purchased on Jan 21, 2021
BEST ANSWER: No cable was included with mine.
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- Scott G on Aug 11, 2021
- Purchased on Jan 21, 2021
Not very long, couple feet iirc
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- Aaron M on Aug 10, 2021
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Can you control with tv remote?
A shopper
on Jan 29, 2021
BEST ANSWER: no it has its own seperate remote
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- Mark D on Jan 29, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 24, 2020
BEST ANSWER: no it has its own seperate remote
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Can I conect this to my Google mini?
A shopper
on Jul 26, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Yes. But I was only able to do this by using a 3.5mm cable. I was never able to get the bluetooth to be recognized on this soundbar. I hope this helps.
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- John O on Aug 10, 2021
- Purchased on Nov 27, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes. But I was only able to do this by using a 3.5mm cable. I was never able to get the bluetooth to be recognized on this soundbar. I hope this helps.
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- John O on Aug 10, 2021
- Purchased on Nov 27, 2020
If google mini Bluetooth capable ? Then yes.
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- Anis S on Aug 10, 2021
- Purchased on Nov 26, 2020
i use it on a 50 in tv. works well
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- kenneth k on Aug 10, 2021
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I don't see any mention of power. Is this simply a set of speakers that are capable of handling 80W total and requires an external a/v amplifier?
dave s
on Nov 13, 2018
BEST ANSWER: This is a powered sound bar. The amplifier is built in. You just need to connect through an audio connection.
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- New User U Staff on Nov 13, 2018
BEST ANSWER: This is a powered sound bar. The amplifier is built in. You just need to connect through an audio connection.
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