Why you can trust us
We independently evaluate the products we review. When you buy via links on our site, we may receive compensation. Read more about how we vet products and deals.

The most popular soundbar on Amazon is $40

Black soundbar.
Get crystal-clear dialogue from your current TV with Amazon's No. 1 soundbar, on sale for $36. (Photo: Amazon)

If you find yourself constantly grousing "What did that guy just say?" while hitting rewind, you might need a soundbar in your life.

A soundbar is a simple add-on to your entertainment system that elevates your audio profoundly. And we found a gem: Amazon's No. 1 bestselling Majority Bowfell TV Soundbar is $40. This popular TV helper, which has earned a five-star rating from some 10,000 reviewers, is sleek, understated and sure to blend seamlessly into your home entertainment setup.

$40 $45 at Amazon

Theater-quality audio

The Majority Bowfell TV Soundbar provides big, impeccable clarity to go along with those HD visuals you spent so much for. It's only 15 inches wide, has a built-in subwoofer and blasts out 50 watts of power, ideal for enhancing on-screen dialogue. This means you’ll get crystal-clear dialogue without having to crank the TV’s volume to eardrum-splitting levels. Voices come through sharp and detailed, while other sounds hover at a just-right level.

"I can’t believe how great this little speaker bar is," raved a satisfied Amazon shopper. "I wanted something to be able to listen to Amazon Music and Spotify apps on my Roku, so I didn’t have to plug a phone or Fire tablet into my stereo. Wow, was I surprised at how good this sounded. Then, my family watched a movie and we were thrilled at the theatre-quality sound in our little living room."

Big screen TV on a wooden console
What a beautiful voice your TV will have. (Photo: Amazon)

Three modes

Of course, sometimes you do really want to crank it up. Well, the Bowfell's three modes (music, movies and dialogue) will maximize whatever you’re enjoying on TV. Just press a button on its included remote to automatically adjust audio levels without tinkering with settings. These modes will boost music, bring out background effects and enhance dialogue overall. No more cranking up the volume just to hear dialogue anymore.

That's great news for family members with hearing issues. "Grandma had to blast the TV because she couldn't understand the dialogue while the background sounds and music were really loud," shared a five-star reviewer. "So we bought this inexpensive speaker and it works great and solved the problem."

Setting up your new Majority Bowfell TV Soundbar is super easy. Just plug it into your TV’s RCA or optical digital port and you’re good to go. It also has a USB port and Bluetooth, so you can bring your own music to the party via flash drives or smartphone and tablet. You can even connect it to your laptop.

Seriously, for 40 bucks, this one’s a no-brainer.

$40 $45 at Amazon

Looking for more information on soundbars? Check out guide to the best soundbars of 2023, tried and tested by our expert editor.