Inexpensive $67 soundbar may not match Sonos' quality, yet this budget-friendly model indeed caught me off guard.
Ready to save a bundle without sacrificing sound quality? Let's dive right in!
Now, let's clear the air – high-end soundbars like the Sonos Arc Ultra can cost a pretty penny, and that's understandable. But for those with lighter wallets, worry not! The budget-friendly Majority Naga 60, priced at just $67, promises surprisingly rich sound.
I'll tell ya, I wasn't going in with high hopes for this little soundbar, but it honestly impressed me! Sure, it ain't gonna outdo the big dogs like Sonos or Bose, but considering the price, can you really complain?
Majority Naga 60 – A surprise hit
Although its sound won't make you question the existence of mind-blowing soundbars, with some EQ tweaks, the Naga 60 does truly shine. Its imitation-Dolby Atmos was surprisingly room-filling, and if you're looking to build a home theater, it even has a subwoofer out!
Fake-but-natural Dolby Atmos
You read that right – there's no actual Dolby Atmos in this soundbar. But when watching 'Stranger Things', I swear it sounded like it was coming from all around me! Sure, it's not perfect – it struggles with female voices and lacks deep bass – but it significantly outperformed my crappy old TV's built-in speakers.
If you own a Samsung TV, I'd point you towards the Samsung HW-B650 – a 3.1 channel setup that's a budget-friendly blast. But at $249, it's a tad more expensive than the Naga 60.
Building a home theater
The Naga 60 might be low-cost, but it comes with a premium feature: a subwoofer out. You can connect a third-party subwoofer (wired, of course) and create a more bass-heavy setup. Of course, it doesn't have outputs for surround speakers, so it remains a 2.1 channel setup.
But hey, it's the first step towards a home theater, right?
Interestingly, the $99 Sony HT-S100F and the $99 Majority Elias don't have subwoofer outs, so the Naga 60 is a decent starting point for AV newbies.
Extra features
Besides its subwoofer out, the Naga 60 is also Bluetooth compatible. That means you can stream music from your phone or laptop – handy for impromptu dance parties!
But if you've got some extra cash, I suggest checking out the Polk Signa S4 – it offers a 3.1.2 channel setup with a wireless subwoofer for an unbeatable entry-level home theater experience.
The sacrifices
Given the low price, some corners had to be cut. The Naga 60 has a fiddly setup, an unattractive bulky design, and sadly, it gets close to Tinny City – please, nobody shake a tin can inside my head!
But hey, you get what you pay for, right? Avoiding tininess is easy on the Naga 60 – just set it to 'movie' mode and enable '3D sound'. And if you're having trouble, a quick Google search will sort you out.
So there you have it – a surprisingly good soundbar for an incredibly affordable price. It's far from perfect, but it's a great way to upgrade from those crappy built-in TV speakers!
Looking for more budget-friendly options with impressive sound? Check out our picks for the best cheap soundbars. And if you're a fan of rock n' roll styling and movie magic, don't miss our Marshall Heston 120 Soundbar review.
Happy listening, folks!
Gadgets like the Majority Naga 60 demonstrate that adopting technology doesn't always mean breaking the bank. This budget-friendly soundbar, priced at just $67, surprisingly delivers sound quality that can challenge higher-priced models.
Though the sound quality of the Naga 60 may not quite compete with high-end soundbars, its ability to fill a room with sound with some EQ tweaks and its subwoofer output make it a promising choice for those looking to build a home theater setup on a limited budget.
