Boost your home cinema for less with this brilliant cheap soundbar deal

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A great home cinema setup can make a world of difference to your movie nights, but getting the right kit can be pricey - however, this brilliant deal on the Polk Audio React soundbar could be the perfect addition to your system if you're on a budget. 

Amazon has slashed the price of the Polk Audio React soundbar from $249 to $199, saving you $50. (Not in the US? Scroll down for the best soundbar deals in your region.)

The Polk Audio React has dropped to around $178 in the past, but this discount brings the soundbar very close to its lowest ever price - and it's worth snapping up now if you're looking to buy a soundbar as a gift.

Today's best cheap soundbar deal

Polk Audio React soundbar: $249 $199 at Amazon
Save $50 –

Polk Audio React soundbar: $249 $199 at Amazon
Save $50 –
This compact soundbar comes with Alexa onboard, allowing you to control your audio playback with your voice alone, as well as control your smart home devices. It's also capable of delivering virtual surround sound with support for Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1, which is handy if you don't have the space or the budget to deck out your home with rear speakers. 

While we haven't tested the Polk Audio React soundbar for ourselves, the specs are impressive – especially at this low price. 

It's capable of delivering virtual surround sound with support for Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1, which is handy if you don't have the space or the budget to deck out your home with rear speakers. 

HDMI ARC means the Polk React should be easy to install with nearly any TV, while Bluetooth connectivity allows you to stream music wirelessly – and there's Alexa Multi-room Music integration, which means you can pair multiple Alexa speakers with the soundbar to bring sound into your entire home. 

With Alexa onboard, you can use your voice to control the soundbar, with four far-field microphones built-in and echo cancellation software designed to pick up your commands clearly.

The soundbar comes with Polk Audio's Voice Adjust technology, which the company says allows you to precisely tweak voice levels and make dialogue "crystal clear", without needing to crank up the volume.

There are also preset sound modes including Movie Mode, Music Mode, and Night Mode, with the latter preventing the sound of your films and music from disturbing your neighbors by reducing bass levels and enhancing the dialogue. 

Not in the US? Check out the best soundbar deals in your region below:

Olivia Tambini

Olivia was previously TechRadar's Senior Editor - Home Entertainment, covering everything from headphones to TVs. Based in London, she's a popular music graduate who worked in the music industry before finding her calling in journalism. She's previously been interviewed on BBC Radio 5 Live on the subject of multi-room audio, chaired panel discussions on diversity in music festival lineups, and her bylines include T3, Stereoboard, What to Watch, Top Ten Reviews, Creative Bloq, and Croco Magazine. Olivia now has a career in PR.