TCL Unveils New Q and S Class Dolby Atmos Soundbars
Earlier this month, TCL, one of the world’s best-selling and leading consumer electronics companies, announced the expansion of its Q Class and S Class soundbar lineup. Continuing to innovate and upgrade the brand’s sound bar options for consumers, TCL is adding Dolby Atmos technology to its entire line of full-featured models. The S Class enhances home theater setups, while the Q Class sets itself apart with unique Ray-Danz technology that delivers a wide and enveloping sound field.
TCL’s latest sound bars complement its award-winning TVs by delivering rich audio experiences in two new Q Class and two new S Class models that incorporate Dolby Atmos for a higher, more immersive sound. Here’s what you need to know about these new soundbars.
TCL Q Class Sound Bar: High-Quality Home Theater
TCL’s premium Q Class sound bars are designed to complete a high-quality home theater experience. These models offer powerful performance wrapped in an elegant design, making them a perfect match for TCL’s award-winning TVs. The Q Class includes two models: the Q75H and the Q85H.
Q75H - 5.1.2 Channel Sound Bar
The Q75H sound bar is a 5.1.2 channel model that allows users to experience Dolby Atmos and DTS:X in an entirely new way. It features built-in side surround speakers that create a wide soundstage, providing an immersive audio experience. Key features include:
- Built-in Tweeters: Deliver precise, high-frequency sound to complement powerful bass.
- Center Channel Speaker: Ensures voices are always heard with crystal-clear clarity.
- Up-firing Atmos Speakers: Provide floor-to-ceiling sound for a truly immersive experience.
- Ray-Danz Acoustic Wave-Guide Reflectors: Create a super wide soundstage.
The Q75H is available for $899.99 MSRP and will be available at your favorite retailers this summer.
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Q85H - 7.1.4 Channel Sound Bar
Building on the features of the Q75H, the Q85H sound bar delivers the ultimate home theater experience. This 7.1.4 channel model includes wireless rear speakers, which incorporate rear Dolby Atmos up-firing drivers. The combination of Ray-Danz technology, side and rear surround speakers, and Dolby Atmos drivers from both the front and rear creates an incredibly immersive audio experience. This model is ideal for pairing with a TCL QD-Mini LED TV.
“For 2024, we have worked with our engineers to develop enhanced TCL sound bars that match perfectly with our new 2024 TCL TVs, creating room-filling, yet seamless, home theater experiences,” said Scott Ramirez, VP of Product Marketing and Development, TCL. “All new TCL sound bar models feature Dolby Atmos, with new Q Class models also including up-firing drivers. The Q75H is perfect for anyone who wants a premium sound bar with surround sound but doesn’t want rear speakers. The Q85H takes things to the next level creating an incredibly enveloping sound experience with Dolby Atmos and Surround Drivers, from both frontand rear. This is truly TCL taking sound to new heights.”
The Q85H is available for $999.99 MSRP and will also be available at retailers this summer.
TCL S Class Sound Bar: Home Theater Made Simple
The new S Class soundbars, including the S45H and S55H models, offer an enhanced home theater experience focusing on simplicity and ease of use. These models feature a beautiful new cosmetic design and come equipped with Dolby Atmos, Auto Room Calibration, and the new TV as Center Channel Mode. Additional key features include:
- DTS Virtual:X Virtual 3D Surround: Provides a virtual surround sound experience.
- HDMI with eARC: Ensures high-quality audio transmission.
- Bluetooth and TCL TV Ready Capability: Allows easy connectivity to other devices.
- Wall Mountable: Provides flexible installation options.
S45H - 2.0 Channel Sound Bar
The S45H is a 2.0-channel Dolby Atmos sound bar with a built-in bass reflex port for enhanced bass without needing a separate subwoofer. This model is designed for simplicity and ease of use, making it perfect for those who want to upgrade their home theater setup without complicated installations.
The S45H is now available for $179.99 MSRP at major retailers.
S55H - 2.1 Channel Sound Bar
The S55H adds a separate wireless subwoofer featuring a 5.5” driver and bass boost technology, providing deep, rich, room-filling tones. This model is designed to offer a more robust audio experience with additional bass performance.
The S55H is now available for $219.99 MSRP at major retailers.
Bringing the Cinema Home
TCL’s new sound bars are designed to deliver a cinema-like experience in the comfort of your home. With the integration of Dolby Atmos technology, users can enjoy a higher level of audio immersion, whether they are watching movies, playing games, or listening to music. The Q Class models, with their advanced features and premium design, cater to audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts who seek the ultimate sound experience. On the other hand, the S Class models provide a more straightforward yet highly effective solution for enhancing home audio.
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Perfect Pairing with TCL TVs
“Consumers know us best for our award-winning TVs but what many don’t know is that TCL has more than 20 years of experience in building products for major audio and smart speaker brands. Our talented team of audio engineers has invested extensive research and development to refine our latest soundbar offerings,” said Chris Hamdorf, Executive Vice President, TCL. “Always raising the bar to give people more than they expect, TCL provides the full home theater experience with a lineup of new Dolby Atmos sound bars that match perfectly with our new 2024 TCL TVs, including special features that allow functionality such as using the TV as an enhanced center channel.”
Availability and Pricing
TCL’s 2024 S Class sound bars are available at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and other popular retailers, while its new Q Class models will be available at these retailers in the summer. With competitive pricing and a range of features designed to enhance the home theater experience, TCL’s new sound bars are set to impact the market significantly.
In conclusion, TCL’s new Q Class and S Class soundbars offer a range of options for consumers looking to upgrade their home audio experience. Whether you are seeking the ultimate in immersive sound with the Q85H or a simple yet effective upgrade with the S45H, TCL has a solution to meet your needs. These new models reaffirm TCL’s commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative products that enhance the home entertainment experience.
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