{"id":8502,"date":"2025-08-01T11:55:30","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T15:55:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/?p=8502"},"modified":"2025-10-07T12:42:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T16:42:08","slug":"should-you-buy-a-cheap-soundbar-i-tested-16-budget-friendly-sound-bars-under-100","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/should-you-buy-a-cheap-soundbar-i-tested-16-budget-friendly-sound-bars-under-100\/","title":{"rendered":"Should you buy a cheap soundbar? I tested 16 budget friendly sound bars under $100"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8502\" class=\"elementor elementor-8502\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2605c7f3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2605c7f3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61b2f5af elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"61b2f5af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-pop\" href=\"#links\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Jump to Product Links<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e7d5106 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"3e7d5106\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ccc20e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"6ccc20e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/h4rDqb1vqrw&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-190497ea e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"190497ea\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-552b2daf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"552b2daf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>During Prime Day, I bought 16 budget soundbars under $100 to find out which ones are the best, and this video has all my favorite themes: a clear winner, cheap products outperforming name brands, and gut feelings backed up by cold hard measurements. But if you\u2019re just here for the conclusion, the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4585PSH\">Ultimea Poseidon M60<\/a> is the right soundbar for 90% of people and the remaining 10% should get either the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4kDwQD3\">Saiyin SBP<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3GTcEzl\">Hisense A620<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40UEVwa\">Puxinat BT103<\/a>. I\u2019ve links for those but stick around for all the testing and side-by-side comparisons. As always there are no sponsored reviews on this channel, and I bought all these soundbars with my own money.<\/p><h3>Mzeibo Soundbar<\/h3><p>Jumping right into the head-to-head testing, the cheapest soundbar I\u2019ve got today is this $39 <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ofMvLW\">Mzeibo<\/a>. The Mzeibo has inputs for HDMI ARC, optical, and AUX, and supports Bluetooth. The Mzeibo is about 17 inches long and has two small 4\u201d speaker compartments on either side of a center port.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8542\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>For each soundbar I ran a frequency response sweep which shows how well the speakers can reproduce different types of sounds. You can see that the Mzeibo doesn\u2019t start producing bass until about 80 Hz, so we can expect it to be missing a lot of low end sound for things like gunshots and explosions. The midrange where dialog is reproduced is also a bit uneven, which may cause some voices to be louder than others, and the treble drops off rapidly after 4000 Hz and then spikes at 15,000 Hz so we can expect high pitched sounds to be muted for everything but the harshest tones.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8543\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><h3>Puxinat BT103<\/h3><p>In round 1, the Mzeibo will go head-to-head against the $54 <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40UEVwa\">Puxinat BT103<\/a>. For connectivity, the Puxinat has HDMI ARC, optical, AUX, RCA coax, a USB port that can play audio files from a flash drive, and Bluetooth connectivity. The Puxinat is quite a bit bigger at just under 33\u201d and has a detachable design that lets you set it up as a soundbar or two tower speakers which can help widen the front sound stage and each side of the Puxinat has two 2\u201d drivers and a bass port.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8544\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>The Puxinat\u2019s frequency response also shows that it will struggle with low end, though once it gets started at around 75 Hz it has a fairly even curve with its only major peak at around 200 Hz, so it should provide consistent sound throughout the vocal range and into the highest frequencies.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8545\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>For the head-to-head testing, I normalized the volume on each bar to 80 decibels at 500 Hz if they could go that high and then used my Tascam Portacapture X8 to record the opening race scene from <em>Ready Player One<\/em>. I then picked three small clips that illustrate the soundbar\u2019s ability to recreate bass, midrange, and treble, and I\u2019m going to play each clip back-to-back, overlay my commentary, and choose a winner for each clip.<\/p><p>So, the Puxinat easily took round 1, and the Mzeibo was just barely better than a set of built-in TV speakers.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8546\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><h3>Geoyeao SD0151<\/h3><p>In round 2, the Puxinat will go up against the $55 <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4onBBnE\">Geoyeao<\/a> which is even smaller than the Mzeibo, coming in at just under 16 inches. The Geoyeao has HDMI ARC, Optical, RCA coax, AUX, and USB for playing audio files as well as Bluetooth connectivity. The Geoyeao has two front facing drivers and two downward facing drivers as well as a front facing display behind the grille and proudly advertises that it supports Dolby 5.1 and says it can fill your room with surround sound.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8547\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>The Geoyeao\u2019s frequency response graph is not terrible in that it is relatively flat throughout the midrange and treble. But again, the low end is extremely lacking, and we can expect it to push sounds like explosions into the lower midrange.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8548\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>To me, round 2 was another easy win for the Puxinat. I think the Geoyeao actually came through a little better on camera than it did in person, and despite promising a surround sound performance, it had an extremely narrow front sound stage and no virtual surround effects.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8549\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/8-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/8-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/8-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/8-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/8.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><h3>Assistrust KY8000<\/h3><p>So, in round 3 the Puxinat will go up against the $56 <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4oh3VYH\">Assistrust<\/a>. Coming in at just under 31\u201d long, the Assistrust is another bar that can be separated into two tower speakers for a wider sound stage. The Assistrust has HDMI ARC, Optical, and AUX, as well as Bluetooth. Looking at the back, the Assistrust and Mzeibo are pretty clearly made in the same factory and the Assistrust is basically two Mzeibo soundbars that work together, each one with two drivers and what they call a bass diaphragm that ports out the back.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8550\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>The Assistrust\u2019s frequency response shows an interesting peak around 70 Hz indicating it might be able to produce decent bass response, but like the Mzeibo, it has a concerning dip in treble that may cause it to sound harsh and shrill.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8551\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/10-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/10-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/10-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/10-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/10.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>I hope that round came through as clearly to you as it was to me in person. The Assistrust was the worst performer yet, and the Puxinat seemed like a premium sound system by comparison.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8552\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/11-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/11-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/11-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/11-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/11-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/11.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><h3>Riowois SD6441 Pro<\/h3><p>In round 4, the Puxinat will be in for a challenge against the $58 <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3U5sr17\">Riowois<\/a>, which is the first bar we\u2019ve seen so far that also comes with a separate subwoofer. The Riowois has all of its connectivity on the side rather than the back, and includes optical, AUX, and Bluetooth but is notably missing an HDMI ARC connection. The Riowois soundbar portion is small at just under 17\u201d, and it has two larger drivers on either side of the bar and two small drivers near the middle of the bar. The subwoofer is tall but thin with a 5\u201d ported side firing woofer.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8553\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/12-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/12-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/12-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/12-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/12-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/12.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>As expected, the frequency response graph for the Riowois shows the advantage of an external subwoofer and reaches competent sound pressure levels as low as 45 Hz compared to around 75 Hz on the Puxinat. You can also see that the subwoofer provides extra volume throughout the low midrange up to around 200 Hz where everything then more or less levels off and is handled by the main soundbar unit, but there is a dip around 7000 Hz, so the Riowois may struggle with the coin sounds in the 3<sup>rd<\/sup> clip.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/13.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8554\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/13-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/13-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/13-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/13-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/13-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/13.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>Pretty much as predicted by its frequency response diagram, the Riowois\u2019s big strength was in the low end and mid-bass, but the main unit wasn\u2019t able to provide enough sound to compete with the subwoofer. As a result, the overall sound came off as muddy and lacked clarity in mid-range and treble.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/14.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8555\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/14-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/14-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/14-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/14-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/14-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/14.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><h3>Saiyin Soundbar S<\/h3><p>In round 5, the Puxinat goes up against the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/45x6CxK\">Saiyin Soundbar S<\/a>, which is another detachable design with HDMI ARC, optical, AUX and Bluetooth. The Saiyin comes in at 24\u201d, but despite its larger size, each side only has a single speaker driver. The Saiyin\u2019s subwoofer is shorter and wider than the Riowois but still has that same 5\u201d ported side firing woofer.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/15.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8556\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/15-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/15-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/15-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/15-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/15-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/15.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>The Saiyin\u2019s frequency response shows an even stronger bass response than the Riowois, and, like the Riowois, the subwoofer\u2019s range carries into the low mid-range up to about 200 Hz. The large peak in the upper midrange of the Saiyin may help with vocal clarity for some voices, but the dips between 300 Hz to 500 Hz and 5000 Hz to 9000 Hz could definitely be problematic.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/16.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8557\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/16-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/16-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/16-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/16-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/16-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/16.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>Again, as predicted, the subwoofer was doing significant work in the lower frequencies, but the two-driver design of the main bar was just not enough to be able to give separation for dialog, and it had almost no high-end presence, meaning the Puxinat moves on again.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/17.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8558\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/17-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/17-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/17-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/17-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/17-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/17.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><h3>Yenjuty SD03<\/h3><p>In round 6, the Puxinat will face off against the $61 <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4oj85iu\">Yenjuty<\/a>, which is another detachable design with HDMI ARC, optical, and AUX inputs, but no subwoofer. The Yenjuty is the largest bar yet, coming in at 30\u201d, and says it has two tweeters, two full range woofers, and two bass diaphragms.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/18.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8559\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/18-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/18-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/18-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/18-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/18-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/18.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>Looking at the frequency response graph, the Yenjuty lacks the low-end presence of the bars that include subwoofers and has some concerning dips between 300 Hz to 500 Hz and 5000 Hz to 9000 Hz, but then a huge spike around 10,000 Hz, so the coins in the 3<sup>rd<\/sup> clip are probably going to be very harsh.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/19.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8560\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/19-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/19-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/19-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/19-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/19-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/19.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>That round was closer than most, but I think that dip in the treble and subsequent spike made the Yenjuty overly harsh and shrill. While the Puxinat comes across as bright and maybe a little harsh, the Yenjuty was uncomfortable to listen to, so the Puxinat moves on again.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8561\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><h3>Saiyin Soundbar SBP<\/h3><p>In Round 7, the Puxinat will go up against another bar from Saiyin. This is their slightly more premium $69 <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4kDwQD3\">Soundbar SBP<\/a> which, like the Soundbar S, is detachable with HDMI ARC, optical, AUX, and Bluetooth. But unlike the two-driver design of the Soundbar S, the SBP has two full range woofers, and two tweeters mounted near the edges of the bar. The SBP has an almost identical subwoofer to the Soundbar S with a single 5\u201d ported side firing woofer.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/21.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8562\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/21-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/21-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/21-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/21-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/21-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/21.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>The frequency response of the Saiyin SBP shows competent bass response as low as 40 Hz followed by pretty boomy performance in between 60 Hz and 200 Hz. But, most importantly, the rest of the curve for the SBP is relatively flat, suggesting it will do a great job reproducing all types of sound.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/22.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8563\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/22-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/22-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/22-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/22-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/22-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/22.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>Wow, that is definitely not the kind of sound I was expecting for less than $70. Compared to all the previous rounds, the Saiyin SBP had extremely good bass response and strong midrange with good separation of vocals and background sounds. Also, something that\u2019s hard to capture through headphones is that the front sound stage seemed much wider, probably due to the subwoofer playing sounds into the low midrange. So, while I\u2019ll miss that bright sparkly treble on the Puxinat, the Saiyin SBP definitely won that round.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/23.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8564\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/23-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/23-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/23-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/23-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/23-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/23.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><h3>Puxinat BT100<\/h3><p>But Puxinat isn\u2019t out of it yet because I\u2019ve also got their $72 <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/45vWyVQ\">BT100 model<\/a>, which is a detachable unit with a separate subwoofer, but the main soundbar is weirdly skinny and long at 32\u201d. Like the other Puxinat, the BT100 has HDMI ARC, optical, AUX, RCA coax, a USB port that can play audio files from a flash drive, and supports Bluetooth connectivity. As mentioned, the length of the BT100 is a bit odd considering all four drivers are mounted in the middle 16\u201d, and the Amazon listing seems to imply that there are bass response diaphragms on the edges, but there\u2019s clearly nothing there. However, the subwoofer looks promising and is the biggest yet, with a single 6\u201d ported side firing woofer.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/24.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8565\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/24-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/24-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/24-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/24-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/24-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/24.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>Looking at the frequency response curve the subwoofer seems much more tuned to not overpower the main unit, but the entire response curve is full of small peaks and troughs and there\u2019s a pretty significant dip between 6000 Hz and 9000 Hz and a huge spike at 10,000 Hz, so it\u2019s going to be very shrill in those highest frequencies.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/25.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8566\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/25-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/25-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/25-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/25-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/25-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/25.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>Well, that was disappointing to say the least. Despite a promising frequency response curve, the performance of the Puxinat BT100 was focused almost entirely into the high midrange, and the spike in the treble was noticeable in every clip. I strongly preferred the Saiyin SBP throughout the entire scene.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/26.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8567\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/26-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/26-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/26-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/26-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/26-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/26.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><h3>Roku Streambar SE<\/h3><p>That means Round 9 will be the Saiyin SBP up against the $79 <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40LER1M\">Roku Streambar SE<\/a> which is a completely different concept than the rest of these soundbars. The Streambar SE comes with a Roku media player built in, in addition to being able to accept HDMI ARC and optical inputs. The Streambar is by far the smallest yet, coming in at just 9.5,\u201d but feels extremely dense and well made with two 1.5\u201d drivers.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/27.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8568\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/27-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/27-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/27-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/27-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/27-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/27.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>Looking at the frequency response of the Roku Streambar, it\u2019s extremely impressive given its tiny size. It shows a bass response starting around 75 Hz and a strong midrange, but the drop off around 6500 Hz could cause some problems with treble.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/28.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8569\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/28-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/28-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/28-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/28-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/28-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/28.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>Well, let\u2019s be honest, the Streambar really didn\u2019t stand a chance, but given its size and the fact that it has a Roku streaming stick built in, I can definitely see a use case for the Streambar if you need something small and portable with good enough sound.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/29.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8510\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/29-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/29-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/29-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/29-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/29-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/29.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><h3>Vizio SV200M<\/h3><p>Round 10 will put the Saiyin SBP up against the $98 <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4l6eR8E\">Vizio SV200M<\/a> which is a single non-detachable bar without a subwoofer with only an HDMI eARC port, USB, and Bluetooth connectivity. Interestingly, the Vizio does not come with a remote. Also odd is that despite being 30\u201d long and pretty heavy, the Vizio soundbar only has two speaker drivers mounted at either end of the bar.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/30.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8511\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/30-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/30-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/30-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/30-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/30-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/30.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>Looking at the frequency response curve, this soundbar is kind of a mess, with bass response starting around 75 Hz, a huge peak in the low mid-range and four major spikes in the treble with significant troughs in between.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/32.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8513\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/32-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/32-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/32-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/32-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/32-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/32.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>That was just as much of a mess as I was expecting, with almost no vocal presence and flat uninteresting treble. The Vizio SV200M is definitely not worth $98.<\/p><h3>Amazon FireTV Soundbar<\/h3><p>Next, in round 11, for $99 we\u2019ve got the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4fiIUZi\">Amazon FireTV Soundbar<\/a>. I have to admit, when I bought it, I thought it included a FireTV streaming device sort of like the Roku Streambar, but it doesn\u2019t. This is just a $99 one piece soundbar with HDMI eARC, optical, USB, and Bluetooth. Like the Vizio, the FireTV Soundbar only has two speaker drivers, mounted near the edges of the bar.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/33.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8514\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/33-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/33-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/33-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/33-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/33-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/33.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>Also, like the Vizio, the FireTV Soundbar\u2019s frequency curve is rough, again with a big spike in the lower mid-range, a dip in the vocal range, and treble response that falls off rapidly after 4000 Hz but then spikes hard around 15,000 Hz.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/34.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8515\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/34-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/34-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/34-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/34-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/34-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/34.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>I think the best way to describe the sound from the FireTV soundbar is unoffensive. It\u2019s not good, but if you were comparing it to the sound quality of a TV it\u2019s probably just good enough that you wouldn\u2019t return it. It\u2019s definitely not $99 good though.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/35.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8516\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/35-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/35-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/35-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/35-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/35-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/35.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><h3>Ultimea Poseidon M60<\/h3><p>After that, also for $99, is the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4585PSH\">Ultimea Poseidon M60<\/a> which comes in two pieces, but from what I can tell is only meant to be used as a single soundbar and doesn\u2019t come with stands or connectors to use them as tower speakers. The Ultimea has HDMI eARC, optical, USB, and Bluetooth. Unlike the last two bars, the Ultimea makes good use of its 32\u201d length with four separate drivers near the edges of the bar and a dedicated center channel driver. The Ultimea also has a unique looking subwoofer that\u2019s short but long with a 5\u201d ported down firing woofer.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/36.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8517\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/36-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/36-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/36-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/36-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/36-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/36.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>The Ultimea\u2019s frequency response curve is pretty impressive for the price, with bass response as low as 35 Hz, and more importantly, an even response through the entire midrange and treble until it gets to 7000 Hz where there\u2019s a dip until around 9000 Hz before it recovers.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/37.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8518\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/37-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/37-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/37-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/37-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/37-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/37.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>I have no notes. Other than the fact that Ultimea advertises this as a surround sound system and I couldn\u2019t detect any virtual surround, the rest of the performance was spot on. The Saiyin\u2019s bass is fun, but loose and boomy, while the Ultimea was tight and accurate. The vocals were clear and separated thanks to that center driver, and the coins were bright and vibrant without being too harsh, and I\u2019m extremely impressed that this kind of performance is attainable for less than $100.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/38.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8519\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/38-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/38-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/38-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/38-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/38-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/38.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><h3>Hisense A620<\/h3><p>In round 13, the Ultimea will go up against the $99 <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3GTcEzl\">Hisense A620<\/a> which is a one piece soundbar with HDMI ARC, optical, RCA coax, AUX, USB, and Bluetooth. The Hisense bar is just under 32\u201d wide and has a single driver on either side of the bar and a center 5\u201d wide driver that acts as an integrated subwoofer.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/39.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8520\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/39-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/39-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/39-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/39-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/39-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/39.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>The frequency response graph for the Hisense shows that the center driver is effective at creating bass down to around 65 Hz, which is better than the other all-in-one bars, but quite a bit worse than the ones with dedicated subwoofers. There\u2019s also a concerning dip in the middle of the midrange around 250 Hz, and three pretty significant peaks in treble.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/40.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8521\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/40-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/40-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/40-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/40-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/40-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/40.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>While the Hisense was definitely the best all-in-one soundbar so far, it didn\u2019t really stand a chance against the Ultimea. However, the Hisense did have the most convincing virtual surround effect, which I\u2019m not sure how it pulled off with just two forward facing drivers, but it was definitely noticeable.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/41.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8522\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/41-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/41-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/41-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/41-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/41-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/41.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><h3>Samsung B400F<\/h3><p>Next in round 14, I\u2019ve got the $117 <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4lVj9AO\">Samsung B400F<\/a> that I got on prime day for $99. The B400F has HDMI ARC, optical, USB, and Bluetooth and has four total drivers with two full range and two smaller tweeters on the outside.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/42.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8523\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/42-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/42-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/42-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/42-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/42-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/42.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>Looking at the Samsung\u2019s frequency response curve, it\u2019s pretty even and flat with no major concerning areas other than a lack of any bass response until above 70 Hz.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/43.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8524\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/43-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/43-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/43-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/43-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/43-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/43.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>I think I\u2019d describe the Samsung the same way that I did the Amazon FireTV soundbar from a few rounds ago. It\u2019s definitely not good, but it\u2019s not bad enough that you\u2019d return it. So, if you bought it because you like Samsung products, I think you\u2019d probably keep using it, but it\u2019s not even close to the performance of the Ultimea. Comparing the all-in-one Samsung to the all-in-one Hisense, the Hisense wins by a mile.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/44.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8525\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/44-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/44-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/44-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/44-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/44-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/44.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><h3>Sony S100F<\/h3><p>Last, the most expensive soundbar I was able to get for under $100 on Prime Day is the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3HeaF8Q\">Sony S100F<\/a> which is currently retailing for $118. The Sony has HDMI ARC, optical, USB, and Bluetooth connectivity, and looks almost identical to the Samsung under the grille, with two full range drivers and two smaller tweeters near the edges of the bar.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/45.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8526\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/45-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/45-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/45-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/45-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/45-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/45.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>Of course, the most expensive soundbar has the worst frequency response curve yet, with no bass response at all until 75 Hz, a midrange full of peaks and troughs, and treble that slowly fades away as the frequency increases.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/46.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8527\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/46-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/46-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/46-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/46-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/46-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/46.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>Yikes. So, definitely don\u2019t buy the Sony, but there were a few clear winners in this test.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/47.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8528\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/47-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/47-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/47-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/47-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/47-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/47.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><h3>Sound Quality Rankings<\/h3><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/48.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8529\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/48-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/48-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/48-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/48-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/48-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/48.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>Here are my rankings for each bar with the standouts for subwoofer-based systems being the $69 Saiyin SBP for a budget pick and the $99 Ultimea Poseidon was the top performer.\u00a0<\/p><p>For all-in-one systems, which are nowhere near as good as the systems with separate subwoofers, the $54 Puxinat BT103 was very good for a budget pick and the $99 Hisense was the top performer.\u00a0<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/49.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8530\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/49-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/49-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/49-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/49-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/49-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/49.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>Next, now that we\u2019ve got it narrowed down to those four, I\u2019ve got a few additional tests to do.<\/p><h3>Bluetooth Performance<\/h3><p>First, we\u2019ll look at Bluetooth connectivity, which is most important if you are planning to use these soundbars with an inexpensive projector like my current budget recommendation, the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4kAbvMh\">Elephas W1K<\/a>.<\/p><p>As for control, all these soundbars functioned in the same way concerning volume where you set a fixed volume on the soundbar itself and then use the remote for the projector to change the volume that the projector is sending to the bar. I had no issues with that setup.<\/p><p>But the biggest issue you\u2019ll run into with Bluetooth is audio delay. So, I tested each of the top performing soundbars by connecting them to my Elephas W1K and then I ran this audio delay test that matches sound output to a visual stimulus. The worst performer was the Saiyin SBP which had approximately six frames of audio lag, corresponding to about 250 ms at 24 frames per second. The Hisense and Puxinat each had five frames of audio delay which is about 208 ms. The Ultimea started out with zero delay, which is basically unheard of for Bluetooth, but by the end of the test it had four frames of delay which is around 167 ms. Since the generally accepted limit for audio lag is around 125 ms, all are likely to be noticeable, but the Ultimea was by far the best.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/50.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8531\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/50-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/50-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/50-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/50-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/50-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/50.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>Next, I watched some Netflix content using Bluetooth audio to listen for any glitching or resync issues. Only the Saiyin had problems, performing a re-sync approximately once a minute which results in a brief audio glitch. I did check the Bluetooth version and codec to try to get to the bottom of why the Saiyin was performing so much worse than the others, but they were all using current BT version 5.0 and higher with the SBC universal Bluetooth codec, so I\u2019m still not sure why they don\u2019t all perform the same.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/51.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8532\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/51-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/51-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/51-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/51-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/51-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/51.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><h3>Audio Tuning Options<\/h3><p>I also spent some time messing with audio tuning and the various digital signal processing options for each soundbar and found that the Ultimea was again in a league of its own with options for controlling bass, treble, and midrange, built-in presets, virtual surround enhancements, and even up-mixing control. I also appreciate the ability to independently control the volume of the system tones and dim the front facing display.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/52.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8533\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/52-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/52-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/52-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/52-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/52-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/52.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>The Hisense also has bass, treble, and dimmer functionality, as well as EQ presets and virtual surround on\/off, but the controls aren\u2019t as granular as the Ultimea.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/53.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8534\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/53-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/53-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/53-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/53-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/53-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/53.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>The Puxinat has treble and bass control, a few EQ presets and a button that says \u201c3D\u201d that makes the speakers sound terrible.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/54.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8535\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/54-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/54-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/54-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/54-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/54-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/54.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>Lastly, the Saiyin is limited to just three EQ presets and level control for the subwoofer.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/55.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8536\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/55-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/55-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/55-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/55-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/55-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/55.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><h3>Music Performance<\/h3><p>Last, I listened to some music to get a feel for how each bar performed and my biggest takeaway is that there\u2019s no replacement for a subwoofer since without it you can\u2019t get into the bass frequencies that you can hear and feel at the same time. Between the Saiyin and Ultimea, the Saiyin is tuned more like Beats by Dre and sounds really punchy and exciting, which is especially good for rap and pop music, but the Ultimea\u2019s bass is much tighter and more controlled which made it sound better for rock, country, and jazz. Here\u2019s a quick example of what I mean using royalty free <em>Crab Rave<\/em>.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/56.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8537\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/56-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/56-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/56-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/56-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/56-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/56.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><h3>Conclusions<\/h3><p>So which soundbar should you buy?<\/p><p>First, if your space allows for a separate subwoofer and you\u2019re willing to stretch your budget all the way up to $100 or maybe slightly more depending on sales, the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4585PSH\">Ultimea Poseidon M60<\/a> is the clear winner in every category. It has tight clean bass, an even and flat frequency response curve, tons of tuning options, good connectivity, and the lowest Bluetooth latency. I\u2019d say it\u2019s the right pick for 90% of people watching this video.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/57.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8538\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/57-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/57-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/57-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/57-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/57-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/57.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>However, if you like punchier bass that you can feel a little more or you\u2019re looking to spend a little less money, the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4kDwQD3\">Saiyin SBP<\/a> is also really good for the money though I\u2019d probably avoid it if you plan on using Bluetooth as your primary connection method since it seems to have some sync issues.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/58.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8539\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/58-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/58-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/58-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/58-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/58-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/58.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>If you\u2019re going to mount your soundbar under your TV and don\u2019t have room for a subwoofer, the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3GTcEzl\">Hisense A620<\/a> was the clear winner with decent bass response, bright high end, and decent virtual surround, but it\u2019s not anywhere near the overall sound quality of the Ultimea for the same price.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/59.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8540\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/59-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/59-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/59-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/59-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/59-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/59.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>Last, the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40UEVwa\">Puxinat BT103<\/a> is an inexpensive all-in-one with no major flaws other than just sounding a little anemic compared to the other three options, but for $54, I\u2019m still pretty impressed by the value.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/60.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8541\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/60-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/60-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/60-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/60-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/60-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thesmarthomehookup.com\/test_install\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/60.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>As always there are no sponsored reviews on this channel, and I bought everything in this 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