TCL Alto 8+ 2.1 Channel Sound Bar with Built-In Subwoofer – Fire TV Edition
Brand | FGC |
Model Name | Alto 8+ |
Speaker Type | Subwoofer |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, HDMI |
Special Feature | Subwoofer |
About this item
- Fire TV edition – With a Fire TV 4K streaming media player integrated into the sound bar system, the TCL Sound Bar delivers a complete home cinema experience with video streaming and stunning sound in a single device. No additional Fire TV streaming device needed.
- Stunning cinematic sound – Bring the excitement of cinematic sound into your home. Engineered to provide impressive acoustic performance, with carefully tuned drivers and dopoundsy digital plus for clear, dynamic and immersive sound.
- Built-in subwoofer – Feel the power of deep, rich bass with woofer speakers built directly into the sound bar. Enjoy a full and an exhilarating audio experience and get the most out of your entertainment.
- Optimized sound modes – Use the remote control to choose from three precisely tuned settings: Movie, music and news, for an ideal viewing and listening experience.
- Endless entertainment - With a Fire TV 4K streaming media player built-in, enjoy tens of thousands of Alexa skills, channels, and apps, including Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Starz, Showtime, CBS All Access, Amazon Music, Spotify, and more. Subscriptions may be required.
- Voice remote with Alexa - Easily control your TCL Sound Bar and compatible TV with the included Voice remote with Alexa—plus, launch apps, search for TV shows, play music, control smart home devices, and more. Just press the microphone button and ask Alexa.
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Remote Control | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.2 |
Sound quality | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Bluetooth connectivity | 3.7 | — | 4.4 | — | 5.0 | 4.5 |
Value for money | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.5 | — | — | — |
Sold By | Bargain Shack USA | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | OLG BUSINESS |
speaker size | — | 6.5 inches | 3 inches | 39 inches | 31 inches | 31 inches |
power source | Power plug | AC | AC | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | HDMI, Bluetooth | Wireless | USB, Bluetooth | Wi Fi | Bluetooth, HDMI, USB, Optical | Bluetooth, HDMI, USB, Optical |
speaker type | Subwoofer | Soundbar | Sound Bar Speaker | Soundbar | Surround Sound | Subwoofer |
mounting type | Bar Mount | Bar Mount | Tabletop Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount |
weight | 3 kilograms | 22 pounds | — | 9.1 kilograms | 4.32 pounds | 4.32 pounds |
control method | voice | — | voice | voice | — | — |
From the manufacturer
Fire TV Edition
With a Fire TV 4K streaming media player built-in, choose from over 500,000 movies and TV episodes. Enjoy favorites from Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, STARZ, Showtime, Disney+, and others. Stream thousands of titles in brilliant 4K Ultra HD, HDR, HDR10+, or Dolby Vision. Subscription fees may apply
Voice Remote with Alexa
Use the included Voice Remote with Alexa to easily control your sound bar and compatible TV functions like power, volume, navigation, and playback. Want to watch something new? Press the microphone button and say, “Find dramas.”
Cinematic Sound
Experience incredibly dynamic cinematic sound in the comfort of your home. With drivers engineered to provide impressive acoustic performance, the carefully tuned speakers deliver impactful, powerful sound with stunning clarity.
Built-In Subwoofer
Bigger bass means bigger excitement. With woofer speakers built directly into the sound bar, you can feel the impact of the action for a fuller audio experience. Bring out the best in your music, TV shows, and movies with rich, powerful bass.
Sound Modes for Movies, Music, and News
Three precisely tuned and distinct sound modes (Movie, Music, News) are available to choose from for an ideal audio experience when watching your favorite content.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 37.99 x 4.06 x 2.32 inches |
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Item Weight | 6.6 pounds |
ASIN | B07V2K1G5P |
Item model number | TS8011-NA |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #138,734 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #116 in Fire TV (Amazon Devices & Accessories) #503 in Home Audio Sound Bars |
Date First Available | January 6, 2020 |
Manufacturer | FGC |
Speakers Maximum Output Power | 120 Watts |
Item Weight | 3 Kilograms |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Product Description
Endless entertainment at home - The TCL Sound Bar brings you a complete entertainment solution that takes your home cinema experience to the next level. With a Fire TV 4K streaming media player built-in, included Voice Remote with Alexa, built-in subwoofer and optimized sound settings, the TCL Sound Bar has everything you need in one streamlined package. Press the microphone button and ask Alexa to find something new to watch, while enjoying rich, dynamic sound with powerful subwoofer bass. Raise the bar for your home entertainment system.
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Customers like the value of the speakers. They say it's an amazing deal to upgrade an older TV, with better sound and a faster interface. However, some customers have reported issues with bootability. They mention that the speakers turn off randomly and some disagree on connectivity, ease of installation, compatibility, sound quality, performance, and quality.
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Customers appreciate the value of the speakers. They mention that it is an amazing deal to upgrade an older TV, with better sound and faster interface. Some mention that the speakers have good sound for the money.
"...the features, quality, and performance of this soundbar at an amazing price point.I would definitely buy them again." Read more
"Price was right (got a used one) but just wish it had RCA inputs as well. Other than that works great, breeze to setup...." Read more
"...Overall, its ok for the money. The voice control Alexa is a nice feature. It works well." Read more
"...This is an amazing deal to upgrade an older tv. Faster interface, better sound. Can’t be beat!!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of installation. Some mention that it works great, is convenient, and convenient to use, while others say that the instructions are very poor and confusing.
"...The remote is versatile and functional. Installation is simple and easy...." Read more
"...Other than that works great, breeze to setup. Just bear in mind the HDMI output is for the Fire Stick...." Read more
"...Turns out the manual isn't good and Android TV's menus are a little strange.I run the Android TV apps and direct the sound to this soundbar...." Read more
"Easy to setup. Nice to have the different connectivity options (optical cable and HDMI)...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the speakers. Some mention that the sound is great with a little bit of white noise, the quality of sound is awesome for the price, and the features of the sound bar are great. Others say that the sounds are not good, it will not play sound at all, and there are some artifacts at max volume. Some customers also mention that there are no settings for sound, and that it can act as a standalone speaker set using Bluetooth connection to ie cell.
"...If you are looking for decent features and quality sound and video, this soundbar is hard to beat. Read the specs so you know what you are buying...." Read more
"Exactly what I was looking for. Paired easily with my smart tv. Sounds great." Read more
"...There are some artifacts at max volume and it seems to be louder when connected to a BT device...." Read more
"...the fire tv app runs slightly better than my firestick and the sound quality is fine for what I paid ($75 on sale)...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the speakers. Some mention that it works great, looks great, and works amazing, while others say that the remote that came with it will not work with the TV and that it only works in Fire TV mode. Some customers also say that it does not turn on the TV as supposed nor change inputs, and that the documentation is unclear. Overall, the opinions are mixed, and it's recommended to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.
"...I am blown away by the features, quality, and performance of this soundbar at an amazing price point.I would definitely buy them again." Read more
"...Built-in FireTV is nice and convenient, only works with HDMI tho...." Read more
"...Other than that works great, breeze to setup. Just bear in mind the HDMI output is for the Fire Stick...." Read more
"...Also sometimes it doesn't turn on the TV as supposed nor change inputs even when Alexa says "OK"...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the compatibility of the speakers. Some mention that it works great with Fire TV, while others say that it started having issues and is glitchy.
"...The remote is versatile and functional. Installation is simple and easy...." Read more
"This was a bit of a disappointment. It doesn't seem to like my tv and is very inconsistent with how it decides to work...." Read more
"...Built-in FireTV is nice and convenient, only works with HDMI tho...." Read more
"...I am now using a firestick remote to control this device. Lots of glitches, but nice when it works. Dropped to 3 ⭐ because of remote issue" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the speakers. Some say that it has the best quality they have found for an all-in-one, while others say that the product is not good and is defective from the get go.
"...And it did not work great with Chinese headphone, it just went brick, so I have to pull out AC cord from the speaker." Read more
"...I am blown away by the features, quality, and performance of this soundbar at an amazing price point.I would definitely buy them again." Read more
"...In bad shape. Got a new one. Box also looked retaped and not in great shape. But atleast it worked. Connected immediately. Quick and easy set up...." Read more
"...A fire TV with all of the media capabilities ready to go.Best quality I have found for an all in one." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the speakers. Some mention that it works great, the Bluetooth connects easily, and syncs with Amazon Fire TV so seamlessly. However, others say that the 1st one wouldn't pair remote, no support, and the wifi is spotty. It also screwed up their wifi, and would lose the signal every 20 minutes like clock work.
"...It was definitely a bit fiddly to get set up -- the remote didn't want to pair, and then I had a hard time getting the remote to recognize the LG TV..." Read more
"Exactly what I was looking for. Paired easily with my smart tv. Sounds great." Read more
"Setup took longer than expected. Trouble pairing remote. Also can not side- load apps using USB. USB only recognizes audio & picture files...." Read more
"...Still have to figure that one aspect out. It also screwed up my wifi." Read more
Customers have issues with the bootability of the speakers. They say that it turns off randomly, constantly turns on and off, and the volume goes down without any warning. The internal fire stick turns off by itself, and Alexa no longer works. The tv is sluggish, laggy, and frequently crashes. The product died after six weeks.
"...Also started turning off by itself or losing the image sometimes.... A day after the Support Window ended, how convenient... I want to return it now..." Read more
"...because the built in Android TV on my tv is sluggish, laggy, and frequently crashes...." Read more
"...It will sometimes turn off randomly when I press the home button.Finally, the CEC feature doesn’t seem to work properly...." Read more
"...I don't know why but it turned off from time to time without notice, but I did not figured out what's the reason yet...." Read more
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That being said, I bought two of the TCL for my bedroom and office through Woot! at a deep discount. Even if I had paid the full list of $199 this is a terrific value for a fine soundbar.
If you are looking for input and features galore such as with my Bose, this is not your soundbar. If you are looking for decent features and quality sound and video, this soundbar is hard to beat. Read the specs so you know what you are buying. Some of the reviews I have read seem to suggest some buyers failed to do this, and are then “surprised” later.
You get good audio frequency response at 40 hz-20,000 kHz, and the built-in subwoofers deliver plenty of bottom end. Dialogue is clear and easily heard. Plenty of system power with 200 watts.
A few quick notes:
The built in Fire stick and Alexa are great features.
The remote is versatile and functional. Installation is simple and easy.
You get three sound modes: movie, music, and news- you cannot adjust the sound further...but I found the presets are nicely calibrated and sound great.
Bluetooth is a nice feature.
You have only one video output- HDMI ARC (audio return channel). If your TV also has this, then any other devices (blu-ray, XBox, satellite, etc.) that you plug into your tv will have the sound routed through the TCL...a nice feature. If your TV does not have HDMI ARC, then you will be limited.
All in all, this is a very fine soundbar that delivers 4K Fire stick video, Alexa, and powerful quality audio.
I am blown away by the features, quality, and performance of this soundbar at an amazing price point.
I would definitely buy them again.
Adding a note because it took me some time to find it -
Initially had no sound from gaming console (tags for searchers: Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Audio Input)
Solution - Be sure that the sound bar's HDMI is plugged into the ARC compatible HDMI port on your TV. I had these switched, as soon as I rearranged them the sound from my console worked fine.
I run the Android TV apps and direct the sound to this soundbar. The sound is synced quite well. Sometimes off by a sliver but not too noticeable and much better than the TV sound.
I have used the internal soundbar FireTV and it works fine too. The FireTV has audio sync options, but I don't think they work with external (TV source).
I've used bluetooth to my devices and they play music well. It has some good sound/bass, MUCH better than my past $100 soundbars, but not like my Pioneer receiver that passed on. I can't get massive sound for music, but quite good.
The movie sound works good, the dialog is quite present and the bass works.
The power on with TV link works good. There is a sleep mode if I pause TV a LONG time, (20 min?)
I'd recommend my setup/single remote to people who don't want a DD receiver with sub/center channel.
Also sometimes it doesn't turn on the TV as supposed nor change inputs even when Alexa says "OK".
Also started turning off by itself or losing the image sometimes.... A day after the Support Window ended, how convenient... I want to return it now but I can't.
Anyway soundbar was never good enough to begin with, I kept it because I got it on Black Friday for cheap, but it is still not worth it,
Sound quality is not good, and it is a soundbar, so that is why the low rating. It doesn’t even have an option to modify bass or treble, and it supposedly has 3 sound modes (Movie, Music, News), but all of them sound the same. I really think they should pay us to test this units or something because the 3 sound modes do not make any difference. You should check all other reviews that say the same. I do not know if it is a mistake on TCL part or what...
Also, the soundbar sounds muffled and very little to non-existent bass. In fact, I made a sound test and bass doesn’t go below 50Hz, so their “Feel the power of deep, rich bass with woofer speakers built directly into the sound bar” is a lie. You cannot feel the bass, barely hear it.
I have an older JBL portable speaker from 5 or 6 years ago, which is 8 inches long, and has better bass.
Nothing in the sound department is crisp or clear. Be careful when seeing 5-star reviews, because if you read them you will see most of them are saying it is great because they are comparing the sound with the TV speakers… but it should be compared with other soundbars.