At Rs 6,999, the Realme 100W Soundbar is on the pricier side
considering it is a fundamental audio system.
Chinese
electronics maker Realme recently launched its 100W soundbar speaker system,
priced at Rs 6,999. Called the Realme
100W soundbar, it is a 2.1 channel audio system with a dedicated wired
subwoofer. The soundbar features a quad-speaker set-up – two full-range
speakers and two high-frequency tweeters, each of 15W power output. Its wired
subwoofer has a 40W audio driver for low-frequency output.
The soundbar
features a rectangular tube-shaped design with a plastic build and a mesh
covering the entire front. It does not look cheap but ordinary. Overall, the
soundbar has a no-frills design with smooth curved edges. It has a light-weight
build, which makes it convenient to use either as an extended audio system with
television or as a standalone device. However, the soundbar’s wired subwoofer
limits its standalone utility due to portability issues.
Although the sound
bar supports wall-mount and table-top installations, it is better suited for
the latter because most of its port are available on its back. Speaking of
ports, the soundbar features optical, coaxial, HDMI ARC, AUX, and USB. Besides,
there are ports to connect subwoofer and power cable. For wireless connectivity,
the soundbar has Bluetooth.
The soundbar
behaves differently with different connectivity options: each has its own
issues. For example, there is a significant audio delay when connected with TV
through Bluetooth. The HDMI ARC works fine with regard to audio but it does not
support Amazon Prime Video and Netflix – you need to manually change the
digital audio output from TV settings to PCM to make it work with these
over-the-top platforms. Moreover, the on-screen volume indicator disappears in
the HDMI ARC connection. Aux connectivity seems to be a safer bet, but the
audio quality suffers distortion.
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