TCL 8 Series TS8132 Soundbar Speaker 3.1.2 Channels

350 W, 3.1.2 Channel
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Product details

Dolby Atmos\nExperience Dolby Atmos in a new dimension, powered by no less than 8 speakers that deliver a powerful soundstage.\n\neArc & CEC\nA single cable connection with Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) allows your soundbar to support almost all available sound formats and allows your TV to control your soundbar automatically. No more juggling between different remotes.\n\nEnjoy depth and excitement\nAuthentic 3.1.2 channels with two upfiring speakers and a ground shaking wireless subwoofer provide multidimensional sound\n\nWireless music streaming\nWith Bluetooth support and WiFi, it's incredibly easy to turn your soundbar into a powerful music system. Let your music fill the living room and share the enjoyment with your friends or family.\n\nSpecialized sound modes\nTo get the most out of your soundbar and have the best experience, we've included special sound modes. So you'll always get the best possible sound experience, whether you're watching TV or listening to music.

Key specifications

Soundbar type
Soundbar with subwoofer
Wireless speakers
Subwoofer
Audio channel
3.1.2 Channel
Equipment + functions
Equalizer, Spotify Connect, True Wireless
Audio technology
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
Item number
20689314

General information

Manufacturer
TCL
Category
Sound bars
Manufacturer no.
TS8132
Release date
27.4.2022

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Multimedia functions

Soundbar type
Soundbar with subwoofer
Audio channel
3.1.2 Channel
Wireless speakers
Subwoofer
Nominal power
350 W
Equipment + functions
Equalizer, Spotify Connect, True Wireless
Network features
WiFi direct
Bluetooth version
4.2
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, AVRCP
Audio technology
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats
AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3 VBR, WAV

Connections

Audio inputs
Aux/FX Return (1x)
Audio outputs
USB
Video connections
HDMI (1x)
HDMI features
HDMI 2.0
USB ports
USB-A

Smart home features

Smart home ecosystem
Google Assistant
Communication standard
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant

Power supply

Power consumption
350 W
Power consumption (standby)
1 W

Origin

Country of origin
China

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
AC, HDMI

Product dimensions

Height
6.50 cm
Width
100 cm
Depth
12.20 cm
Weight
6.80 kg
Subwoofer height
32.50 cm
Subwoofer width
35 cm
Subwoofer depth
20 cm
Subwoofer weight
3.50 kg

Package dimensions

Length
108 cm
Width
35 cm
Height
28 cm
Weight
9.40 kg

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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Sound bars» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • TCL
    Not enough data
  • 1.HP
    0 %
  • 2.Panasonic
    0.3 %
  • 2.Razer
    0.3 %
  • 4.Dell
    0.5 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • TCL
    Not enough data
  • 1.Creative
    0 days
  • 2.Philips
    4 days
  • 3.Samsung
    7 days
  • 4.Bose
    8 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Sound bars» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • TCL
    Not enough data
  • 1.HP
    0 %
  • 2.Speedlink
    1.5 %
  • 3.Trust
    2.4 %
  • 4.Razer
    2.6 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

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Good79/100
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AudiovisionSingle testReleaseMarch 2022
  • PositiveSolid sound with clean bass
  • PositiveSubwoofer included
  • Positive4K video with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision
  • NegativeHardly any treble and surround sound
  • NegativeNo DTS decoder

The TS8132 is the second largest soundbar in TCL's range and, at 500 euros, is still in the entry-level class. Nevertheless, the sound bar comes with a subwoofer and promises Dolby Atmos sound without additional surround speakers. Almost a year ago, we had the largest TCL sound bar in our test: the TS9030 "Ray Danz" provided high spatiality thanks to special refl ector technology with the help of sound...