TV Speaker 2.0 & 2.1: complete and very inexpensive soundbars from Xiaomi
Established for several months on the audio-video market, with its range of televisions in particular, Xiaomi is accelerating into home cinema with two new soundbars called TV Speaker 2.0 and TV Speaker 2.1. Lighter versions of the TV Speaker 3.1, released three years ago, they offer a price/performance ratio that defies all competition.
A very refined soundbar, and another with an integrated subwoofer
Launched at the same time as wireless headphones Redmi Buds 6 and Redmi Buds 6 Prothese soundbars are quite complete despite their entry-level positioning. The TV Speaker 2.0 is equipped with a very refined acoustic architecture, composed of a pair of bass/midrange speakers and a pair of tweeters powered by an amplification developing 84 watts. All of these components are housed in a box measuring 84 cm in length, designed to fit televisions of 55 inches and less.
The TV Speaker 2.1, for its part, is distinguished by a power extended to 120 watts and an integrated subwoofer. It therefore promises a better feeling of immersion allowing it to be installed in a larger room. It also stands out with a length of 107 cm for ideal placement at the feet of a 65-inch television.
Very complete connectivity for their level of range
These Xiaomi soundbars share the same connectivity, consisting of an HDMI ARC port, an optical input and a coaxial input allowing a versatile connection to all types of televisions. Also designed to stream music, these Xiaomi bars include a Bluetooth receiver and NFC compatibility for one-touch pairing. We of course regret the absence of a USB-A port for playing audio files and an HDMI input which would have made it possible to directly associate an audio-video source. The integration of preset sound modes for music, films and games is still a good point to note.
Like the recently unveiled headphones, the TV Speaker 2.0 and TV Speaker 2.1 are currently only available in China for 399元 and 599元 respectively. These positions, equivalent to around €55 and €83, look attractive given the announced performances.
