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Most Sceptre televisions work with a soundbar through HDMI ARC/eARC when available, optical output, or a headphone jack. Match the bar to the ports on the exact TV rather than assuming every Sceptre model has HDMI ARC.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sony HT-S100F | $90-$130 | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | Samsung HW-B650 | $180-$300 | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | Polk Audio Signa S4 | $250-$400 | Amazon · eBay |
| 4 | Bose Smart Soundbar | $400-$550 | Amazon · eBay |
| 5 | Vizio Elevate SE SL512X-0806 | $300-$450 | Amazon · eBay |
| 6 | Samsung HW-Q600F | $300-$450 | Amazon · eBay |
| 7 | Sony HT-S2000 | $250-$500 | Amazon · eBay |
| 8 | Amazon Fire TV Soundbar | $90-$130 | Amazon · eBay |
| 9 | Samsung HW-QS700F | $500-$800 | Amazon · eBay |
The picks, in detail
Sony HT-S100F
A compact Sony 2.0 soundbar with HDMI ARC and optical connections.
- HDMI ARC
- optical input
- simple dialogue upgrade
- no separate subwoofer
Samsung HW-B650
A Samsung bar-and-subwoofer package with HDMI ARC for compatible Sceptre sets.
- wireless subwoofer
- HDMI ARC
- more bass than a bar alone
- takes more floor space
Polk Audio Signa S4
A Polk Dolby Atmos soundbar package with a wireless subwoofer.
- Dolby Atmos
- wireless subwoofer
- good feature set
- needs ARC/eARC for best setup
Bose Smart Soundbar
A compact Bose smart soundbar suited to a smaller TV stand.
- HDMI eARC
- voice features
- compact footprint
- premium price
Vizio Elevate SE SL512X-0806
A Vizio surround package with a subwoofer and rear speakers.
- 5.1 system
- rear speakers
- more immersive than stereo
- more cables and pieces
Samsung HW-Q600F
A current Samsung midrange Dolby Atmos soundbar system.
- Dolby Atmos
- subwoofer
- strong movie option
- larger than a basic bar
Sony HT-S2000
A 3.1-channel bar with an HDMI eARC/ARC TV output, optical input, USB and Bluetooth 5.2.
- HDMI eARC/ARC
- optical input
- optical fallback for older Sceptre sets
- no 4K 120 Hz passthrough
Amazon Fire TV Soundbar
A compact Fire TV soundbar intended to connect to a television HDMI ARC/eARC port, with Bluetooth for mobile-device audio.
- HDMI ARC/eARC connection
- Bluetooth
- simple compact option
- confirm the exact Sceptre has ARC before choosing HDMI
Samsung HW-QS700F
A Samsung Q-series bar with HDMI eARC, optical input and Bluetooth 5.3, plus a separate subwoofer.
- HDMI eARC
- optical and Bluetooth
- multiple connection paths
- Sceptre model still determines available TV output
Buying tips
- Check the label beside the Sceptre’s HDMI ports: ARC/eARC works only on the specifically marked port.
- Sceptre manuals show both ARC-equipped models and models with optical SPDIF output, so connection depends on the exact television.
- Optical carries TV audio reliably but does not promise HDMI-CEC power or volume control.
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