Best home theater under 20000 is the one that has excellent sound quality, a truly cinematic experience, and a compact design. But the market is filled with hundreds of home theater systems and there is so much confusion about which one to choose. but we want to give you the best value for your money. So, our team gathered around, scoured the internet, and tested some soundbars, saw reviews of them, analyzed their performance based on real customer reviews, and curated a list that helps you to get the best bang for your money.
Best Home Theater Under 20000 In India 2024
2) Zebronics Zeb-Juke Bar 9500WS Pro
4) Samsung 3 Speakers Subwoofer
5) Blaupunkt SBW600 5.1 Dolby Audio
6) Zebronics Zeb-Juke Bar 9700 Pro
1) Sony HT-S20R
Bringing a 5.1 surround sound system at an affordable value, Sony HT-S20R is our top and go-to pick for the best home theater system under 20000.
This home theater system features 2 rear speakers, one powerful subwoofer, and a soundbar to give an immersive sound with punchy bass. The soundbar incorporates three channels of speakers to deliver audio while two real speakers match the tone and give a full surround audio effect.
Built with the toughest material available and featuring a metallic mesh grill, Sony HT-S20R feels well-built, strong, and high quality. The soundbar is an ideal choice for smart TV with 32-inch to 43-inch in size. The soundbar and speakers are compact and portable, whereas the subwoofer is a big rectangular box that takes up a lot of space in your TV setup.
In terms of measurements, the soundbar has dimensions of 760 X 52 X 86 mm and the subwoofer is 192 X 387 X 342 mm, the weight is 2.0 kg and 6.9 kg, respectively. Combining the whole system will add around 10kg, so it will take effort to move around.
I played some music and movies from YouTube and Netflix to test bass, tremble, and vocal delivery. One thing I immediately noticed was how good it can deliver bass. The tremble performance was good, but not what I expected from a soundbar at this price. On Netflix, I played Extraction to see the vocal performance during the action sequence, and unsurprisingly vocals were clear, punchy, and distortion-free. For audiophiles and movie buffs, Sony HT-S20R sound quality brings home theater into their room.
Any budget soundbar doesn’t come without flaws and Sony HT-S20R is no exception. It doesn’t have a digital display in the soundbar and when you set bass at its peak capacity, it doesn’t increase bass but rather increases bass volume.
Pros
- Premium soundbar
- Unmatched sound quality
- Affordable and powerful setup
Cons
- No digital display
2) Zebronics Zeb-Juke Bar 9500WS Pro
The Zebronics Zeb-Juke Bar 9500WS Pro soundbar offers outstanding audio quality, deep bass, and crystal-clear vocals. Zebronics offers a full home theater package at a small price. Out of the box, it comes with 3 channel soundbar, 2 wireless rear speakers, and one big subwoofer to provide stunning audio from all directions. The 525 Watt output ensures a punchy and thump audio experience whether you watch TV series or action movies, or listen to your favorite track.
The subwoofer has dimensions of 190 X 306 X 367mm, satellite speakers has 75 X 100 X 195mm, and soundbar has 960 X 100 X 73mm. I also admire how lightweight the system is with just 7.7 Kg. The soundbar is easily placed below the TV and subwoofer on any of the soundbar sides. For an impressive surrounding experience, the two speakers should be placed on both sides of the listener’s bed or sofa. Support of wall mount is there too.
Primarily, Zebronics offers two colors to choose from; black and white. Both have their flaws; black soundbars get smudges easily while white stays dirty almost all the time.
The 525 wall power distributes 150W in the subwoofer, and 225W in the soundbar and both speakers have 75W output. When all these plays together, the output audio will be loud, thumpy, immersive, and coming from all directions. The 16.51 cms driver delivers loud and stunning sound in all your entertainment sessions.
Zebronics offers all connectivity options to get connected with the system. There is HDMI (ARC), Optical Input, Bluetooth 5.0 Connectivity, USB Slot, and Aux 3.5mm. Among all, I found HDMI topping it all by producing high-quality sound with plenty of details. The HDMI pass an audio signal through the smartTV’s HDMI port to deliver sound conveniently.
Dolby audio, multiple connectivities, and a beautiful design make Zebronics Zeb-Juke Bar 9500WS Pro a dominant choice to bring theater to your home and one of the best when it comes to the best home theater under 20000 Rs.
Pros
- Lound and crispy audio
- Plenty of connectivity
- Theater like experience
Cons
- Heavy
- Build quality needs improvement
3) JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass
JBL is a dominating brand in audio products, even though they offer less functionality than their counterparts, all the products they craft are high-quality, last for years, and perform marvelously.
The JBL Bar 2.1 is supposed to be the soundbar that offers a near theater-like experience at home. In many terms, it makes a good impression, but the lack of satellite speakers never leaves one mind after spending 20k on a home theater system.
Moving on from this only drawback, the JBL Bar 2.1 is a crispy and bombasting soundbar for small rooms to deliver pure sound quality and actual deep bass. The 2.1 soundbar is quite compact to place under the smart TV and a decent size subwoofer can be placed on the floor or right beside the soundbar.
The JBL 2.1 looks identical to any other soundbar you’ve seen in stores or watched on YouTube videos. The outdoor black color in a long rectangular soundbar, the Bar 2.1 incorporates a simple and no-nonsense design. Measuring 8.5 X 96.5 X 5.8 cm, the soundbar seems lengthy yet sleek, but a spacious subwoofer combined with the soundbar results in 10kg weight.
Praiseworthy performance from the soundbar takes your entertainment to the next level. The 300-watt power output produces massive sound with heavy bass and tremble. Movie, Music, or streaming will be crispy and clear all the time.
JBL offers multiple sound modes to control audio output based on the content you’re watching. Movie, Music, Sport, Voice, and Standard sound mode automatically adjust bass and vocals to give the best audio experience. On Movie mode Bass level would be highest, on the other hand, the Voice mode has very little or no bass at all, beneficial when you watch the news or sports.
The JBL Bar 2.1 soundbar is great value for money, despite not having satellite speakers, its ability to deliver immersive and heavy audio is praiseworthy and worthwhile for anyone who’s looking for the best home theater under 20000 In India.
Pros
- Exceptional Sound Quality
- Ideal Choice for Movie lovers
- Great for the medium size room
Cons
- No extra speakers
4) Samsung 3 Speakers Subwoofer
Samsung’s affordable and strong-performer soundbar won’t cost you more than Rs. 13000 and still goes toes to toes against premium 2.1 channel soundbars when it comes to premium audio quality and heavy bass.
The Samsung HW-B45E XL soundbar is ideal for 43 inch TV and delivers exceptional sound quality with rich bass. The soundbar is equipped with 3 speakers to produce clearer and crisp audio, whereas the subwoofer helping hands delivers loud bass with a thump. Overall it delivers 300W power output from both the soundbar and subwoofer. With audio this loud, you don’t need to set the volume at maximum to hear small details while watching movies or streaming music.
Even if you set the volume to maximum it won’t distort or produce noise sound. The audio would be crispy and clear whether you set the volume to low or full. Best of all, it supports Dolby Digital and DTS Virtual a welcome technology in the era of streaming service as Netflix and Prime Video.
Notably, Samsung equipped it with adaptive sound lite technology to automatically adjust volume respective to the type of content you’re streaming. For gamers, there is Game Mode to enhance gaming performance during explosions, gunfire, and hearing the enemy’s footsteps. The voice enhances mode delivers clear vocals during dialogue delivers and lets you clearly hear what actors are saying without tunning volume at maximum.
The remote control is simple with buttons that are actually useful such as volume, Bass control, sound effects, sound mode, and connectivity input button to change connection preference.
The biggest and surely dealbreaker drawback of the Samsung subwoofer is not having HDMI as an audio signal port. HDMI tends to perform and delivers better sound than any other connectivity, so not incorporating HDMI is a big compromise you’ve to make.
For audiophiles, the Samsung HW-B45E XL is an inexpensive choice to listen to music from streaming apps, a USB drive, or a laptop computer. If you’re okay with not having HDMI, it is still a superb choice for movies, too.
Pros
- High quality 2.1 Soundbarr
- Multiple audio models
- Amazing Bass
Cons
5) Blaupunkt SBW600 5.1 Dolby Audio
Blaupunkt might not be widely popular as some other brands in our list, but this German Tech offers far better functionality than most of their counterparts.
The Blaupunkt SBW600 is such a soundbar that offers plenty of functionality for less money. Tower-inspired speakers and a prolonged soundbar bring staggering audio whether you watch movies, listen to tracks, or play games. The tower speakers can look a little weird in the room and acquire a lot of space, but if you let go of the flaw, the Blaupunkt produces a hell of a surround sound experience.
Placing it on the exact side recommended by Blaupunkt delivers 360 degrees of surrounding sound which means you’ll experience sound coming from all over your room, not from one side. Connectivity-wise, Blaupunkt features all the ports including HDMI (ARC), Bluetooth, Aux-in, Optical cable, Coaxial, and USB. For movies and TV series streaming, it delivers amazing Dolby audio with the finest details possible.
Featuring 11 speakers within bars, towers, and a woofer, it brings unmatched sound quality with excellent bass and trembles. Making it unique, Blaupunkt compromises on build quality. All accessories are made from average plastic and easily get dirty or prone to smudges.
The Blaunkpt SBW600 soundbar is uniquely designed, equipped with strong drivers, and offers amazing sound quality under the hood making it hands down the best home theater under 20000 In India.
Pros
- Unique and awe-Inspiring design
- Amazing Build Quality
- Impressive audio and bass
Cons
- Take lot of space
6) Zebronics Zeb-Juke Bar 9700 Pro
The Zebronics Zen-Juke Bar 9700 Pro is a new model from the Zeb-Juke lineup that deals with soundbars ranging from budget to premium. The Zeb-Juke Bar 9700 Pro sits in between and gives the best value for its money. For anyone who doesn’t like the 5.1 system and needs a 2.1 home theater for their small room, The Zen-Juke Bar 9700 Pro is the best home theater under 20000 In India.
This two-channel soundbar is integrated with quad 5.71 cm and dual 5.8 cm drivers means there are six speakers in it to deliver audio. The subwoofer comes with a 16.5 cm driver that passes bass through two speakers attached to it.
Both the soundbar and subwoofer have premium finishing in them and while they are completely plastic, feeling their sturdiness one can assume they will last for years. For movie lovers, Zebronics dedicated a speaker in the subwoofer to truly give an immersive cinema experience for both low and high-frequencies vocals. Without additional speakers, it won’t give you a complete 360-degree surround sound experience, but you can experience virtual 360-degree sound paired with boom-basting bass.
The subwoofer supports 4K HDR through HDMI, so while watching HDR content (available in major streaming services such as Netflix, Hotstar, Prime Video, and more) you’ll experience melodious vocals with crisp dialogue delivery even when you watch intense actions sequences. Saving HDMI for smart TV, you can connect your laptop, USB drive, or smartphone through an aux cable or wireless Bluetooth connectivity.
The remote control features buttons for sound mode, bass, and tremble control, connectivity, and power On/Off. Signal passing between the remote and the soundbar is weak, though, you have to align the remote direct with the soundbar display to give command. In short, the remote needs better upgrades when compared directly with other brand soundbars.
The Zebronics Zeb-Juke Bar is a pretty good soundbar system for anyone who is tired of their TV’s muffled voice and needs a quick yet powerful solution to take the audio experience to the next level.
Pros
- Virtual 360 Degree sound experience
- Good bass and Treble
- Crispy dialogue
Cons
- Remote could be better
7) JBL Cinema SB271
If you are an occasional music listener but a full-time movies watcher, JBL Cinema SB271 is the best of both worlds. With Iconic JBL audio technology integrated into the soundbar and subwoofer, the JBL Cinema SB271 brings thumpy bass, rich clarity, and a couch-shaking action experience at home.
While it doesn’t offer enveloping surround sound effects we got from a 5.1-channel soundbar, for a 2.1-channel soundbar it does an excellent job by providing a high-quality bass and loud audio that can be experienced in a normal size room.
The JBL Cinema brings superior sound effects from two drivers powered by 220-watt. While they are not the best or most massive drivers we’ve seen in a soundbar, they deliver great performance for the tasks they designed for; bringing a true theater experience at home. While Playing the ‘Pathan’ Movie on Prime Video, I experienced stunning background scores and action sequences coming to life, during the testing the conversation between actors and music vocals tuned fined with impressive clarity. In terms of Cinema experience, JBL Cinema SB271 truly leaves a mark.
However, I am slightly disappointed with its musical performance where it missing some details and enhanced overall bass when it’s unnecessary. Even though some prefer extra bass, I am more fond of soothing music with better clarity.
JBL offers a range of wired and wireless connectivity options including HDMI ARC, Bluetooth, and more. It is simple to set up with TV, Playstation, and Blueray disc, in addition to this, the controls on the soundbar are intuitive with Smart Standby Mode to automatically power off when it’s inactive for more than 10 minutes.
Pros
- Supports Dolby Digital
- Excellent vocal clarity and movie experience
- Exceptional cinematic experience
- Large yet compact
Cons
- Expensive
- Music performance can be better
8) boAt Aavante Bar 3200D
The boAt Aavante Bar is boAt’s initiation to enter the premium soundbar market in India, and it succeeds in doing so but with missing some marks. Nonetheless, it is still a gorgeous soundbar with an immersive sound experience, and the 5.1 channel takes the movie experience to the next level.
The boAt Aavante Bar 3200D supports both Dolby Audio and 3D surround sound to give enveloping surround sound experience. It means the sound experience will come from above and all around you.
The soundbar comes with a subwoofer and 2 wireless speakers. They are easy to set up with any device you like and when combines with your content they truly deliver what one might call a true theater experience. The sound quality is good too. The bass and trembles are excellent for a medium size room. For anyone with Medium size room that requires a 5.1 Channel surround sound system, the Aavante Bar 3200D is a truly marvelous choice when it comes to the best home theater under 20000.
Connectivity-wise – the soundbar offers more options than any other premium soundbar we’ve seen in this range that includes a USB port, Bluetooth, Aux, Optical Cable, and HDMI (ARC). with this range of ports, you can connect your smart devices, smart TV, smartphone, Playstation, USB Drive, and more.
The soundbar offers ample functionality for the price, it doesn’t come without drawbacks. For starters, it is a heavy machine and while providing surround sound effects, it compromises voice clarity and crispness. Let me explain when you watch action movies where the background score is filled with guns and blast sounds, it makes it hard to understand what actors are saying. It becomes more difficult when you watch content in another language other than your native tongue. And Dolby Digital’s performance is subpar.
Pros
- Wireless speakers for surround effects
- High quality
- Eye-catching design
Cons
- Vocal performance needs improvement