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Russound Cinema Bar 3.0 Soundbar

Russound Cinema Bar 3.0 Soundbar

Best price now

$445.00at QuillChecked Nov 9

22% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 4 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when. Store links may earn us a commission. Price via Klarna.

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $445.00 at Quill on Nov 9.
  • Checked at 4 stores.

Our take on the Russound Cinema Bar 3.0 Soundbar

The Russound Cinema Bar 3.0 is a three-channel passive soundbar built to sit under a TV and be powered by an AV receiver or amplifier, not by its own amp. It has no HDMI switching, no DSP, no room calibration and no wireless streaming, so it is a speaker, not a smart soundbar. That suits people building a receiver-based living room system who want clearer dialogue than TV speakers give, and it is a poor fit for anyone who wants a one-cable, app-controlled bar. Against powered rivals it gives up convenience and bass but can be driven by gear you already own.

Best forReceiver or amplifier owners adding a center-and-left-right barLiving rooms where a separate sub and amp are already in placeBuyers who want a plain speaker without apps or streaming
Pros
  • Three discrete channels give real left, center and right separation
  • Passive design runs off an existing AV receiver or amp
  • Single bar sits under the TV without a separate center speaker
  • ARC connection keeps the TV hookup to one cable
  • No DSP or streaming menus to configure
Cons
  • Needs an external amplifier; it will not work on its own
  • No built-in subwoofer or bass output of its own
  • No room calibration or DSP modes
  • No HDMI inputs, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi streaming
  • No multiroom support

Russound Cinema Bar 3.0 Soundbar prices at every store

  • QuillNew

    In stock

    $445.00Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • Best BuyNew

    In stock

    $574.00Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • Lowe'sNew

    In stock

    $574.00Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • StaplesNew

    In stock

    $588.39Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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Russound Cinema Bar 3.0 Soundbar price history

Lowest price we've seen: $445.00 on Nov 9 at Quill. Tracked across 4 stores since Nov 9.

Specifications

(ARC) Audio Return Channel
ARCSource
DSP
NoSource
3D Pictures
NoSource
Automatic Calibration
NoSource
Color
BlackSource
Multiroom
NoSource

Questions and answers

Does the Cinema Bar 3.0 need a separate amplifier?
Yes. It is a passive speaker, so it must be wired to an AV receiver or amplifier. Plugging it into a TV alone will not drive it.
Does it come with a subwoofer?
No. It is a three-channel bar only. Bass comes from a subwoofer you add and power separately through your receiver.
Can I use it without an AV receiver?
Not practically. There is no built-in amplification, so a powered soundbar or a receiver is required.
Does it support Bluetooth or Wi-Fi streaming?
No. It has no wireless streaming and no multiroom support. Sources run through the connected receiver.
What is ARC used for on this bar?
ARC sends TV audio back to the receiver over one HDMI cable. It simplifies the TV hookup but does not add inputs or processing.
How does it compare with a powered soundbar?
It gives up built-in amplification, streaming, calibration and often a subwoofer, but it can sound better when paired with a good receiver and speakers.
Where is the Russound Cinema Bar 3.0 Soundbar cheapest?
At Quill, for $445.00, 22% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Russound Cinema Bar 3.0 Soundbar?
4 stores we checked sell it, including Quill, Best Buy, Lowe's, Staples.

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