- How does the 2-in-1 design work?
- The bar separates into a main unit and a second speaker you can place behind or beside the seating. The rear piece can also be used alone as a standalone speaker.
- Does it come with a subwoofer?
- No. It is a 4.1-channel bar without a separate subwoofer, so bass comes from the bar's own drivers. Expect punchy mid-bass but not the deep rumble of a system with a dedicated sub.
- Can I stream music to it from my phone?
- Yes. It has Bluetooth, so you can pair a phone, tablet or laptop and play music without the TV.
- Do I need the app to use it?
- No, but the app is where you adjust EQ, modes and inputs. Without it you rely on the remote and the bar's own controls.
- Will it work as a surround system in a small room?
- It can, if you place the detachable speaker behind or to the side of the seating. In a very small room the rear effect is subtle, and a one-piece bar may be simpler.
- Is it a good fit for a large living room?
- Less so. Without a dedicated subwoofer and with only 4.1 channels, it fills small and mid-size rooms better than large open spaces.
- Where is the Ultimea Apollo S50 4.1ch Sound Bar 2-in-1 cheapest?
- At Staples, for $129.99, 35% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Ultimea Apollo S50 4.1ch Sound Bar 2-in-1?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including Staples, Best Buy, Nordstrom.