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HISENSE HS214 2.1

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£79

Compact soundbars are by definition limited in size, meaning that adding some low end to proceedings is typically the preserve of larger, mid-range models. But obviously no one told Hisense, whose cheap and cheerful HS214 has a 75mm down-firing woofer on its underside, adding a welcome touch of bass to this petite, straightforward and affordable TV speaker upgrade.

The HS214 has a classic soundbar aesthetic with a black grained vinyl-look

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