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The TT-SK023 struggles to meet the standards of a casual listener due to its poor audio quality despite its entry-level price. Overall, the TT-SK023’s best selling point is its compact size and modern design, but it’s not worth the price.
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Product Snapshot
Overview
The TaoTronics TT-SK023 is a 2020 model 2.0-channel entry-level soundbar that offers room-filling audio with loud volumes. Just like the highest-rated speakers, this model can get very loud without causing audio distortion or suffering from compression artifacts.
But, unlike the most popular soundbars, it does not come with any dedicated subwoofer unit for extended low bass.
It also does not feature any built-in microphone to support voice assistants natively, and it doesn’t have any Dolby or DTS audio codec support, including lossless Dolby Atmos or DTS: X, which limits its soundstage to stereo.
In terms of wireless modes, this soundbar only features Bluetooth but lacks Wi-Fi, Chromecast, or Apple AirPlay. And when it comes to wired connectivity, this soundbar only features an optical and a 3.5 mm auxiliary audio jack.
Consensus
our Verdict
Even though its wireless connectivity options are limited to only Bluetooth, the well-made TT-SK023 soundbar reliably connects to other devices through its Optical port, and while it gets quite loud, it misses out on clarity in its vocals and instrumentals and doesn’t have a strong bass range due to its lack of a sub.
Its surround sound performance also isn’t the best because of its small soundstage, but it does come with a remote and has set Eq presets for users to choose from.
In terms of its port selection, the soundbar is also quite limited, as it has an Optical Audio in and an Analog Audio In 3.5mm. As far as its design goes, the soundbar looks quite modern, with controls elegantly placed along its top right edge.
ReasonS to Buy
Well designed
Good build quality
Gets quite loud without audio distortion
Compact design
Ultra-low latency
Reason to Avoid
No subwoofer for a bass range output
No microphone
No WiFi connectivity
No Eq for in-depth sound customization
No support for surround sound formats like Dolby Atmos
Taotronics TT-SK023 Specs
Bluetooth Enabled
Yes
Depth
2.5"
Dialogue Enhancement Feature
No
Energy Star Certified
No
HDMI ARC
No
Height
2.5"
Number of Audio Channels
2.0
Subwoofer
No
Surround Sound Supported
No
Voice Assistant
No
Wall Mountable
Yes
Weight
4.5 lbs
Width
31.5"
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth
Wireless Subwoofer Connectivity
na
Works With
Bluetooth, Remote Control
All Specs
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The TaoTronics TT-SK023 is a 2020 model 2.0-channel entry-level soundbar that offers room-filling audio with loud volumes. Just like the highest-rated speakers, this model can…
The TaoTronics TT-SK023 is a 2020 model 2.0-channel entry-level soundbar that offers room-filling audio with loud volumes. Just like the highest-rated speakers, this model can get very loud without causing audio distortion or suffering from compression artifacts.
But, unlike the most popular soundbars, it does not come with any dedicated subwoofer unit for extended low bass.
It also does not feature any built-in microphone to support voice assistants natively, and it doesn’t have any Dolby or DTS audio codec support, including lossless Dolby Atmos or DTS: X, which limits its soundstage to stereo.
In terms of wireless modes, this soundbar only features Bluetooth but lacks Wi-Fi, Chromecast, or Apple AirPlay. And when it comes to wired connectivity, this soundbar only features an optical and a 3.5 mm auxiliary audio jack.
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