No desktop PC setup is complete without a decent set of speakers. And while televisions technically have speakers built-in, ever since they got thinner than an emaciated flamingo, those speakers have kind of sucked. So, a good soundbar add-on is an essential part of your living room, too. If you need either speaker type, you’re in luck: Amazon’s October Prime Day coming up on October 11th. There are plenty of deals to be had in what Amazon is calling its Prime Early Access Sale.
Desktop speakers don’t have a huge amount of fluctuation in price, and they don’t come in yearly waves like CPUs or laptops—the same speaker that was great in 2017 is still great in 2022, and probably still on sale.
TV soundbars are a little more seasonal in their updates, but again, buying a design that’s a couple of years old really doesn’t mean you’re missing anything, except maybe a high retail price. As with most consumer electronics, patience is a virtue if you’re looking to score a deal.
You’ll need an Amazon Prime subscription to score the best deals on Amazon, of course—here’s how to get it for free. Because other retailers are riding Amazon’s coat tails, we’ve included all the good speaker deals we could find.
Best Prime Day Early Access computer speaker deals
Best Prime Day Early Access soundbar deals
Best Prime Day Early Access portable Bluetooth speaker deals
Just like the original Prime Day (Prime Day Prime?), there will be plenty of deals leading up to the main sale, and Amazon’s competitors will be getting in on the action as well. We’ll be keeping an eye out for discounts all over the web leading up to the two-day event. Deals from competitors, like Best Buy, Newegg, and Walmart, generally don’t require the store’s accompanying free shipping subscription.
