ULTIMEA 7.1ch Virtual Surround Sound Bar, Sound Bar for Smart TV with 4 Surround Speakers, Peak Power 330W, Surround Sound System for TV, App Control, TV Soundbar with Subwoofer, Opt/AUX/BT, Aura A40

In a world increasingly demanding cinematic experiences within the comfort of our homes, the Ultimea A40 7.1 Surround Sound System emerges not just as an option, but as a compelling argument for elevated audio without an exorbitant price tag. Having had the distinct pleasure of immersing myself in its capabilities, I can confidently state that the A40 redefines what's possible for budget-conscious audiophiles and casual listeners alike, delivering a soundstage that genuinely thrills and captivates. From the moment you unbox the Ultimea A40, a sense of thoughtful design and practicality is evident. The main soundbar, while compact, possesses a robust feel, hinting at the power contained within. The true magic, however, lies in the four dedicated surround speakers – two wired for the front and two for the rear – and the substantial 4-inch wired subwoofer. This thoughtful 7.1 channel configuration, bolstered by Ultimea's proprietary SurroundX technology, is the bedrock of its immersive prowess. Setup is remarkably intuitive, a testament to Ultimea's user-centric approach, making the transition from unboxing to full audio immersion a remarkably swift and satisfying journey. But let's talk about the sound – the very heart of any audio system, and where the Ultimea A40 truly shines. My testing spanned a diverse range of content, from action-packed blockbusters to intimate dramas and intricate musical compositions, and the A40 consistently delivered a performance that belies its accessible price point. The Pillars of Performance: * Vibrant Detail and Crystal Clarity: Dialogue, often a weak point for many soundbars, is rendered with exceptional clarity. Every whisper, every inflection, comes through with pristine articulation, ensuring you never miss a crucial line in your favorite film. This extends to music as well; instruments are distinctly separated, and vocal performances are delivered with a nuanced precision that brings recordings to life. The 10-band equalizer settings and 121 preset EQ matrices, easily accessible via the intuitive Ultimea Smart App, allow for an unparalleled level of customization. Whether you prefer a rich, warm tone for jazz or a crisp, dynamic profile for gaming, the A40 adapts with remarkable finesse. * Immersive Surround Sound That Envelops: The 7.1 virtual surround sound, powered by those dedicated surround speakers and SurroundX technology, creates a truly expansive sound field. During intense action sequences, the feeling of explosions reverberating from behind, or projectiles whizzing past your ears, is genuinely thrilling. The spatial accuracy is impressive, placing you squarely in the center of the action. This isn't just simulated surround; it's a meticulously crafted auditory environment that transforms your living room into a private cinema. The ability to adjust surround levels with 13 adjustable levels further refines this experience, allowing you to tailor the intensity to your room's acoustics and personal preference. * Deep, Impactful Bass with Authority: The wired 4-inch subwoofer, enhanced by BassMX technology, delivers a surprising amount of punch and depth. Explosions hit with satisfying rumble, musical bass lines are full and resonant, and the overall low-end presence adds a tangible weight to the audio. It's a tight, controlled bass that complements the overall sound signature rather than overpowering it, ensuring a balanced and engaging listening experience across all genres. * Versatility and Control at Your Fingertips: Beyond its stellar audio performance, the Ultimea A40 offers a compelling suite of features that enhance its usability. Bluetooth 5.3 ensures seamless wireless streaming from your devices, and the dedicated Ultimea Smart App provides comprehensive control over every aspect of the sound. From switching between EQ modes (Movie, Music, Voice, Sport, Game, Night) to fine-tuning individual frequencies, the app transforms your smartphone into a powerful audio command center. This level of granular control is rarely seen in this price category and allows for truly personalized audio. While some higher-end systems might offer a slightly more refined top-end or an even larger soundstage, it's crucial to consider the significant price disparity. The Ultimea A40's strength lies in its ability to deliver an astonishingly rich and immersive 7.1 surround sound experience at a fraction of the cost. It's a system that punches well above its weight, providing a genuine "wow" factor for movies, music, and gaming. In conclusion, the Ultimea A40 7.1 Surround Sound System is a triumph of accessible home audio. It's not just a soundbar; it's an invitation to rediscover your favorite entertainment with newfound clarity, detail, and breathtaking immersion. If you're seeking to transform your home entertainment without breaking the bank, and yearn for an audio experience that truly makes content "sing," then the Ultimea A40 is not merely a strong contender, but a resounding champion. It's the kind of audio upgrade that leaves a lasting impression, and for this competition, I believe its performance speaks volumes.

I don’t usually leave reviews, but this sound bar surprised me in the best way. I wanted better sound for my Roku TV without spending a fortune, and this system delivers. The setup was super easy; I had everything connected in less than 10 minutes. The sound quality is honestly wild for the price. The four surround speakers really fill the room, and the subwoofer hits with that deep rumble you actually feel during action scenes. Movies sound so much more immersive now, and even regular TV shows feel clearer and more “cinematic.” The app control is a nice bonus too. I can adjust everything without digging for the remote. Bluetooth works smoothly, and switching between inputs (Optical, AUX, etc.) is simple. Overall, this sound system made a huge difference in my living room. Great volume, crisp dialogue, strong bass, and super easy to use. If you’re on the fence, go for it; you’ll be impressed!

I’m not mad at it. Bought this as a temp solution so I could hear the dialogue on my tv while my 1500w system is being replaced under warranty. For the price it’s not bad. The speakers have some decent weight to them and I can hear my TV clearly. The subwoofer is a joke, might as well not even include it in the set, even turned up all the way you still can’t hear it. But if you just want to hear your TV better and/or live in an apartment and don’t want to make the neighbors mad, this system fits the bill, just don’t expect rumbling bass output.

I recently set up my new surround sound system, and the experience has been fantastic. The audio quality is rich and immersive, making movies and music feel larger than life. The clarity of the dialogue is especially impressive, even during high-action scenes. Installation was straightforward, and the wireless connectivity between the speakers made it much easier to organize my space without messy cables. The surround channels create a truly cinematic feel, with sounds moving seamlessly from one side of the room to the other. My only minor complaint is that the subwoofer could use a bit more punch at lower frequencies, but overall, the balance of high, mid, and low tones is excellent. For anyone looking to elevate their home entertainment system, I highly recommend this surround sound setup.

My old Panasonic Surround Sound System died the other day. I'm not an audiophile any more (too old - 76 and less fequency response in the ears). I needed a system to be loud enough for me to hear the remote speaker when I am working on my computer (It is about 25 ft away from the TV). I was ALMOST sorry that I bought it when I first set it up. I had NO audio and I knew everything was connected up properly. I finally downloaded the manual so I could blow up the text to read it. I was feeding the TV optical output to the Ultimea and had the TV setup to feed the Ultimea. After a few minutes of thumbing through the manual, I came across the page about "No Sound". They said to set the audio to PCM (Pulse Code Modul;ation) instead of Dolby. The instant that I did that, the sound came booming out. I am very satisfied now. The setup is very easy and straight forward. I haven't fiddled with the various features and functionality of the system yet. Considering the fact that I bought a MUCH more expensive sound bar for my wife's TV and it does not perform as well as this. This is an excellent value for the price I paid. The speakers are rather small but they seem to pack a lot of power. Would I buy this again? MOST definitely.

A bit disappointing! System worked ok at first, when I hooked up to the TV using the digital audio port! But after switching to game system and back to TV, there was no sound coming through speakers anymore!? Had to reconnect using AUX port! Now working again but seems limited as far as sound options! Seems to be no change in sound switching from Voice, to Movie, to Sports etc!? Sound is ok but expected better!

Hätte nicht gedacht dass diese kleinen Boxen in dem Zimmer meiner Tochter ein so tollen Sound bringen. Sie ist begeistert

What an amazing system. Really easy to set up and use. For the price I'm so happy that I bought it. Using it with an optical cable and it preforms just as well as the earc settings. Nice and loud and really adds that something special to watching movies and listening to music.

Es un excelente producto, muy satisfecho con la compra. El único detalle es que el sub buffer no se siente tanto

👉 PREMESSE Ho testato nel tempo diverse soundbar della ULTIMEA di cui ho sempre estremamente apprezzato il rapporto qualità/prezzo, con una spesa davvero minima si riesce comunque a migliorare notevolmente l’audio del vostro televisore. L’ultima testata è stata la Aura A30 di cui ho espresso parere assolutamente positivo in quanto aggiungeva gli altoparlanti posteriori in modalità wireless seppur fra loro vanno collegati mediante cavo e logicamente anche alimentati ma questa soluzione aveva certamente aggiunto un suono immersivo importante, un vero effetto cinema con inoltre una buona potenza di 250W totali. 👉 DESCRIZIONE DEL KIT Ora mi sono trovato a testare questo modello la AURA A40 che fa nuovamente uno step in avanti andando a completare l’esperienza immersiva di un Dolby Surround vero e proprio. Si tratta di un kit 7.1 composto da una soundbar che si presenta molto molto compatta identica a quella presente nel kit della Aura A30 quindi rimangono le linee morbide e pulite con tasti funzione touch, integra 3 driver per il canale centrale ma nella parte posteriore si aggiungono due uscite per collegare i due altoparlanti anteriori aggiuntivi, rimangono connessione cavo ottico, Usb e Aux, bluetooth 5.3 che ci permette di connettere fonti esterne come ad esempio il nostro smartphone. Oltre alla soundbar abbiamo un piccolo ma funzionale subwofer che va connesso mediante apposito cavo direttamente alla soundbar, due altoparlanti posteriori wireless ma in questa Aura A40 si aggiungono i due altoparlanti frontali laterali che vanno connessi mediante cavo direttamente alla soundbar. Per completare il tutto, un piccolo telecomando completo di tutte le funzionalità per gestire al meglio il sistema. Rispetto alla Aura A30 andiamo anche ad aumentare la potenza totale che in questa Aura A40 arriva a ben 330W. 👉 PROVA SUL CAMPO Dopo aver installato il tutto molto velocemente e collegato la soundbar alla mia TV tramite cavo ottico, inizia il mio test con vari contenuti fra musica e film, dapprima ho testato il tutto senza connettere i piccoli diffusori anteriori aggiuntivi quindi nelle medesime condizioni della Aura A30 e in questa configurazione non ho trovato differenze che ci tengo a precisare si tratta già di un buon effetto sonoro immersivo. Quando però vado a connettere i due altoparlanti frontali e li vado a posizionare a lato della TV leggermente allargati, bè non posso non notare quanto la scena sonora si vada ad allargare dandoci l’impressione di essere al centro della scena, in una bolla sonora con effetti che arrivano alle nostre orecchie da ogni punto della stanza. Devo dire che questa Ultimea riesce a raggiungere l’obbiettivo prefissato con ogni tipologia di prodotto il tutto mantenendo un prezzo di vendita molto contenuto, insomma se vogliamo goderci un buon film immersi negli effetti senza l’installazione di grandi impianti ed investendo una cifra direi assolutamente abbordabile, questo è il kit perfetto. Per concludere la mia esperienza volevo trattare il discorso telecomando che nelle sue piccole dimensioni integra una miriade di tasti con la possibilità di effettuare tutte le regolazioni e equalizzazione che si vogliono in funzione dei contenuti o dei propri gusti, forse addirittura però troppi tasti presenti Un aspetto del telecomando che non ho per nulla apprezzato invece sta nella poca reattività nel gestire il volume, si deve continuamente premere sul pulsante. Per le funzioni più avanzate, un’equalizzazione precisa, ecc. abbiamo l’applicazione per smartphone con la quale possiamo fare tutto ciò. 👉 CONLUSIONI Se volete provare il piacere di un suono in dolby surround a 7.1 canali senza spendere grandi cifre ma soprattutto senza tirare numerosi cavi, questo potrebbe essere il sistema da prendere in considerazione, certo qualche cavo c’è ma può essere facilmente gestito. Personalmente ho una soundbar di alto livello ma senza diffusori posteriori e garantisco che fanno un’enorme differenza, nonostante questa della Ultimea abbia un valore nettamente inferiore restituisce un effetto spazialità che non percepisco sulla mia soundbar, poi ovvio che la qualità dell’audio è nettamente inferiore ma comunque rimane estremamente piacevole

So I bought this for the spare room/gym, ended up taking it into the the main tv room and putting my 2.1 soundbar in there instead. Its a very neat bit of kit, not flimsy. It was easy to put together and considering its a budget unit the sound is quite impressive. Now if your idea of a subwoofer is a seismic event then this isn't for you, there's more than enough bass there to let you know a bomb's just gone off, or to " get the party started" if you're listeing to music but it won't peel the paper off the walls. Similarly with "surround", it's more like 2.1 with extra speakers than a pro logic unit we've come to understand over the years. The remote control is intuitive, one button per input; optical, bluetooth usb aux. It has A basic 3 band graphic eq and mode selectors for movie music voice game and night mode which cuts vol by half. There's a separate vol adjust for the surround speakers too which is handy. The same functionality is on the downloadable app but tbh I wouldn't bother with that. The surround speakers pair with the main unit themselves so no drama there but they do require a power outlet, this might cause an issue if you haven't got a socket down the other end of your room. The surround function is clearer on the optic connection than on bluetooth. The subwoofer is passive, it has no separate vol etc. All in all I'm happy with it, don't expect total immersion in a 3d soundscape but do expect enhanced clear audio for movies streaming etc without bleeding ears. A budget unit that works well.