While Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2023 are in the rear view mirror, don’t fret: there are still some great deals to be had on some of our top recommended audio and video gear. Get a great gift for the music or movie lover on your list this year, or just avoid disappointment and get one for yourself while the deals are still available.
Here are a few of our favorite holiday A/V deals for this year:
KEF LS50 Meta $999.99/pair (Save $600)
KEF’s LS50 bookshelf speakers have been the darlings of audio critics and music lovers (including yours truly) since they were first introduced as part of the company’s 50th Anniversary celebration. The current LS 50 Meta version features a new improved “Meta” cabinet design that refines the LS50’s high quality sound even further. They’re a good deal at their usual list price of $1599.99/pair, but are a no-brainer at the current holiday sale of $999.99/pair. They are available in Carbon Black, Royal Blue, Mineral White and Titanium Grey.
> Get the KEF LS50 Meta Holiday Deal on Amazon
Shure AONIC 40 Over-Ear Headphones $99 (Save $150)
Our own Will Jennings really enjoyed the Shure Aonic 40 over-ear headphones when he reviewed them last year. At $250, Will said “Bose and Sony should be concerned” Now during a Cyber Week sale, you can pick up a pair for just $99 – that’s 60% off the retail price of $249. They feature full wireless Bluetooth connectivity and around 25 hours of playback on a charge.
> Get the Shure AONIC 40 in Black or White in Amazon’s Holiday Deals
TCL 98-inch S Class 4K LED/LCD TV: $2999.99 (Save $1,000-$2,000)
One reason that UST projectors have gotten so popular lately is that extra large flat panel TVs tend to be prohibitively expensive. TCL is single-handedly bringing the cost of huge (98-inch) flat panel TVs into the realm of affordability. The company’s brand new 98-inch S Class (S550) model was first announced with a list price of $4999.99 but then offered for sale at $3999.99. Amazon dropped the prices even more for the holidays with it currently available available on Amazon at a 40% discount below MSRP. The 98-inch S550 is just $2999.99 including free premium delivery.
The set features Google TV for all your streaming and smart home needs (Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and more). It features a native 4K Ultra HD resolution with support for Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos immersive surround sound. And all for under $3,000.
> Get the TCL 98-inch S Class 4K Flat Panel TV on Amazon at Cyber Week Pricing
Denon AVR-S770H 7.2-Channel Dolby Atmos Receiver- $479.99 (Save $180)
This is the updated version of our previous pick for best budget receiver (the AVR-S760H). The new AVR-S770H features the same 75 Watts/Channel of power and an improved user interface. It can power a 7.2-channel traditional surround system or a 5.2.2-channel Dolby Atmos or DTS:X immersive surround system. Vinyl lovers will appreciate the S770’s built-in phono preamp which will allow you to rock out to your favorite records without the need for an extra preamp. Just add speakers for a powerful home theater surround system that will blow most soundbar-based systems our of the water.
> Check out the Denon AVR-S770H Deal on Amazon
Onkyo TX-NR7100 9.2-Channel Dolby Atmos Receiver with DIRAC – $689.99 (Save $610)
Onkyo’s TX-NR7100 is our current pick for budget 9-channel A/V receivers. In addition to supporting a 7.1.2 or 7.2.2-channel system, the TX-NR7100 can also support four height channels in a 5.1.4 or 5.2.4-channel full immersive surround sound system. This, along with its power rating of 100 Watts/Channel makes it a great choice for a larger home theater or living room. Most of its 9-channel competitors sell for well over $1,000. Even the TX-NR7100 itself sold for $1299 when it was first released in 2022. but now it’s available on Amazon for just $689, practically half off. This is even $210 below its lowest discounted sale price.
In addition to Dolby Atmos, DTS-X, IMAX Enhanced and 8K video passthrough, the TX-NR7100 is one of few receivers on the market today which supports DIRAC Live room correction and calibration. This allows you to optimize your system for your specific room and assure the best possible audio performance.
> Grab the Onkyo TX-NR7100 9.2 Channel Receiver on Amazon While This Deal Lasts
LG 48-inch A2 OLED TV: $549.99 (Save $700)
Somehow Best Buy still has remaining inventory of this 2022 model 48-inch OLED TV, the A2 OLED. It’s the least expensive OLED TV available by far and makes a great TV for a vacation home, gaming rig, bedroom or smaller living room. This set originally sold for $1249 but it now being offered for less than half that. Get those amazing OLED black levels and richly saturated colors for only a few dollars more than a basic budget LED/LCD TV. The set includes Dolby Vision HDR support as well as LG’s WebOS smart home and streaming platform for access to all your favorite streaming services.
> Grab this 48-inch LG OLED on Best Buy While It Lasts
Check out the rest of Amazon’s Holiday Deals including some time-limited Lightning Deals
Have you found your own great holiday deals on top tier A/V gear? Let us know in the comments.
Related Reading: Black Friday/Cyber Monday Gift Guide 2023
