Black Friday shopping might be over, but Cyber Monday is delivering some of the year's best home theater deals. Retailers are slashing prices up to 50% on premium TVs, streaming devices, and soundbars from Samsung, Sony, and other major brands, offering consumers a final shot at holiday savings.
The dust hasn't settled from Black Friday, but Cyber Monday is already reshaping the home theater landscape with deals that might actually surpass last week's offerings. What makes this year different is the depth of discounts on 2025 models - something that usually doesn't happen until deep into the new year. Samsung and Sony are leading the charge with unprecedented price cuts across their premium TV lineups. The Hisense U6 series captures attention first, with the 55-inch model dropping from $799 to just $397 at Amazon and Best Buy. That's entry-level pricing for what's genuinely solid 4K performance, making it an absolute steal for secondary rooms or first-time buyers. But the real surprise comes from Sony, which rarely discounts its premium sets. The Bravia 8 II - winner of Value Electronics' "King of TV" 2025 shootout where The Verge's own Nilay Patel served as a judge - just dropped $1,000 to $1,998 for the 55-inch model. According to Sony's latest quarterly results, TV margins have been under pressure, explaining why we're seeing these aggressive holiday markdowns. For those not quite ready to spend two grand, Samsung's S90F OLED delivers exceptional value at $1,397 for the 65-inch model at Amazon and Best Buy. With 1,400 nits of peak brightness and all four HDMI 2.1 ports supporting 144Hz gaming, it's positioning itself as a serious alternative to LG's G5 series. The really eye-catching deal comes from the 100-inch category, where Hisense's U7 series drops to $2,197 at Amazon - delivering projector-beating brightness at a fraction of traditional large-screen costs. TCL isn't sitting idle either. Their QM8K series, widely regarded as one of 2025's brightest mini-LED displays, hits $899 for the 65-inch model at Best Buy. That pricing puts premium mini-LED technology within reach of mainstream buyers for the first time. The streaming device space is equally competitive. Google's TV Streamer (4K) drops to $74.99 across major retailers, while Fire TV Stick 4K Max hits $34.99 with Wi-Fi 6E support and double the storage capacity. Ultra, featuring built-in ethernet and AirPlay 2 support, settles at $69 with its rechargeable backlit remote. Audio upgrades shouldn't be overlooked. The Arc Ultra, which just launched this fall with enhanced bass response and Bluetooth support, drops $220 to $879 across retailers. For those seeking more affordable options, the second-generation Beam hits $349 with full Dolby Atmos support. flagship Q990F soundbar system, featuring 11.1.4 channels and Q-Symphony technology, drops to $1,497 at and . What's driving these aggressive discounts? Retail inventory levels remain elevated after a slower-than-expected fall selling season, according to industry data. Major retailers are prioritizing market share over margins, creating opportunities for consumers willing to move quickly. The deals extend beyond mainstream brands too. Specialty manufacturer Magnetar is offering rare discounts on their UDP800 MKII and UDP900 MKII disc players - premium units that typically maintain strict pricing but are now $200-300 off through their direct website. For budget-conscious shoppers, Smart Ultra Soundbar hits $699 with 22% off, delivering surprisingly full Atmos performance in a compact form factor. Even more affordable is Streambar SE at $75, combining 4K streaming with basic sound improvement for secondary setups.
