Game vs Makro: Which Store Sells the Most Affordable Soundbars

A detailed price and feature showdown of budget soundbars at Game and Makro South Africa

In the battle of retail titans—Game and Makro—who offers the best deals on soundbars? We dove into their online and in-store listings to unearth the most wallet-friendly audio gems. Let’s see which store delivers booming value!

Entry-Level Soundbars at Rock-Bottom Prices

Both retailers offer sub-R1,000 soundbars—but Game edges out with slightly cheaper deals:

Game:
- Essential C‑Series (Samsung HW‑C400/XA) — R 999, down from R 1,499 (deal valid 24 Jun–21 Jul 2025)
- JVC 2.1 CH TH‑N333B — R 999, marked down from R 1,499
Makro:
- NESTY 2.1 Bluetooth — R 899 (discounted from R 999)
- IND Zee Portable 5‑way speaker/soundbar — R 618

➡️ Winner: Makro wins the cheapest overall with the IND Zee at R 618. But Game’s R 999 deals on known brands (Samsung, JVC) may offer more reliability and basic 2.1 audio.

High-End/Home Cinema Options

Looking for immersive audio?

Makro offers:
- Skyworth 5.1 Bluetooth — R 2,999
- JBL 5.1 Channel — R 7,999 (currently out of stock)
Game’s top deals include:
- JBL 3.1 Dolby Atmos SB580 — R 5,999

➡️ Winner: For 5.1, Makro matches Game at R 2,999 (Skyworth). For Dolby Atmos, Game’s JBL 3.1 at R 5,999 is the standout.

Overall Verdict

Cheapest: Makro’s IND Zee soundbar at R 618 wins the cost crown.
Best sub-R1,000 branded models: Game’s Samsung/JVC offers at R 999.
Prefer mid-range 2.1? Go for Game’s Hisense HS1800 (R 1,299).
Want full home theatre? Makro has a great 5.1 pick; Game tops out on Atmos.

If you want fully featured sub-R2,000 options, Game offers superior value. But for ultra-budget buys, Makro isn’t to be ignored.

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Store Highlights

🔹 Game

Known for deal-driven prices—Samsung Essential, JVC for R 999.
Mid-tier 2.1 soundbars like Hisense HS1800 offer balance at R 1,299.

🔹 Makro

Lowest-ever basic units (IND Zee).
Good mid-range with Hisense HS2100, plus 5.1 and Dolby options at higher price points.

Product Recommendations

Hisense HS1800 2.1 Soundbar – 140 W power, subwoofer included, Game price R 1,299.
Samsung Essential C‑Series HW‑C400 Soundbar – branded, reliable, at R 999 deal price.
Hisense HS205 2.0 Soundbar – basic wireless setup around R 999.