{"id":15676,"date":"2025-07-13T21:09:29","date_gmt":"2025-07-13T19:09:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=15676"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:16:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:16:11","slug":"game-vs-makro-affordable-soundbars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/game-vs-makro-affordable-soundbars\/","title":{"rendered":"Game vs Makro: Which Store Sells the Most Affordable Soundbars"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-detailed-price-and-feature-showdown-of-budget-soundbars-at-game-and-makro-south-africa\"><em>A detailed price and feature showdown of budget soundbars at Game and Makro South Africa<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the battle of retail titans\u2014Game and Makro\u2014who offers the best deals on soundbars? We dove into their online and in-store listings to unearth the most wallet-friendly audio gems. Let\u2019s see which store delivers booming value!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-entry-level-soundbars-at-rock-bottom-prices\">Entry-Level Soundbars at Rock-Bottom Prices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/game-vs-makro-which-store-sells-the-most-affordable-soundbars-1752433273-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Game vs Makro: Which Store Sells the Most Affordable Soundbars\" class=\"wp-image-15678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/game-vs-makro-which-store-sells-the-most-affordable-soundbars-1752433273-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/game-vs-makro-which-store-sells-the-most-affordable-soundbars-1752433273-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/game-vs-makro-which-store-sells-the-most-affordable-soundbars-1752433273-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/game-vs-makro-which-store-sells-the-most-affordable-soundbars-1752433273-390x220.png 390w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/game-vs-makro-which-store-sells-the-most-affordable-soundbars-1752433273.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Both retailers offer sub-R1,000 soundbars\u2014but Game edges out with slightly cheaper deals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Game<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Essential C\u2011Series (Samsung HW\u2011C400\/XA)<\/em> \u2014 R\u202f999, down from R\u202f1,499 (deal valid 24 Jun\u201321 Jul 2025) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>JVC 2.1\u202fCH TH\u2011N333B<\/em> \u2014 R\u202f999, marked down from R\u202f1,499 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Makro<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>NESTY 2.1 Bluetooth<\/em> \u2014 R\u202f899 (discounted from R\u202f999) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>IND Zee Portable 5\u2011way speaker\/soundbar<\/em> \u2014 R\u202f618 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a1\ufe0f <strong>Winner<\/strong>: Makro wins the cheapest overall with the IND Zee at R\u202f618. But Game\u2019s R\u202f999 deals on known brands (Samsung, JVC) may offer more reliability and basic 2.1 audio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1166430354\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-high-end-home-cinema-options\">High-End\/Home Cinema Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for immersive audio?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Makro<\/strong> offers:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Skyworth 5.1 Bluetooth<\/em> \u2014 R\u202f2,999 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>JBL 5.1 Channel<\/em> \u2014 R\u202f7,999 (currently out of stock)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Game<\/strong>\u2019s top deals include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>JBL 3.1 Dolby Atmos SB580<\/em> \u2014 R\u202f5,999 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a1\ufe0f <strong>Winner<\/strong>: For 5.1, Makro matches Game at R\u202f2,999 (Skyworth). For Dolby Atmos, Game\u2019s JBL 3.1 at R\u202f5,999 is the standout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/game-vs-makro-which-store-sells-the-most-affordable-soundbars-1752433274.avif\" alt=\"Game vs Makro: Which Store Sells the Most Affordable Soundbars\" class=\"wp-image-15679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/game-vs-makro-which-store-sells-the-most-affordable-soundbars-1752433274.avif 720w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/game-vs-makro-which-store-sells-the-most-affordable-soundbars-1752433274-300x242.avif 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-overall-verdict\">Overall Verdict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cheapest<\/strong>: <em>Makro&#8217;s IND Zee soundbar at R\u202f618<\/em> wins the cost crown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best sub-R1,000 branded models<\/strong>: <em>Game\u2019s Samsung\/JVC offers<\/em> at R\u202f999.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prefer mid-range 2.1?<\/strong> Go for <em>Game\u2019s Hisense HS1800 (R\u202f1,299)<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Want full home theatre?<\/strong> Makro has a great 5.1 pick; Game tops out on Atmos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want fully featured sub-R2,000 options, Game offers superior value. But for ultra-budget buys, Makro isn\u2019t to be ignored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gauteng.news\/2025\/03\/25\/price-check-essential-grocery-items-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Price Check: How Much Do Essential Grocery Items Cost At Makro vs Game?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-745791389\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-store-highlights\">Store Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-game\">\ud83d\udd39 Game<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Known for deal-driven prices\u2014Samsung Essential, JVC for R\u202f999.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mid-tier 2.1 soundbars like Hisense HS1800 offer balance at R\u202f1,299.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-makro\">\ud83d\udd39 Makro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lowest-ever basic units (IND Zee).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good mid-range with Hisense HS2100, plus 5.1 and Dolby options at higher price points.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/game-vs-makro-which-store-sells-the-most-affordable-soundbars-1752433266-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Game vs Makro: Which Store Sells the Most Affordable Soundbars\" class=\"wp-image-15677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/game-vs-makro-which-store-sells-the-most-affordable-soundbars-1752433266-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/game-vs-makro-which-store-sells-the-most-affordable-soundbars-1752433266-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/game-vs-makro-which-store-sells-the-most-affordable-soundbars-1752433266-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/game-vs-makro-which-store-sells-the-most-affordable-soundbars-1752433266-390x220.png 390w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/game-vs-makro-which-store-sells-the-most-affordable-soundbars-1752433266.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-product-recommendations\">Product Recommendations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hisense HS1800 2.1 Soundbar<\/strong> \u2013 140\u202fW power, subwoofer included, Game price R\u202f1,299.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Samsung Essential C\u2011Series HW\u2011C400 Soundbar<\/strong> \u2013 branded, reliable, at R\u202f999 deal price.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hisense HS205 2.0 Soundbar<\/strong> \u2013 basic wireless setup around R\u202f999.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-4109783336\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-take\">Final Take<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83e\udd47 <strong>Tightest budget?<\/strong> Makro\u2019s IND Zee at R\u202f618.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\udd48 <strong>Reliable brand under R1,000?<\/strong> Game\u2019s 2.1 deals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\udd49 <strong>Best mid-tier value?<\/strong> Game\u2019s HS1800 at R\u202f1,299.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready to level up your sound without draining your wallet? Hit Game for mid\u2011range punch or Makro for bare\u2011bones bargains!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/temu-launches-warehouse-in-south-africa\/\">Temu Launches Warehouse in South Africa: What It Means for Shoppers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Game vs Makro: Which Store Sells the Most Affordable Soundbars<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":15680,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"Game vs Makro: Which Store Sells the Most Affordable Soundbars","footnotes":""},"categories":[3293,3593],"tags":[9098,9100],"class_list":{"0":"post-15676","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-money-deals","8":"category-shopping","9":"tag-game-price","10":"tag-makro-price"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15676","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15676"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15676\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15681,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15676\/revisions\/15681"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15680"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15676"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15676"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15676"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}