Majority Naga 80 soundbar review: Big sound that fills the room without the big price tag
The Majority Naga 80 soundbar features 140 watts of peak power output with an integrated subwoofer and side tweeters. Pictures: Majority.
The Majority Naga 80 soundbar offers a budget-friendly cinematic audio experience without the bulk or price tag of a full surround system. It produces a surprising punch, impressive versatility, and just enough polish to make it a strong contender, although there are some small trade-offs to keep in mind.
At 81 centimetres wide, the Naga 80 has a presence that makes it feel more serious than entry-level soundbars, yet it isn’t so oversized that it overwhelms a modest living room. The black, all-metal chassis is reassuringly solid, featuring a clean acoustic mesh grille across the front that lends it a modern, understated style. It tucks neatly beneath most televisions, and also comes with wall-mounting hardware for a minimalist setup.
Despite its larger footprint, the unit is surprisingly light, weighing around 2.3kg, making it easy to reposition during setup. A discreet LED display sits beneath the speaker grille to show source input and EQ settings, which dims when not in use so it doesn’t distract during darker movie nights.
Majority has loaded the Naga 80 with features you’d expect from more expensive rivals. There are three EQ modes optimised for music, movies, and dialogue, and I found myself regularly switching between them depending on what I was watching. The Movie mode adds some cinematic depth, while Dialogue mode makes speech easier to follow during TV dramas.
The included IR remote covers the basics, letting you adjust volume, source, EQ, bass, and treble levels with ease. It’s straightforward, although it feels a bit lightweight compared to the premium feel of the soundbar itself. For quick adjustments, the physical buttons on the top panel are handy, especially when the remote is out of reach.
Regarding connectivity, you get HDMI ARC with CEC support, which allows for seamless integration with most modern TVs, as well as optical input, USB playback, and a 3.5mm AUX port. Bluetooth 5.0 is also on board, and in my testing, it paired quickly and held a stable connection within a typical living room range. There’s no eARC support, so you won’t get high-bandwidth audio formats like Dolby Atmos. To be fair, that’s not something you’d typically expect from a soundbar at this price.
For those who want to add more low-end thump, there’s a dedicated subwoofer output, allowing you to hook up an external sub if the built-in unit isn’t enough. This makes the Naga 80 adaptable, whether you’re pairing it with a TV, gaming console, or even using it as a speaker for a desktop setup.
Inside the Naga 80 are two 2.25-inch full-range drivers, side-mounted tweeters, and a 2.5-inch down-firing subwoofer, working together to produce up to 140 watts of peak power. For a soundbar in this price bracket, the performance is surprisingly impactful.
Watching action films, the Naga 80 filled my medium-sized room with a convincing sense of scale. Explosions had enough punch to feel immersive without muddying dialogue, while orchestral soundtracks carried warmth and clarity. Music playback was equally enjoyable, with a lively midrange and crisp treble. The built-in subwoofer doesn’t rattle walls, but it provides a satisfying low-end foundation that most compact soundbars lack.
Of course, there are limits. At maximum volume, the sound can lose some detail, and while the bass is adequate for most users, those chasing chest-thumping depth will want to make use of that subwoofer output. Still, for everyday TV, film nights, and even the odd Spotify session, it delivers a room-filling sound that far outperforms built-in TV speakers.
The Majority Naga 80 is a budget-friendly upgrade to your TV's built-in speakers, while offering additional features often found on more expensive soundbars. Its room-filling sound, flexible connectivity, and premium build make it an excellent choice for anyone wanting to upgrade their TV audio without breaking the bank.
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