The short version
- Typical range: £40 – £200
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Electronics
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used soundbar is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for soundbars, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £200 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £170 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £130 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £90 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £50 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a soundbar
- Complete systems with subwoofer and rear speakers
- Recognised audio brands
- Working HDMI and optical inputs
- Original remote and wall brackets
What lowers it
- Missing subwoofers, which are paired to the bar
- Failed HDMI ports
- Lost remotes on models with no app control
- Very basic bars, which sell for very little
How to work out what yours is worth
- Confirm the subwoofer pairs and works
- Test every input
- Check the remote or app control functions
Once you have those three answers you can place your own soundbar on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
Ready to sell it? Listing on WishThrift is free, there is no commission, and you keep the full amount you agree with the buyer — see how selling works or create a free account.
Frequently asked questions
Is a soundbar worth selling without its subwoofer?
It sells for much less. Subwoofers are usually paired to a specific bar and cannot easily be replaced.
What should I test before listing?
Every input, and confirm the subwoofer pairs. HDMI port failures are common and buyers will ask.
Do soundbars hold value?
Recognised brands with complete systems hold value reasonably. Basic single bars sell for very little.
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