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Hisense HS1800 | 2.1 Channel Soundbar | 140W Max Output | Wireless Subwoofer | Bluetooth | HDMI ARC
The affordable first upgrade from thin flat-screen TV speakers, with cable-free bass you can place anywhere in the room.
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Hisense HS1800 2.1 Channel Soundbar with 140W of peak power and a wireless subwoofer is now available at Mascom International for KSh 11,000. Every unit is brand new and sealed. The Hisense HS1800 pairs a slim 76cm bar carrying two main drivers with a separate 4.5-inch subwoofer that handles the low end. HDMI ARC, Bluetooth, USB and a 3.5mm AUX input cover almost every TV and phone in a Kenyan home. Collect yours from Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it for countrywide delivery.
Flat-screen TVs keep getting thinner, and their built-in speakers keep getting weaker. Dialogue in local dramas disappears under background music, and football commentary turns tinny once the crowd noise rises. The Hisense HS1800 fixes that for renters in Rongai, Kasarani and Kilimani one-bedroom flats, students sharing a hostel lounge, and young families furnishing a first sitting room. It suits the viewer who wants clearer voices and real bass without paying for Dolby Atmos hardware they will rarely use. Setup takes one HDMI cable, so the Hisense HS1800 works for buyers who have never wired a sound system before.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops push buyers toward pricier home theatre systems, Mascom International starts with the room you actually have. The Hisense HS1800 is the entry point of our Hisense audio range, sitting KSh 4,200 below the HS2100 for buyers who want the separate-bass layout at the lowest price. Buyers throughout Kenya tell us the wireless subwoofer is what they notice first, because thin TV sound gains body the moment it is switched on. Test the Hisense HS1800 at our Kimathi Street store, or order with pay-on-arrival delivery to any of Kenya's 47 counties.
Common Questions About the Hisense HS1800
Is the Hisense HS1800 worth KSh 11,000 in Kenya?
Yes, for anyone upgrading from built-in TV speakers, the Hisense HS1800 is one of the lowest-priced ways to add a separate wireless subwoofer in Kenya. At KSh 11,000 you get 140W of peak power split across a two-driver bar and a 4.5-inch bass unit. Spread over one year, that works out to roughly KSh 30 a day for clearer news, films and match commentary. Mascom International supports every unit from its Nairobi CBD store after the sale.
Hisense HS1800 or Hisense HS2100: which should I buy?
Choose the Hisense HS1800 when budget decides, and the Hisense HS2100 when you want the next step up in the same 2.1 layout. Both pair a bar with a separate subwoofer, but the HS2100 costs KSh 15,200 at Mascom International, which is KSh 4,200 more. For a bedroom, study or small sitting room, the HS1800 already fills the space comfortably. Buyers with a larger lounge should listen to both side by side at our Kimathi Street store before deciding.
Will the Hisense HS1800 work with my Samsung, LG, TCL or Vitron TV?
Yes, the Hisense HS1800 connects to any TV brand, not only Hisense sets. Modern TVs with an HDMI port labelled ARC need just one HDMI cable to send sound to the bar. Older TVs without ARC can use the 3.5mm AUX input instead, usually through the TV's headphone socket. Smart TVs with Bluetooth audio output can also pair wirelessly. Bring your TV model number to Mascom International and our staff will confirm the right connection before you pay.
How loud is 140W, and what room size suits the Hisense HS1800?
The Hisense HS1800 comfortably fills a bedsitter, a bedroom or the sitting room of a typical one-bedroom apartment. That is the setting it was designed for: movies, TV and music at normal to loud listening levels. It is not built to power an outdoor gathering, a wedding tent or a church hall. For compound parties and birthday events, the Hisense HP100 party speaker at Mascom International is the better fit, since it is designed for exactly that job.
What happens to the Hisense HS1800 during a Kenya Power outage?
The Hisense HS1800 has no internal battery, so both the bar and the subwoofer switch off whenever mains power drops. The bar runs from a supplied power adapter, and the subwoofer needs its own wall socket. Homes in estates with frequent evening blackouts can keep the system running from a UPS or a home inverter alongside the TV. Mascom International stocks UPS units, and our team can suggest a size that covers your TV, decoder and soundbar together.
Can I play music from my phone on the Hisense HS1800?
Yes, the Hisense HS1800 pairs with Android phones and iPhones over Bluetooth, so Spotify, YouTube Music, Boomplay or Mdundo playlists stream straight to the bar. The subwoofer adds the low end that phone speakers cannot reproduce, which suits Afrobeats, gengetone and gospel. A USB port also plays music files from a flash drive, handy when data bundles run low. Switching between TV sound and phone music takes a single press on the included remote control.
Where should I place the Hisense HS1800 wireless subwoofer?
The Hisense HS1800 subwoofer can sit anywhere in the same room, as long as a wall socket is nearby. No audio cable runs between the bar and the subwoofer, so you avoid wires trailing across the floor or under a carpet. A corner or the floor beside the TV stand usually gives the fullest bass. Keep it off soft sofas, which absorb low notes, and wipe the grille now and then when dust blows in from the road.
Who should buy the Hisense HS1800, and who should skip it?
Buy the Hisense HS1800 if you want clearer TV dialogue and real bass for KSh 11,000 in a small or medium room. Skip it if you want overhead surround effects for films; the Hisense AX5100Q with Dolby Atmos suits that buyer. Skip it too if you host karaoke nights, because the Hisense HP130 tower speaker comes with a microphone. Owners of large open-plan lounges are better served by stepping up to the Hisense HS3100 or HS5100, both stocked at Mascom International.
Does the Hisense HS1800 need an app or technical setup?
No app is required; the Hisense HS1800 is ready once it is plugged in and connected to your TV. The wireless subwoofer normally links to the bar automatically when both units are powered on. From there, the remote handles volume, input selection and the Bass Boost setting. Our team at Mascom International will connect and test the system for you in store before you leave, or talk you through setup on WhatsApp after delivery.
Technical Specifications
Audio Hardware and Sound Output
- A 2.1 channel layout splits sound into left, right and a dedicated bass channel, so voices and bass never compete.
- 140W peak output fills a bedroom or compact sitting room at loud volume without the strain of TV speakers.
- Two main drivers inside the bar carry dialogue, vocals and on-screen effects evenly across the front of the room.
- A 4.5-inch subwoofer driver takes over low frequencies, adding weight to explosions, drum lines and deep bass notes.
- Bass Boost mode lifts the low end further for stadium crowds, action films and dance music at weekend gatherings.
- Moving bass out of the bar lets the main drivers stay clean at higher volumes instead of distorting on loud scenes.
Wireless Connectivity
- Bluetooth streaming connects Android phones, iPhones, tablets and laptops without any cable, turning the bar into a music system.
- A wireless link between bar and subwoofer removes the audio cable that normally runs across the floor or under carpets.
- Smart TVs with Bluetooth audio output can send sound to the bar with no HDMI cable at all.
- Pairing a phone lets the system double as a full home music speaker between TV sessions, with proper bass included.
- No Wi-Fi setup, account or sign-in is needed, so the system keeps working even when home internet is down.
Inputs and Controls
- One HDMI ARC port carries TV sound over a single cable and matches most flat-screen TVs sold across Kenya today.
- A 3.5mm AUX input connects older TVs, laptops, MP3 players and other sources that lack an HDMI ARC port.
- A USB port plays music files straight from a flash drive, a data-free option for parties when bundles run out.
- The included remote control switches inputs, adjusts volume and toggles Bass Boost from the sofa without walking to the bar.
- RGB LED indicators on the bar show the active input and status at a glance, even in a dim room.
- Batteries for the remote come in the carton, so the system works the moment it is unpacked and plugged in.
Power Supply and Energy
- The bar runs from an external power adapter supplied in the box, which keeps the cabinet slim and light on the shelf.
- The subwoofer draws power from its own wall socket, so plan for two free outlets near the TV area before delivery.
- There is no internal battery, which means the system needs mains power, a UPS or an inverter to play.
- A small UPS or home inverter keeps the TV and soundbar running through short evening blackouts during a match or film.
- Plugging both units into one surge-protected extension guards them against voltage spikes when power returns after an outage.
Build and Room Placement
- The bar measures 760mm wide, 60mm tall and 85mm deep, sized for a standard TV stand or wall shelf.
- At 76cm wide, the bar roughly matches a 32-inch TV and sits comfortably beneath 43-inch and larger screens.
- A 60mm height keeps the bar low enough to rest in front of most TVs without covering the bottom of the picture.
- An 85mm depth fits narrow shelves and the slim wall-mounted TV units common in Nairobi apartments and bedsitters.
- The separate subwoofer can stand in a corner, beside the TV stand or behind the sofa, wherever a socket sits.
- Wiping both grilles with a dry cloth every week or two keeps dust from settling on the drivers during dry season.
TV and Device Compatibility
- Works with Hisense, Samsung, LG, TCL, Sony, Vitron and Skyworth TVs through HDMI ARC, AUX or Bluetooth.
- DStv, GOtv, StarTimes and Zuku decoders connected to the TV route their sound through the TV to the bar.
- Netflix, Showmax and YouTube running on a smart TV play through the soundbar with fuller dialogue and deeper bass.
- Laptops and desktop PCs connect by Bluetooth or the 3.5mm AUX input for movies, music and online classes.
- PS5 and Xbox consoles plugged into the TV pass game audio to the bar over the HDMI ARC link.
Package Contents
The Hisense HS1800 ships with the bar, subwoofer, power supply and remote in one carton, so the core system is complete on arrival.
- Hisense HS1800 soundbar
- Wireless subwoofer
- Power adapter
- Connection cables
- Remote control with batteries
- User manual
Longer HDMI cables, surge-protected extensions and UPS units are available separately at Mascom International, so the whole TV corner can be sorted in one visit.
Warranty
The Hisense HS1800 ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Claims for the soundbar, the wireless subwoofer or the remote control are logged at our Nairobi CBD service desk. Our team inspects the unit and coordinates repair or replacement with Hisense. Keep your receipt, because it confirms the purchase date for any claim.
Buying the Hisense HS1800 from Mascom International
Mascom International stocks the Hisense HS1800 in black at our Nairobi CBD location: Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street. Walk in Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM to hear the Hisense HS1800 playing before you commit. Bring a favourite song on your phone and pair it over Bluetooth right at the counter.
Three ways to order:
- Call/WhatsApp +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order through www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches every Kenyan county. Nairobi and its environs receive the Hisense HS1800 the same day. Nakuru, Eldoret, Kakamega, Kisii, Mombasa, Kisumu and all other major towns receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. You inspect the soundbar and subwoofer and pay only when they arrive.
The Hisense HS1800 comes with the 12-month warranty detailed above, and our Kimathi Street service desk handles any after-sales question directly.
Mascom International serves home entertainment buyers nationwide with accurate specifications, current Kenyan pricing and a real store you can walk into, whether you are buying your first soundbar or kitting out a new flat.
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