Episode ES-350-SNDBAR-40-BLK 3.0 LCR Slim Passive TV Soundbar

Slim 3.0 LCR passive soundbar built to match 46 inch to 52 inch TVs, delivering true left, center, right performance with a clean, installer-friendly finish.

The Episode ES-350-SNDBAR-40-BLK is a passive TV soundbar designed for real home theater performance in a low-profile aluminum cabinet. With three discrete channels, it delivers clearer dialogue, wider imaging, and better separation than typical powered bars, while staying easy to integrate with an AVR or multi-channel amplifier.

Why installers choose this slim passive LCR soundbar

• True 3-channel LCR design improves dialogue clarity and stereo separation
• Slim aluminum cabinet looks clean under modern TVs and fits tight installs
• 3 inch woofers, silk dome tweeters, and passive radiators add detail and fuller midbass
• Includes wall bracket and kickstand for flexible mounting on wall or console setups
• Hidden IR window helps maintain reliable remote control function in clean installs
• Built-in cable management supports a tidy, professional finished look
• High sensitivity plays loud and clear without needing a massive amplifier

Best use cases

• Upgrading TV audio while keeping a minimal look under 46 inch to 52 inch displays
• Living rooms where a full LCR speaker setup is not visually desirable
• Media rooms needing a strong center channel for clear dialogue
• Custom installs where you want passive audio quality with AVR control and upgrade paths

Recommended with this product

• Episode for matching speakers and surrounds to build a consistent system
• In-Wall and In-Ceiling Speakers for adding rear surrounds or height channels cleanly
• Power Management Solutions to protect your AVR, sources, and display from surges
• Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) to keep streaming gear and network equipment stable during outages

Quick guidance

This is a passive soundbar, so plan on an AVR or multi-channel amp to power the left, center, and right channels. Mount it as close to ear level as practical and keep the center channel aimed toward the main seating for the best dialogue clarity. If you share your TV size, mounting style, and whether you are adding surrounds, contact us and we will recommend the cleanest pairing for amplification and speaker layout.

1. Do I need an AV receiver or amplifier for this?
   Yes. This is passive, so it must be powered by an AV receiver or amp with Left, Center, Right speaker outputs.
   
2. Will it connect directly to my TV with HDMI ARC or optical?
   No. Your TV connects to the receiver (HDMI ARC or optical), then the receiver powers the soundbar channels.
   
3. Is this better than a powered soundbar for clean installs?
   If you already use an AV receiver, yes. You get true LCR channels, better dialogue control, and an easy path to add surrounds and a subwoofer later.