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Soundbar: Philips fidelio b97/10 stopped connecting wireless to Subwoofer

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:15:26 -0700

Hi everyone, I bought this soundbar about 2 and a half years ago (lucky me — it broke just as the warranty was ending). I've used it regularly, but not every day, so it definitely hasn't been overused. Everything worked flawlessly until 5 days ago, when it suddenly stopped connecting to the subwoofer and rear speakers (the rear speakers still work when plugged directly into the soundbar).

I've already tried a factory reset, unplugging everything, and re-pairing — nothing worked. I suspect a small component on the board might have failed.

The soundbar can still connect via Wi‑Fi or Bluetooth to my phone, and the app detects it without any issues. But without the subwoofer, it loses half its purpose, and it's a shame to throw away such an expensive piece of gear.

Has anyone experienced the same issue or has any idea what could be causing this? I haven't been able to find a repair center in my city yet.

Thanks in advance for any help!

⟐ Edited July 12, 2026 at 8:15 MST

Soundbar: Broken aux port on soundbar

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:55:24 -0700

I broke my aux port on my soundbar

It's ronin axis bar 3010 model

The aux port is still internally connected via wires

Snapped off from the housing and there's no solder securing it's position

The sound bar doesn't detect aux either

Soundbar: My soundbar for Sony HT-S20 just started from no where not to work whe

Mon, 11 May 2026 02:46:44 -0700

My soundbar for Sony HT-S20 just started from no where not to work when I switch it on it's says protect then it's power off it's self, can I pls get help.

⟐ Edited May 11, 2026 at 2:46 MST

Soundbar: My rear speakers doesn't work properly

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 01:55:02 -0700

My soundbar is ( boat AAVANTE BAR 24000DA,my rear speakers doesn't work properly

⟐ Edited December 12, 2025 at 1:55 MST

Soundbar: Why my sound bar is not starting?

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:01:51 -0700

My sound bar ( boat AAVANTE BAR 4000DA ) is switching on but it's showing only " welcome " on the display it does not take any input even if you press the input button?

⟐ Answered December 11, 2025 at 12:01 MST

Soundbar: How to fix charging port of SoundBar LP-S09?

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:06:57 -0700

How to fix charging port of SoundBar LP-S09? Any clue?

⟐ Commented November 17, 2025 at 12:06 MST

Soundbar: My vizio sound bar subwoofer will not power on.

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:06:37 -0700

my vizio sound bar subwoofer will not power on. Vizio V21-H8R. The soundbar turns on but the subwoofer will not turn on remotely from the sound bar or manually with the button on subwoofer. I am getting 120v to the board.

⟐ Commented November 04, 2024 at 18:06 MST

Soundbar: My Polk signa s1

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 17:34:20 -0700

dose not sound right and I can’t figure out how to open it.

Soundbar: Onn soundbar an subwoofer wount play music nor TV etc. Any suggestions

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 16:51:41 -0700

Device will not play any form of sound after connecting through bluetooth phone or etc.

Soundbar: My speaker sounds like Voldemort

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 14:43:10 -0700

I have a orbitsound one p70w soundbar that's producing a low hiss on all volume levels, it's only present on bluetooth, optical and line in are fine, does it with every device even after a system reset and doesn't change with location, it's also only present when content is played, probs kicks in about a millisecond before content starts and stops if you pause it ..almost like its hearing its self power up.

Philips HTL2160C 12 Soundbar: Why is it switching on but no sound comes out?

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 14:14:12 -0700

No sound is coming out, even when it's connected via Bluetooth

Soundbar: Hisense HSB218 when I plug it back it doesn't respond at all

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 06:24:03 -0700

I turned my HSB218 off and unplugged it to sleep, today morning, when I plug it back it doesn't respond at all. I removed the power supply and noticed a deformation on the last two diods right on the out put socket.

When can I can a replacement power supply for my Hisense Soundbar HSB218?

Here is the picture of the power supply.

⟐ Edited March 22, 2024 at 6:24 MST

Bose Solo 5 Sound Bar: will not stay turned off. turns on automatically

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:54:35 -0700

My Bose solo 5 when turned off light goes from green to amber. sound off. After about a minute the light goes from amber to green and the sound comes back on

Bose Solo 5 Sound Bar: Bose Solo 5 not powering up no lights

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:55:46 -0700

HI I have no power on this unit. Tested power on the pc board which is fine 20v dc and new batteries in the remote but still no power or lights. I have the circuit board removed but cant see any damage to the eye anywhere. Any ideas woulld be helpfull please.

Polk MagniFi Soundbar: complete failure of soundbar AM8214-A

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 20:58:57 -0700

Have been told that mother board cannot be replaced. Failed after only two years. Polk offered to sell me new one for same price. Not happening. Saw that a repair can be done but didn’t list a place to get mother board.

⟐ Commented August 28, 2019 at 20:58 MST