Build Your Own Home Theater With These 5 Sam’s Club Finds

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Sam’s Club probably isn’t one of the first retailers that comes to mind when the phrase “home theater” is used. That’s a shame, because the Walmart-owned wholesaler actually has an impressive assortment of TVs, soundbars, and other audio-visual (AV) equipment. Luckily, at BGR, we focus on eagle-eyed product selections, and we decided to take it upon ourselves to research the best home theater technology Sam’s Club has to offer.

The following roundup highlights five home theater products you can purchase at Sam’s Club to help you create your own entertainment oasis. Keep in mind that to shop at Sam’s, you’ll need to be enrolled in either a Club Membership ($60 per year) or a Plus Membership ($120). Final price and availability may also vary depending on your region. Finally, some home theater equipment we’ve selected may not be sold anywhere else, because wholesalers often offer specialty models that you won’t find at other retailers.

A gargantuan TV is the main attraction in many home theaters, and one of the best screens over 90 inches at Sam’s Club is the $1,600 TCL Q6 Series 98-inch QLED TV. Delivering up to 4K video resolution, this massive QLED is powered by TCL’s AIPQ processor with Deep Learning. Frame by frame, the TV analyzes and optimizes picture quality, ensuring you get the best possible color, contrast and motion clarity. The Q6 also supports all major HDR formats and includes four HDMI 2.0 inputs.

Gamers will love that the TCL Q6 is capable of boosting a native 120Hz refresh rate when you lower the resolution to 1440p. The TV also has a MEMC frame insertion function, as well as support for automatic low latency mode. By purchasing through Sam’s Club, you benefit from a three-year manufacturer’s warranty and your television purchase even comes with an HDMI cable (length not specified on the site). User reviews at Sam’s Club have earned this TCL 98-inch a 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on over 40 ratings.

A fun alternative to a traditional TV-focused home theater is to ditch that LCD screen in favor of a projector setup. To that end, Sam’s Club shoppers might consider the $800 Samsung The Freestyle Gen 2, a 1080p LED projector that earned 4.4 stars (out of five), based on more than 420 ratings. This portable unit projects an image up to 100 inches (it can go up to 32 inches) and its small form factor makes it an easy addition to any family room or theater space. The projector also comes with image adjustment tools, including auto keystone correction, auto focus, auto level, and more.

Manual zooming isn’t an option with this model, so if you want a larger or smaller image, you’ll need to reposition the projector. Other notable features include Samsung’s Tizen operating system for smart TV entertainment, a five-watt speaker system, and Bluetooth connectivity (you can pair two headphones simultaneously). It’s also worth mentioning that Micro HDMI works as an eARC connection, if you want to connect a soundbar or AV receiver.

Every home theater deserves a proper sound system, and if we were shopping at Sam’s Club, we’d opt for the $700 Samsung 3.1.2-channel soundbar. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill bar/woofer combo; it’s a fully functional Dolby Atmos system. Thanks to its dual upward-firing speakers, this Samsung bar delivers the object-based immersion that Atmos demands. The bar also has an HDMI eARC port, a dedicated HDMI input and digital optics, as well as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.

If you have a compatible Samsung TV, the HW-QS700F also supports Q-Symphony, meaning your soundbar and TV speakers work together for an expanded soundstage. When it comes to sound quality, this Samsung system immediately delivers a balanced, bass-biased sound profile, which is ideal for movies and music (you’ll also be able to choose from several audio presets). The Sam’s Club audience gave the Samsung HW-QS700F 4.7 stars (out of five), based on more than 250 ratings.

A wall-mounted TV is a home theater must-have, but you can’t stick that 65-inch OLED to the wall with a bunch of glue. You’ll need a suitable wall mount to put your TV in rise mode, and Member’s Mark Full Motion Wall Mount at $125 may be a solid option for most people. Designed for TVs sized between 32 and 100 inches (or up to 170 pounds), the dual-arm mechanism allows you to extend the TV 24.25 inches from the wall. It also lets you swivel your TV up to 45 degrees and tilt it up and down, and it includes post-installation leveling to lock in the aesthetic you prefer.

More than 120 Sam’s Club shoppers have left reviews on this mount, earning it a 4.7 out of 5 star rating. Keep in mind that you’ll need to hit two wall studs when hanging a full-motion mount, as just one won’t be enough to support the weight of a larger TV. One last nicety: built-in cable management helps you organize all your HDMI and other wires.

One of the difficult items to transfer from a real movie theater to a home is an ultra-plush, reclining lounge chair. Luckily, Sam’s Club offers the $467 Member’s Mark Ashton Power Recliner, which has a 4.2 star rating (out of five) based on more than 240 buyer reviews. Not only does the chair have a traditional recline function, but you will also be able to adjust the headrest. Member Mark also focused on USB connectivity, as there are USB-A and USB-C ports, as well as a power outlet and a wireless charger for all your Qi-certified tech.

The base of the recliner is equipped with LED lights, as is the built-in cup holder: no more worrying about your drink when the lights dim. There’s even plenty of storage space (under both arms) for your suite of remote controls. As part of your purchase, you can also set up free delivery to your home. Assembly is required — and the manufacturer provides tools and instructions — but Sam’s Club Plus members receive free white-glove delivery, which includes installation and trash removal.

In putting together this list, we’ve strived to help the average person looking to put together an entry-level home theater using minimal hardware and accessories. We also wanted to cover a wide range of features to make sure you can cover all the bases for your new home theater.

While targeting certain basic categories – sound, video, furniture, etc. – we limited our choices to products that received at least four stars (out of five) on the Sam’s Club website, based on a minimum of 40 buyer reviews. We also stayed away from unknown brands, opting instead for devices from big, well-known tech names.