Speakers & Soundbars: warranties compared
27 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
14 of 27 brands cover speakers & soundbars in full for one year or less. The longest full coverage is 5 years, from Bowers & Wilkins, Marantz and SVS. 8 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends.
Every brand, side by side
- 1Bowers & Wilkins65/100Full: 5 yearsNo partial coverage
- 2Marantz65/100Full: 5 yearsNo partial coverageVaries by model line
- 3SVS65/100Full: 5 yearsNo partial coverage
- 4Denon43/100Full: 3 yearsNo partial coverageVaries by model line
- 5Fusion43/100Full: 3 yearsNo partial coverage
- 6Kicker43/100Full: 3 yearsNo partial coverage
- 7Onkyo43/100Full: 3 yearsNo partial coverage
- 8Klipsch35/100Full: 2 yearsPartial: to 3 yearsPartial covers: Woofer, cabinet and non-electrical partsVaries by model line
- 9Fluance32/100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverageVaries by model line
- 10JL Audio32/100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverageCheck your model's manualUnverified
- 11Rockford Fosgate32/100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
- 12Wet Sounds32/100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
- 13Yamaha32/100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
- 14JBL31/100Full: 1 yearPartial: to 5 yearsPartial covers: Non-powered speakers
- 15Boss Audio Systems21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
From each maker's published warranty. “Unverified” means we couldn't confirm the terms on the maker's own site. How we rate warranties
What these warranties often leave out
- Accidental breaks and misuse13 of 27 brands
- Normal wear and tear10 of 27 brands
- Water damage7 of 27 brands
- Scratches, dents and looks5 of 27 brands
- Batteries4 of 27 brands
- Missing parts2 of 27 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for speakers & soundbars.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
- Kohl'sMost items90 days
- Sam's ClubElectronics such as TVs, computers and speakers90 days
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- CrutchfieldMost items60 days
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- Guitar CenterMost items45 days
- B&H PhotoMost items30 days from delivery
- NeweggMost items30 days from delivery
- TargetElectronics and entertainment (not Apple or Beats)30 days
- VerizonMost items30 days
- WalmartConsumer electronics and PC components30 days
- BrandsMart USASoutheast storesMost items30 days from delivery
- Electronic ExpressTennessee storesMost items30 days
- Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesMost items30 days
- P.C. Richard & SonNortheast storesMost items30 days
- RC WilleyMountain West storesElectronics30 days from delivery
- Best BuyMost items15 days from delivery
- CuracaoSouthwest storesMost items15 days
- Big Sandy SuperstoreOhio Valley storesMost items3 days from delivery
- SweetwaterSoftware, authorization keys, earphones and in-ear products, tubes, replacement speakers and parts, turntable cartridges and styliNo returns
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for speakers & soundbars where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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Questions shoppers ask
Which brand of speakers & soundbars has the best warranty?
On paper, Bowers & Wilkins scores highest, with 5 years of full coverage.
Is a long warranty on speakers & soundbars really that long?
Often not for the whole product. Many longer warranties cover only certain parts after the first year or two, and you usually pay for the labor. The bars above show full and partial coverage separately.
Do I need to register to get the warranty?
None of the 27 brands require registration for their basic coverage. Registering can still get you recall notices. Keep your receipt either way.
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