A turntable that arrives with speakers and a phono stage
- Amazon price
- $224.98
- Customer rating
- 4.5
- Customer reviews
- 804
- Typical price over 90 days
- $241.58
- Difference
- $16.60 (7 percent)
The QLEARSOUL SoulBox S1 is a belt-driven turntable that includes stereo bookshelf speakers and a built-in switchable phono preamp, so a single purchase can handle both the record spinning and the sound coming out. For someone who wants to start a vinyl routine without assembling a stack of separate boxes, that combination is the main draw.
We'd consider it a reasonable fit for a first setup. It plays records at 33 and 45 RPM, and it carries a 1.2kg die-cast iron platter plus an electronic speed generator, which speaks to keeping those two speeds steady across an album side.
The tonearm is a 10-inch S-shaped design with an adjustable counterweight and an anti-skating knob, paired with an AT-3600L cartridge. Those are the parts that decide how well the stylus rides the groove, so they matter more here than a spec-sheet wattage number.
How each source reaches the speakers
Think through your signal path before buying, because the SoulBox S1 gives you two ways in. For vinyl, the tonearm feeds the built-in phono preamp, which you can switch on if your amplifier or powered speakers lack a phono input, or switch off if you'd rather use an external stage. Check which setting suits your other gear.
For digital listening, the turntable also streams from smart devices. That part depends on your phone or tablet handling the streaming app, with the SoulBox S1 receiving the audio, so confirm the app and connection method work with your device before you count on it.
The speakers connect to the turntable as a matched pair rather than needing a separate receiver. If you already own an amplifier and speakers you like, paying for another set here is the duplication to weigh.
Which room and listener this setup suits
The included speakers use a 25mm silk dome tweeter and a 130mm fiberglass cone, a combination sized for a desk, shelf or small living room rather than a large open floor plan. If your listening happens close to the speakers in a normal room, the all-in-one approach saves both space and cable clutter.
It's priced at $224.98, which is 7% below the typical price over the last 90 days of $241.58. With a 4.5 average rating across 804 reviews, the feedback base is wide enough to be worth reading before you commit.
Skip it if you already own a strong turntable or a set of speakers you're attached to, since the SoulBox S1's value rests on supplying those pieces together. Before buying, measure the shelf or stand where the platter and speakers will sit, and confirm the return window in case the streaming side doesn't match your devices.
At $224.98, this sits 7% under its typical 90-day price of $241.58.
Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 804 reviews, so the wider feedback is worth skimming.
Plays 33 and 45 RPM records and includes a switchable built-in phono preamp.
Spec sheet
| Model | HP-H007 |
|---|---|
| Color | Walnut |
