Announced for mid-July, the TCL Z100 Dolby FlexConnect speaker is just the beginning of the story for the Chinese manufacturer. On the occasion of the inauguration of the brand's new Parisian showroom last week, we met with French TCL representatives to learn more about the Dolby FlexConnect roadmap within the Chinese group.
Dolby FlexConnect, Z100-SW subwoofer not on the menu for the moment££££
Before going further and discussing the new Dolby FlexConnect equipment planned by the brand, it should be noted that only the TCL Z100 speaker will be marketed in France. No subwoofer therefore for the moment. The brand is waiting for the first feedback from French consumers and resellers/distributors to, possibly, offer the Z100-SW subwoofer mentioned in our previous news on the subject, and available in Asia and the United States. Similarly, of the three colors marketed across the Atlantic or in China, black is the only one that will be offered in France.
Dolby FlexConnect, C89B series update unavailable but still relevant££££
Another answer to one of our questions, the Dolby FlexConnect compatibility of the 2024 vintage C89B televisions mentioned at the time of their marketing is not the priority at the time of writing but it remains on the table. Subject to smooth development, it could be offered to the most willing owners (understand via USB and not generic) of a TCL C89B TV in the coming months, by the end of the year at the latest (click on the following reference to discover the complete test of the TCL 65C89B TV by the AVcesar editorial team).
Dolby FlexConnect, from 4 to 20 speakers in 2026 ?££££
Another development envisaged by TCL for 2026, this one, the possibility of multiplying the number of Dolby FlexConnect speakers managed by its compatible TCL television (the references TV Mini LED vintage 2025 C6K, C7K C8K, C9K, X11K and MQLED80K at the time of writing these lines), up to 20 units against 4 in 2025. If ever you live in a castle…
Dolby FlexConnect, suitable sound bar in 2026 ?££££
Latest information gleaned during our meeting with TCL, the probable marketing in 2026 of a Dolby FlexConnect sound bar. So, no need for a TCL TV or even another Dolby FlexConnect TV, the engineering of Dolby laboratories would be integrated into the sound bar, the latter in charge of the front scene (right, left and central) and accepting two Z100 type speakers (or equivalent to come perhaps also in 2026) for the management of the surround scene.
You will have understood, the TCL Z100 speaker is only the beginning of the story for the Asian manufacturer which, after having significantly magnified the Image spectacle of our televisions intends to improve the sound aspect of our installations with Dolby FlexConnect technology.
