Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- HW-B650/ZA
- SKU:
- 6505155
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers enjoy the HW-B650/ZA 3.1 Channel Soundbar, especially the amazing sound quality and ease of use. Many appreciate the bass and simple setup. However, some customers have experienced connectivity issues, and find the remote control and display less user-friendly.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Absolutely stunning sound!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Seamlessly synced with my several year old Samsung 55" curved screen TV. Absolutely stunning sound!
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Connectivity
Look for another sound bar
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Only item I am dissatisfied with is the sound bar has issues with hard of hearing with optical and blue tooth is tooo hard to get set also . The selections on choice of sound with options on surroundsound are not the best either hard to keep it set for each time you use your TV and again volume issues would not recommend
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .SonyaT,
Thank you for taking a moment to review the HW-B650 soundbar.
The HW-B650 features three ways to connect to a TV; HDMI/ARC, digital optical audio, and Bluetooth wireless audio technology. If your TV is compatible with one of these three audio connections, you should have no issue connecting the soundbar to your TV. Follow the steps below to connect the soundbar to your TV via one of the three available connections:
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) lets certain TVs and soundbars transfer audio back and forth using one HDMI cable. In other words, you can use the HDMI port as both an input and audio output. To set up HDMI ARC, power on your TV and soundbar.
1. Next, connect one end of an HDMI cable into the HDMI IN (ARC) port on your TV.
2. Connect the other end into the HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) port on your soundbar.
3. Next, change the source on your soundbar to the D.IN. setting.
4. After a few seconds, "TV ARC" will appear on the soundbar's display, and the TV will transfer audio through the soundbar.
An optical cable is another way to connect your soundbar to your TV. You can also connect your devices (cable boxes, video game systems, and Blu-ray players) to the TV, and have the sound output from the TV to the soundbar.
1. With the TV and soundbar turned on, connect one end of a digital optical cable to the OPTICAL OUT port on the TV.
2. Then, connect the other end to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) port on the soundbar.
3. Press Source on the remote or soundbar, and then set the soundbar to the D.IN. setting.
4. Finally, on the TV, you need to set the speaker output to external speakers.
The TV's sound will now play from the soundbar.
Your soundbar is also compatible with a Bluetooth connection to the TV. To connect the soundbar wirelessly, follow the steps below:
1) Press the PAIR button on the remote to enter BT PAIRING mode. You can also press the SOURCE button on the top panel and then select BT. “BT” changes to “BT PAIRING” in a few seconds automatically or changes to “BT READY” if there is a connect record. If BT READY appears, press and hold the SOURCE button on the top panel of the Soundbar for more than 5 seconds to display BT PAIRING.
2) Select the Bluetooth sound mode on your TV (See your TV's user manual for assistance)
3) Select “[AV] Samsung Soundbar xxx Series” from the list on the TV’s screen. An available Soundbar is indicated with “Need Pairing” or “Paired” on the TV’s Bluetooth device list. To connect the TV to the Soundbar, select the message, and then establish a connection.
When the TV is connected, [TV Name] → “BT” appears on the Soundbar’s front display. You should now hear TV sound from the Soundbar. Once you have connected your soundbar for the first time, use the “BT READY” mode to reconnect.
I hope these tips help with the setup of your new Samsung Soundbar.
If you need more help, Samsung is here for you. Please call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8AM - 12AM EST (Ask for Soundbars), 7 days a week. Our Live Chat agents are also available by clicking on the ‘Support’ link on our website.
~ Samsung Solutions
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sound bar review
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After using foe about a year and half it still working great no problem sound is perfect
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sound bar.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve had Samsung sound bars for a long time. I worried, after I purchased, that I should have went bigger. Didn’t need to worry. It’s perfect for my little room.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really clean sound, quality is great for the price. The screen on the sound bar is a little weird and hard to read but other than that the sound is perfect
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Pretty nice
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pretty nice sound bar, to me it sounded better in the store but I haven’t messed with all the settings yet, I do recommend
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Setup
Love our soundbar!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Best Buy sales lady was so helpful helping me to choose a soundbar to purchase! Easy set up and we are loving it❗️
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Sound Quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is great, especially for the price. Definitely recommend to anyone who is currently using the TV Speaker.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
great sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this on sale and it has been very worth it, the sound and clarity is amazing. Well worth the money.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great range
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Replaced my 6yr old Samsung system. Crazy how much technology has changed in such a short time. Wide range of sound options. Remote is also nice. For the money… pretty happy.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Value
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Value for money. This sound bar is perfect for my living room!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great soundbar for the money.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.What a great deal for this Soundbar i got someone for a Christmas present. It sounds better then my $800 LG Soundbar!!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
I am very happy with my new sound bar!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great buy! I am happy with my decision. The sound is mind blowing. I would totally recommend it to anyone.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Glad i bought it
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds good with movies, PS5 , and Ipod paired to it. Bluetooth enabled is a must!!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best sound Bar
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's amazing. The sound it produces is spectacular and you can turn it up or down.
I would recommend this to a friend Customer
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Shopping experience pickup and setup allways perfect
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound for the price
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great wireless speaker!! Connect Effortlessly, and sounds amazing!!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Sound quality
Great purchase on sale
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works great and sounds great! The set up was easy too. Bigger than my last sound bar but looks better.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Bring the movie to life
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Working well two months in. Watching a movie with just tv speakers takes a lot of the experience away. With the sound bar and woofer you hear the footsteps, birds, clinks, clanks and other background sounds that bring the movie to life.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
For the price great purchase.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For the money, this is absolutely worth it. The sound is great and makes my movie watching experience way better.
I would recommend this to a friend