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.
SOUNDBAR design great, still background noise
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Samsung soundbar appearance/woofer sleek and attractive; unfortunately, did not meet our expectation of voice/background separation as described by the sales rep, and we returned the unit. Installation technician explained limitations of unit, agreed to return. Would not recommend if sound separation needed.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .JBTN,
Thank you for your review of the Samsung HW-B650 Soundbar and for sharing the issues that have caused you to return your unit. Your experience is very important to us and will be shared with our product team.
With the HW-B650 you can press and hold the SOUND CONTROL button for about 5 seconds to adjust the sound for each frequency band. 150Hz, 300Hz, 600Hz, 1.2kHz, 2.5kHz, 5kHz, and 10kHz are selectable using the Left/Right buttons and each can be adjusted to a setting between -6 to +6 using the Up/Down buttons. (Make sure the Sound mode is set to “STANDARD”.
Should you ever decide to give Samsung audio products another try and have questions or need or need help with settings, setup, or features, please know we’re here to help. Call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week. Our Live Chat with an agent, as well as manuals, software, and warranty information, can be found at the “Support” link on our website. Again, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to regain you as a customer in the future.
~ Samsung Solutions
I came up on this one!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It was an open box however the speakers were untouched. Still wrapped up. Great deal!
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Setup, Sound quality
Samsung Soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and easy to install.....sets up easy and works great
I would recommend this to a friend I Like It
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's been a couple months and it works as advertised. I wish more things did.
I would recommend this to a friendRon
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Well that's good as I expect for the price but it was a unexpected price
I would recommend this to a friendSamsung -HW-B650 Sound bar
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my second sound bar I've purchased it match on my TV.
I would recommend this to a friendSound system
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product and good customer service I would come back to best buy
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Sound quality
Great Soundbar!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to install and sounds great! What more could you ask for?
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Expected a bit better sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound bar delivers with higher volumes but at lower volumes not much different from TV sound without sound bar.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hello EricV,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts regarding the HW-B650 Soundbar. I am sorry to see that you aren't fully satisfied with your purchase.
You can optimize your audio performance to your liking by pressing the SOUND MODE button on your soundbar remote, and then selecting the desired sound effect by choosing SURROUND SOUND, BASS BOOST, GAME, ADAPTIVE, DTS VIRTUAL:X, STANDARD.
By pressing the TONE CONTROL button, you can adjust the volume of the treble or bass sound. Press the button to select TREBLE or BASS and then adjust the volume between -6~+6 by using the Up/Down buttons.
Press and hold the SOUND CONTROL button for about 5 seconds to adjust the sound for each frequency band. 150Hz, 300Hz, 600Hz, 1.2kHz, 2.5kHz, 5kHz, and 10kHz are selectable using the Left/Right buttons and each can be adjusted to a setting between -6 to +6 using the Up/Down buttons. (Make sure the Sound mode is set to “STANDARD”.
Additionally, using the WOOFER button on the remote, you can adjust the subwoofer’s volume between -6 to +6 by toggling the button up or down. To set the subwoofer volume level to 0, press the button down.
Lastly, press the CH LEVEL button so you can adjust the volume of each speaker. CENTER LEVEL can be adjusted using the UP/DOWN buttons from -6 to +6.
If you’d like more help with settings, please know we’re here to help! Call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG (Ask for Soundbars), 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week. Or visit us on the Samsung website and click on the ‘Support’ link for:
• LiveChat
• Manuals, Software, & Warranty Info
~ Samsung Solutions
My review
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It is an ok soundbar for the price. My advice would spend a little more money and get the next model up
No, I would not recommend this to a friendSound
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love this soundbar. It pairs well with my Samsung tv. Get you one!!!!
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Disappointing
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this soundbar due to it being on sale and was genuinely excited. When I hooked it up the first night, the optical line kept cutting in and out. I switched to hdmi-arc which worked great for 3 months, until it didn’t work. The only mode that works on this soundbar is Bluetooth. I really wanted hdmi-arc for the higher quality sound. I called Samsung and spent 40 minutes on the phone trying to fix it he issue, only to now having to ship it directly back. I’d stay away from this one. With the money you would use to buy a warranty you can get a better soundbar.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hello Drew,
We appreciate you giving us a chance to make things right. Thank you for your patience in having to deal with the inconvenience of waiting for your soundbar to come back from Samsung.
Once you receive your soundbar replacement please contact us if you have any comments, concerns or need assistance with adjusting any settings.
Call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Soundbars), available 8 AM – 12 AM EST, 7 days a week.
LiveChat with an agent by clicking the ‘Support’ link on the Samsung website.
~Samsung Solutions
Mr
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Techs at Best Buy weren't wrong. Should always buy a soundbar for enhanced tv viewing experience.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome sounds amazing for the price and it beats like crazy
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
I had high hopes with all the good reviews.
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It sounds good when the source supports Dolby, but the Dolby setting sounds like garbage when the source doesn't support Dolby audio, obviously. The problem is that every other audio setting it gives like a vibrating feedback at the end of every single spoken sentence. The problem only exists when people speak, but it drives me insane. Most of the time I just turn the TV speaker back on if what I'm watching isn't in Dolby.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hello AndyB,
Thank you for sharing your experiences with the HW-B650 Soundbar. Your feedback is critical and will be shared with our internal teams.
Make sure that your Soundbar is using the latest software available. You can download the firmware directly from Samsung’s website by clicking “Support” in the top right corner. Then go to “Manuals & Software” > “TVs & Home Theater” > “Home Theater” > “Sound Bars”. From there, you can select the HW-B650 under Standard.
Download the update and install it via USB thumb stick to your soundbar. If you need additional help, there are how-to instructions on this page. Please know that Samsung Customer Service is here to assist as well.
Also, try using a new HDMI cable and if you are still experiencing issues with your Soundbar. Please contact Samsung Customer Support, know that we are here and happy to help you. Call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Soundbars), available 8 AM – 12 AM EST, 7 days a week.
LiveChat with an agent by clicking the ‘Support’ link on the Samsung website.
~Samsung Solutions
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Average
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.good sound quality. however, at times sound disappears and reappears. it’s annoying
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .VincentM,
I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues with the sound occasionally dropping from your soundbar. You may first want to check the cable connection of the soundbar to the TV or external device to ensure it is secure, and properly connected to the correct port.
In addition to checking the connections of the soundbar, please make sure your soundbar is using the latest firmware Version. Updating the firmware on your soundbar gives you all the benefits of the latest improvements. When the Soundbar is connected to the Internet, Auto Update allows software to update automatically even when the Soundbar is turned off. You can also update by using the SmartThings app.
You may also want to initialize your soundbar by pressing the - and + (volume) buttons on the side of the soundbar at the same time for at least 5 seconds. The light indicator on the front of the soundbar will blink 4 times and the soundbar will be reset. Please know, this will reset all settings on the soundbar back to default; any sound adjustments will need to be performed again.
Should you continue to experience audio dropouts, and are connected wirelessly, please use the included cable to connect the soundbar to the TV. Using a wired connection instead of wireless often eliminates the issue entirely and improves the user experience.
I hope these tips help. For more assistance, please call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week. LiveChat with an agent as well as manuals, software, and warranty info can be found at the ‘Support’ link on our Samsung website.
~ Samsung Specialist
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Sound quality
FR Sound bar
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sleek - good sound in open area. Easy set up with blue tooth
I would recommend this to a friend OK but not great
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.the sound bar is OK, woofer is terrible.....it doesn't allow you to adjust beyond a certain level and we can barely hear anything from this woofer for background/base sound.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hi LakeGirl,
I’m sorry to hear that you’re dissatisfied with the subwoofer's performance of your HW-B650 Soundbar.
By design, the purpose of the subwoofer is to reproduces low frequency sounds and not musical tones. It adds rich tones and deepens sound effects, like the rumbles of an explosion or the depth in bass guitars and drums.
There are three adjustments that can be made for bass and subwoofer:
1) Using the WOOFER button on the remote, you can adjust the volume of the subwoofer between -6 to +6 by toggling the button up or down. To set the subwoofer volume level to 0, press the button down
2) Adjust the bass control by pressing the SOUND CONTROL button (gear icon) on the remote control, then select BASS to increase the level. You can adjust the volume between -6 to +6 by using the Up/Down buttons.
3) Press the SOUND MODE button on your remote, and then select BASS BOOST mode. This will provide you with a larger emphasis on bass sound.
For precise audio adjustments, you can use the 7-band frequency equalizer to optimize the sound for your room acoustics.
I hope this helps. For further assistance with features, settings, adjustments, or functions please contact Samsung Customer Support. Just give us a call at 1-800-SAMSUNG (Ask for Soundbars), 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week. Our Live Chat agents are also available by clicking on the ‘Support’ link on our website.
~ Samsung Solutions
Sound bar
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound bar and best buy service the best. Fast shipping to the door!
I would recommend this to a friendSoundbar
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It will work but I thought it would be louder. It’s volume isn’t much better than the 65” tv speakers.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend