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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 2436 reviews

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87%would recommend to a friend

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Customers are pleased with the sound quality, bass, and ease of use of this 2.1-channel soundbar. Many also appreciate its reasonable price and the convenience of Bluetooth connectivity. However, some customers reported issues with the maximum volume level and the functionality of the remote control. The soundbar's size and setup were generally well-received.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    ❤️

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this for my boyfriend as a Christmas gift he loved

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome sound!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fantastic sound. It’s like being in the theater. Easy to set up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Price, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Mr

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    4-Star Review for Samsung - 2.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and DOLBY AUDIO / DTS 2.0 - Black I recently purchased the Samsung 2.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer, and overall, it has significantly enhanced my home audio experience. Here’s why I’m giving it a solid 4-star rating: Excellent Sound Quality: The sound quality is impressive, with clear highs and robust lows. The soundbar delivers crisp and immersive audio, making movies, music, and TV shows sound much better than with my TV’s built-in speakers. The wireless subwoofer adds a deep, rich bass that really enhances the overall audio experience. Dolby Audio and DTS 2.0: The inclusion of Dolby Audio and DTS 2.0 provides a noticeable improvement in sound quality. The surround sound effect is quite effective, creating an immersive listening environment that makes you feel like you’re in a theater. Easy Setup: Setting up the soundbar was a breeze. The instructions were clear, and I had it up and running in no time. The wireless subwoofer connected seamlessly, and I didn’t encounter any issues during the setup process. Sleek Design: The sleek, black design of the soundbar and subwoofer looks great in my living room. It’s stylish without being obtrusive and blends well with my other home entertainment equipment. Bluetooth Connectivity: The Bluetooth connectivity is a fantastic feature. It allows me to easily stream music from my phone, tablet, or computer without any hassle. The connection is stable, and the audio quality remains high when streaming via Bluetooth. Remote Control: The included remote control is simple and intuitive, making it easy to adjust settings and switch between different modes. The soundbar also works with my TV remote, which is a convenient bonus. Value for Money: For the price, this soundbar system offers excellent value. It provides high-quality audio and useful features at a reasonable price point, making it a worthwhile investment for anyone looking to upgrade their home sound system. Room for Improvement: While I’m very pleased with this soundbar, there are a couple of areas where it could be improved: No HDMI ARC: The lack of HDMI ARC connectivity means I have to rely on the optical cable, which is fine but limits some advanced functionalities. Mid-Range Clarity: While the highs and lows are excellent, the mid-range frequencies can sometimes feel a bit overshadowed, particularly at higher volumes. In conclusion, the Samsung 2.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Dolby Audio/DTS 2.0 is a fantastic addition to my home entertainment setup. It delivers excellent sound quality, is easy to set up, and offers great value for money. With a few minor improvements, it could easily earn a full 5-star rating. Highly recommended!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love it

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sound quality is amazing! Set up was easy, Bluetooth works great

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect sound

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am really loving the sound. Total Tech/ Geek Squad set it up perfectly. It's a family fave and we now how them on all of the TV's. Perfect for a starter sound bar.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good sound

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Better sound than the tv alone so it’s good enough for me

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Certainly a good upgrade from the basic built-in T

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Certainly a good upgrade from the basic built-in TV speaker. Has a decent subwoofer

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung speakers

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like the sound system.nice quality and good sound bar system

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect tv

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good deal ,quality, picture, colors, sound and roku tv ready for action.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    No HDMI/ARC support

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Ha good sound but features lacking for the “MSRP”. Optical in is nice but no HDMI means you’re using two remotes at a time. Bluetooth would not sync with Sony bravo tv. Will be returned and getting a bar with HDMI/ARC. In 2022 that should be included in a $200+ soundbar.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
      Posted .

      Hello,

      Thank you for taking the time to leave a review regarding the HW-A430 Soundbar. I am sorry to see that the initial setup was less than ideal.

      To use the TV remote to control the volume, follow these instructions below.

      • This function can be used with IR remote controls only. Bluetooth remote controls (remote controls that require pairing) are not supported.
      • Set the TV speaker to External Speaker to use this function.

      1. Turn Off the Soundbar.
      2. Push up and hold the WOOFER button for 5 seconds.Each time you push the WOOFER button up and hold it for 5 seconds, the mode switches in the following order: “OFF-TV REMOTE” (Default mode), “SAMSUNG-TV REMOTE”, “ALL-TV REMOTE”.

      Should you ever have questions or need help, please call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Soundbars), available 8 AM – 12 AM EST, 7 days a week.

      For additional support resources, visit us on the Samsung website and click on the ‘Support’ link in the upper right corner of the homepage for:
      1) Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘TVs & Home Theater’ and select your model & topic.
      2) Manuals & Software
      3) Warranty Info
      4) Register a Product: For access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates
      5) Contact Us

      ~ Samsung Solutions Samsung

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought it on a deal and it’s loud. I used it has the living room speaker. Didn’t mount it yet

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    So so soundbar!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s “ok” Not the greatest but not the worst either….a decent middle of the road soundbar.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hi Foohalen,

      Thank you for sharing your review of the Samsung HW-A430. We appreciate your feedback regarding the audio performance of your soundbar.

      This soundbar features a powerful wireless subwoofer, as well as Bass Boost mode to instantly amplify the bass with a touch of a button. You can try manually optimizing your settings by pressing the SOUND MODE button on your remote, and then selecting the desired sound effect by choosing STANDARD, SURROUND SOUND, or BASS BOOST.

      You can further adjust TREBLE via the SOUND CONTROL button (looks like a gear symbol).

      There are two additional 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 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.

      For precise audio adjustments, you can use the 7-band frequency equalizer to optimize the sound for your room acoustics. With the sound mode set to Standard, press and hold the Sound Control button for about 5 seconds. 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.

      If you need further assistance, please know Samsung Customer Support is here to help. Call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Soundbars), available 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week.

      For additional support resources, visit us on the Samsung website and click on the ‘Support’ link in the upper right corner of the homepage for:
      1) Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘TVs & Home Theater’ and select your model & topic.
      2) Manuals & Software
      3) Warranty Info
      4) Register a Product: For access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates
      5) Contact Us

      ~ Samsung Solutions Samsung

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not a fan

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not much different than my Samsung TVs audio when set on amplify. Disappointed.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hello Davy,

      Thank you for sharing your review of the Samsung HW-A430. We appreciate your feedback regarding the audio performance of your soundbar.

      This soundbar features a powerful wireless subwoofer, as well as Bass Boost mode to instantly amplify the bass with a touch of a button. You can try manually optimizing your settings by pressing the SOUND MODE button on your remote, and then selecting the desired sound effect by choosing STANDARD, SURROUND SOUND, or BASS BOOST.

      You can further adjust TREBLE via the SOUND CONTROL button (looks like a gear symbol).

      There are two additional 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 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.

      For precise audio adjustments, you can use the 7-band frequency equalizer to optimize the sound for your room acoustics. With the sound mode set to Standard, press, and hold the Sound Control button for about 5 seconds. 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.

      If we can further help with any other issues, please know we are here for you. Just call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG (Ask for Soundbars), 8 AM – 12 AM EST, 7 days a week. Or visit us on the Samsung website and click on the ‘Support’ link for:
      • LiveChat with an agent
      • Manuals, Software, & Warranty Info

      ~ Samsung Solutions Samsung

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Soundbar and rear speakers system

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not a wireless system and barely works - rear speaker system that I purchased from you won’t even connect to this - so I suppose I have wasted nearly $300 - I should have perhaps investigated further before purchase and purchased a universal soundbar to go with my Samsung tv instead

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hi!

      Thank you for purchasing the Samsung HW-A430 and for sharing your thoughts regarding the wireless description of the soundbar and additional rear speaker kit you have purchased.

      Occasionally, customers have trouble hiding and running speaker wires from the front of the room (where their soundbar is) to the back of their room (where they have their rear speakers). The Rear Speaker Kit eliminates that hassle. Connect the rear speakers to its wireless module and place these three in the back of your room. One wire is required to connect each rear speaker to the wireless module. Then plug in the power cable to the module. The “wireless” convenience is in connecting your soundbar and any other speakers at the front of the room to the rear speakers – this can now be done via Wi-Fi through the wireless module, eliminating any clutter of long wires running the length of your room.

      If there is anything we can do to assist you or provide solutions to improve your experience, please contact Samsung Support at 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Soundbars), available 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week.

      For additional support resources, visit us on the Samsung website and click on the ‘Support’ link in the upper right corner of the homepage for:
      1) Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘TVs & Home Theater’ and select your model & topic.
      2) Manuals & Software
      3) Warranty Info
      4) Register a Product: For access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates
      5) Contact Us

      ~ Samsung Solutions Samsung

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Bluetooth, Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent soundbar for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am extremely pleased with this soundbar. Setting it up was very easy - just plug everything in and turn it on! There were no issues connecting the sub and I have never had any stability issues during use. For such a little thing, it packs a punch! I was surprised at how loud it can get and how good the lower frequencies sounded. This is a huge improvement over my TV's built in speakers and I can't go back. I also use Bluetooth to play music from my phone. It's again easy to set up with the dedicated pairing button on the remote and I can connect my phone at any time without changing the input manually on the soundbar. The only thing missing for me is HDMI passthrough. I wish I could plug this into my TV over HDMI and have some sort of GUI for soundbar control and also be able to sync the TV and soundbar volumes to get rid of a remote, but I can overlook that for the price of this. Overall a great addition to my living room. If you can pick it up during a sale, it's a no brainer

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Remote control

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Wheres my remote ?

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wheres my remote ? I chose the open box "excellent" one and my remote isnt in the box ik confused. I rather had paid the little extra memorial day sale for the brand new. And theres a lose screw in the sub boofer. Smh

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hi Sanfordcustomer,

      Thank you for purchasing the Samsung HW-A430 Soundbar. We appreciate you sharing your feedback regarding parts missing from your recent purchase. Since you purchased your Soundbar in open-box condition, we recommend contacting Best Buy directly for assistance. We hope your issue is resolved in a timely manner.

      Should you ever have questions or need help, please call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Soundbars), available 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week.

      For additional support resources, visit us on the Samsung website and click on the ‘Support’ link in the upper right corner of the homepage for:
      1) Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘TVs & Home Theater’ and select your model & topic.
      2) Manuals & Software
      3) Warranty Info
      4) Register a Product: For access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates
      5) Contact Us

      ~ Samsung Ambassador Samsung

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Gets the job done, with some help

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had been looking for a decently priced soundbar to bring a more cinematic experience to a room where a surround system cannot be easily installed. The speakers on the LG TV that I have are actually quite impressive already, but some of the bigger moments in movies are left a bit hollow. Dialogue scenes are just fine though. The soundbar sounds decent on its own, though vocals can come across a bit tinny at times. Once you throw in the subwoofer, this setup is perfect for those action packed moments. However, something is still missing during dialogue scenes. Using the optical cable and after some tweaking with the sync and output settings on the TV, I was able to get the TV speakers to work in conjunction with the soundbar and subwoofer. Once everything was working together, this system was able to deliver a fantastic experience that the TV could not on its own. I found the bass boost mode with subwoofer at +3 was the best for my setup. Though different placements may call for different settings. Would have also been nice if it had an auxiliary input, as it does have its uses. A small sacrifice, but still unfortunate. All in all, a good product. However, if I had been unable to get it synced with the TV speakers it wouldn't have worked. Ultimately, I'm reasonably happy with it at the $130 price point. Anything beyond that, I'd say is probably too much.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Bluetooth, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Overall, a great deal !

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had been searching for a quality Bluetooth speaker for a small room, but couldn’t find one that had some base to it. I didn’t want a full on sound system, and B B had this one on sale, so nothing ventured, nothing gained? I can connect my phone or tablet via Bluetooth and play music via whatever application I want, and it delivers a robust sound. It fills up a small area with incredible music, and if I can find another one, I may try it in the back yard with a TV by the pool? Whether this is on sale, or standard price, I would say it has a lot of value and will be keeping an eye out for a good deal. If I find another system, I would highly recommend it. I’m old school, but with this, the classics sound great !

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Clear, rich sound

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The 2.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and DOLBY AUDIO / DTS 2.0 - Black is a great way to improve your TV's sound. It produces clear, rich sound that will fill your room, and the wireless subwoofer adds even more bass. The soundbar is also easy to set up and use, and it comes with a variety of features, including Bluetooth connectivity and a remote control. Overall, I highly recommend this soundbar to anyone looking for an affordable and easy way to improve their TV's sound.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Bluetooth, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good buy!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to hookup bluetooth wireless technology, good sound and love the added depth of the subwoofer! Compact and lightweight for easy moving, also.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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