Customer Ratings & Reviews

This Samsung Atmos sound bar and sub is unbelievable!! I listened to all the other Samsung sound bars with sub and none of them sounded like this. The sound is nice and full the voice is great too. That was a problem area i had with my other sound bar. The sub is, WOW!! Just like in the theaters!! Very impressive!! Love it!! If you can afford it, get it!! No regrets!!

We bought this soundbar along with a 75 inch Samsung qled q8f 4k tv and it has been a good choice. It takes very little space and improves on the built-in tv sound quite a bit. It has the Atmos technology to bounce sound off of the ceiling and with 13 speakers and subwoofer, it fills the room with sound. On regular tv it is not as big a deal, but with movies, it really makes a difference! The only issue we have noticed is that the mouths of speakers on the screen sometumes are not perfectly synced to the speech, but maybe I just do not know what to do to fix this.

I was sold on this sound bar from the store display. However, it does seem like the same one from the store. The one on display blew my hair back when I increased the volume to 100. Maybe my house is to big but I could barely hear this one.

I absolutely love this soundbar. My old townhome neighbor certainly didn’t! Now that I’m in a house with no shared walls, I’m hooked on cranking this thing. Amazing for movies and shows. Really changes the game with the Atmos technology to bounce off the ceiling. You will not be disappointed with this purchase if you love sound! Wish there was one more HDMI inputs. Only 2! Other than that, this thing is sick on level 100 Bass +6 on Sun...

I have really loved this Samsung Dolby Atmos sound system so far! It is just really impressive how just a soundbar and a wireless subwoofer can truly make it feel like I am in a movie theater. If you are debating on whether to get it I would say you will not be disappointed. A quick note on this review: my set up was simply a Samsung 4K HDR TV and a 4K Apple TV. PROS: - Set-Up was simple out of the box but my first impression is this soundbar is BIG. It stretches almost the full length of my 65" TV and is very wide and heavier than normal. I understand given how many speakers are in it but just be prepared. To set up, all you have to do is plug in the power to the soundbar and the wireless subwoofer. Now for those adapting to this new technology, something to note - Dolby Atmos requires a pass through connection. So I plugged my HDMI chord from my Apple TV into the soundbar (1 of 2 HDMI inputs) and then the soundbar has an HDMI output that you plug into the TV. - It has some nice additional features like Bluetooth connection, WiFi connection, and Amazon Alexa integration. I do not have an Alexa but I'd imagine this would be very appealing to many. - Once this is set up, it's simple. It has a really easy display in the corner where it will say what connection your own, the volume levels, and if it is working in Dolby Atmos or not. I think it's a really subtle but useful feature. - Let me also say - this is LOUD. I have been watching TV and movies at around 15-30 and been impressed but it goes up to 100. - I watched a few Dolby Atmos titles on my Apple 4K TV through iTunes and Netflix and...wow! I truly knew what all the hype was about! Like Most movies the dialogue is normal but any action, music, or noises really feels like it flies around you. Dolby Atmos is all about creating sound objects in the room and it does that, you can feel the sound going from side to side or coming from behind you or down at you. It really makes for an authentic movie theater feel and I don't understand how they do this with the lack of rear speakers. REAR SPEAKERS: - If you are thinking of buying this I'm sure you have this question: is it really that great without Rear Speakers? The N950 is the exact same as the N850 (what I am reviewing) but features Rear Speakers and costs $500 more. Does the N850 soundbar do the job as it is? Yes. Would I rather have an additional 2 Rear Speakers? Yes because I think it would add so much more depth. Is it worth an extra $500 just get the Rear Speakers? Maybe. I really think the N850 on its own will blow you away and make you very impressed. But I'm sure the N950 adds an even greater impression but I'm not sure if it's worth that extra money. - I think Samsung missed the boat in not offering the Rear Speakers of the N950 for sale separately. That way if someone buys the N850 and down the road they want two additional Dolby Atmos rear speakers, they can do so without having to buy the entire N950 combo. CONS: - I have had connectivity issues at times with the HDMI Pass through. Sometimes my TV doesn't recognize that I am trying to reach the Apple TV plugged into the soundbar. Also sometimes sound won't play from my Apple TV and I will have to exit, scroll around a bit, and replay the show/movie to get it to work. I don't know if this is the TV, the Soundbar, or the Apple TV but I am hoping it can get patched soon. - This soundbar only supports 2 Dolby Atmos devices since it only has 2 HDMI inputs. It's pretty standard but make sure to know this. - I wish this soundbar had Google Home / Assistant integration. Only allowing Amazon Alexa doesn't allow for other smart speakers to work with it. - Everything on the soundbar sounds great and it supports a number of sound formats. But it really shines and shows it worth when it is playing Dolby Atmos and there just isn't enough programming that supports this yet. So this is just like buying a 4K TV, it's worth the investment to have the ultimate home movie theater setup but they are still working on making this type of quality the norm.

If you're looking for a "hefty" sound bar, this is literally the heftiest system I have seen both in weight and sound. This system has the ability to fill a room and more. This package comes with the Samsung HW-N850 soundbar, subwoofer, remote control (w/batteries), 2 identical power cords, HDMI cable, wall mounting brackets/hardware/guide, and user manual. Rather than go over ALL the specs which you can already find on this Bestbuy.com page, I'll try to give more observations of those specs instead. PROS: ----------- * Really, really great sound. The 13 individually amplified speakers provide a clean and crisp sound with limited/no distortion, even at high levels. 9 speakers fire forward, 2 fire out the sides, and 2 fire out of the top (at an angle). Combined with HK sound processing, it truly provides a submersive 5.1.2 sound experience even without rear speakers. * The bar and subwoofer connect flawlessly upon power-up. * Bluetooth (BT) devices connect flawlessly. I used a Samsung Note 9 and a Galaxy S7+. * Remote control is similar to the Amazon Fire TV remote as many other devices are also using this "smart" design. There was quick response from the remote to sound bar and the buttons felt solid. * Durable mounting brackets and hardware are included. * Samsung SmartThings app is useful in providing a graphic equalizer if you need more than just bass/treble settings. It is also used to manually push a firmware update to the device, but when I tried, it didn't work over the air (see 3rd "con" below). * As with most newer sound bars, it provides HDMI ARC ability for digital audio. Of course, your TV will need ARC too for this functionality to work. * If you have a Samsung TV, you can control the sound bar volume with the TV remote once they are synced together. CONS: ----------- * Sound bar does not include a headphones jack or coaxial input port. Even though sound quality lessens using analog, this is sometimes desired for some applications (ie. RF headphones that connect via RCA-to-3.5mm). * At this time, the wifi feature for the system doesn't offer much, other than controlling the settings of the sound bar and optional automatic updates. The "Tune-In" application is the only available option built-in and it is a pay service after a free trial period. There is no Pandora or Spotify built-in. * The Samsung website shows a firmware update that's newer than what I have received; however, the system will not update manually to that version over-the-air. The app states it is already at the newest level. Now there is a manual file you can download (a 300MB .zip file), but there is nothing in the user manual or app that states how to update the system with it. My guess is thru the USB port on the back; however, there are no instructions on how to do that. * High price point could be an issue as this sound bar may cost more than your TV, possibly even double. On the flip side, this may be the best-sounding sound bar at this price point that I have heard. You will have to be the judge. OTHER OBSERVATIONS: ------------------------------------- * This is the same sound bar and subwoofer as the Samsung SW-N950. The N950 however, includes 2 rear speakers which have 2 drivers each that improve the sound from 5.1.2 to 7.1.4. If you don't need as much depth/rear, then the N850 will be plenty. * This system as a whole is heavy. The bar is 19.4 lbs and the sub is 21 lbs. It's heavy-duty, but the sound created is also really good. It has rubber feet on the bottom to secure itself on most platforms without vibrating itself off the ledge (from heavy bass by the sub). The sub is also just bigger all over (~16"x16"), and the sound bar is longer than other sound bars I own. Check your area and the dimensions of each component before buying. * Dolby Atmos can only be played back via HDMI. "Digital In" via optical fiber cable will not provide you with Dolby Atmos sound. * The Soundbar only displays if the received signal is Dolby Atmos, or DTS:X. There is no display for any other received audio format. * The grill on the front/top/sides of the sound bar is not removable like some other brands. It is made of metal which does protect the individual drivers of the bar. * The system connects to the Alexa Echo via the SmartThings app; however, I don't have an Amazon Echo so did not test this functionality. * The sound bar only has 2 HDMI-in ports, so if you have 3+ items to hook up (ie. Fire TV, gaming console, blu-ray player or other IOT devices), you'll want to go with another sound bar or receiver that will allow that capability. * There is a sound port on the back of the subwoofer (see pic) with the right side having black fabric which covers the sub components inside the subwoofer. It has a good luck, but keep in mind that the right side shouldn't be placed flush against something since the firing sub driver is located there. * There are 4 button controls on the top/rear part of the sound bar: power, source, vol-, and vol+. CONCLUSION: ============== When looking for a quality sound bar system, you generally look for surround quality, frequency response, and price. You just want to have a great sound that immerses you in what you are listening to. The sound bar/sub alone does a great job giving good 5.1.2 sound. The rear/surround speakers are needed to give it even more depth but are included with the N950 package. Volumewise, this system is plenty loud - loud enough for a full sized media room. The sub is huge and creates vibrating explosions and great bass for today's music. Personally, I'd like to see this product do more with built-in internal apps, specifically Spotify and Pandora so pairing to a device via BT is not necessary. An on-screen menu might be necessary for that functionality. The only thing in the SmartThings app was the Tune-It pay service ... and I don't need to pay for another audio service. In conclusion, the bottom line is sound. You should be more than pleased with the sound of this beast for years to come. Great job Samsung.

When I fist saw the Samsung sound bar, I was shocked by how big this thing is. Not only that, but it looks gorgeous too. This is a high end sound bar at it's finest, in terms of build quality and sound quality. It even comes with an HDMI cable, which packed in the box. The set up is a snap, it's basically a plug and play. It has 1 HDMI (ARC) output and 2 HDMI inputs. The wireless Subwoofer connects automatically without having to do anything. The Sound bar also connects through Bluetooth or WiFi. To connect it to WiFi, you need to download the smart things app, in which you need to have or create a Samsung account. From there you have more advanced controls for sound (like fine tuning), and that's also how you connect it to your WiFi network. The First device I tried connecting to it, was my 4K Apple TV. This gave me some issues when turning on Dolby Vision, as the screen kept going black. I'm not sure what the problem is there, so I just connected it through bluetooth and ran the HDMI from my Apple TV straight to the TV. The sound was great. The 2nd device I connected was my Xbox one X and popped in a 4K Blu-ray. Dolby Atmos sounds amazing on this sound bar! It Really does an excellent job in projecting the sound in different directions. Everything from Voices, to sound effects sounds crystal clear. The wireless subwoofer packs a mighty punch and adds the perfect balance of bass with the sound bar, without ever missing a beat. Overall, This is the best sound bar that I've ever heard, as well as one of the finest constructed I've ever seen. The 13 - Harmon Karden speakers inside, are top quality. This would be a 5 star product, if it wasn't for the compatibility issues I was having with my Apple 4K TV. In terms of build and sound quality, this is by far a 5 star product. I would definitely recommend this sound bar to anyone who is looking for a high quality Dolby Atmos set up.

I have had this sound bar for almost a month now. The sound is obviously much better than my previous sound bar thanks to the 13 speakers that are packed in this. But because of that it is also one of the heaviest and longest sound bars that I have had. It covers pretty much entire length of my 65" TV. So, be prepared for that. Other specifications can be found on the site, here is my experience. 1. The sound is really great. I had an old Sony 5.1 HTIB (Home Theater In A Box) system before this sound bar and I can say that the sound from this is better than the old system (Even thought the old system had the rear speakers). 2. I have not been able to test the Dolby Atmos sound yet. 3. As this has two HDMI inputs and one HDMI ARC Output, I was able to connect my old HTIB to a HDMI input and now the sound is just awesome. 4. As I have a Samsung TV, I am able to connect all three equipment (TV, Soundbar, HTIB) with a single remote which is really convenient. 5. Bluetooth connectivity is good and the range is decent. 6. I really like the display on the right top corner. It stays on for a small amount of time so doesn't bother while you are watching stuff. 7. I don't see much use of Wi-Fi connectivity option (other than the Samsung Smart-Thing app). 8. The sound bar take a bit (few seconds) when the source is changed from HDMI1 to 2. 9. At almost 1100$, this is definitely one of the pricey sound bars. I would have felt better if the rear speakers were included at this price. Overall, if you want a simple system which is easy to install and doesn't take much room (and if you are ready to pay extra $ for the quality), this will fit the bill.

Overall, I am amazed at the sound quality of this type of sound bar. I am comparing it to my just as pricey, Sony model and I believe that this blows it completely out of the water. Even with my old soundbar having rear satellite speakers, I love that this Samsung soundbar is able to project sound like magic across my fairly large living room. Pros: +Very high end sound from a big sound bar. +Easy setup +Deep and clean sounding bass +Mids and lows are clear +Adjustable settings are easy +Overall, nice design that looks great on a console Cons: -No AUX support for a product of this price point, it should be included. -Should include more customization settings for sound. I think they are catering more for those interested in just setting and forgetting their sound system.

All around excellent system , the quality and clarity of this bar is second to none , yes the Sony htz-9 gets a tad louder but when you are listening to this soundbar the 13 speaker setup is unmatched. I had a jbl 3.1 bar for a bit before purchasing this one , and I must say for half the price that bar does a great job of competing when it comes to music , if you are looking for a soundbar with the best bass the jbl is unmatched but it’s sound quality does not compare to this Samsung. Movies , music and televison on this thing are ridiculous. (In a good way). I’ve heard the better , more expensive options of the $1500 Sony And even the 7.1 channel Samsung and I must say if you are thinking about spending that much on a soundbar you might as well get an actual surround system. I’m not taking anything away from today’s sound bars but technology is not there yet to reproduce what actual receiver and surround speakers can achieve. But for clean setup and and room filling sound this soundbar will do everything you need. If you aren’t a Audi file like myself you would have no idea what I mean by needing anything more than this soundbar. All in all great soundbar.

Holiday shopping is in full swing, which means an excuse to spend money on myself. I decided this year's tech upgrade was going to be the sound system in the "man cave." I've been using a Samsung HW-K550 since 2016, and I thought I'd go for an upgrade. Soundbars have made huge strides to close the gap that separates them from traditional home theater setups, but there has always been a lack of spatial and atmospheric sound. The HW-N850 has changed that in a big way. I've never felt so enveloped in sound outside a traditional theater. This soundbar has so many speakers firing in all directions that it wraps around the room like an expensive traditional system would. Now if you haven't seen it in person, let me inform you that it is big -- like, really big. I've attached an image of my HW-K550, which was already larger than most soundbars, sitting on top of my new HW-N850. This thing is easily three, almost four, times the size of my old one. I mean there are some serious speakers in this thing -- 13 to be exact. I have a 55" TV and this soundbar is the same width, so if your TV is smaller it will look kind of funny. Also, this doesn't come with the rear speakers, but you can add wireless surround speakers. There is an interesting sound setting called "Smart" that really showcases what this thing can do. The range is also absolutely stunning. The highs are crisp, the lows are rich, and the mids sound perfect, unlike some other soundbars that give the mids a muffled sound. Gaming and watching movies is insanely good on this system, but something I noticed specifically was how well it plays music. When I workout, I like to watch music videos for motivation. Soundbars I've had before weren't strong at playing music, likely because there was a lack of range. This soundbar is amazing for music, and it gets loud, really loud. If you are looking for an expansive and encompassing system without all the wires and hassle, the HW-N850 will not disappoint.

First, let me say I auditioned about 10 soundbars in my home, going through the excruciating exchange process in a couple of cases (not from BB, they were great). I'll present in pros and cons to be concise. Pros: 1. Absolutely the most natural sounding bar I have used 2. Extreme detail while still sounding natural 3. Nothing funky to get DTS:X or Atmos to work correctly. Just hook up a DTS:X or Atmos source with a good quality HDMI cable, and the soundbar recognizes it and goes into the correct mode (It tells you also) 4. The best bass I have heard on a system. It is not a booming bass like many systems that try to accentuate the bass because the soundbar sounds bad. It is the exact right bass on any given passage 5. Functions perfectly with my Samsung JU7500 6. Surround really works! I could hear noises beside and around me. I would say that the room size and dimensions play a large role in what you hear from the up-firing speakers. I tried the bar in two rooms of different dimensions and heard very different things 7. Voices are clear and easy to understand 8. Good adjustment characteristics for all speakers in the bar and sub 9. It is a really fun bar that I don't strain to listen to. Other bars just did not sound this natural. I hear everything out of this bar and actors voices appear exactly as I expect them to 10. Samsung uses a bunch of oblong drivers in this bar, which I think do a better job of conveying a natural sound. The only other bar that I tried (starts with a V) with oblong drivers was the other bar I considered. This bar has more detail, feels like better quality for the same price, and does both DTS:X and Atmos Cons: 1. No network port. Come on Samsung - with the size of firmware updates and the wiring in lots of the houses, why did you leave that off? 2. Limited upgrade options. Samsung - I'm going to strongly suggest that you offer the same rear speakers in the N950 as an upgrade path for this bar. I'm ok with paying the cost diference at a later time, but the SWA-9000S pales in comparison to the ones with the N950 3. It is a big, heavy, tall, and deep bar. Quality is high, but consider the dimension to decide where you place it 4. There are only a few DSP modes. I would like to have seen a few more 5. This might be an option I have not found yet, but I might like to heave the option to turn the display on, albeit at a dimmer setting, all the time. Not a deal killer, but the option would have been nice, especially at setup All in all, there are not many bars that do what this does and sounds this good at it. The clarity, effects, bass, and natural sounding everything really do the trick for me. The clarity and detail is amazing for me. I'd give 4.5 stars if I could.

Anyone in the market for a sound bar should seriously condiering buying this one. The sound is crisp, and the subwoofer is decent, of course it’s not a bowers and Wilkins full home Theatere system, but for the price it doesn’t get any better. This sound bar may be a bit small for a large living room in my opinion., but makes a great bedroom sound bar if you already have a nice living room home theatere set up. Couldn’t be happier.

I read several reviews and watched several YouTube videos to finally decide to purchase this Samsung sound bar and I am glad I did. First of all, this thing is a beast. The size of the sound bar is huge, it is almost 4 feet long and 3" tall. I can only watch 4K movies between 10 and 20% of max volume. I am addicted to Dolby Atmos now too. The up firing speakers really add to the sound. I added SWA-9000 rear speakers to save a little money and the rock with this system. I recommend trying out Ready Player One, Fallout, and Blade Runner 2049 to give the system a true test. The first race scene in Ready Player One will make you smile from ear to ear. I had a bit or trouble getting it to connect to Alexa. Gave up and tried again the next day and it connected the first try. Don't know what I was doing wrong, but anyway it did connect. I highly recommend this sound bar.

The Samsung N850 sound bar rocks! It was simple to install and marries beautifully with the Samsung 65QLED9F. I have been experimenting more with the sound adjustments through the equalizer setting as I prefer to have a bit more "mid range voice" and bass. The 8" wireless sub really sounds and feels great. I have it situated next to a sectional couch where the 2 pieces come together. You can feel the driver on GnR's Sweet Child of Mine and on the sound track of movies like Top Gun, Saving Private Ryan - wow. While I hope Samsung eventually has a deal for rear speakers that are reasonable ($300 each was a bit much in my opinion) I don't seem to miss them. I had a Klipsch 5.1 system married to a Pioneer Amp and it was very nice for everything from music to movies and shows like The Voice. The Samsung upward and sideward firing speakers really do a nice job providing a surround system. At 48" and 19lbs the bar packs a punch that you would expect with 13 speakers. Very pleased with the purchase especially as a bundle with the QLED.

Up front, I've owned this product for almost a month. I hate when you read reviews and have no sense of how long a person has owned the product that they're reviewing. I purchased this to accentuate my new 65" curved Samsung QLED. I must say the quality, technology, and ease of set up is the best I've seen. I must also be honest and mention that there are times when it does not automatically turn on when the television is powered on and I have to manually go Ito setting go to turn it on. There are times when I can't tell the difference between this product and. the Bose sounder I had in it's place beforehand. There are times when then video and audio look/sound out of sync and I've found no real fix for it.

Is Great, fantastic soundbar. I'm upgrading my old (2015) curved Samsung HW-J7500 8.1 channel soundbar to go with Samsung Q8 4K TV, I was going to purchase the new model, but saw it very cheap at best buy, so I end up saving more than half of the cost of the new one. I've had it for couple of weeks now and I've been very pleased with it, Set up is quite simple I've read a lot of complaints about not being able to connect certain wireless devices like alexa (echo dot), but I didn't have any issues, connecting it to wifi, TV Xbox one or other devices using the smart things app. This smart speaker sounds good with just anything you play, Fist thing you notice is a very heavy and large speaker and I'm looking forward to add the rear speakers to get the complete surround sound.

I bought this sound bar as a gift for a friend, and it was really easy to hook up his audio/video components to it. The sound is great. It's expensive, but if you can afford it, it's worth it.

I bought this for my bedroom teamed up with a new Samsung 55” 4K TV and Samsung 4K player and it more than exceeds my expectations. I think the surround sound in Dolby Atmos is incredible but it sounds good with anything you play. I have a very expensive 6 speaker Definitive technology top of the line speaker set up and think it sounds just as good if not better, granted I am in a bedroom, it is a big bedroom that does have a walk in closet and open entry bathroom area so despite the space, it’s able to fill the room amazingly. It plays crisp and louder than I care to even test. The sub that comes with it does an amazing job at filling the space and can rumble the walls. I didn’t want to fork out for the 950 as I didn’t care about having rear speakers in a bedroom right by my head. I really do not see the need for rear speakers as I feel in action scenes, the single speaker with all of its individually driven speakers inside it do an amazing job at making me believe I have a full 7 speaker setup in the room. I cannot rave about this soundbar enough. I always scoffed at the idea of a soundbar but I have been shocked at how this one speaker and its little sub buddy can with such a small footprint and in such a stylish way replace a big speaker setup. I can’t imagine a better solution for a bedroom or a living room where people do not want to be burdened with a large receiver setup with huge speakers everywhere which is still the case in my living room. I’m very confident it could fill a very big living room easily. Samsung and Harmon Kardon really outdid themselves with this masterpiece! My only little gripe is that sometimes I have to play with my ARC TV sound delay so that the lips align with the sound but I have been able to tweak it when needed and think it has more to do with the ARC connection when watching TV than the speaker. If it continues to bug me then I will run my TV hdmi right into the soundbar instead of to my TV directly. I also wish the soundbar had 3 hdmi inputs instead of just 2.

I purchased this after returning a less than satisfying LG sound bar , and I am so happy I splurged to get this one. The sound with this is great and the base is better than most true surround sound system I've seen. I have a Samsung 4K TV so this connected to the sound bar with ease. Movies have crisp highs and mids , so voices and sounds are clear while the base will shake your walls. If your looking for something to truly make your entertainment at home more of an experience , this will do that. It's price is a little higher than most sound bars but the quality that comes with the price makes it well worth the extra money if you can afford to put it in your budget.