Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- HW-A450/ZA
- SKU:
- 6454648
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers commend the HW-A450 Wireless 2.1ch Soundbar for its exceptional sound quality, describing it as amazing and excellent. They appreciate the easy setup process and the versatility of the wireless subwoofer. The soundbar is also praised for its affordable price and powerful bass. On the downside, some customers have expressed concerns about the volume, connectivity issues, durability, and the lack of HDMI connectivity.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
So so sound bar….
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It was on sale and therefore a good deal for the sound quality that is transmitted. The sound bar and subwoofer are ok if you’re on a budget and want the sound bar look.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hi BosnM8,
Thank you for purchasing the Samsung HW-A450 featuring Adaptive Sound Lite that optimizes sound for your favorite video content. We appreciate your feedback regarding the performance of your soundbar.
To optimize your audio experience, please try the various sound modes this model offers. Press the SOUND MODE button on your remote, and then select your desired sound effect: STANDARD, SURROUND SOUND, BASS BOOST, GAME, or ADAPTIVE.
You can further adjust TREBLE and BASS via the SOUND CONTROL button (looks like a gear symbol).
I hope this tip helps improve your sound experience. Should you need further assistance with features, functions, settings, or adjustments, please contact Samsung Customer 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 Ambassador
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Good for the price
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very nice speaker, easy to use. I just wish it would get louder. Feel like the tv volume is louder than this speaker.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Samsung HW-A459 with sub woofer
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this unit along with a 50 inch samsung tv. Was able to hook up system fairly easy using the optical. About 3 months later. The sounds shuts off about every 20 minutes for about 30 to 45 seconds. I cant seem to figure it out. Went on line and there is a lot of reviews about this issue. Reviews say it cant be fixed. Samsung is aware of the problem but does nothing to resolve. So frustrating. Im thinking on returning itto best buy. If they will take it back. 7 months old.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendLip reading
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like this speaker but there are many times the audio and video don’t align or the sound turns off completely on both the speaker and my tv. …although that may just be a Samsung thing.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Ehhhh
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This product is good when watching movies on full blast but when watching television you have to basically have it on full blast in order to here what is being said
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hi Brendag01!
Thank you for purchasing the Samsung HW-A450 Soundbar and for your review. We appreciate your feedback regarding the volume of your soundbar. Simply changing the Digital Output Audio Format to PCM can help improve the volume. You may want to try changing the Digital Output Audio Format to PCM.
If your Digital Output Audio Format isn't set to PCM, for instance if you have a Dolby option selected, then you will likely notice decreased maximum volume. Dolby options are designed for surround systems (like 3.1.2 or 7.1), whereas PCM provides great sound quality for stereo speakers.
If you don't have a surround system, you will probably want to select PCM. You'll get much louder volume that way, and potentially better sound quality.
I hope this helps. For further assistance with settings, features, or functions, please contact Samsung Customer Support at:
1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Soundbars), available 8AM -12AM EST (Mon-Fri), 9AM – 6PM EST (Sat). Or text HELP to 62913.
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) More ‘Contact Us’ options – LiveChat, Facebook, Twitter, Samsung Community, Samsung Members app
2) Manuals & Software
3) Warranty Info
4) Product Registration: For access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates.
~ Samsung Solutions
- Cons mentioned:Remote control
Very Frustrating Set-Up
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nothing but problems but too proud and lazy to return. Primarily, it is out of sync with the T.V. resulting in a major "echo" if I do not shut off the TV sound, and, vidio and audio remain out of sync regardless. Also, I cannot get full utilization out of the remote as from 10' power and mute is all I'm able to control. And finally, cannot sync up the sub-woofer at all even tho' I"m getting all the indicated lights during set up????
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hi UberNonTechy,
Thank you for purchasing the HW-A450 Soundbar and for sharing your experience with the setup and sound delay. If the video on the TV and audio from the Soundbar are not synchronized, select SYNC in SOUND CONTROL (looks like a gear), and then set the audio delay between 0~300 milliseconds by using the Up/Down buttons.
Additionally, 2020/2021 Samsung TVs have a feature called Audio Pass-Through. You can utilize this feature on your Samsung TV to correct your audio-sync issue. On your TV go to: Settings > Audio > Expert Settings > Digital Audio Output Format > Pass-Through
If the autoconnection process of the subwooer fails, you can manually connect the subwoofer using the steps below:
1. Press and hold ID SET on the rear of the subwoofer for at least 5 seconds.
• The red indicator on the rear of the subwoofer turns off and the blue indicator blinks.
2. Press and hold the Up button on the remote control for at least 5 seconds.
• The ID SET message appears on the display of the Soundbar for a moment, and then it disappears.
• The Soundbar will automatically power on when ID SET is complete.
3. Check if the LINK LED is solid blue (connection complete). The LINK LED indicator stops blinking and glows a solid blue when a connection is established between the Soundbar and the Wireless Subwoofer.
Should you ever have questions or require additional assistance, 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 Solutions
Pretty satisfied
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like it. Sometimes I think the base is too loud. I'm satisfied with it - the music sounds good. Some stations don't put out quality sounds, so the sound bar just replicates their sound.
I would recommend this to a friendSamsung
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It is good but it is not compatible with my TV. So returned.
I would recommend this to a friendGreat, so far!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Base is amazing. Have experienced some sound issues. Sound cuts in and out while gaming, however, during movies or TV shows it works great. Probably due to router being too close.
I would recommend this to a friendDecent
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Okay, decent for someone not seriously into sound. Only drawback is that there is a remote delay on the volume when using an optical cord input.
I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Remote control
Terrible product
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Ok sound. Only sound input via cord/cable is optical. No way to connect to auxiliary audio out of TV with common jack. Sound is out of sync with picture. Remote is horrible and equally horrible (lack of) instructions. Only way I have figured out to adjust anything is via manual buttons on soundbar which are basically invisible. I will return it. Do not buy.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hi Glyrag,
Thank you for purchasing the Samsung HW-A450 and for sharing your review. Your feedback is very important to us and will be shared with our product team.
Should you ever decide to give Samsung Soundbars another try and have questions or need assistance with settings, setup, or features, please know we are always 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) Contact Us: For additional Chat & Text options, choose ‘TVs & Home Theater’ and select your model & topic.
2) Manuals, Software, & Warranty Info
We hope to regain you as a customer in the future.
~ Samsung Solutions
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Random Weird Loud Noise
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got this in Sept. For my first soundbar it is much better than my tv's sound. My biggest problem with it is that every so often it makes a really loud noise that sounds like a fire station alarm. My autistic son who is sensitive to loud noises freaks out and it messes up the rest of his day. I'm not sure how geek squad would fix it if it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hi Collegemom,
I am sorry to hear that a siren or alarm sound is being emitted from your soundbar. Your experience with the soundbar does not sound normal, and I apologize for the disappointment.
Please reach out to Samsung Customer Support directly so we may better understand and diagnose your issue to provide troubleshooting or warranty assistance 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
Good sound
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Was purchased as a gift. I have not heard any complaints and when I have heard it, it sounded great!
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Decent but defective product
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Decent sounding budget sound bar. Unfortunately mine did not last more than two weeks and will need to be returned. I am having an issue where the volume is constantly decreasing as if someone is physically holding down the "-" button. I have tried removing the remote batteries, factory resetting the bar, disconnecting from the TV and this volume issue will not go away.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hi!
Thank you for sharing your review of the Samsung A450 Soundbar. We appreciate your feedback regarding the issues you are experiencing and are planning on returning it.
Samsung stands behind the quality and performance of our TVs with a limited 1-year manufacturer’s warranty when purchased brand-new from an authorized dealer.
Should you want to troubleshoot your issue first, please contact Samsung Customer Support.
1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Soundbars), available 8AM -12AM EST (Mon-Fri), 9AM – 6PM EST (Sat). Or text HELP to 62913.
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. More ‘Contact Us’ options – LiveChat, Facebook, Twitter, Samsung Community, Samsung Members app
2. Manuals & Software
3. Warranty Info
4. Product Registration: For access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates.
~ Samsung Solutions
Great, just needed a bit more LOUDNESS!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I wanted something small and just enough loudness. I miscalculated as the loudness wasn’t quite loud enough.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Is ok good quality good sound no so strong power sound but good sound need start every day for use on tv
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hi Migiemel!
Thank you for purchasing the Samsung HW-A450 Soundbar and for your review. We appreciate your feedback regarding the volume of your soundbar. Simply changing the Digital Output Audio Format to PCM can help. You may want to try changing the Digital Output Audio Format to PCM.
On a Samsung TV this can be found at Home > Settings > Sound > Expert Settings. (It can also be found in the Quick Settings.)
If your Digital Output Audio Format isn't set to PCM, like for instance if you have a Dolby option selected, then you will likely notice decreased maximum volume. Dolby options are designed for surround systems (like 3.1.2 or 7.1), whereas PCM provides great sound quality for stereo speakers.
If you don't have a surround system, you will probably want to select PCM. You'll get much louder volume that way, and potentially better sound quality.
I hope this helps. For further assistance with settings, features, or functions, please contact Samsung Customer Support at:
1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Soundbars), available 8AM -12AM EST (Mon-Fri), 9AM – 6PM EST (Sat). Or text HELP to 62913.
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) More ‘Contact Us’ options – LiveChat, Facebook, Twitter, Samsung Community, Samsung Members app
2) Manuals & Software
3) Warranty Info
4) Product Registration: For access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates.
~ Samsung Solutions
Right sound system for the right usage.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.While not necessarily the right tool for a knock-you-out home theater, it’s fully fine for a living room or bedroom quality sound.
I would recommend this to a friendSound bar/ no in store help
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product. Had less than 0 help despite requesting it on numerous occasions. No motorized cart otherwise I would have shopped for more in-store.
I would recommend this to a friendCould be louder
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Brought this item from my family room it could be a little louder but it will do for the price
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Price
Good for value
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very affordable! It isn’t the best but it gets the job done. I wish it was louder
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hi Swift,
I am sorry to hear that you are not completely satisfied with the overall volume of the soundbar. If you don't have a surround system, you will probably want to select PCM audio on your TV. You'll get much louder volume that way, and potentially better sound quality.
If your Digital Output Audio Format isn't set to PCM, for instance if you have a Dolby option selected, then you will likely notice decreased maximum volume. Dolby options are designed for surround systems (like 3.1.2 or 7.1), whereas PCM provides great sound quality for stereo speakers.
On a Samsung TV this can be found at Home > Settings > Sound > Expert Settings. (It can also be found in the Quick Settings.)
I hope this helps. For further assistance with settings, features, or functions, please contact Samsung Customer 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