Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- HW-A650/ZA
- SKU:
- 6454640
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers admire the HW-A650 3.1ch Sound bar for its exceptional sound quality, easy setup, and affordable price. Many users rave about the fantastic sound and adjustable bass, while others appreciate the hassle-free installation process. Despite a few concerns about volume level, remote control issues, and compatibility with older devices, the overall positive feedback highlights the product's value for money and user-friendly design.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Much better than TV speakers
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought 4 of these for TV’s in secondary rooms. These are very easy to mount on the wall and connect to the TV. Sound quality is 10 times better than the internal speakers in the TV. These are very good and priced right.
I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Expensive
Surround sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wanted total surround sound with back speakers, they were out. Salesperson talked me into this one. When I got to looking it was more expensive to add back speakers.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Would recommend
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall pretty good product. Can be a little glitchy with the power options pertaining to the tv’s on and off status. I wish there was a little more low bass for action scenes, besides that great product and would recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hi Crunch,
Thank you for sharing your review of the Samsung HW-A650. We appreciate your feedback regarding your sound experience. Your soundbar features powerful bass with a 6.5” wireless subwoofer & Adaptive Sound Lite which optimizes the sound based on the content.
You can try adjusting audio performance to your liking by pressing the SOUND MODE button on your soundbar remote, and then selecting the desired sound effect by choosing STANDARD, SURROUND SOUND, BASS BOOST, GAME, or ADAPTIVE.
You can also press the Sound Control button on the remote (looks like a gear) to adjust TREBLE and BASS.
Press and hold the Sound Control button for about 5 seconds to adjust the sound for each of seven frequency bands.
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.
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 Solutions
- Cons mentioned:Expensive
Sound Bar
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Adequate, special for Samsung TV, expensive, not as clear as my wife and I expected. Didn't return it but wouldn't buy it again. (My 50 year old son has the same one on an outdoor TV and it works much better.)
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hi Pete,
Thank you for purchasing the Samsung HW-A650 Soundbar and for your review. We appreciate your feedback regarding the drowned out or decreased dialogue.
To improve your experience, try using Dynamic Range Control (DRC). DRC lets you apply dynamic range control to Dolby Digital tracks. With DRC turned on, loud sounds will be reduced.
1) Turn off your Soundbar.
2) While the Soundbar is off, press and hold the Sound Mode button on the remote control for 6 seconds until you see “DRC ON” shown on the display.
3) To turn off DRC, repeat steps 1 and 2 above.
You can also try optimizing audio performance for your specific content by pressing the SOUND MODE button on your soundbar remote, and then selecting the desired sound effect by choosing STANDARD, SURROUND SOUND, BASS BOOST, GAME, or ADAPTIVE.
If you need additional help with this issue, or have any questions or concerns with this soundbar, please reach out to us via any of the below options:
1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Soundbars), available 8AM -12AM EST, 7 days a week. 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.
We hope to hear from you.
~ Samsung Specialist
Does an excellent job
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Seeing that this was my first ever soundbar, I didn't know what to expect. Let's just say i'm pleased with the purchase. The sound doesn't come close to my home theater setup, but for the bedroom tv it's an astounding upgrade in sound.
I would recommend this to a friendNice sound and Q85 TV remote controls soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is exactly what I was looking for. It sounds very nice and the 3-channel makes the speech clear. It is easy to control right from the TV remote for the Samsung Q85 65" TV remote. Overall very happy!
I would recommend this to a friendListening pleasure
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Do you want to listen to TV like you are in a movie theater? Do you want to hear the spoken word clearly over the other sounds? This sound bar will accomplish your dreams. Simple set up and low profile.
I would recommend this to a friendMind blowing sound quality!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the sound!!! Especially while watching thrillers and adventurous movies, there's a profound sound effect that we could feel only in the theaters!! This definitely raises our entertainment level.
I would recommend this to a friendGreat addition for better sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This was easy to set up, “low profile” and adds great sound. The adjustable bass is great and I like that the speaker is small enough to fit on a shelf. The sound bar is sleek and does not look out of place.
I would recommend this to a friendI'd buy again
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Still haven't messed around with it enough, but my QLED sounds much better with this sound bar. Great price and product. The sub is a bit larger than I would have liked, but does a good job.
I would recommend this to a friendOutstanding Sound System
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Out of box steal of a deal! Why pay all the $$$ for Bose and other big names when this gives you all you need for a fraction of the price? Highly recommended!!!
I would recommend this to a friendTv speakers
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best purchase i have ever made. I bought this for my parents whovare both hard of hearing. The center speaker on this is perfect and now they can watch tv without having the volume up too high
I would recommend this to a friendNice upgrade from tv sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A nice upgrade to my sound from tv. It was good that i was able to connect to my tv and use the same remote for volume. Nice sound, different options sound and bass for the price.
I would recommend this to a friendGreat Purchase
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Previously purchased A450 (disappointment) and returned to get his package. Fully satisfied from the performance. Center channel is outstanding and sub provides more than enough bass.
I would recommend this to a friendSound Bar
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My husband has thoroughly enjoyed the theater sound in our living room. I will admit, for myself, the volume control goes a little too sporadic for me but overall a great product
I would recommend this to a friendGreat sound and clear dialogue
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My biggest pet peeve is inaudible dialogue and these deliver really well for the price. They also sound pretty good playing music and movies with solid bass for the price
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hi guywhowenttobestbuy,
Thank you for purchasing the HW-A650 Soundbar with Bass Boost. I am happy to hear that you are enjoying your sound experience. Your sound is optimized for your favorite video content, including sports, games, movies and more - with technology that equalizes background music and consistent volume control.
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 Solutions
Great sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love it. I have it and a laptop connected to a small TV for music play back only. Awesome sound. This is my second sound bar like this one. The first one is connected to the TV that I watch.
I would recommend this to a friendConflicts with Rokus.
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The bar sounds good and looks good. But I would return it if I could. Whenever I turn on my TV using my Roku, the sound bar disconnects. This is because the Roku uses CEC to turn on the TV. If I use the TVs power button it works (sort of). Because then the sound bar makes my TV switch sources to the sound bars HDMI port. Why?!! Which is annoying, as I have to switch back to the other HDMI port, and doing so backs out of what I had started watching. Also, the sub looks low quality compared to the sound bar. If I could return it I would.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendMrs.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They had the product I wanted. It was delivered a day earlier than expected. The Sales Person was great, answered all my questions. I spend on Best Buy for these reasons and more. Highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friendNice sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have a smaller living and this sound bar fills it nicely. Improvement for movie night. It has a lot of different modes for whatever you use your TV for. Purchased as a Black Friday deal.
I would recommend this to a friend