Customer Ratings & Reviews

Hi Dbais,

Thank you for purchasing the Samsung HW-A650 Soundbar. Your soundbar is designed with a dedicated center channel speaker for crystal-clear dialogue. Connecting your soundbar via HDMI will give you the best audio. There are 2 ways to connect your soundbar using HDMI: either by connecting a device to your soundbar, or by using ARC (Audio Return Channel).

To connect your soundbar and a device using HDMI:
1) Make sure the TV, soundbar, and device are turned off. Then, connect one end of an HDMI cable into any HDMI port on your TV (make a note of which one). Next, connect the other end to the HDMI OUT port on your soundbar.
2) Connect a second HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT port on your cable box or video game system to the HDMI IN port on your soundbar.
3) Turn your device on. Then, turn the soundbar on and press Source or Function to change the soundbar to HDMI.
4) Turn the TV on and press Source or Function to change the TV to the HDMI port that you connected the soundbar to in Step 1.
5) You will see a picture from the device on your TV, and hear audio from the soundbar.

To connect your soundbar with HDMI ARC:
1) Power on your TV and soundbar
2) Connect one end of an HDMI cable into the HDMI IN (ARC) port on your TV. Connect the other end into the HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) port on your soundbar
3) Change the source on your soundbar to the D.IN. setting. After a few seconds, "TV ARC" will appear on the soundbar's display, and the TV will transfer audio through the soundbar.

Additionally, 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.

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) Contact Us: For additional Chat & Text options, 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

~ Samsung Solutions

Hi Diamond,

Thank you for purchasing the Samsung HW-A650 soundbar with a dedicated center channel for crystal clear dialogue and wireless subwoofer for rich bass.

With Bluetooth Multi-Connection, you and a friend can both stream your playlists directly to your soundbar, conveniently switching between the two phones without disconnecting.

If you are considering the addition of rear speakers for an enhanced surround experience, your model is compatible with the SWA-9100S Rear Speaker Kit.

Should you ever have any questions or concerns or need help with settings or features, please contact Samsung Customer Support at:

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.

~ Samsung Ambassador

Hi Sb47!

Thank you for purchasing the Samsung HW-A650 Soundbar with a 6.5” Wireless Subwoofer and for sharing your review. We value your feedback regarding the subwoofer.

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.


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