Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- HW-B650/ZA
- SKU:
- 11003552
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Soundbars
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They're ok... but they are nothing to write home about
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hi there,
Your HW-B650 Soundbar features a powerful bass with a 6.5” wireless subwoofer & Adaptive Sound which optimizes the sound based on the content.
There are a few ways you can improve your overall audio experience.
Press and hold the (Sound Control) button for about 5 seconds to adjust the sound for each frequency band. 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. (Make sure the Sound mode is set to “STANDARD”.
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 SURROUND SOUND, BASS BOOST, GAME, ADAPATIVE, DTS VIRTUAL:X, STANDARD.
By pressing the TONE CONTROL button, you can adjust the volume of the treble or bass sound. Press the button to select TREBLE or BASS and then adjust the volume between -6~+6 by using the Up/Down buttons.
Additionally, using the WOOFER button on the remote, you can adjust the subwoofer’s volume between -6 to +6 by toggling the button up or down. To set the subwoofer volume level to 0, press the button down.
If we can help with anything else, please call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG (Ask for Soundbars), 8 AM – 12 AM EST, 7 days a week.
LiveChat with an agent as well as manuals, software, and warranty info can be found at the ‘Support’ link on our Samsung website.
~ Samsung Solutions
Sound was too “tinny”
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This sound bar sounded ok in the store, but when I hooked it up at home, it was too “tinny” and the adjustments couldn’t solve it. It was hard to listen to, so I returned it and then tried and returned a Sony, and ended up with the JBL SB550 which was cheaper and had much better sound quality.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hi JohnInVA,
Thank you for your review of the HW-B650 Soundbar System. Your input is invaluable in our continuous pursuit of delivering the best in product and customer experience
By pressing the TONE CONTROL button, you can adjust the volume of the treble or bass sound. Press the button to select TREBLE or BASS and then adjust the volume between -6~+6 by using the Up/Down buttons.
Press and hold the SOUND CONTROL button for about 5 seconds to adjust the sound for each frequency band. 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. (Make sure the Sound mode is set to “STANDARD”.
Additionally, using the WOOFER button on the remote, you can adjust the subwoofer’s volume between -6 to +6 by toggling the button up or down. To set the subwoofer volume level to 0, press the button down.
With the optional SWA-9200S Wireless Rear Speaker Kit connected you can adjust the volume by using the provided Soundbar remote. Press CH LEVEL and select REAR LEVEL, then use the Up/Down buttons to adjust the volume within a -6 to +6 range.
Should you ever decide to give Samsung audio products another try and have concerns or questions, please know we are always here to help. You can contact Samsung Customer Support by any of the below options: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Soundbars) 8 AM – 12 AM EST, 7 days a week.
Again, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to regain you as a customer in the future.
Surround sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s ok for the price but not great quality sound.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hi GaryS,
Thank you for taking a few moments to provide feedback regarding the Samsung HW-B650 Soundbar.
By pressing the TONE CONTROL button, you can adjust the volume of the treble or bass sound. Press the button to select TREBLE or BASS and then adjust the volume between -6~+6 by using the Up/Down buttons.
Press and hold the SOUND CONTROL button for about 5 seconds to adjust the sound for each frequency band. 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. (Make sure the Sound mode is set to “STANDARD”.
Additionally, using the WOOFER button on the remote, you can adjust the subwoofer’s volume between -6 to +6 by toggling the button up or down. To set the subwoofer volume level to 0, press the button down.
With the optional SWA-9200S Wireless Rear Speaker Kit connected you can adjust the volume by using the provided Soundbar remote. Press CH LEVEL and select REAR LEVEL, then use the Up/Down buttons to adjust the volume within a -6 to +6 range.
If you need more help, Samsung is here for you. Please call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8AM - 12AM EST (Ask for Soundbars), 7 days a week. Our Live Chat agents are also available by clicking on the ‘Support’ link on our website.
~ Samsung Solutions
Bad soundbar.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The soundbar unit wouldn’t power up. Returned and used my old soundbar. I checked power adapter and its output was 24V so issue within soundbar. Had both digital and HDMI cables connected.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hello MichaelW,
Thank you for sharing your review of the HW-B650 Soundbar. We value your feedback and will share it with our teams.
If there is anything we can do to improve your enjoyment, such as helping to optimize settings for your specific sound scenario, please contact Samsung Customer Support. Just give us a call at 1-800-SAMSUNG (Ask for Soundbars), 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week. Our Live Chat agents are also available by clicking on the ‘Support’ link on our website.
~ Samsung Solutions
WORKS
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.WOULD LIKE BETTER IF IT WAS MORE OF A SURROUND SOUND
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hi MatthewS,
Thank you for taking a few moments to review the Samsung HW-B650 Soundbar.
You can optimize your audio performance to your liking by pressing the SOUND MODE button on your soundbar remote, and then selecting the desired sound effect by choosing SURROUND SOUND, BASS BOOST, GAME, ADAPTIVE, DTS VIRTUAL:X, STANDARD.
By pressing the TONE CONTROL button, you can adjust the volume of the treble or bass sound. Press the button to select TREBLE or BASS and then adjust the volume between -6~+6 by using the Up/Down buttons.
Press and hold the SOUND CONTROL button for about 5 seconds to adjust the sound for each frequency band. 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. (Make sure the Sound mode is set to “STANDARD”.
Additionally, using the WOOFER button on the remote, you can adjust the subwoofer’s volume between -6 to +6 by toggling the button up or down. To set the subwoofer volume level to 0, press the button down.
With the optional SWA-9200S Wireless Rear Speaker Kit connected you can adjust the volume by using the provided Soundbar remote. Press CH LEVEL and select REAR LEVEL, then use the Up/Down buttons to adjust the volume within a -6 to +6 range.
If you need more help, Samsung is here for you. Please call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8AM - 12AM EST (Ask for Soundbars), 7 days a week. Our Live Chat agents are also available by clicking on the ‘Support’ link on our website.
~ Samsung Solutions
Sound bar
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works well with the Samsung television we purchased.
I would recommend this to a friendFrustrated
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We bought the sound bar so we could hear our TV more clearly. We set it up and it worked about five days and then it reverted back to TV speakers. I came into the store and got written instructions on how to pair the tv, sound bar and box together. But it doesn’t work for long. I need to have someone come to the house to see if there’s something wrong in the set-up or the sound bar, I was told it would cost $100.00 to have someone come out to the house which is four miles from the store. So for now we spent $300.00 and we are back we started.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hello Easyliving,
Thank you for sharing your review regarding the HW-B650 Soundbar. Your experiences are very important to us and will be shared with our product teams.
I am sorry that you have experienced this issue, please know that Samsung Customer Service is here to help you as well.
So we can better understand the problems you are experiencing and provide you with troubleshooting assistance or warranty service, please contact Samsung Customer Support.
Call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Soundbars), available 8 AM – 12 AM EST, 7 days a week.
LiveChat with an agent by clicking the ‘Support’ link on the Samsung website.
~Samsung Solutions
Nice sound bar. Missing power cord.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Was a return item but reported to be In “excellent” condition. Which by Best Buy definition was supposed to come with all original equipment. Cosmetically everything was perfect. But no power cord and no users manual. Seems this would be original equipment.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .user134035,
We appreciate you sharing your experience; however, we recommend you contact Best Buy directly for assistance in correcting this situation. We hope your issue is resolved in a timely manner.
You may also want to consider providing feedback directly to the Best Buy store where you made your purchase.
Should you have any questions or need help with your HW-B650 once your issue has been resolved, please reach Samsung Support at 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week. Our LiveChat agents are also available by clicking on the ‘Support’ link on our website.
~ Samsung Solutions
Great gift
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This was a gift for my husband and he is really loving it
I would recommend this to a friendSamsung Sound Bar with great audio
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent Audio complement to the QLED TV from Samsung. We love the audio, without having too much home theater additions at this time.
I would recommend this to a friendNot enough separate channel control
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Music sounded good. Movies, not so much. It was too hard to hear the dialogue.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hi TOJC,
Thank you for taking a few moments to review the Samsung HW-B650 Soundbar.
You can optimize your audio performance to your liking by pressing the SOUND MODE button on your soundbar remote, and then selecting the desired sound effect by choosing SURROUND SOUND, BASS BOOST, GAME, ADAPTIVE, DTS VIRTUAL:X, STANDARD.
By pressing the TONE CONTROL button, you can adjust the volume of the treble or bass sound. Press the button to select TREBLE or BASS and then adjust the volume between -6~+6 by using the Up/Down buttons.
Press and hold the SOUND CONTROL button for about 5 seconds to adjust the sound for each frequency band. 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. (Make sure the Sound mode is set to “STANDARD”.
Additionally, using the WOOFER button on the remote, you can adjust the subwoofer’s volume between -6 to +6 by toggling the button up or down. To set the subwoofer volume level to 0, press the button down.
With the optional SWA-9200S Wireless Rear Speaker Kit connected you can adjust the volume by using the provided Soundbar remote. Press CH LEVEL and select REAR LEVEL, then use the Up/Down buttons to adjust the volume within a -6 to +6 range.
If you need more help, Samsung is here for you. Please call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8AM - 12AM EST (Ask for Soundbars), 7 days a week. Our Live Chat agents are also available by clicking on the ‘Support’ link on our website.
~ Samsung Solutions
Not happy with it
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not happy with this product. It is not as expected as description.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Sagar,
I’m sorry to hear that you’re dissatisfied with the performance of your HW-B650 Soundbar.
By pressing the TONE CONTROL button, you can adjust the volume of the treble or bass sound. Press the button to select TREBLE or BASS and then adjust the volume between -6~+6 by using the Up/Down buttons.
Press and hold the SOUND CONTROL button for about 5 seconds to adjust the sound for each frequency band. 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. (Make sure the Sound mode is set to “STANDARD”.
Additionally, using the WOOFER button on the remote, you can adjust the subwoofer’s volume between -6 to +6 by toggling the button up or down. To set the subwoofer volume level to 0, press the button down.
With the optional SWA-9200S Wireless Rear Speaker Kit connected you can adjust the volume by using the provided Soundbar remote. Press CH LEVEL and select REAR LEVEL, then use the Up/Down buttons to adjust the volume within a -6 to +6 range.
If you need more help, Samsung is here for you. Please call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8AM - 12AM EST (Ask for Soundbars), 7 days a week. Our Live Chat agents are also available by clicking on the ‘Support’ link on our website.
~ Samsung Solutions
Sound bar
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound bar is off the hook with the woofer.I purchased 65 in samsung with sound bar and woofer a complete package and price was great
I would recommend this to a friendGreat while it lasted
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Was great while it lasted. It ended up dying 6 days after the warranty was up.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hi PatrickM,
We appreciate you taking a few moments to review the Samsung HW-B650 Soundbar.
Please verify that you are running the latest firmware on your TV. You can check to see what software version your TV is using and if there is an available update through the settings on your TV. Go to: Menu > Settings > Support > Software Update.
First, try doing a soft reset, unplug the soundbar from the outlet for roughly 30 seconds and then plug it back in.
If this still does not correct your issue, then do a hard reset. With the Soundbar on, press the + & - Volume buttons on the body of the soundbar at the same time for at least 5 seconds. INIT OK” appears on the display and then the Soundbar is reset.
If you need more help, Samsung is here for you. Please call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8AM - 12AM EST (Ask for Soundbars), 7 days a week. Our Live Chat agents are also available by clicking on the ‘Support’ link on our website.
~ Samsung Solutions
Average Sound Bar for basic listening
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Your basic bar sounds system. I had to return it because there were missing components. I probably would not have kept it anyway as it doesn't sound as good as my current Logitech four way gaming system
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .ArmondM.
Please know you are leaving a review and 1-star rating for the HW-B650, but we are sorry to hear of your Best Buy experience, nonetheless. You may want to consider providing feedback directly to the Best Buy store where you made your purchase.
Should you have questions on the HW-B650 itself, Samsung is here for you. You can reach us at 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week. Our LiveChat agents are also available by clicking on the ‘Support’ link on our website.
~ Samsung Solutions
Sounds good but.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds good for the money but i have a problem we the bar muting randomly even after updating to the latest software.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .tulsatraveler,
Thank you for your review. So that we can better troubleshoot this issue and provide steps towards a solution, please contact Samsung Support at 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week. Our LiveChat agents are also available by clicking on the ‘Support’ link on our website.
~ Samsung Specialist
This is the way to listen to sound!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This thing sounds great ! My goodness! Makes every music sound greater than it actually is! This thing actually speaks to you.
I would recommend this to a friendI expected more
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I expected more from this sound bar, I connected it to my TV via Bluetooth and no matter how much I turn up the sound, it is not as loud as I expected
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hi Omar,
I am sorry to hear that you are not completely satisfied with the overall volume of the Samsung HW-B650 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.
You can optimize your audio performance to your liking by pressing the SOUND MODE button on your soundbar remote, and then selecting the desired sound effect by choosing SURROUND SOUND, BASS BOOST, GAME, ADAPTIVE, DTS VIRTUAL:X, STANDARD.
By pressing the TONE CONTROL button, you can adjust the volume of the treble or bass sound. Press the button to select TREBLE or BASS and then adjust the volume between -6~+6 by using the Up/Down buttons.
Press and hold the SOUND CONTROL button for about 5 seconds to adjust the sound for each frequency band. 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. (Make sure the Sound mode is set to “STANDARD”.
Additionally, using the WOOFER button on the remote, you can adjust the subwoofer’s volume between -6 to +6 by toggling the button up or down. To set the subwoofer volume level to 0, press the button down.
I hope these tips help you enjoy your new product.
You can always contact us for further help at 1-800-SAMSUNG (Ask for Soundbars), 8 AM – 12 AM EST, 7 days a week. Our LiveChat agents are also available by clicking on the ‘Support’ link on our website.
~ Samsung Solutions
Samsung sound bar
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review. Purchase to Samsung sound bar for my apartment wireless subwoofer. Great clarity fit my apartment will great investment.
I would recommend this to a friendNot good Blue Tooth
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice sound but I have to manually change it back to BT (Blue Tooth) alot. Often times the speakers change to "TV" speakers and want BT instead.Default stays on "TV" but use it in BT mode
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hi tomm,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on the new HW-B650 Soundbar.
Try these steps below to help you enjoy a better audio experience with your new unit.
If a previously paired Bluetooth device tries to pair with the Soundbar when the Bluetooth Power On
function is on and the Soundbar is turned off, the Soundbar turns on automatically.
1. Press and hold the SOUND MODE button for more than 5 seconds on the remote while the Soundbar is turned on.
2. “ON-BLUETOOTH POWER” appears on the Soundbar’s display.
This will allow the Soundbar to power on automatically when you start pairing your device.
If you need any extra troubleshooting assistance or have any other Soundbar questions, please contact Samsung Support at
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.
~Samsung Solutions
