Customer Ratings & Reviews

This soundbar has worked great for us. Setup was easy. We love being able to connect to it from our phones by Bluetooth so that we can listen to music while not watching tv.

From a music producer and audiophile - I recently moved in with my fiance into her smaller home. I was a single man for many years with a 7.1 Onkyo surround sound system. Combining my style with a woman now and preparing for a family down the road, having a 7.1 surround sound system with a ground-rumbling sub, clunky speakers and a massive receiver just isn't very feasible (I am saving it for a home theater in a bigger home one day, though!). In the meantime, I missed having good sound from our living room TV. Long story short, I went to Best Buy, and listened to *every* sound system on display. The Samsung HW-B650 was by far one of my favorites in the store. It's sound clarity and giving that feeling of surround sound stood out to me vs. the rest of the store. I decided to buy it and take it home! I love this soundbar. It's a massive improvement over the god awful speakers these flat screen TV's come with these days. While I don't feel these things will ever fully recreate what actual 7.1 (or 5.1) sound like, they come pretty close for being in a single soundbar. The many modes on it (especially surround and Virtual:X) are awesome. Whether it's video games, movies, TV, or music, this is a good all-around soundbar for everything. There's not many cons to it. The clarity is excellent, there's no distortion or muffling of the sound from this thing. I love the Virtual:X, but it also doesn't work great for everything, which would be my biggest gripe. Virtual:X doesn't always create the surround effect I want, and sometimes leaves the mix of whatever you're watching or listening to sound a bit off, like the EQ is just thrown off in exchange for creating the effect. The subwoofer is excellent, you can crank it up pretty cloud! I love that the subwoofer is wireless, too, I was able to tuck it away under a coffee table. Overall this is a great purchase. I think this is the best you can get in the $250-500 range. Make sure you get it on sale!

Love the sound bar . It was easy to hook up and sounds great. It fit nice under the tv and didn’t take up a lot of room

This model of the Samsung system is amazing. The sound is incredible, and I’ve tried all the various modes. Video games, movies, and the Bluetooth connection all sound great.

I really like this soundbar. Sound quality is great and it has powerful bass. It is easy to setup and subwoofer connects automatically.

After reading some of the reviews I was nervous but I'm so glad that I purchased this soundbar. This thing is LOUD and the base is amazing! I wanted a soundbar for the base ( I'm a movie lover) and I wanted to enhance the voices of people which this does both. Planning on purchasing the same one for my bedroom also to have the full movie experience there as well. Also this was VERY easy to set up, just plugged in syce with my tv and that was it! I also really liked that the soundbar and the tv didn't have to be wired together and they connect via bluetooth.

The sound is crisp and clear, especially with Dolby Sound switched up. Hooked it up w the HDMI on the TV and works seamlessly, no hassle of keeping separate remotes. The subwoofer has good lows and mids, pretty decent bass.

I’ve been very impressed with this product so far. The build quality feels solid and well-designed, and it fits seamlessly into my setup. Installation was straightforward, and everything worked as expected right out of the box. Performance has been smooth and reliable, with clear improvement over what I was using before. What I appreciate most is how well it balances functionality and design. It looks clean and modern while delivering consistent performance during daily use. For the price point, it offers great value and does exactly what it promises. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a dependable, well-made option.

Sounds great. Rear speakers are out of production, which is something I didn't consider. They had SWA 9100 and SWA 9200 speakers, but they don't produce them anymore. So if you want to add rear speakers later, don't buy this one. I initially bought it to pair with my Mom's Samsung television I had just bought, but it didn't fit. So I moved a Sony in there, and am using this on my TCL TV and they just sound awesome. And I was using the Sony Sound Plate before and there is a world of difference. I just wish they'd manufacture more rear speakers. Apparently, the 9250s and 9500s are NOT compatable.

Setup was very easy. Hooked up to my existing TV wall mount (with additional adapter). Crisp sound watching TV and plays music from an Alexa device via Bluetooth.

from the simple hook up to the great sound. I am loving it. the quality is fantastic. Easy switching between modes. yeah, I am just loving it.

Returned an LG soundbar due to massive connectivity issues and replaced it with this one. The sound is SO much better than the LG and we have not had a single issue with the speakers staying connected to the tv. Was a little more than the LG but 100% worth it!! The soundbar is super clear and crisp and the sub has a really surprising amount of bass.

This soundbar is great Voices are clear and it has a nice bass with the subwoofer Was very easy to setup via Bluetooth Very happy with my purchase

Produces great sound. Love that it connects to the TV via Bluetooth. I will take any opportunity for less wires!

I purchased this soundbar with my Samsung - 60” Class DU7200 Crystal UHD 4K TV and two rear speakers. The hook up is very easy. The sound adjusts from the TV remote without having to even deal with the soundbar remote. I also added two Samsung - SWA-9200S/ZA 2.0 Channel Wireless Rear Speakers for a complete 5.1 surround sound experience and it sounds great! The speakers get loud, but can't go into the 'hurt your ears' range, which is fine. (they don't go to 11, maybe only 8.) But the clarity of the sound has been great for movies, TV and Music! Really happy with our purchase! For those who want a true 5.1 or better experience I would still suggest a dedicated Home Theater system, like I have in my Home Theater room, but this is perfect for 95% of TV/Film watchers

I recently purchased the Samsung HW-B650/ZA 3.1 Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer from Best Buy, and I wanted to share my overwhelmingly positive experience. My initial impressions were confirmed after several weeks of use – this soundbar truly delivers exceptional audio quality. The sound is remarkably smooth and rich, making it ideal for both movie nights and music listening. Whether I'm immersed in an action-packed film or enjoying my favorite album, the HW-B650/ZA consistently delivers clear, crisp audio with a surprising amount of depth and power for its size. The integration of Dolby 5.1 and DTS Virtual:X technologies is clearly noticeable, providing a truly immersive and engaging soundstage, even without rear speakers. I was particularly pleased with the subwoofer's performance. It produces deep, resonant bass without being overly boomy or overpowering. The wireless connectivity is seamless and convenient. The soundbar itself has a sleek and compact design that blends seamlessly into my living room setup. Its size is a significant advantage, as it can easily fit into a variety of spaces without being visually obtrusive. Overall, I'm incredibly happy with my purchase and would wholeheartedly recommend the Samsung HW-B650/ZA to anyone seeking a high-quality, versatile, and conveniently sized 3.1 channel soundbar system. Sincerely, Mauricio P

Don’t know how I ever watched tv without this!!! Amazing sound!!! Easiest set up ever. Plug in and it’s ready to go. I use it as my Bluetooth speaker for music as well and the sound is just amazing.

Price was good and the sound is great. The size of it works perfect for our house. Would recommend others to purchase.

Sound is alsome and easy to set up wireless sub sound grate lots of bass

Sound quality of the unit is good, no issues. Set up/installation is very simple and the brackets allow the unit to hang on the wall, below my HDTV. All very easy to perform and get this unit hooked up. Bluetooth linking of the sound bar to sub woofer takes just a minute or two. My biggest issue is the remote control is somewhat small and seems a bit flimsy. However, if you lose the remote, operating this sound bar is a pain, because the controls are somewhat hidden on the top of the unit, when it hangs just a few inches below the HDTV. A digital display shows the status, including sound level.