Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- HW-B650/ZA
- SKU:
- 6505155
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
Customers are saying
Customers enjoy the HW-B650/ZA 3.1 Channel Soundbar, especially the amazing sound quality and ease of use. Many appreciate the bass and simple setup. However, some customers have experienced connectivity issues, and find the remote control and display less user-friendly.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good speakers
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this with a tv during the holidays. Didnt really expect much since it was on sale. But it actually sounded better than what i expected. Good buy.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Good value for the price
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Much better than the TV speaker sound. Sound clarity and base is very good for the price of the sound bar. I haven't used the EQ but the base boosted nicely with the standard control. I am using the ARC HDMI connection so the bar powers on and off with the TV and volume is also controlled by the TV control so only one controller is needed.
I would recommend this to a friend Look for another sound bar
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Only item I am dissatisfied with is the sound bar has issues with hard of hearing with optical and blue tooth is tooo hard to get set also . The selections on choice of sound with options on surroundsound are not the best either hard to keep it set for each time you use your TV and again volume issues would not recommend
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .SonyaT,
Thank you for taking a moment to review the HW-B650 soundbar.
The HW-B650 features three ways to connect to a TV; HDMI/ARC, digital optical audio, and Bluetooth wireless audio technology. If your TV is compatible with one of these three audio connections, you should have no issue connecting the soundbar to your TV. Follow the steps below to connect the soundbar to your TV via one of the three available connections:
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) lets certain TVs and soundbars transfer audio back and forth using one HDMI cable. In other words, you can use the HDMI port as both an input and audio output. To set up HDMI ARC, power on your TV and soundbar.
1. Next, connect one end of an HDMI cable into the HDMI IN (ARC) port on your TV.
2. Connect the other end into the HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) port on your soundbar.
3. Next, change the source on your soundbar to the D.IN. setting.
4. After a few seconds, "TV ARC" will appear on the soundbar's display, and the TV will transfer audio through the soundbar.
An optical cable is another way to connect your soundbar to your TV. You can also connect your devices (cable boxes, video game systems, and Blu-ray players) to the TV, and have the sound output from the TV to the soundbar.
1. With the TV and soundbar turned on, connect one end of a digital optical cable to the OPTICAL OUT port on the TV.
2. Then, connect the other end to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) port on the soundbar.
3. Press Source on the remote or soundbar, and then set the soundbar to the D.IN. setting.
4. Finally, on the TV, you need to set the speaker output to external speakers.
The TV's sound will now play from the soundbar.
Your soundbar is also compatible with a Bluetooth connection to the TV. To connect the soundbar wirelessly, follow the steps below:
1) Press the PAIR button on the remote to enter BT PAIRING mode. You can also press the SOURCE button on the top panel and then select BT. “BT” changes to “BT PAIRING” in a few seconds automatically or changes to “BT READY” if there is a connect record. If BT READY appears, press and hold the SOURCE button on the top panel of the Soundbar for more than 5 seconds to display BT PAIRING.
2) Select the Bluetooth sound mode on your TV (See your TV's user manual for assistance)
3) Select “[AV] Samsung Soundbar xxx Series” from the list on the TV’s screen. An available Soundbar is indicated with “Need Pairing” or “Paired” on the TV’s Bluetooth device list. To connect the TV to the Soundbar, select the message, and then establish a connection.
When the TV is connected, [TV Name] → “BT” appears on the Soundbar’s front display. You should now hear TV sound from the Soundbar. Once you have connected your soundbar for the first time, use the “BT READY” mode to reconnect.
I hope these tips help with the setup of your new Samsung Soundbar.
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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Huge audio upgrade
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We absolutely love this soundbar. The sound is cinematic and has drastically changed the experience of watching a show or movie. Easily bluetooth streaming of music as well.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
More Fun
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It is great. It makes watching TV a lot more entertaining. It also helps my hearing problem.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good for gift
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It was a great gift. Haven't heard the sound my self, but it's really good appearantly.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
great sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this on sale and it has been very worth it, the sound and clarity is amazing. Well worth the money.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent choice
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great buy sound is awesome this soundbar is incredibly great buy from Best Buy I will tell all to purchase this soundbar
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Reallly good
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Its really good. It sounds real nice. I enjoy it.!
I would recommend this to a friend Review
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product. Great service. Quick delivery. Love Best Buy
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
For the price great purchase.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For the money, this is absolutely worth it. The sound is great and makes my movie watching experience way better.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Absolutely stunning sound!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Seamlessly synced with my several year old Samsung 55" curved screen TV. Absolutely stunning sound!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Very Satisfied with Soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent soundbar....works great with my new Samsung TV. Salesperson recommended I use HDMI connection. He was right!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing Sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.sound is amazing on your family 85" tv for movie night
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The soundbar sounds and is Great for the price……..
I would recommend this to a friend Almost bought it
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Didn’t get a chance to purchase cause I switched it out last minute for another brand so don’t know much about it sorry was gonna purchase. The price was right but found something better for $10. More only reason I didn’t buy it.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
I am very happy with my new sound bar!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great buy! I am happy with my decision. The sound is mind blowing. I would totally recommend it to anyone.
I would recommend this to a friend VALUE
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Could use alittle more base, but overall much better than TV.. for the money its a great system
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
great sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall excellent sounding system. Works well with my Samsung TV, Bluetooth a plus.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was looking to add a sound bar and this was a suggestion by one of the staff. I can say I'm very pleased at the performance of the system.
I would recommend this to a friend