Customers are satisfied with the HW-Q950A soundbar's exceptional sound quality, easy setup, and immersive Dolby Atmos experience. The bass and surround sound are particularly impressive, and the rear speakers enhance the overall audio experience. While some users find the price to be high, many believe it is a worthwhile investment. The top display and Alexa integration could be improved, and the remote control needs some enhancements.
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Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound, easy setup.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I replace an older AV amp with the soundbar and I'm very pleased with the quality. It is great to have rear speakers again. I had been looking for a wireless solution and this works great. I would check your phone's compatibility with the Samsung Smartthings app before buying, as using the app makes setup and firmware updates easy.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Took a chance, well rewarded
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I was a sound bar denier like many. I always felt that a component system was the only way to go for good, full range theater sound. Due to space constraints where this is used, it physically is the ideal size. Pairs up well with my 75” Samsung (too old for Q Symphony though). I’m very impressed with the sound, has not disappointed. After tweaking placement, the height effects really come through. I had to install a shelf with a 10” depth on the wall under the TV to get the height speakers to clear the bottom of the TV, the sound bar is a big unit. Sub placement is a experimental thing for the room, being wireless helps. Oddly, for me it worked best behind the couch, which offers some haptic benefit. Surrounds mounted on the wall, slightly higher than ear level and angled, since the room requires the couch against the wall, it’s the best placement I could get. Play with your channe levels! Overall, no regrets. FYI, I use the app to do must controls since the display on the bar is on top which is kinda silly.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Soundbar
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I've always been leary of soundbars and have stuck to the traditional home theater setups but this soundbar has changed my mind. The setup was easy and this system delivers great sound. The only downside is the fabric on the soundbar itself seems to collect dust very easily but nothing a lint brush can't take care of.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Not as good as Sony HT-A7000 system!
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is an amazing system with very good vocal clarity when watching movies and TV and the sounds completely envelops you from all angles. The rears can be a little distracting out of the box but can be easily adjusted. The screen being on the top of the unit is a painpoint and makes it difficult to set rhe sound to your liking because you have to walk back and forth from the soundbar to the couch to test various sound settings and levels making for an annoying user experience.. everyone had the same complaint of last years flagship model and the issue should have been fixed with this years refresh model... I did my reasearch on all available flagship soundbar setups with a sub and rears in Oct 2021. I ended up returning this system and keeping the new Sony HT-A7000 soundbar, 300w sub, and rears.... the Sony is superior in every way... the sound is next level on the Sony and worth the extra $800 over this Samsung set. Do yourself a favor and get the Sony.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect soundbar
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Amazing soundbar! Sounds like we’re at the movies and gets EXTREMELY loud. I haven’t even turned it up halfway because it would surely have the neighbors knocking at my door
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Dolby atmos, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing system
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We upgraded from the 5.1 to the to the 7.1 and now to this 11.1.4 and Samsung has knocked it out of the park hands down the best Dolby atmos system made period. The sound quality from our tv,Apple TV and Xbox series x is just amazing
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Product
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I was surprised how easy it was to set up with a new Samsung tv via eARC. I was even more surprised how great it sounded after running the auto setup on the smart things app. Highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Sound But…
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good sound. Sometimes the music overpowers the voices
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lovin' it!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love the sound and looks. TV is in a very large room and this setup fills it completely. Conversations are understandable - bass is under control - and action sequences charge you up! Not a value purchase but sound is way better than others I have heard.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice soundbar
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Overall, this is the best soundbar I’ve owned. It’s quite pricey but I think it’s worth it. I was torn between this and the Sonos Arc setup. My only complaint is that the center dialogue can be tricky to get just right when watching certain movies. I’m using this bar with the 77 LG G1.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect Soundbar to pair with Neo QLED QN90A
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This soundbar is the perfect companion to my Samsung Neo QLED 75QN90A. The setup was easy and the sound quality, especially in combination with the QN90A, is like being in a theater.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I was skeptical at first, but with the right EQ settings, it worked great! The sound is clear and loud if you want it, and the bass is good for the size of the sub. i do however wish it had a screen on the front at least for the vol but its ok I can check it without getting up on the App
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Samsung
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Hi Justme!
Thank you for purchasing our top-of-the-line Samsung 11.1.4ch HW-Q950A soundbar with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X bringing you 3D true surround sound. I am glad to hear you are enjoying the immersive audio experience provided by the 22 built in speakers in your new soundbar. Your feedback regarding the location of the LED display is important to us and will be shared with the product team.
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. 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
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Sounds Good
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Like the sound! So easy to get set up. Like being in a theatre. Some commercials, the volume is really, really loud. I would like to know if there is a way of controlling this problem with settings. I assume it is just how they are programed but very annoying.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
better than mid to high level speaker/receiver set
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
After months of use, VERY happy. I actually have all wires in place, behind the wall, ready for speakers and receiver, but after looking at all the options for different Receivers and all the speaker options for ceiling, walls, subs, centers, etc. ... I am just done. No more games. I wanted the best sound I can get right now, and I don't care if it is not "perfect". I have better stuff to do then spend anymore time on this. ... and guess what, this is actually better sounding than most speaker/receiver setups (unless you spend a LOT to get all the top shelf setups, but even then it will never sound like the movie theater). This is awesome. the surround and up firing work exactly as advertised, and I have this setup in large finished basement, paired to a 85 inch Samsung (2021 QN85QN90A). Love how it works in tandem with the speakers on the TV to give even more speakers. It just works exactly as advertised.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Really good sound system!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We purchased this system to go with our new Samsung Neo Qled TV. Since the TV has rearward facing speakers to bounce off the wall (we have a multi directional wall mount) the HW-Q950A pairs well with the tv. We are very happy with the system!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
More then I expected.
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I waited a long time to make this purchase and it's been worth the wait. Great sound, the bass is exceptional. It really enhanced the sound quality for a much better experience. I also received a added bonus with a discount on the purchase price with a gift card. I love it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Samsung
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Hi Geee!
Thank you for purchasing our top-of-the-line Samsung 11.1.4ch HW-Q950A soundbar with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X bringing you 3D true surround sound. Your soundbar system is engineered with 22 speakers immersing you in sound.
Did you know with Tap Sound, you can play music from your favorite playlist by simply tapping the soundbar with your smartphone? Tap sound is compatible with Galaxy devices running Android 8.1 or newer.
Should you ever have questions or need help, please call us at:
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
Pros mentioned:
Dolby atmos, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Surround System
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought this sound bar due to its sale price compared to other options. Attached to an LG OLED C series 65in TV. The sound quality is excellent and the Dolby Atmos surround sound is awsome. Only issue we have is hearing dialog from the center channel, While better than what we had from the TV speakers, still have an issue deciphering some of the dialog.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Samsung
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Hi vicb!
Thank you for purchasing the HW-Q950A Soundbar and for your review. We value your feedback regarding quiet center channel dialogue. To improve your experience, press the Sound Mode button on your remote control and select Adaptive Sound. In Adaptive Sound mode, the soundbar analyzes the content and volume to optimize the audio rendering resulting in clearer dialogue.
If connected to the SmartThings app, you can also enable the Voice Enhancement feature through the Advanced Sound Settings.
I hope this helps. For further assistance with features, functions, or adjustments to settings, please contact Samsung Customer Support at:
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
Pros mentioned:
Setup, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Exceptional soundbar system
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Setup was easy; subwoofer and surround speakers paired immediately. The sound is amazing especially paired with my new Samsung tv. I’ve never experienced sound this spectacular with previously owned soundbar systems. Expensive but definitely worth the investment.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Not good music option
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Overall the sound is great. Have not been able to watch too many Dolby Atmos movies and second guessing whether the Enclave Home Pro system would have been better option. Alexa seems to be a problem as has to reset sound bar three times after using Alexa. Each time after using Alexa after approx 1/2 hour Alexa would no longer come through sound bar when using sound bar for Alexa. When using Alexa on Samsung TV it works. If you want to use for music as well which I want to do better options then this product. However for movies great sound.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Setup, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Crisp sound and strong bass
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased this along with the entire Sonos system. I kept watching youtibe videos et reviews and couldnt make up my mind. But i ended up keeping the Samsung because so much easier to set up. The sound is as good if not better for 40% less money.