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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 713 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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82%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers recognize the HW-S50B 3.0 Channel Soundbar for its spectacular sound quality and easy setup. Many appreciate its wireless connectivity, compact size, sleek design, and ease of use. However, some customers have reported issues with the volume decreasing unexpectedly, the bass not being very powerful, and the remote control not always working.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup, Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Bass

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    simple things

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great soundbar for the price I bought this soundbar to enhance the sound quality of my Samsung TV, and I’m very happy with the result. The soundbar is easy to set up and connect, and it has a sleek and minimalist design that fits well with my TV. The soundbar has a built-in center speaker that delivers clear dialogue, and it also supports Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS Virtual:X for immersive surround sound. The soundbar can also be controlled with the SmartThings app, which is very convenient. The only downside is that the soundbar does not come with a subwoofer, so the bass is not very powerful. However, you can buy a separate subwoofer if you want more bass. Overall, I think this is a great soundbar for the price, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a simple and effective sound solution.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Setup, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sue Cox

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was very easy to set up. The sound quality is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Epic

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I recently upgraded my home audio setup with the Samsung all-in-one soundbar, and I couldn't be happier. The sound quality is simply phenomenal, delivering rich, immersive audio that enhances every movie, show, or music track. The sleek design complements my living space seamlessly, and the wireless connectivity makes setup a breeze. The built-in features, including various sound modes and a powerful subwoofer, add depth to the listening experience. Samsung has truly nailed it with this all-in-one soundbar, offering a perfect blend of style and superior audio performance.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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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 speaker! The sound quality feels like it's genuinely worth the price. I love that it's so easy to switch between modes, the remote is very accessible. The speaker itself even has a lot to it, you find a lot of different modes to try with different types of use. Overall, second one I've had and the build quality is amazing, just don't drop it 15 ft...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Bass

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great with a Samsung TV (obviously lol)

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good mix with a “newer” Samsung tv that can use a feature to use both TV and the soundbar, really amplifies and directs the sound, no sub is a bummer, but I can get on eventually if I wanted. Overall good sound, good purchase

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Satisfied for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For the price, I am satisfied with this soundbar. I like that it is only one piece, and its sound is better than my TV's. I'm sure you'd get a better one if you paid more, but this is fine for me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Volume

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Poor sound on sound bar p

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Volume for Netflix very low. Difficult to hear. Geek squad came out twice. Gave up! Told me it was Netflix. I’m very upset because 50% of what we watch. I spend min of $1500 every yr @ BestBuy

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great replacement speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this to circumvent listening to the blown tv speaker and it does the job. Set up is easy and price point worked for me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sound Board

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great Quality Sound! Multiple modes to each occasion. Definitely recommend to get it with a new TV!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound ....

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Much better sound than unit it replaced plus all in one convenience

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Elevated tv experience

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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.

    Overall, works well. Syncs with our Samsung Frame TV sound (Q-Symphony) for a surround sound feeling experience (sound from the tv coming from the back, then sound forward from the sound bar). Overall, we’re very happy! A good price to greatly elevate the sound. The natural speakers on the tv leave much to be desired!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    bad as Sound Bar

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    this sound bar is worth every dollar the sound this sound bar gives a realistic sound quality where you thin the picture is coming out the screen at you man different sound to taken you to movies/ video game / shoes etc Perfect for QN90C 65 " TV samsung i highly recommend this sound bar !

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sound bar

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    You can here the voices clearly instead of just loud background music.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Budget friendly power packed soundbar

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The sound quality is excellent for $125 which I got during the Black Friday sale. The downsides are the disturbance at 20 feet distance from the tv when connected via Bluetooth. The bass is low and the woofer is not the best. But, the cost breakeven is fantastic.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
      Posted .

      Hello,

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts about the HW-S50B Soundbar. I am sorry that you have experienced these issues with your soundbar.

      To optimize your audio experience, please try the various sound modes this model offers. Press the SOUND MODE button on your remote, and then select your desired sound effect: DTS VIRTUAL:X, STANDARD, MUSIC, or ADAPTIVE.

      When you press the CH LEVEL button on the remote, you can adjust the volume of each speaker using the UP/DOWN buttons between -6 to +6. If the Rear Speakers (sold separately) are connected, the setting “Rear Level” is supported

      You can further adjust TREBLE and BASS via the TONE CONTROL button using the UP/DOWN buttons on the remote between -6 to +6.

      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".

      If you want further bass, you can add the SWA-W510 Wireless Subwoofer.

      Keep in mind that depending on if there is anything in the way between the soundbar and source this can cause interference. Also make sure that your Wi-Fi router is away from your soundbar as this can also interfere with the signal.

      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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quality dialog and music audio

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The 3.0 channel soundbar from Samsung is our "go to" choice for quality sound at the TV. The original reason for choosing this design was for dialog. With some other soundbars the dialog is lost. But these 3.0 channel units produce very good dialog sound. But to our surprise, the music audio is excellent too. The only thing annoying about it is the talkback feature of the setting buttons. The talkback is way too loud! And it doesn't seem to be adjustable. (Fortunately, the setting buttons are hardly ever used.) The soundbar is connected to the TV via HDMI/ARC.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Samsung Soundbar

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sounds so much better than speaker that projects from back of TV. I was looking for decent sound without getting a sub woofer. But I probably should have bit the bullet and got that too or speaker system with it included.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Jeff

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent product excellent price, easy to set up and easy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Neighbors grateful

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound and being older, I can now hear so much better what is being said on my TV without having the volume up so loud, it drives my neighbors insane!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just the right sound

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Produces great sound for a medium sized room. Really projects the sound. Programmed right to my Samsung tv and don't need the soundbar remote.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Thumbs Up

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is exactly as described. Perfect for a smaller bedroom. I'm pleased and would buy another

    I would recommend this to a friend
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