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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 715 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:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sound bar for Kats boudoir

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

    Very good sounds to enhance my aging ears. It was easy to install and easy to use.

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sound bar

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

    This is my first sound bar and what a difference. It really creates an almost like theater experience.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Soundbar

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

    Great soundbar. Sound quality is great. A lot of value for the money I spent. Would recommend

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Soundbar purchase

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

    Actually, kind of impressed! Puts out great sound and looks good! Another great experience with Best Buy!! Great place to make purchases!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great box

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

    It’s a great sound bar. I really like the sound of the back ground noise.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Inexpensive powerful soundbar

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

    This SOUNDBAR works perfectly for the size of the room I have.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy setup

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

    Easy setup, clear loud sound. Best in price range.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sound bar

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

    Very good sound for the price,setup was fast and easy

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Happy Sounds

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

    Really sounds good and easy too use and also like the changes for sound for sports and movies and live entertainment " thanks

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    samsung sound bar

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

    good sound quality and easy set up! would recommend to other buyers

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    NIceeeeeee

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

    I recently picked up the Sambumg Sound System, and I’ve gotta say — for the price and the size, it seriously delivers. I wasn’t expecting much, but once I hooked it up, the audio was clean, punchy, and surprisingly immersive. What I liked: Bass is deep without being muddy. Perfect for movies and music. Easy setup – pretty much plug and play. Bluetooth connectivity worked flawlessly with my phone and laptop. Sleek design that fits in nicely with my living room setup. Overall, the Sambumg sound system punches way above its weight. Whether you're watching Netflix, gaming, or just vibing to music, it holds up really well. Definitely worth considering if you're not looking to drop a ton of cash.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simple to use

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

    We got this to go with our Dansung 65” 700 series. Was easy to set up and makes a huge difference in sound quality vs tv only. Immediately synced with the Tv remote. I have not yet played with the other Bluetooth options.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    No bass

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

    Let's start with the positives. It comes with a high capacity HDMI cord and it was simple to set up. The positives kind of end there. I expected a bit more from a $200+ soundbar. Maybe i shouldn't have. It can get slightly louder than the tv in my small room, but there is absolutely no bass. The sound quality is tinny and just lacks any sort of punch. This might be the right solution for someone that cannot have bass in their space. For those that are looking for a noticable upgrade from tv speakers, I would look elsewhere. I will be returning this for something that is... more.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
      Posted .

      Hi xmdmetzx,

      Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your HW-S50B Soundbar. I’m sorry you were not satisfied with your experience. We are always here to help and would have been happy to assist in providing settings adjustments to resolve any issues you were experiencing. The HW-S50B soundbar has many settings to optimize your audio experience and modes, such as Adaptive Sound, DTS Virtual: X, Music, Game and Standard, along with being able to adjust the Treble and Bass via the Tone Control button. You also have the option to add the compatible SWA-W510 subwoofer and take your audio experience to the next level.

      Should you ever decide to give Samsung audio products another try and have questions or need or need help with settings, setup, or features, please know we’re here to help. Call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week. Our Live Chat with an agent, as well as manuals, software, and warranty information, can be found at the “Support” link on our website. Again, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to regain you as a customer in the future.

      ~ Samsung Solutions Samsung

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Setup, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Soundbar

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

    Great product and sound!! Easy to set up with no issue

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sound purchase

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

    Wow the sound was better than expected, really liked the slender sleek look, i gave it four stars because i thought it would be a little louder, than it is.

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

    great sound, simply plug in and is easy to operate. It doesnt take up much room.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sound bar

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

    The size is great, smaller than our last one. Hooked up easily and connected to everything easily.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very Nice

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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 replaced a receiver and 5 speakers with this Samsung soundbar. I am very happy I did this. The soundbar was very easy to set up. Once it connects to the tv it is ready to go. I like the sound quality. The volume adjusts easily and the people speaking on tv matches the words coming from the sound bar perfectly. I am happy with my purchase and recommend it to others.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good sound for the price

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

    Easy setup with the Samsung TV. The volume is more than enough for watching shows and movies. Haven’t tried it with games. Saves space without a subwoofer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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