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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 789 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

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Customers appreciate the HW-S50B 3.0 Channel Soundbar for its spectacular sound quality, easy setup, and wireless connectivity. Its compact size, ease of use, and sleek design are also well-received. However, some customers have reported issues with the volume decreasing unexpectedly, a lack of bass, and occasional problems with the remote control's functionality.

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  • 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
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      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
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Decent. Use HDMI.

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I chose this soundbar because I was concerned with compatibility and functionality, considering I have a Samsung TV and smartphone. It's a decent soundbar for the price, and it fits perfectly under the TV and between its feet/stands. The only complaint that I have is that it has no display, so when you cycle through the sound inputs or modes, the soundbar screams at you with this obnoxiously loud voice at a preset volume that you have absolutely no control over. It's not so bad during the day, but if you're watching TV or streaming at 1:00am with the volume set extremely low, if you cycle through the inputs for any reason, that woman's voice is going to wake up your neighbors. If you do decide to pick up this soundbar, don't bother buying an optical audio cable if you're thinking of using that to connect it to your TV. I initially had mine connect via optical audio, and it was miserable; there is no improvement in terms of audio quality vs HDMI, and you may lose the ability to control the volume with your tv remote. If you've got an HDMI cable, you're all set. If not, I'm sure Best Buy can hook you up with one of those at a decent price.

    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:
    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, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Soundbar upgrade

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

    We Purchased this Samsung soundbar as an open box purchase. Super easy purchase, but the delivery was not ideal. The soundbar came from a distant location so the delivery via FedEx took serveral days. The setup was super easy. The quality of the soundbar was great it looked brand new. The only thing not great was there was no batteries for the remote ?

    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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    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
  • 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:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great quality sound bar

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

    This soundbar is very good quality with crisp clear sound I got this with my new tv for good quality sound and love how it's also bluetooth so I can play music from my phone. I am still learning other options it offers. I love how sleek it is not bulky on top of the cradenza I'd recommend this sound system.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great 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.

    Excellent product and great sound for the price point. The volume takes time to adjust and it can get too loud or low if you don't wait for the volume to adjust after hitting control button.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy install and use

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

    Sound bar was easy to connect to my new TV. Sound quality is very good and the sleek design fits nicely on top of my TV stand as I have my TV wall mounted.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great buy

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

    This soundbar in the confined space of my office is perfect. It fits under the monitor on the desk. The sound is excellent and the look is attractive.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Remote control

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good speaker, no control

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

    A great sounding speaker. Though i was surprised to see it didnt have a physical control. I understand that companies want everything virtual and seamless, but i donr want to use my phone for everything. Put a remote control, please.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bang for your buck

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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.

    Great sound easy to set up. Would feel like you need the subwoofer, but this doesn’t the job just right.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Could be better

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

    Works great with a samsung tv, however, you have to use the HDMI cable for it to work with QSymphony. It's not the loudest unit so don't expect a drastic difference from your normal TV speakers. I like it for the bluetooth connectivity.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hello Maurice,

      Thank you for sharing your review of the HW-S50B Soundbar. We value your feedback and will share it with our teams.

      If there is anything we can do to improve your enjoyment, such as helping to optimize settings for your specific sound scenario, please contact Samsung Customer Support. Just give us a call at 1-800-SAMSUNG (Ask for Soundbars), 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week. Our Live Chat agents are also available by clicking on the ‘Support’ link on our website.

      ~ Samsung Solutions Samsung

  • Cons mentioned:
    Volume

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    One Sound Bar is Great; The Other--Some Issues!

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

    We have two of these sound bars. One works perfectly; the other one not so much. We need to constantly turn the volume up or down when we change channels (don't have to do that on the other sound bar) plus the volume on most of the commercials is so low you can't hear them unless you turn up the volume. Not hearing commercials is not a bad thing; however, it's not right! And if you do turn up the volume for the commercial, when the program comes back on, the volume is so loud you have to immediately turn it down.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Functional

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

    We got this because the audio is distorted when using the speakers in our 50" Panasonic plasma tv. We tried connecting this up to the optical audio out with no joy. We then connected it up to the HDMI arc and got sound. The wife says the sound is great but I'm not of the same opinion. The sound is ok. We chose this soundbar because it was on sale and the length fit on our stand. The reason for 4 stars is because the remote is terrible and the indicator lights on the soundbar are not helpful. Luckily our tv remote will adjust the volume. But to adjust the bass and treble you must use the soundbar remote.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Samsung soundbar

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

    I bought this soundbar for my 75" samsung TV. I read reviews on the tv and it suggested a soundbar. Honestly this soundbar made no difference. The TV audio is practically the same without it. This product is good, reasonable. For my first experience. Very simple, easy to plug in and play. Good starter

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Does the job

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

    I like the device, but will likely switch it to my smaller 55" Samsung and get something else for the 65". Sound is clear and rich, but seems to be a little slow to sync with video.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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