Customers are impressed with the HW-S700D 3.1 Channel S-Series Soundbar's awesome sound quality and its sleek, compact design. Many appreciate its ease of use and the nice bass it provides. While the Q-Symphony feature is a plus for some, a few customers have experienced intermittent connectivity issues.
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Pros mentioned:
Bass, Design, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
5 Stars – Incredible Sound and Sleek Design!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I recently purchased the Samsung HW-S700D soundbar from Best Buy, and it has completely transformed my home audio experience. From unboxing to setup, everything about this product has exceeded my expectations.
The sound quality is absolutely phenomenal. The HW-S700D delivers rich, clear audio with deep bass that makes movies, music, and gaming immersive and enjoyable. The Dolby Atmos support creates an impressive surround sound experience that rivals being in a theater. It’s hard to believe this level of performance comes from such a compact device!
Design-wise, it’s sleek and minimalistic, fitting perfectly with my living room setup. The build quality feels premium, and the subtle design complements any decor. It’s also incredibly easy to set up—just plug it in, connect via Bluetooth or HDMI, and you’re good to go.
Samsung’s SmartThings integration is a nice bonus, allowing seamless control of the soundbar through my phone. It syncs flawlessly with my Samsung TV, and the Adaptive Sound feature ensures the audio adjusts perfectly depending on what I’m watching.
If you’re in the market for a soundbar that combines cutting-edge technology, exceptional sound quality, and a beautiful design, the Samsung HW-S700D is worth every penny. Highly recommend purchasing from Best Buy—they made the process smooth and hassle-free.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Design, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome sound from a small soundbar
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Got this to match a Samsung frame TV to complete my desired look of a modern, simplistic yet functional family room. The sleek and discrete design fits really well. The sound quality is not as loud as my samsung atmos in the media room, but this is perfect for my needs. Loud enough to help boost the built in speakers of the TV.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Give and take
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Asthetically very pleasing. Sound quality is average at best. I have paired it with the 65" The Frame tv and was expecting that the Q-Symphony would be an improvement in sound, it's barely noticeable, and will shift out of phase after a few minutes so there's an echo. Not worth the price if you're after sound quality. Definitely worth the price if you're after the look.
The mounting hardware is GARBAGE! I recommend getting some toggle bolts unless you're installing in masonry, which seems to be the only way the provided hardware would be effective. The brackets attach to the wall via two screws that are far too close together for regular dry wall, you will blow out that section. The instructions recommend mounting brackets to studs except the two brackets are not 16" or 24"oc. So you'd be lucky to get one to line up with a stud and still get the sound bar line up with the center of your TV.
Last thing is the way the soundbar attaches to the mounted brackets. If you're good at math and can use a tape measure it's not an issue. But there's a horizontal movement and then a lateral movement to lock in the sound bar, both about an inch. So if not installed properly you're soundbar will be an inch too low and an inch too far off center.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Small soundbar that packs a punch!!
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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Small soundbar that packs a punch! This is my first soundbar but I absolutely love it. The sound is smooth, I paired it with a Sony Bravia tv because I love the aesthetic of it, I mounted it underneath the tv and it’s so sleek! I didn’t want to have some large soundbar that was an eyesore, and this did the trick!! Really impressed! Came with a sub woofer too that you can Bluetooth connect. You can also Bluetooth connect to the soundbar to listen to music at the house!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great upgrade !!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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I was not sure l really needed a new soundbar when l purchased my new Samsung S90CD Television. I had a older soundbar that sounded good. After a week l decided a TV this outstanding needed better sound. This soundbar with Q-Symphony was really worth it. It was very easy to set up and didn't take long to dial in great sound. Thanks Samsung !!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
New TV new sound bar
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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This is my second samsung sound bar and the ease of installation and sound qualty are top notch. We purchased to go with our new 70" tv love the slim bar design with big sound output
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Samsung sound
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Nice size. Woffer is not as powerful as I expected. Overall sound is good and easy to install
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent and sleek looking sound system.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Love how slim and sleek looking the sound bar is. The sound quality of this sound system is excellent. I highly recommend this product!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing!!
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Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
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Sounds so good, would recommend it to everyone, the sound quality is amazing
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Superior Slim Soundbar!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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This little soundbar pumps out clean, clear, powerful sonics! We were purchasing a Frame TV and the sales rep, Alex, suggested/demoed it. My wife immediately said “yes!”. I would have chosen a more expensive one, however, this one cranks clean and loud, and it’s awesome! Just buy it!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sound bar
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I love it highly recommend perfect size easy use for kid
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Design
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Better than I expected
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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Very sleek design and the Q Symphony is amazing. Would recommend a compatible Samsung TV to go with it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sounds good
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Really nice sound bar pretty simple to hook up I like it
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sound is good
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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The best sound.
Love it
Nice sound , clear
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My Samsung Sounbar 7200 Series
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Best You Can Buy
Good,Clarity,Sound To Picture
With High Def Qaulity
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Q Symphony could be better
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
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I'm a little disappointed in the soundbar. The Q Symphony is a little muffled, plus the volume goes down every time I use this setting. I have tried to adjust the sound setting many times, but I think it's the best it can be. I actually prefer my old Bose system.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Samsung
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Hi JoanneA,
Thank you for sharing your review of the HW-S700D. Your experiences and feedback are very important to us and will be shared with our product teams.
To take full advantage of your new soundbar, download the SmartThings App to your smart device. This will allow you to control your soundbar as you would with the provided remote, but with the added advantage of seeing what changes you make on your device.
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: ADAPTIVE SOUND, DTS VIRTUAL:X, MUSIC, GAME, STANDARD. When you press the SOUND MODE button it will change to the different modes in the above order.
You can further adjust TREBLE and BASS via the TONE CONTROL button.
Also, you can also add the SWA-9200S Rear Speaker Kit to create a multi-channel system for a true surround sound experience.
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. Live Chat with an agent as well as manuals, software, creating a service ticket, and warranty info can be found at the ‘Support’ link on our Samsung website.
~ Samsung Solutions
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A “DAVID” in a world of “GOLIATHS”
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OVERALL ASSESSMENT: The Samsung HW-S700D soundbar has a very small physical footprint, that can provide a very large and loud soundstage, which somehow defies its diminutive size. Paired with the supplied subwoofer, the overall immersive 3.1 audio experience exceeds my expectations. If you are in the market for a smaller soundbar with sub, that will excel at center-channel vocals providing crystal clear voices that are not overpowered by a movie’s special effects, then this could be just what you are look for.
CENTER CHANNEL CLARITY: I have three other soundbars throughout my home, all with center channels and include some level of vocal enhancement. But this HW-S700D is the only one that I can control the actual volume of the center channel. Used in conjunction with Samsung’s “Adaptive Sound” that optimizes audio, along with the AVA (Active Voice Analyzer) technology, I never once asked my wife “what did they just say?”. Very impressive indeed. Recognize that configuring for enhanced vocals during movies, will not provide a balanced output when streaming musical content.
DOLBY ATMOS: This soundbar does not have top firing speakers associated with Dolby Atmos. It was odd to me that this model is marketed as a 3.1. channel system, meaning no dedicated Dolby ATMOS top-firing speakers, then state “Wireless Dolby ATMOS Soundbar…”. After corresponding with Samsung, I was informed “Some Samsung soundbars, like the HW-S700D, use a special Dolby Atmos codec to provide a virtual 3D audio experience.”
Therefore, it appears Dolby Atmos is simulated through the array of front firing soundbar speakers. (Sort-of like when some soundbars simulate rear channel information without actually having rear speakers.) Note that the HW-S800D system does have multiple Dolby Atmos top firing speakers and may be a better option if you want a more traditional Doby Atmos immersive experience.
AUDIO FORMATS: This soundbar is advertised supporting “Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS Virtual:X, and Surround Sound”. But I can’t help from wondering, since the ATMOS is confirmed “virtual”, are any of these other supported audio formats also “virtual”? Hmmmmm…
GAME MODE PRO: I assume the advertised list of features stating “Powerful up firing speakers” is in error. Since there are no up-firing speakers on this soundbar. Maybe, this is another “virtual” effect?
REAR SURROUND OPTION: Although I am not requiring a 5.1 surround sound configuration with rear speakers today, I may in the future; I like to keep options open. Anyway, another question sent to Samsung and they quicky responded “The HW-S700D Soundbar is compatible with the SWA-9200S Rear Speaker Kit.“ Good to know in advance.
Q-SYMPHONY: I do not currently own one of the newer Samsung models with Q-Symphony. Again, keeping options open, I really like the idea of being able to pair with the same brand HDTV wirelessly and controlling with the HDTV’s remote.
INPUT PORTS: There is only one HDMI e-ARC input port. Therefore, you cannot use this soundbar as an HDMI switch. No optical, no RCA, no 3.5mm phone input jacks. I assume this is due to the reduced physical size where there is zero room to include an assortment of additional ports. Now there are Bluetooth capabilities if you wish to pair with your phone or tablet for streaming music. Is the lack of ports an issue for me? Not at all for the room and setup I currently use.
SERVICE PORT: Appears this port is used for only Firmware upgrades. Looks like a USB Micro-B port, but in the confined area, it is very difficult to determine and verify. And there is zero Samsung information currently available on the actual port type. Without exact specifications from Samsung, I am just guessing. Plus, since I have never seen a USB Micro-B Flash drive, I will not be able to upgrade the firmware through this port, if that is what it is. Therefore, I guess you’ll need to pair with a Bluetooth device to update firmware; something I did not attempt.
REMOTE CONTROL: I wish there was detailed information, available in PDF format, that explains each of the button functions on this remote. After 30 minutes of trial-and-error, I believe I figured out all of the capabilities of this remote’s functions. This soundbar model may be so new, that complete documentation will be available in the future.
SOUNDBAR LIGHTS: The soundbar user feedback information, provided by way of its lights, leaves a lot to be desired. Very small LED dots, in various sequences and colors, will flash when using the remote. I was at a total loss trying to determine the center point for adjusting the treble and bass. Appears to be 12 or more steps/degrees of control. And adjusting up or down only flashes all of the LED dots either left-to-right, or right-to-left. Now the soundbar does provide audio acknowledgements when turning on/off specific features, so that’s a plus and very helpful.
RATING: The Samsung HW-S700D earned itself a solid 4-Star Rating, for being able to provide a smaller sized soundbar, with an extraordinary 3.1 immersive audio experience. Lack of documentation, hard to understand LED feedback, and “virtual” ATMOS kept it from earning itself a 5-Start Rating.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Open Box Excellent condition.
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Oedered an open box, in excellent condition and got the fair condition item. Would not refund the price difference between the two. Be ware of Best Buy open box offers.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Samsung
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Hi HenryW,
Please know you are leaving a review and 1-star rating for the HW-S700D, but we are sorry to hear of your Best Buy experience, nonetheless. You may want to consider providing feedback directly to the Best Buy store where you made your purchase.
Should you have questions on the HW-S700D itself, Samsung is here for you. You can reach us at 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week. Our LiveChat agents are also available by clicking on the ‘Support’ link on our website.
~ Samsung Solutions
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love the Q-Symphony! TV & Soundbar Surround Sound
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Samsung HW-S700D Slim Soundbar with Q-Symphony is a perfect match for my Samsung television that also has Q-Symphony!
In the box you will receive- the soundbar, subwoofer, remote, HDMI cable, and a wall mount kit.
The slim sound bar measures 1.5 inches H x 1.6" deep and 35" wide. The subwoofer is 8.1" x 13.9" x 11.9". The amplifer output power is 90W.
The Samsung Slim Soundbar was very easy to set-up. I used the included HDMI cable to connect it to my Samsung TV. It can also be connected to a TV, PC, or Cell phone wirelessly. The Samsung Slim Soundbar can also be used with Alexa, Google Home, Apple Air Play, and has Chromecast built in. As soon as I turned it on the TV and Samsung Slim soundbar it was connected instantly using Q-Symphony.
There are several sound modes to choose when using your sound bar. Surround Sound expansion, Game Pro, Standard, Adaptive Sound DTS Virtual X. Surround Sound being my favorite.
What I also love about this soundbar is that it adapts and analyzes your home then
automatically gives you the best sound for your space. Highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Size, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent compact option
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So far beyond impressed. I have a tall and narrow dresser with a 42 inch tv. There aren't many if any good options especially with a subwoofer that will fit properly. Samsung hit a homerun here. It's a great width and equally important is the lower profile of the height as most would block the tv screen at a distance laying in bed for example. The sound quality is excellent. Much more bass and sound options than I expected. I would recommend reading the manual. I tried to adjust the sound settings and it was frustrating. After doing what nobody does and taking the 2 minutes to read the 1 page manual I realized the controls were very simple and were well thought out. Lesson learned on my part. There are several sound stage settings and I haven't had any issues connecting to HDMI/Arc or bluetooth. If you have a smaller tv, want to use in a bedroom or anywhere else with limited space this is the one to buy. No need to shop around because the options are slim to none. Sometimes it makes you wonder why it took so long for somebody to make these without all the sacrifices. Well done Samsung.