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Model:
SWA-8500S/ZA
SKU:
5754510
Your price for this item is $116.99
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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 3954 reviews

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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84%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers consistently note the exceptional sound quality and easy setup process of the Wireless Rear Speakers. Many users appreciate the convenience of the wireless feature and the reasonable price point compared to similar products. However, some users have expressed concerns about the lack of volume control and compatibility issues with certain TVs.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy setup, Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Volume

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good soundbar companion

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

    Overall I'm happy with these speakers. They sound great and were easy to setup, although I've found them to be a little quiet as compared to the soundbar. I don't see an option to increase the volume on these like you can the subwoofer. I mounted these as close as I could to the back of the couch to compensate.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    like them just wish they were truly wireless.

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

    I got these as a bundle deal so I paid less then retail and I was happy to get them home and connected. I was a little disappointed to find out they are not 100% wireless, even the employees weren’t sure 100% when I asked what powered them since they are advertised as “wireless”. Turns out they are “wireless” in the sense they don’t have wires to connect them to the sound bar, that is done via Bluetooth through a receiver that you have to plug into a wall. Then you have to connect the speakers to the receiver with speaker wires. So in all you have 3 wires total, 1 to connect the receiver to the wall outlet for power and then 2 to connect the speakers, so that was disappointing. Also there isn’t a way to turn them up like I’d like to. With the sound bar the only option is to turn them “on” or “of that’s it.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Perfect add-on for the Samsung soundbar

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

    These are the perfect addition to your Samsung soundbar. The only reason I rated them 4 instead of 5 stars is this: the wireless subwoofer immediately saw the soundbar as soon as I plugged in the power and connected flawlessly. The satellites however, just sat there with a blinking blue light searching for the soundbar. Don't even look at the manual for the soundbar for help connecting them (there is a section dedicated to the satellite speaker system), it doesn't really help. The manual that comes with the speakers is a lot more specific, but it could be clearer in it's language that the volume and subwoofer buttons not only toggle up and down to adjust volumes, but they push in to allow access to setup menus, like manually connecting the satellite system to the soundbar. Or maybe I just was misreading what I thought I was reading. Once I discovered that, setup was fast and easy, I just don't understand how the subwoofer connected automatically and the satellite system needed to be connected manually. Otherwise a perfect addition for listening to movies, etc. in 5.1!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice Addition to Soundbar/Subwoofer

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

    We purchased these rear surround speakers at the same time as the Samsung 3.1 Soundbar + Subwoofer. They are a good addition to the front speakers and our Samsung KS8000 TV. The receiver paired easily with the rest of the system. One concern--There doesn't seem to be a volume control for the rear speakers. They are either On or Off. Would like to be able to raise the level. Otherwise, I do recommend these surround speakers. I can't wait to watch movies with this full setup. So glad we went wireless!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Additional Speakers

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

    I purchased these to go along with my Samsung soundbar and overall I am very happy. I got these one sale, significantly discounted and at the price point they are great and a must for the M550 soundbar. If these were full price it would be hard to justify the cost as the sound is not very loud from these speakers but I do think they are a good (great if on sale) addition and worth the purchase. Make sure to adjust the Rear Speaker volume all the way up (+6) when you sync these. Easy setup too!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy setup, maybe could be a little louder

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

    These were easy to setup and paired with no issues to my soundbar. The sound is great, just a little on the quiet side.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Rear speakers with minimal wires

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

    I purchased these along with the Samsung 2.1 speaker and subwoofer. The speakers link up to the sound bar really easily. You also have the option to increase the volume of the rear speakers (which I did to help with the full surround). The speakers do have a small clear wire that connects to a receiver but they are easy to conceal. My girlfriend didn't want wires all over the room and this way I was still able to get a more complete surround sound without having wires everywhere.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice rear speakers for surround sound

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

    These wireless speakers connected easily and sound good. Should be used in smaller rooms to get best effect.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good value for a basic set of rear speakers.

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

    Works as advertised. Linked right up to my soundbar with no issues. No noticeable lag in sound. My soundbar has Surround and Adaptive modes. Adaptive mode seems better for large rooms as it will transmit the voice channels to the rear speakers. Surround mode just transmits the background channels to the rear speakers for a true Surround experience. Either way, these speakers do a good job without breaking the bank. They automatically power on and off with the soundbar so, no need for a separate remote. Bluetooth receiver does need to be located near a power outlet and then you have limited length of speaker wire to each speaker. Haven't tried adding additional wire to move the speakers further apart yet but that is on the to-do list. Also, there is no way to add more speakers without splicing in more wire. Not sure how that would affect sound quality. Quality is decent as-is.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Wireless

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Must for the Samsung Soundbar

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

    These are so worth the price to add the complete full surround sound to your Samsung soundbar. The are small but deliver a good quality surround sound and the blue tooth receiver makes them wireless from the main soundbar.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Decent speakers

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

    After getting the Samsung 3.1 soundbar, I wanted a fuller surround sound. Wasn't sure if the little speakers would meet my expectations. Yes they definitely did and am very pleased. I would recommend the rear speakers.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung Rear Speakers

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

    Paired with Samsung Soundbar by Harman Kardon HW-Q70r ZA. Bluetooth receiver with power cord. Must connect speakers to Samsung bluetooth receiver with speaker wire (10 ft) 2 ea. L & R. For the price it adds a complete surround sound experience. Paired with a Samsung Qn85a QLED 65 Inch TV. Also these speakers work with Dolby Atmos, DTS x, plus adds great sound with Xbox one s gaming. Great value.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good sized speakers

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

    I wish they were a lot louder but they are very easy to set up and do give a decent sound.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good way to get 5.1 sound out of your 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.

    I bought a 3.1 Samsung sound bar about a year ago to pair with my tv. However I wanted to get more of an immersive sound without opting to buy a expensive new sound bar kit. Albeit Dolby Atmos has caught my eye. This in no way gets you close to that sound quality but I definitely still smile when I watch a movie and I hear shots or lightsabers behind me. For the price it is a good product, no issues. It's a bummer that you have to connect the speakers to the wireless kit. I'd rather have this to deal with then have to connect the rear speakers to the subwoofer like I have seen with some other rear kits for other sound bars. In summary... If you want to get the most out of your sound bar and it supports it then I'd definitely recommend getting this.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great sounf for the price

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

    Installed in my man cave and they work great with the sound bar. Make sure they are the right ones, I had to swap out sound bars with my son cause they were not compatible with the older one I had.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Decent but not great, read my tip!

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

    I paired this with the Samsung n650 and they sound fine. It definitely gives you plenty of surround sound. I’ve had surround in the past and you could barely hear anything, but that is definitely not the case here. I turn these off while listening to music because they don’t sound as good as the sound bar when it’s playing music by itself. This is very easy to do with the settings button on the remote once you figure it out. Hit settings (sprocket icon) until “rear speakers” comes up. Then click the arrows (next to OK button) up or down. To change the volume of the rear speakers, do the same thing but hit the “woofer” button up or down. The speakers are wired to a small rectangular box that is wireless to the sound bar, but the box needs to be plugged in. I put the box under my couch and then mounted the speakers on either side of the couch. A sofa table behind the couch would work too but you’ll need a plug nearby. The wires are not very long, but they do make it almost the full length of my sectional. I’m happy with the purchase given the price and performance with the n650, which is also great sounding.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great sound for such a small speaker

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

    Great value for the money & comparable sound quality to others that cost 2-3 times more. Work great when paired with the HW-M450/ZA siundbar/subwoofer, adding surround sound to complete the audio quality. Convenient small size that can fit almost anywhere and remain relatively out of sight or easily hung on the wall. Fairly rich, full sound with less tinniness than the built-in HDTV speakers. Incredibly easy to set up, and once set they’ll always connect automatically as well as being controlled by the remote for the soundbar and even my Xfinity remote. When paired with the Samsung 2.1 Channel Soundbar System w/ 7” Subwoofer (HW-M450/ZA) by Bluetooth, the sound is perfect after adjusting levels to the size of your room. Highly recommended and well worth the money!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Exceeds Expectations

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

    I was skeptical that such small speakers would make any difference at all. But they do. Connected perfectly with my 8500 sound bar and subwoofer. Perfect sound now for our main floor without running wires or huge audacious speakers. Highly recommend. Especially since I got them half off, open box. Not sure if I’d pay full price.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Powerful little speakers

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

    I got these speakers along with a Samsung soundbar. They have a great sound and the ease of having the wireless system to connect to the soundbar is awesome.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Rear speakers

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

    I was looking for a sound bar to replace my old panasonic 5.1 sound system I used with my old TV. The old system had a 5.1 CD/DVD player and AM/FM radio. I used the old Panasonic receiver with the Samsung 3.1 sound bar and the surround sound speaker replaced the old system I am using the Samsung HW-M550 with the surround sound speaker blue-ray player SWA-8500 BD_J5100 and a TV UN50KU6300. I am feeding the panasonic receiver aux output into the aux on the sound bar. I am quite pleased with the sound I get form standard TV, the blue ray player, and on the FM broadcast and CD from the Panasonic receiver. I would recommend the individual components or the system I have set up to replace my old system.

    I would recommend this to a friend