Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- SWA-8500S/ZA
- SKU:
- 5754510
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
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.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great product
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have these hooked up in my bedroom gives off Great Sound. It is a smaller room but in this room I have no complaints.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Easy setup
Easy set up & sounds great too
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am not a sound connoisseur by any stretch, but these little guys really enhance the netflix and chill experience. They were easy to hook up, just plug and play. Just remember to set the volume through the sound bar and you are good to go.
I would recommend this to a friend Increases sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Looking to help fill the room with the soundbar. My use was a third floor office space, and the soundbar alone was not adequate, however with the wireless speakers used as a rear surround the sound now fills the space. VERY IMPORTANT, you have to go through the menu to increase the volume of the rear speakers. If you don't the sound will be very low, works well with music and movies.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great product and easy to pair
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the speakers, great sound and everything ... just wish they were actually wireless. Otherwise they’re excellent !
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Volume
Decent
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I picked these up to go with the Samsung sound bar & was hoping for a little more background noise. They are decent speakers but are not very loud. Even at max volume depending upon what you’re watching it is very hard to catch the background noise to certain things. Not overly excited about the product but don’t dislike them either.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Anthony:
Thank you for purchasing the Samsung Wireless SWA-8500S Rear Wireless Speaker Kit. I am sorry to hear that you did not experience the full potential of the surround sound system.
By design, the surround speakers are supposed to simulate sounds happening behind the viewer. Therefore, most of the time the surround channels are only used for ambient sounds, which are naturally lower in volume.
However, there are a few settings you can change to adjust the surround effect to your preference:
1) Make sure that the source (e.g. TV output) is sending surround channels to the Soundbar. If the source is not capable of surround, then set the Surround mode to OFF on the Soundbar by pressing the Surround button on the remote.
2) If the source has surround channels, select the desired Sound Mode from the Soundbar remote.
3) Turn off Dynamic Range Control. This is done by pressing and holing the Sound Mode button while the Soundbar is in standby mode. Depending on your soundbar model, you may or may not have DRC.
4) Increase the volume level of the surround speakers using the Sound Control button on the Soundbar remote control. Press the Sound Control button on the soundbar remote (looks like a gear), then select REAR LEVEL and use the Up/Down buttons to adjust the volume within a -6 to +6 range.
I hope these tips help to enhance your audio enjoyment.
Should you need further assistance with this issue or have any questions, please contact Samsung Customer Support via any of the below options:
1) Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG, Available 8AM -12AM EST (7 Days a Week)
2) LiveChat: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/#contact_us_for_support
3) Facebook Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/samsungsupport
4) Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamsungSupport
5) The Samsung Members Community is also a great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers: https://us.community.samsung.com
If you have not already done so, we invite you to register your new Samsung product at: https://www.samsung.com/us/account/signin/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsung.com%2Fus%2Fsupport%2Fregister%2F
Registering your product gives you access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates.
~ Samsung Solutions
Definite Improvement over Soundbar Alone
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you're looking for a decent option to add true surround to a soundbar, these work quite well. Out of the box, there are some setting you have to be aware of on the Soundbar itself in order to increase the rear speaker volume. Spent a few extra minutes on setup wondering why no sound was coming through after the "pairing" was successful. Overall happy with the purchase, just not "audiophile" level quality.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Fair enough purchase
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These rear speakers are great to add existing sound to your bar. Price should be a little cheaper though
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Nice!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Paired it with my sound bar in my bedroom to make it 5.1 surround sound and it works great. remember it’s for background surround sound, like a plane passing by, birds in the background people talking in the background etc...
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Decent
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pretty decent sound for the price. Very easy to setup with the Bluetooth.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Quality on a budget
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Has a good sound quality and makes our system upgrade from a sound bar to surround sound. The actual speakers are not wireless though - they require speaker cables to a box which wirelessly connects to the main system. Bought a wall mount for them thinking there were no cables - disappointed. Not ideal for our living room setup. But for the price I should have known.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Nate:
Thank you for purchasing the Samsung SWA-8500S Wireless Rear Speaker Kit. I am very sorry for any confusion about the wireless description.
Most consumers have trouble hiding and running speaker wires from the front of the room (where their soundbar is) to the back of their room (where they have their rear speakers). The SWA-8500S Kit eliminates that hassle. Connect the SWA-8500S rear speakers to its wireless module and place these three in the back of your room. One wire is required to connect each rear speaker to the wireless module. Then plug in the power cable to the module. The “wireless” convenience is in connecting your soundbar and any other speakers at the front of the room to the rear speakers – this can now be done via Wi-Fi through the wireless module, eliminating any clutter of long wires running the length of your room.
For complete setup instructions, please refer to your User Manual or go to this link: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00077500/
If you need further assistance or have questions, please feel free to reach Samsung Support via:
1) Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Soundbars)
Available 8AM - 12AM EST (Mon-Fri) / 9AM - 11PM EST (Sat-Sun)
2) LiveChat or Email: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/#contact_us_for_support
3) Facebook Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/samsungsupport
4) Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamsungSupport
The Samsung Home Theater & Home Audio Community is also a great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Home-Theater-Home-Audio/bd-p/hometheaterhomeaudio
Thanks for choosing Samsung. I hope this reply was helpful.
- Samsung Solutions
- Cons mentioned:Volume
Could be louder
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Could be louder. Very easy to install. Had to modify brackets for such small speakers.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent Sound
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and I love that it connects to our phone via Bluetooth...
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Volume
Decent for the price
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I personally think it would be nice if they were little bit more louder. For the price can't be to picky.
I would recommend this to a friend Nice addition
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These speakers are really small and don't get very loud but in the right circumstances it really does add to the experience. I have it setup in my bedroom and the TV and soundbar are centered at the end of my bed. These speakers are at the head of the bed on either side on the night stands. They do a nice job of complimenting the soundbar. If you can get them bundled with your TV and soundbar the price is nice.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Decent upgrade from TV speakers
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Inexpensive upgrade from regular tv speakers. Sound quality is pretty good. Took a couple of times to get them paired.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Price
Work pretty good
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got mine for 65 bucks open box and they work great. Best 65 bucks I've spent and I might get another set.
I would recommend this to a friend great speakers
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Received my order quickly. Speakers work great. I recommend them to everyone.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sounds from the speakers are great! You feel like you are right there in the action! Get compliments from others...My guests sometimes get spooked when they hear sounds coming from behind them until I tell them about it! Lol anyways, good job!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Easy setup
Slightly difficult setup
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had to read other reviews to get these set up properly but once set up they have worked as expected.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Wireless
Wanted to complete my surround sound...
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these speakers. It made life so much easier not having to run wires all the way around the room, just hook up power and speaker wires and go. Can set them in the back and let them be very inconspicuous. Bluetooth all the things.
I would recommend this to a friend
