HW-S50B/ZA 3.0ch All-in-One Soundbar w/Dolby 5.1, DTS Virtual:X, Q Symphony, Built in Center Speaker, Adaptive Sound Lite, Bluetooth Multi Connection, 2022 Black

This soundbar is a nice addition to my Samsung U8000F Smart TV. This soundbar adds to the sound of the TV and when you choose Q Symphony you can use it in conjuction with your TV speakers so that they're not just setting idle. Or you can choose the DTS setting and give the soundbar full responsibility. This soundbar comes with its on remote with which you can set the tone. I set the tone on mine to BASS. Remember, this soundbar has the bass speakers built-in so there is no separate subwoofer. Obviously the bass is not as booming as a separate subwoofer would provide but the soundbar serves the purpose that I bought it for which is to give fuller sound. I bought mine on sale and got a very good deal so there's good value. The soundbar is easy to set up. Just connect it to the HDMI eARC port. Use the other HDMI ports on the TV for a DVD player or VCR and not the HDMI eARC port. I can't testify to the Bluetooth connectivy capabilities of this soundbar since mine is directly connected to my TV set. The soundbar does come with some hangers although I simply sat on soundbar on top of my TV stand in front of my TV. At 26 and three eighth inches it sits between the TVs feet. This unit is corded and does not requires charging. The unit has good weight to it and is a sturdy build. I recommend this soundbar if you want a fuller sound from your TV. If you are looking for a soundbar with lots of booming base, you should get one with a separate subwoofer.

This turned out to be a great buy for my PC setup. The sound quality is exactly what I expect from a Samsung audio product. I’m running it through an optical cable, and games sound fantastic, clear voices, detailed effects, and a surprisingly immersive feel with Dolby, DTS, and the 3D audio modes. I switched from a cheaper brand using Bluetooth which is stereo only. For something with small bass drivers, the low end is better than I expected. It fills out the sound nicely without distortion. One of the main reasons I bought this model was the length, and it fits perfectly on my monitor stand under a 34" ultrawide. It doesn’t block the screen, and it doesn’t look oversized or cramped. The build feels solid, and the controls are straightforward. The only minor annoyance is that when it auto‑powers off, I have to switch it back to the optical input when turning it on again. It might just be a setting I haven’t adjusted yet, so not a dealbreaker. Overall, great sound, clean design, and a perfect fit for a wide monitor setup. I’d buy it again without hesitation.

I bought this so I could free up space in my entertainment center which has had a big 5.1 surround sound receiver as well as the front speakers for said system in it for years. I have seen and heard other sound bars that were loud and would make good replacements for the big stereo. This is not one of those. This sound bar is OK. I should have splurged for a bigger one, considering what I was replacing with it, but I don't know a lot about sound bars. Anyway, the setup is pretty easy. Pretty much just plug & play. The instructions are not great, but it's simple enough to understand that many people wouldn't even need instructions at all. The remote / operation of this thing is frustrating, using flashing LEDs for feedback to let the user know what it's doing. The remote itself uses a bizarre two way "rocker" type switch to increase and decrease the volume instead of two buttons like every single other remote I have ever seen in my life. That was pretty confusing at first, and it feels kind of cheap like it will break before too long. It uses a "Siri/Alexa"-style voice interface during setup. That volume could best be described as annoyingly loud. So, if you want to make adjustments to the bass and treble, for example, you have to listen to a lady's voice yell at you about what you're about to do. I do not know the solution to this kind of interface from a manufacturer's standpoint, but the way they did it for this sound bar is cumbersome and not very user-friendly in my opinion. So the end result is it takes up way less space than the big sound setup I had. It's a lot quieter but it gets the job done. Just no more rumbling the house with big movie sound. If I ever buy another sound bar, I will definitely go somewhere to give it a test, and probably get one that also uses a subwoofer. This one is "just OK."

This Samsung soundbar delivers clear, balanced audio despite its compact size. Dialogue is crisp, and music and movie soundtracks come through nicely without distortion at moderate volumes. Setup was straightforward, and the sleek design looks great under my TV. Pros: • Clear dialogue and balanced sound • Easy setup with TV connection • Sleek, minimal design fits well in any room • Good value for the price Cons: • Lacks deep bass compared to larger systems • No subwoofer included (some may miss it) Overall, a great choice for those who want a simple, all-in-one sound solution with excellent clarity and a clean look. Perfect for apartments or smaller living rooms.

I bought this product because I have a Samsung TV. I figured that compatibility was assured and that, because the TV is excellent, perhaps Samsung would also produce a good sound bar. This was not the case. The pairing was not an issue, except that one must open an account with Samsung and cookies are forced upon one immediately. More importantly, once up and running I found the sound quality wanting. I used this sound bar for almost three weeks, and made repeated efforts to adjust the sound to my liking, but was never successful. The "EQ" adjustment comes in the fashion of modes, none of which were to my liking-each mode does effect the sound, but in no satisfactory manner. One evening after attempting to adjust the sound quality, again, the speaker disconnected itself from the TV sound and began to play a preset song at a very loud volume. I attempted to turn down the sound with no effect. I attempted to turn off the speaker with no effect-the remote was not operating. I turned off everything I could, still with no results. I finally pulled the plug on my entire system, half expecting the this TV possession would continue. This event was so stressful that I removed the sound bar from it perch, salvaged the boxes in which it came, and sent it back to Amazon.

Update: I've tried all the Youtube methods to recover the ARC HDMI connection. I did get it working today after resetting all the HDMI ports, but turning the TV off for an hour or so and then back on and the ARC HDMI was once again missing. I give up. Is it the TV? Is it the sound bar? Going with the optical connection from here on out. It was easy to set up and the sound quality was excellent. But, after a few hours of use, the sound went off in the middle of a show. Checking the sources, the HDMI eArc was just gone and the TV reverted to the TV speakers. I disconnected/reconnected the HDMI, and power, checked that the port was working with another device. In trying to repair the sound bar to the TV, I did get the indication that it was available as a source, but it still produced no sound. Contacted Samsung support and the technician walked me through the troubleshooting steps again, and did another reset. This time it was successful and the sound was restored. However, only minutes after that, the sound went off again. I then paired it with Bluetooth and that has been working well. I am sending this unit back and replacing it with the same item. Hopefully, the HDMI eArc will not fail on this one. I also ordered an optical cable, just in case.

One of the speakers on my Samsung TV went out. I bought this to replace the TV Speakers and I wish I would have done this a long time ago. The sound is great.

Easy to connect to tv an iPhone. Sound quality is great. This is the second Samsung sound bar I have and I’m happy with it