Samsung 5.1 Surround Sound Soundbar

This is my first time buying a 5.1 surround soundbar, and I must say I'm pretty impressed with the sound.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Quick thoughts: I am coming from a 5.1 surround sound system that I had pieced together over the years, so I was ready for this not to be able to match it…I was pleasantly surprised. I paired the soundbar with my existing Martin Logan subwoofer and was blown away. The Good: Let’s start with the setup. Klipsch does a great job with packaging, labeling each piece, and providing instructions on how to set this up. I had everything up and running in about 15 minutes. I have a few movie scenes and songs that I like to put my audio equipment to the test with. Started with the opening scene of Top Gun, naturally. I think the Flexus Core 200 did a great job with the highs and the lows and when it kicked into “Danger Zone”, I was rocking right along to it and quickly forgot about my 5.1 system. Now is this a replacement for a quality surround sound system? Probably not. But for someone like me who recently became a dad and needed things mounted and away from little hands, this is a great replacement. The Bad: As previously stated, it is not a replacement for a true surround sound system. I found the dialogue a bit lacking, even with the dialogue amplifying setting on. It’s tough to replace a dedicated center channel, but I fault myself more than the soundbar. As far as comparing this vs other soundbars, I think this one is near the top regarding dialogue.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have a large bedroom (12’x15’) and very high, vaulted ceilings to 12 feet. The Samsung HW-Q800D is meant to replace an older 2.1 soundbar that vastly lacked in volume and surround features. Can the Samsung HW-Q800D make a difference in such a voluminous space? Let me tell you that it can and then some. First off, let’s talk about connectivity. If you have HDMI eARC on your TV, connect it there, and you are off to the races. If you want Bluetooth connectivity to your phone or tablet, that’s also easy enough as well. Finally, if you want to connect to WiFi to make it a smart speaker with Google Assistant, Alexa, or Bixby that’s easy enough with the Samsung SmartThings app. The sound stage for the HW-Q800D truly does impress even in a large room such as mine. I tested the surround channels through my gaming console settings, and the sound bar’s ability to produce discrete locations for sound that clearly defined height and depth truly is astounding. Credit goes to SpaceFit Sound Pro for being able to calibrate the space in my room for the optimal listening experience. I watched various movies and programs to test the sound quality and was truly amazed at the clarity of dialogue (even better with Active Voice Amplifier on), the rumble of bass from action scenes, and the fidelity of music from soundtracks. Believe me when I say it is a very enjoyable and immersive experience. I have found that even with streaming music and programming that only has 5.1 or stereo, this system makes everything sound all that much better. Now, the only drawback to this soundbar is if you truly wanted the extra surround stage with rear speakers. If your set-up does not require this, then this is truly the best choice for a single surround soundbar with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X capabilities.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am something of a Samsung aficionado and couldn't wait to try this product out. My apartment is on the small side but with no central A/C it gets loud in the living room which also doubles as my office. I wanted a solution to louder sound and to improve the standard from my Samsung 4K UHD TV. This AIO Soundbar is a perfect fit. It doesn't take up a lot of room and was super easy to install. Pairing it with my TV took a minute to find that I had to re-enable the HDMI eARC settings on the TV. I have had the TV for 2 years and suspect if it was newer, it might have gelled right away. Either way, it works great and is a fantastic addition to my entertainment experience. I haven't played with any of the advance controls, like the equalizer, and the sound still blows me away. Even in my kitchen with the oven fan on the sound is clear and crisp. Background noises and "surround" features are amazing! More than once I had to turn MUTE the TV because the "surround" sounds were so realistic. The soundbar pairs seamless with my TV remote and my in-home voice assistant. I have to say if you are putting off getting a AIO soundbar, don't! The Samsung S50B is AMAZING!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased soundbar for my home office, which also has a Samsung smart monitor. The set up was very simple and was playing audio within 15 minutes via wifi and included hdmi cable. The included subwoofer is a nice touch to the mighty sound of the soundbar. I was so impressed with the overall sound from playing music and streaming video....I added a pair of the wireless Samsung surround sound speakers (SWA 9500). I have a complete surround sound in my office that rivals my Q900 with SWA 9500 surround sound speakers.

I actually bought 4 of these to complete my 5.1 surround sound system and I couldn't be happier.

Set up in the negus room fir 5.1 surround sound. Awesome experience with sound.

Super easy to setup. Ditched our 5.1 surround system for the sonos arc, sub and Era 300. This system rocks! Super easy to setup and sound quality is amazing. No remotes, easy tuning (only ios), and thumping base. These surround speakers really put out emmersove sound. A+

Added as front speakers for bedroom surround system 5.1. Full rich sound, a great improvement over more compact speakers. Powered by Denon amp.

I did the Sonos 5.1 package but added the play 3's instead of play 1's. The surround system is unbelievable, and the Sonos technology behind the sound is even better!