A 3-channel soundbar with a separate subwoofer seems like the most bang for your buck. The HW-A650 from Samsung is a sleek soundbar and subwoofer combo that boasts 3D surround sound capabilities – but will it live up to your expectations? Our team is here with a detailed Samsung HW-A650 review to save you from a lengthy return process.
Pros
- Simple design to match your interiors
- Subwoofer and soundbar combo
- DTS Virtual:X
- Dolby Digital
- 3-channel soundbar
- 3D surround sound
- Bass Boost
- Wireless Bluetooth connection
- HDMI and digital connections
- Energy Star certified
- Can be wall-mounted
- Lightweight
- Adaptive Sound Lite
Cons
- No Wi-Fi
- No virtual assistant
Design
Our team always appreciates a simple design. The Samsung HW-A650 soundbar with subwoofer has a slim profile that can be wall-mounted or placed flat on a tabletop. The products come in one color with no clearly discernable buttons or displays and a remote control.
Samsung HW-A650 Features
As a soundbar paired with a subwoofer, the Samsung HW-A650 features bass enhancements and DTS plus Dolby audio decoders. Both components feature an understated minimalist profile with the soundbar having a dedicated center channel to help with speech clarity.
Samsung HW-A650 System
The soundbar subwoofer paired together is part of a 3.1 system design. The 3 refers to the number of channels in the soundbar and the digit behind the decimal states how many subwoofers there are.
Through Bluetooth connection, it’s possible to integrate the 3.1 system into your setup to create a full-fledged home theater.
Sound Bar
The soundbar part of the HW-A650 has a dedicated center channel that helps to enhance speech. Our experts noticed a clear difference when watching dialogues. The soundbar also has built-in Dolby Digital and DTS Virtual:X decoders for better audio. Thanks to the outfitted technology such as Adaptive Sound Lite, the soundbar can produce expansive 3D surround sound.
The left and right channels are able to project sound in either direction to bring you a surrounding experience and Adaptive Sound Lite also produces more realistic sound to pair with your living room acoustics.
Samsung HW-A650 Subwoofer
The subwoofer has a small profile measuring only 8 inches tall. The compact size allows for flexible placement to help you find the sweet spot. The bass notes in all your content will be brought to the surface with Bass Boost Technology. The connection to the soundbar is wireless, which also gives you a wider range of placement selections.
Connection
Like most modern-day soundbar designs, the Samsung HW-A650 has built-in Bluetooth. Our team says Bluetooth is the easiest wireless connection but it may not provide the most stability compared to Wi-Fi. However, being the most ubiquitous wireless option, it does improve the versatility of the product.
For wired connectivity, the Samsung HW-A650 features the coveted HDMI input and output for a one-cable plug-and-play setup. HDMI [1] is always recommended by our experts, especially in this Samsung HW-A650 review for its simplicity and high-quality audio-visual relays.
Just in case your TV doesn’t feature HDMI, the soundbar also offers digital optical as the next best choice.
Pricing: Samsung HW-A650
For what you get with the soundbar subwoofer combo, the price is pretty decent for the Samsung HW-A650. Sitting at under 500, it’s an affordable model for most people looking to upgrade their home theater sound on a budget.
The extra audio enhancements, bass boost, connection flexibility and high-quality connections make this soundbar worth the money.
FAQ
Are Samsung soundbars any good?
Yes, Samsung soundbars are good. They offer top-of-the-line features in some of their soundbar models at affordable budget prices. The HW-A650, for example, is a decently-priced soundbar that brings all the sound enhancements to the table such as DTS Virtual:X, Dolby Digital and 3D surround sound.
How long does a Samsung soundbar last?
A Samsung soundbar can last for years. The brand’s products are made with dependability in mind and can last for a long time. Many of their models can be paired with subwoofers, TVs and satellite speakers from the same Samsung brand that offers loyal customers more compatibility.
Samsung HW-A650 Review Conclusion
After conducting separate Samsung HW-A650 reviews, our team pooled the results and found the same verdict – the HW-A650 is an excellent soundbar at an affordable price. Not only do you get a subwoofer with your purchase, but you also get enhanced audio through Dolby Digital, DTS Virtual:X, Adaptive Sound Lite and Bass Boost, but you can also enjoy improved dialogue clarity with the dedicated center channel.
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