Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - 2.1-Channel Home Theater Soundbar System with Wireless Subwoofer
Average customer rating
4.3
(109 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 109 reviews
5 Stars
65
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
8
1 Star
4
86%of customers recommend this product.
(
85 out of
99)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - 2.1-Channel Home Theater Soundbar System with Wireless Subwoofer
Customer Rating
5
Major improvement over TV speakers
on August 27, 2012
Posted by: LaVida
from Florida
Expertise:Intermediate
This product is a great improvement over the TV speakers. Easy setup and the sub woofer connected right away. If you do not have a TV with ARC capability (2011 and newer) you will need to use the optical cable connection and still need to use 2 controllers. The manual states to connect the Blu-ray player to the HDMI IN and then HDMI OUT to the TV. You can set it up as the manual but to hear the cable TV audio input you will also need to connect to the digital optical connection. To eliminate switching the speaker input from Digital In to HDMI (player) just run the optical from your TV to the speaker optical connection. (connect Bluray HDMI to TV directly). Remember this is only a 2 channel system and your player will decode the PCM to Bitstream audio data. Overall this is a very good system to improve your viewing experience without breaking the bank. Tip: My TV is mounted on the wall and I attached my sound bar directly below my TV by using the pedestal mount screw slots and two high density plastic strips attached to the speaker wall mounts. It fits below my 2009 Samsung 50'' plasma perfectly.
Pros: Inexpensive, very good sound and sound mode selection, small profile
Cons: sub woofer could be a bit louder
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
4
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Wow What a great unit!
on February 6, 2013
Posted by: Supernatural
from Knox City, TX
Expertise:Intermediate
I looked for about 3 months for a great sound bar. This sound bar is more than I expected. The sound is rich and full. It will blow you away. I would recommend this unit to everyone who reads this. The SW is rich and clean. so go ahead and buy this unit, you won't be disappointed.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Inexpensive, Durable, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Audio Bar HW-E450/ZA
on April 29, 2013
Posted by: Rocketman7
from Schodack, New York
Expertise:Intermediate
This sound bar is fantastic! You feel like you are in a movie theater. The floor in my living room vibrates when it is set up. The sound is the very best. I'd recommend this to anyone. This is by far a great system for anyone who enjoys great sound with a great movie!
The only thing I would like is a better way to mount the bar on the wall.
The only thing I would like is a better way to mount the bar on the wall.
Pros: outstanding sound
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
4
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great sound for a great price
on August 24, 2012
Posted by: Magik1
Fantastic sound quality along with sound mode variations that include 3D sound that engulfs the room. I have not heard any distortion in sound even at the loudest volume setting. Also the bluetooth connectivity allows you to listen to your music through any of your mobile devices.
Pros: Durable, Lightweight, perfect compliment to your samsung smart tv
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
2
Poor compatibility with Samsung TV's
on December 27, 2012
Posted by: sadsammybuyer
from VA
Expertise:Expert
This could be a good sound bar with a little work and software update. However, this product has been on the market almost a full year without a single SW update, so that is not a likely scenario.
If you have a Samsung TV with Anynet+ you will probably not be happy with this product. You can use HDMI-ARC to control volume and have Anynet+ power-off the sound bar; however, you must manually power up the sound bar. Unlike a BluRay player with anynet+, the sound bar will not power up the TV. This means you are forced to use two remotes. While on the topic of remotes, this sound bar cannot learn remote control commands like the Boston Acoustics TVee 26 (very similar product). Samsung also implemented different mute, vol +, vol - IR remote commands than their SAMSUNG TVs so if you choose to use the optical connection you will need to use the proprietary remote or buy a universal learning remote.
I would recommend anyone considering this product first review the AVSForum (it has a dedicated thread) to better understand the limitations of this product. If you are willing to live with those limitations, you will enjoy the sound.
Pros: looks nice, nice sound
Cons: Did not meet expectations, no equalizer, does not play nice with other samsung products
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
1
Performance
2
Design
3
Value
2
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
Good product but has flaws
on January 6, 2013
Posted by: willard2487
The product is very nice and works very well except for the usb feature. On the box and in the manual it says that it supports mp3 and wma music formats...what it doesn't tell you is that you can not connect Ipods or Iphones to the soundbar. This was a big disappointment for me.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Lightweight
Cons: Did not meet expectations
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
3
Design
4
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Sound
on January 13, 2013
Posted by: poloplayerman77
For the price, the sound quality is excellent. However, the device will not work with Time Warner Cable's remote nor the tv's remote unless you have the AnyNet feature, which my tv does not. Thus, I have to use two separate remotes.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: remote not compatible to my tv
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great Multi-use Speakers
on January 21, 2013
Posted by: Teetym
from Red Bluff, CA
Expertise:Expert
I use the AudioBar for as my computer speakers, my television speakers, and for listening to the music on my phone with bluetooth. Great sound and there are many different sound modes to choose from. I would recommend this system to anyone looking for an easy way to get great sound from many sources.
Pros: versatile
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US