HW-Q910C
Premium Sound System Without…
07/24/2023 17:15
Initially, I had trouble connecting the Samsung Soundbar (SB) system to my older Vizio TV. After realizing you need a TV that supports HDMI eARC connection, I moved it to my Samsung TV which the soundbar immediately starting working with the TV audio streaming to the soundbar. Given the limited usage I've had playing different audio sources, my initial impressions have been great.
I have a large (albeit older) full HK A/V receiver hooked up to my 5.1.2 Definitive Technology speakers with a 12" Velodyne subwoofer, I have a good baseline to compare against. Though I personally think my existing sound system sounds better than the Samsung Soundbar setup, it is large & bulky & pretty unwieldy. Not to mention it doesn't have any modern connectivity.
The Samsung SB system is compact & minimalist but packs quite a sound punch. I turned it up to 47 volume & it was insanely loud. The soundbar, subwoofer, & receiver need power connections. The rear speakers have wires that you connect to your receiver. That's about it. I connected several phones via Bluetooth & played some tunes which my old system cannot do. With Alexa, you can tell it to play or do whatever that Alexa supports...very convenient.
The Samsung SmartThings app (iOS or Android) is the hub for all IOT Samsung devices you can remotely control the SB with the app. One quirk with the app is I have a hard time fine tuning the audio since it's a slidebar. I wished the app would also have volume up and down virtual buttons too. The system also has a remote you can control the SB too including audio controls which has a up/down toggle that gives you better control. This is a little nitpicking but overall, it is great.
Once I use the system more, I will provide more thoughts on the system. My initials thoughts is it is a great soundbar system with dynamic audio all packaged in a relatively compact form factor. Samsung has been the world leader in Soundbars for the last nine years. Products like this will keep it at the top of the audio soundbar heap.
chrisdinky
Hacienda Heights , Spojené státy americké
Age: 53
Gender: Female