Customers regard the HW-S50A soundbar's sound quality as its standout feature, praising its overall performance. The soundbar's compact size and design are also well-received, with many users finding it aesthetically pleasing and suitable for various home decors. While some users have concerns about connectivity issues and bass performance, the soundbar's ease of setup and affordable price point are generally appreciated.
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Pros mentioned:
Easy setup, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Compact Soundbar
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
An excellent purchase & pairing of this sound bar w/55” tv in my limited space. If you simply appreciate better sound quality (not surround sound) than the tv speakers, this is the choice. Easy set up….just be sure your HDMI cables, if applicable, are securely connected. Love the center speaker & the convenience of using my direct tv remote. I purchased an open box. There were no written instructions but internet provided info for troubleshooting.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great sound bar, I use it for my desktop and it works great
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Compact size, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best little bar!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We love it period ! We didn’t need anything fancy for our small apartment living room. This works great for us. Plenty of sound for the room without disturbing our neighbors.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Samsung soundbar
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Awesome lil soundbar that smoothly connects with any samsung tv. Powerful and cinematic sound. This was a great buy that i want to connect one to my living room tv. I currently have a bose and is till have to use 2 remotes the bose one to co trol the sound. With samsung its one remote to control the tv and soundbar. I didnt feel a need for a sunwoofer or extra speakers the soundbar by itself os powerful enough.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
6 month later
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I would have given this product 5 stars if it was just for the sound bar. What I mean is the sound bar is loud and works great when connect to the tv through blue tooth, hdmi, or optical.
But when paired to the Samsung wireless rear speakers and Samsung wireless subwoofer, it’s a different story. You have to use the right cable, and have the TV set to the correct setting for it to all work properly, and i figured I out by luck. If I hadn’t figured it out, I still be watching movies have the rear speakers loose connection to the sound bar out of nowhere and kind ruin the movie.
And even though I figured out and now everything works harmoniously STILL at random at LOT LESS then before (like once a month) sound bar looses connection to the tv. And I have to unplug it and reset it.
Price + Difficulty Setting up = 3 Star Value
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Samsung
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Hi RunningBear,
Thank you for sharing your detailed experience with the HW-S50A when paired with the compatible wireless rear speakers and subwoofer. The feedback you have provided regarding the setup and connection difficulties are important to us and will be shared with our product teams.
If there is anything we can do to improve your enjoyment such as helping to optimize settings for your specific sound scenario, please contact Samsung Customer Support at 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Soundbars), available 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week.
For additional support resources, visit us on the Samsung website and click on the ‘Support’ link in the upper right corner of the homepage for: 1) Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘TVs & Home Theater’ and select your model & topic. 2) Manuals & Software 3) Warranty Info 4) Register a Product: For access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates 5) Contact Us
~ Samsung Solutions
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good soundbar for the price.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good sound for a decent price. Would recommend for a budget soundbar. You also have an option to add a subwoofer if you need extra bass.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely great investment
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love these, it's really aweaome especially when watching movies..thank you best buy
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Good audio. Fast and unexpected issues.
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Have this set up with the LG CX and the audio was definitely not bad for the price. But had a surprising issue where the soundbar no longer has an eARC option. It completely skips HDMI eARC input thats after Digital Audio In and goes straight to Bluetooth. Having to look for a fix now even though i just recently purchased this. Will have to look for a refund if not possible to fix.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Samsung
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Hi Nirvash,
Thank you for purchasing the HW-S50A soundbar and for sharing your review. We appreciate your feedback regarding connection issues via ARC to TV. Please try the steps below to troubleshoot the issue.
1) Check whether the HDMI cable is correctly connected to the ARC terminal.
2) In TV sound settings, Home > Settings > Sound > Sound Output > HDMI.
3) HDMI-CEC may not be activated on the TV. Turn on the CEC on the TV menu. (Samsung TV: Home > Settings > General > External Device Manager > Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) ON)
4) Try a different HDMI cable. The cable should be a high-speed HDMI cable capable of 4K/30Hz
Should your issue persist, please contact Samsung Customer Support for further assistance. 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Soundbars), available 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week.
For additional support resources, visit us on the Samsung website and click on the ‘Support’ link in the upper right corner of the homepage for: 1) Contact Us: For additional Chat & Text options, choose ‘TVs & Home Theater’ and select your model & topic. 2) Manuals & Software 3) Warranty Info 4) Register a Product: For access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates 5) Chat with us
~ Samsung Solutions
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Bass
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it in a smaller room & less wires
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The Samsung Soundbar, HW-S50A 3.0ch All-in-One Soundbar w/ DTS Virtual: X, has great quality sound clear and crisp to details in English and other languages, no lag in sound quality of TV, movies, music, etc., and a superiority built item. This item, takes up less space than my normal set-up of surround sound with many excellence in features. But, as my wife also likes the less space of the item, she points out it misses bass (just not enough); I prefer less bass than her so it has no bother to me (personally). I also love the less hassle of many cords and easy ability to “Bluetooth” many different items. Furthermore, within this item I enjoy the tap feature of streaming music, quickly and easy to do, so I can work on projects in another room and still have wonderful sound (nearby).
I personally could not find the specs of the room size it would be most likely to have the best sound quality. In turn, I feel it should go in my “den”, since not as much sq. ft. in this area, compared to other areas in my home, to which an item such as this would be used. Only feature I would like is if I could, would be to customize the outside of the soundbar in a different color to match my home décor. In turn, I cannot give it a perfect 5/5 but very close to my liking so a 4.75.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Wonderful sound but missing sleek style
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
A wonderful up-grade to my home for both personal enjoyment and work related functions. When I first opened the box I was surprised at how large my Samsung SoundStand was in relation to this product. The HW-S50A 3.0ch All-in-One Soundbar w/ DTS Virtual: X is about 1 in longer and about ½ to 1 in thicker; but the difference in width is amazing ( much smaller). It also comes with a bracket to mount the item, which I will be having my husband install. In turn I have more room without the SoundStand in the area.
Some of my pro’s for this is its simplicity to function. It actually informs you USB, Bluetooth, etc. And pairing items to it is quite simple with using Bluetooth upon my television and cellphone. It equates to having many less cords running all over the place.
The sound is bold, clear, and with having a middle speaker it makes you feel like you are having an immersive experience. The tap function upon the soundbar is genius. It is quick and offers seamless transition from my cellphone to the soundbar. A pleasant educational QR on how Samsung is going green on the box itself I liked the color and tiny polka dots (would have liked it better if the soundbar too was this color).
Dislikes thus far is the color and texture of the item’s fabric. I feel animal hair and/or lint might be an easy target/attractant for this item. The remote also does not match the fabric color/texture. At times it is easier to find the correct remote based upon the physical resemblance of the two. The item is also lacking enough bass for my liking. But Samsung has also come up with a fix for that (SWA-W500), which I intend to buy.
With the pros and cons, I feel the performance of this item outweighs the drab looks and lack of bass. It is a well-made item that enhances my daily enjoyment and makes life easier.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Samsung
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Hi badorf18!
Thank you for purchasing the 2021 Samsung 3.0ch HW-S50A All-In-One Soundbar with Dolby Audio and DTS Virtual:X technology, bringing you captivating virtual 3D sound that moves all around you. I am happy to hear you are enjoying the overall experience with your new Samsung soundbar and find some of the features beneficial such as Tap Sound allowing you to mirror music from your phone to your soundbar for uninterrupted, seamless listening by simply tapping the soundbar with your smartphone.
To optimize your audio experience, please try the various sound modes this model offers. Press the SOUND MODE button on your remote, and then select your desired sound effect: STANDARD, MUSIC, ADAPTIVE LITE, or DTS VIRTUAL:X.
You can further adjust TREBLE and BASS via the SOUND CONTROL button (looks like a gear symbol).
I hope this tip helps improve your sound experience. Should you need further assistance with features, functions, settings, or adjustments, please contact Samsung Customer Support.
1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Soundbars), available 8AM -12AM EST (Mon-Fri), 9AM – 6PM EST (Sat). Or text HELP to 62913.
For additional support resources, visit us on the Samsung website and click on the ‘Support’ link in the upper right corner of the homepage for: 1) More ‘Contact Us’ options – LiveChat, Facebook, Twitter, Samsung Community, Samsung Members app 2) Manuals & Software 3) Warranty Info 4) Product Registration: For access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates.
~ Samsung Solutions
Pros mentioned:
Design, Easy setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent sound for size
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The HW-S50A All in one sound bar is far more superior in looks and sound to 30 inch equivalents and at the low price also include DTS Virtual:X technology, also has an option to add a subwoofer (which we plan to buy too) and optical input. The sound bar is modern designed and even the packaging is stylish and easy to unwrap and install. The soundbar does not come with an optical cable, however I used an existing one to connect it to my TV and was very easy to get it started. We current using it to watch netflix and amazon prime movies and love the Virtual:X feature and only without TV sound. Furthermore the audio guidance in conjunction with remote makes the navigation simplified and effective. This is well recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Easy setup, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Professional sound
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
great sound, and easy to use. Compatible to other trades.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Design, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent soundbar
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
One of the few soundbars that is not a big black blob that you try to hide away. Awesome sound, tons of connection options. well thought out remote. fabric finish is an elegant touch.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Durability, Optical cable
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Disappointment and wasted money.
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I’ve had this sound bar for just under two years now, and it’s pretty much done for. It would frequently cut out briefly, for maybe 1 second throughout the day multiple times, while in use, but I ignored it. I have always had it connected via HDMI cable, and just outside of my one year of owning it, it stopped working when I would turn on my tv. I would constantly have to switch it off the sound-bar input, to the TVs regular audio, and back onto the sound bar audio in the settings. Eventually that stopped working, so I had to unplug the power cable and re plug it in. Now, even that doesn’t work. I have to do it multiple times IF it will even work. Really disappointed, I thought highly of Samsung products, but both my Samsung tv has issued, and now the sound-bar. I would pass on this, unless you want to spend $200+ for a product that won’t even last two years. Maybe something was just wrong with mine, but a brand this reputable, and for the cost, I expected much better.
It does have good sound when it does work.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Sound & Beautiful to Look At
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I am so happy that I got this Samsung S50A Soundbar. I have an outdated soundbar that kept giving me issues and have been on the hunt for a Samsung soundbar for about a year. I wanted it to match my Samsung TV. I am not disappointed on this little soundbar. It gives me a great sound and it is very pretty to look at. It matches everything I own. Sometimes it's hard for me to hear TV shows or movies and that's why I like having a soundbar. I hung it up over my bed and use bluetooth to connect to the TV. It works amazingly like the Samsung TV and soundbar were made for each other. The old soundbar didn't want to connect half the time-so I was a little worried. Not worried anymore the soundbar compliments the TV very well and they work so well together. I could not be happier about this! I did purchase this item at a discount for my honest feedback.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Design, Price, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Sound Bar
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Purchased this for my mother who has trouble hearing regular tv sound, although who doesn't, and can say this speaker is a great addition. the speaker produces great sound and decent bass. If you are looking for sound to blow you away like other similar sound bars, wireless sound bars, then you may want to add a sub.
Although this price point, look and feel, you can't go wrong if just trying to upgrade from TV sound. casing has cloth texture which I particularly like but not easily maintained as others without cloth. May have to use a vacuum with brush head as I can see this taking on dust.
All in all, great speaker and sound for the money. cant go wrong.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Design, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sound bar
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We love this sound bar it looks great on the mantle and it produces the clearest sound.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Easy setup, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Sounds excellent. Easy setup, no sub woofers required.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love my new Samsung Soundbar
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I was so happy to receive my new Samsung S-50A Soundbar. It was extremely easy to hook up (less than 5min. to set it up). It is amazing to watch sports and movies, and even every day tv shows. The sound is clear and the bass is amazing! Especially in every corner of the room there is the same experience. After a week of use, I really liked this soundbar. I'm So happy with my purchase! (this product at a discounted price in exchange for my honest feedback)
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
HW-S50A 3.0ch All-in-One Soundbar
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Samsung Soundbar HW-S50A 3.0ch is great to have one. 1. Shape & Style: Most of the soundbars in the market comes with the flattened shapes but this sound bar comes with a oval and unqiue shape which looks really futuristic. 2. Installation: Installation is really easy to handle as it comes with the manual with easy to follow instructions. It took me 15 mins to unbox, setup and everything. 3. Sound: Sound quality is amazing as it has different modes in it i.e. Adaptive, which works really great and adapt the sound as per video being played. Bass: Gives you a really great feel while playing sound full of music as it gets you immersed in whatever you are listening. 4. Bluetooth Connectivity: Capability of getting it connected with any of the devices. i have use it with phone as well to play my music and it was quite interesting to experience it. Overall, I ll rate this product as 10/10 and it had all the capabilities which i was looking for to enjoy my daily tv programs, videos and music