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Samsung HW-T650 3.1-Channel

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Product Overview

Samsung HW-T650 is a 3.1-channel soundbar with a wireless subwoofer. Compared to similarly-designed HW-T550, it adds two center channel speakers as well as digital surround processing such as DTS Digital Surround and Dolby Digital 5.1.
Unlike higher-spec'd models in the Q-series, the HW-T650 loses Atmos support, opting for a more traditional setup without up-firing speakers. Compared to the more simplistic S-series soundbars, it adds a separate, wireless subwoofer.
The HW-T650 can be paired with Samsung's SWA-8500S wireless rear speakers to create a 5.1-channel setup.
Samsung also markets the 2.1-channel HW-T450 and HW-T550 in its current T-series soundbar lineup.

Ratings

What we found

Pros
  • Good center channel performance
  • Dolby Digital and Dolby Atmos support
  • Supports Smart Sound and Smart Sound
Cons
  • Doesn't downmix surround content

What external reviewers found

External score 47%
Pros
  • Sleek design
  • Bass and treble adjustments
  • Dedicated center channel
Cons
  • Lacks sub-bass
  • Doesn't support Atmos

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External Reviews

rtings[1]

Reviewer score 47% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from rtings have found:
The Samsung HW-T650 3.1Ch soundbar is satisfactory for mixed usage. Its balanced, neutral sound profile is suitable for listening to most types of audio content. Unfortunately, it has to downmix surround content to stereo, which doesn't provide the most immersive movie-watching experience. Movie fans may also be disappointed by the fact that it doesn't support Atmos content.
Pros
  • Bass and treble adjustments
  • Dedicated center channel
  • Sleek design
Cons
  • Lacks sub-bass
  • Doesn't support Atmos

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References

  1. ^ Samsung HW-T650 Soundbar Review. [rtings].

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