Samsung HW-A550 2.1-Channel
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Product Overview
HW-A550 is a 2.1-channel soundbar with wireless subwoofer in Samsung's 2021 lineup. It is essentially a power upgrade over the HW-T550 from 2020 from 320W to 410W.
Compared to the HW-A450, which is a more affordable 2.1-channel option, the HW-A550 supports DTS Virtual:X and Dolby Digital 5.1 for surround sound processing, just like its predecessor. It also adds HDMI connectivity.
The HW-A550 can be complemented by Samsung's new SWA-9100S wireless rear speakers to provide a surround sound experience.
Samsung also markets the HW-A650, which further adds a center channel driver.
Ratings
What we found
Pros
- Very neutral sound profile
- Lots of sound customization features
- Supports Dolby Digital and DTS content
- Good for dialogue-centric content
Cons
- Poor center channel performance
- Poor surround performance
What external reviewers found
External score 37%
Pros
- Good for dialogue-centric content
- Graphic EQ and presets
- Bass and treble adjustments available
Cons
- Lacks some low-bass
- Doesn't support Atmos
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Specifications
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External Reviews
rtings[1]
Reviewer score 37% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Samsung HW-A550 is good for dialogue-centric content like TV shows. Though it lacks a discrete center channel, its balanced mid-range can still reproduce dialogue clearly and accurately. There's a graphic EQ and presets as well as bass and treble adjustments available to help you customize its sound, and it gets pretty loud.
Pros
- Graphic EQ and presets
- Bass and treble adjustments available
- Good for dialogue-centric content
Cons
- Lacks some low-bass
- Doesn't support Atmos
Also Check
References
- ^ Samsung HW-A550 Soundbar Review. [rtings].
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