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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.
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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***
NEX score: 37% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good for dialogue-centric content
- Graphic EQ and presets
- Bass and treble adjustments available
Cons
- Lacks some low-bass
- Doesn't support Atmos
Price Comparison (incl. referral links)*
Specifications
Variants:
Subwoofer
Connectivity
Ports
[Input] 1x HDMI | [Output] 1x HDMI + 1x Optical
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth
Construction
Colors
Black
Drivers
5 speakers
Form Factor
Soundbar w/ Wireless Subwoofer
Dimensions
Size | Depth
3.3 inch
SubwooferSize | Depth
11.4 inch
Size | Height
2.2 inch
SubwooferSize | Height
13.9 inch
Size | Width
33.9 inch
SubwooferSize | Width
7.9 inch
Weight
4.6 lbs
SubwooferWeight
11.7 lbs
Function
Audio
Dolby 2.0, DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Channels
2.1 channel
Performance
Power Consumption
25W (bar) + 45W (sub)
Power Output
410 W
Production
Accessory
Wireless Rear Speaker: SWA-9100S, SWA-9000S
Debut
2021
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External Reviews
rtings[1]
Sentiment Score 37%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.
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Pros
- Graphic EQ and presets
- Bass and treble adjustments available
- Good for dialogue-centric content
Cons
- Lacks some low-bass
- Doesn't support Atmos
User Reviews
References
1. ^ Samsung HW-A550 Soundbar Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/soundbar/reviews/samsung/hw-a550. 2021-05-25. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
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