Samsung HW-A650 3.1-Channel Soundbar w/ Wireless Subwoofer (2021)
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HW-A650 is a 3.1-channel soundbar with wireless subwoofer in Samsung's 2021 lineup. It is essentially a power upgrade over the HW-T650 from 2020 from 340W to 430W.
Compared to the HW-A550, which is a 2.1-channel soundbar, the HW-A650 adds a center channel that makes dialogue more impactful. Compared to the HW-A450, it supports DTS Virtual:X and Dolby Digital 5.1 for surround sound processing.
The HW-A650 can be complemented by Samsung's new SWA-9100S wireless rear speakers to provide a surround sound experience.
For those interested in watching movies with their soundbar, Samsung also markets several Dolby Atmos-enabled soundbars in the Q-series.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Very neutral sound profile
- Lots of sound enhancement features
- Supports Dolby Digital and DTS
- Works with Samsung's Wireless Surround Kit
Cons
- Can't passthrough the highest bandwidth signals
What external reviewers found***
External score 44% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Great for dialogue-centric content
- Well-balanced mid-range
- Lots of sound enhancement features
- Graphic EQ and several presets
Cons
- Lacks some low-bass
- Doesn't support Dolby Atmos
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
[Input] 1x HDMI | [Output] 1x HDMI + 1x Optical
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth
Construction
Colors
Black
Drivers
7 speakers
Form Factor
Soundbar w/ Wireless Subwoofer
Dimensions
Size | Depth
4.1 inch
Size | Height
2.3 inch
Size | Width
38.6 inch
Weight
6.8 lbs
Function
Audio
Dolby 5.1, DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Channels
3.1 channel
Performance
Power Consumption
32W (bar) + 36W (sub)
Power Output
430 W
Production
Accessory
Wireless Rear Speaker: SWA-9100S, SWA-9000S
Debut
2021
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rtings[1]
Reviewer score 44%The Samsung HW-A650 is satisfactory for mixed usage. Its balanced mid-range can reproduce clear and accurate dialogue, but it lacks some low-bass. While it supports surround content, it has to downmix it to stereo to play it, which doesn't sound as immersive. It also doesn't support Dolby Atmos content.
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Pros
- Well-balanced mid-range
- Lots of sound enhancement features
- Graphic EQ and several presets
- Great for dialogue-centric content
Cons
- Lacks some low-bass
- Doesn't support Dolby Atmos
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References
- ^ Samsung HW-A650 Soundbar Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/soundbar/reviews/samsung/hw-a650. 2021-04-20. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
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