The Samsung HW-S800B Sound Bar is a super slim way to enhance the sound of your home entertainment. This new model is incredibly small but packed with features and sounds impressive.
If you’re looking for the perfect soundbar to mount under your TV or install with a Samsung Frame TV, this is it. The HW-S800B is only 1.6 inches deep, so it won’t protrude much from the wall. It’s also compact enough to sit on a stand in front of a TV easily without blocking any of the screen.
This isn’t just a slim and stylish soundbar. Includes wireless Dolby Atmos for cable-free connection to Samsung TVs. It also works with Q-Symphony, which allows the soundbar and a Samsung TV to pair and use the TV’s speakers to boost audio. The sound bar is a 10-speaker 3.1.2 system that includes two amazing speakers.
TL;DR
advantages:
- slim design
- wireless connectivity
- Great sound to watch and play.
cons:
- Several features only work with Samsung TVs
- Samsung Bixby is the only voice assistant
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sound and features
joseph smith
I love the amount of sound that comes out of the slim Samsung HW-S800B sound bar. The 10-speaker system delivers impressive room-filling sound and does an excellent job of leveraging Dolby Atmos to make it appear as if the sound is coming from above or from the rear of the room.
The Wireless Dolby Atmos feature allows you to use this mode without connecting a cable to your TV, but it only works with Samsung 2022 TVs. I tried the Dolby Atmos feature with a wired connection and enjoyed the quality of live sports, binge watching Netflix and games on Xbox Series X.
Normally when you use a sound bar with a TV, the TV’s speakers are disabled, but Samsung TV owners can also take advantage of the Q-Symphony feature. This combines the soundbar’s speakers with the TV’s speakers to add depth. I’ve tried this with other Samsung devices and it’s a nice upgrade.
The HW-S800B supports Samsung SpaceFit, which analyzes the room and optimizes sound when connected to a Samsung TV. Samsung also includes support for AirPlay 2 and ChromeCast, allowing you to send music or other audio directly to the soundbar. This is a nice feature when I want to listen to music without using the TV.
Compatible Samsung smartphones can touch the sound bar to play music via Bluetooth. The sound bar is compatible with the Bixby voice assistant, but does not connect with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa.
Adaptive Sound automatically changes the sound profile based on what you’re watching. There’s also a game mode that helps deliver more immersive sound from the speakers while you play. The sound bar can automatically switch to gaming mode if it is connected to a Samsung TV while using a compatible gaming system. With Active Voice Amplifier enabled, you can better hear dialogue on your favorite shows. This is useful when broadcasting programs with a lot of talk.
Design
joseph smith
When I first saw the Samsung HW-S800B, I thought there was no way it could sound as good as it does. I love the look of this sound bar for a wall mounted TV, where it can blend in with the wall setup more easily than most sound bars. The only display is made up of LED lights, which indicate that the soundbar has received a remote control command.
Samsung will even offer a variety of covers that allow you to change the color of the HW-S800B to match your room or your Samsung Frame TV. The sound bar is 1.5 inches deep and 1.6 inches tall, so it won’t protrude from the wall when mounted.
With the ability to wirelessly connect to a Samsung TV and enjoy Dolby Atmos, you can install it with just a power cable to hide it. This is one of the best looking soundbars I have ever seen.
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The only wired connection is a Micro-HDMI port. Samsung includes a Micro-HDMI to HDMI port that allows you to easily connect to any modern TV via HDMI. This system doesn’t include an HDMI input, so you’ll need to connect all sources directly to your TV, then run sound to the soundbar via HDMI, WiFi, or Bluetooth.
The subwoofer connects wirelessly to the system for easy placement in the room. There are no rear satellite speakers that you need to power up or find space in your room for. If you want to add surround speakers, you can purchase an optional upgrade kit.
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A slim remote controls the sound bar and your TV. It’s easy to use and includes buttons for all important one-touch functions.
Is it worth buying the Samsung HW-S800B?
joseph smith
The Samsung HW-S800B is the perfect soundbar to match Samsung Frame or for other wall-mounted TV setups where style and space are important. This ultra-slim soundbar delivers epic sound, including Dolby Atmos support.
Samsung offers impressive value with the HW-S800B for all users, but it is better when paired with a Samsung TV that allows buyers to take full advantage of all its features.
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