Samsung HW-M550 3.1 Channel 340 Watt Wireless Audio Soundbar (2017 Model)

Product Specifications

• Enjoy a dynamic home Audio experience with 3.1 Channel surround sound.
• Feel the action of your favorite movies, shows, and sports with dynamic, powerful bass.
• Connect wirelessly for one-touch control of your soundbar from Bluetooth-compatible devices.
• Enjoy your favorite movies, shows, and sports with higher quality Audio. The HDMI Connection transmits digital video and Audio over a single cable, delivering a superior entertainment experience.

• Pairs with wireless speaker kit (swa - 8500S) for an immersive Experience1 (1 sold separately)

  Product Description

Enjoy a dynamic home audio experience with 3.1 channel surround sound. Feel the action of your favorite movies, shows, and sports with dynamic, powerful bass. Connect wirelessly for one-touch control of your soundbar from Bluetooth-compatible devices.

Product Reviews

No longer loyal to HTIB (Home Theater in a box) systems!

I have nothing bad to really say about this soundbar. I was loyal to 5.1 systems that came in a box but when i researched the latest trends in home theater I discovered that soundbars were the new thing. The great thing about Samsung’s is that you can purchase, which I did, a wireless rear speaker module which gives you an additional two speakers and enables a true 5.1 surround system just like the 5.1 systems in a box do.Pros:-Soundbar itself is 3.1 channels. This means that voices have their own, center channel which make them clearer and more natural than a 2.1 system will.- No speaker wires. Everything is contained in the soundbar and the included subwoofer is wireless.- Expandable to 5.1 channels via the rear speaker module (sold separate) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XP324D7/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1- Plenty of power and clarity to these speakers. 320 watts in the soundbar itself. Much better than using your TV speakers- This model, unlike the majority, offers HDMI IN, and HDMI out. which means formats such as Dolby HD and Dolby True are supported. If you purchase an HDMI switch, you can have all of your sound input delivered to the soundbar system via HDMI, which is ideal.Cons:- The only thing I can really think of is that the sound bar is long, but its a soundbar and it fits with room to spare on my home theater center.

the app is great for controlling the system

After weeks of reading reviews all over the net I landed on this soundbar for its bluetooth connectivity and clarity in bt mode and the HDMI input and outputs. The product showed up on time and packaged as it should be. Opened the box, plugged in the bar and the woofer and each paired instantly. All of my devices connect within seconds, the app is great for controlling the system. It works for ios and android. I used to own a home theater company which meant I prewired, installed, designed etc and this little bar can produce a true rms sound experience for music and tv without the bulk and wires of a traditional HT. Very warm and room filling sound with very crisp high notes. The clear voice option (designated center channel speaker really made a huge difference)works perfect for those hard of hearing speech during viewing. Very impressed so far. I would recommend this bar.

Five Stars

Very nice sound and very compact

Mighty and Sounds Awesome

Love the ‘rich’ sounds coming from this compared to the standard TV speakers. Lots of volume. Very Pleased

Five Stars

Great product, produces great sound especially when adding the surround sound speaker set!

Four Stars

Very satisfied.

Quite nice, easy to set up and use.

I got this to replace a component av stereo I bought new for my parents ~20 years ago (Onkyo receiver, CD, cassette tape [remember those?!], and Infinity speakers that didn’t fit well into the living room of their new house & was too complex for them). My mom was complaining that my dad always had the TV blaring - which was probably because the TV speakers fired downward & thus dispersed the sound instead of directing it toward him. With this soundbar, the sound is pointed at him, which allows him to reduce the volume - significantly reducing the amount of noise that went out at a 90 degree angle into the kitchen & irritated my mother.This soundbar was easy to set up and the controls are obvious enough for my 79-year-old parents to understand & use. There are a few different sound settings, enough to change the effect significantly, but few enough my parents get what’s going on & may actually use them for their intended purpose (i.e., news vs. movies vs. music).The sound quality is quite good for a mid-priced soundbar (~$300). I carefully considered the Consumer Reports reviews in picking this one; I just couldn’t bring myself to buy an el cheapo, even though I’m not sure my parents could tell the difference. My girls (9 & 7) were DJ’ing music from my iphone (using the bluetooth connection to the soundbar) within minutes, which blew my parents’ minds. It certainly doesn’t compete against my new component AV system, and probably isn’t quite as good as the soundbars that are twice the cost; but I will be happy knowing that my parents have a system that they can manage, is way nicer to listen to than the TV speakers, and they might even listen to a little music (at least whenever the grandkids come over).

EXTREMELY ESTATIC WITH THIS SAMSUNG SOUNDBAR !!! 💥💥💥💥💥

WOW ! This is my second Samsung Soundbar I now own. As in the first setup was super easy & fast. The difference between a 2.1 Soundbar and this 3.1 is HUGE ! The first word that came to mind was Crisp. The highs are just pristine and the lows pack a wonderful boldness !! This Soundbar is my definition of total Quality and Value. If you’re looking to spend around $300 for an upgrade to the hidious stock speakers you get with nearly get with any brand set. I can honestly say that I believe you will be very satisfied and then some with this Samsung Soundbar ! I compared roughly thirty different Soundbars from many Companies and I can absolutely say I made the right choice. As far as Pro’s & Con’s, I cannot find anything but positive things to say about the Soundbar ! It’s a 2017 Model and I honestly believe this will be with me a good many years ! It’s really sweet sounding even at low volumes. So for these reasons this Soundbar gets a room shaking 5 out of 5 Stars !!! Blessings all, Rebecca. 👠👠

Very good sound and easy to set up!

This works great! Very easy setup. I used the optical link and it sounds awesome.

Stopped working after a few days!

I connected it fine via HDMI to a Samsung TV. However, after 3 days it stopped working. The TV no longer recognizes there is an HDMI connection in the port its plugged into.

Very Expensive for just being OK

I have this configured using Blue Tooth, (BT). as I could not get it working correcting with HDMI. Sound is very average, and except for the sub woofer, not much better than the…

This unit is just a little better than receiving audio from the TV itself

This unit is just a little better than receiving audio from the TV itself. Surprisingly to me is the fact that you do not get the effect of surround sound you’d expect from a…

No Hassle Hook Up and Great Sound

This has worked wonderfully right out of the box. I have this connected to my Samsung TV via the optical cable and the sound is great. The sub connected instantly via bluetooth.

Great Sound for the Price

This Sound Bar has been worth the price. My TV area isn’t exactly the best shape for maximizing sound, but this still packs a punch.

For some reason I can’t get the SubWoofer to work …

For some reason I can’t get the SubWoofer to work ? (Blue light in rear of speaker continually blinks) Even though the sound bar is functioning…

Very happy, sound bar has great dynamic true to life …

Very happy, sound bar has great dynamic true to life sound…subwoofer is powerful and accurate. In order to enjoy make sure you read and understand setup instructions.

Avoid if you have a 2016 TV

This product does not pair with a 2016 Samsung model tv at all. No support available. I really regret purchasing this product.

Wireless rear speakers expand the soundstage creating an immersive musical experience.

Excellent sound, easy set up…Wireless rear speakers immerse the listener in sound. Tried Yamaha and Sharp sound bars that were recommended by Cnet and Consumer Reports…

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