Brand Name | Samsung |
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Item Weight | 16.3 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 3.3 x 33.9 x 2.2 inches |
Item model number | HW-A550/ZA |
Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. (included) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Color Name | Black |
Special Features | Dolby Digital 5.1/DTS Virtual:X; BASS Boost; Game Mode; Adaptive Sound Lite; One Remote |
Speaker Type | Soundbar |
Speakers Maximum Output Power | 410 Watts |
Item Weight | 16.3 Pounds |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Samsung 2.1ch A550 A Series Soundbar - Dolby 5.1/ DTS Virtual: X (HW-A550, 2021 Model)
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Brand | Samsung |
Model Name | A550 |
Speaker Type | Soundbar |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, HDMI |
Special Feature | Dolby Digital 5.1/DTS Virtual:X; BASS Boost; Game Mode; Adaptive Sound Lite; One Remote |
About this item
- DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 / DTS VIRTUAL:X - Immersive surround sound simulation that draws you in.
- BASS BOOST - Instantly amplify the bass with the touch of a button.
- SUBWOOFER INCLUDED - Wireless subwoofer included.
- GAME MODE - Boost your gaming experience with sound that moves with the action.
- ADAPTIVE SOUND LITE - Optimizes sound to video content.
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Value for money | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
Sound quality | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.0 |
Volume control | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
Remote Control | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.6 |
Bluetooth connectivity | 4.4 | 4.4 | — | — | — | 4.0 |
Sold By | Video & Audio Center - Same Day Shipping | Video & Audio Center - Same Day Shipping | Video & Audio Center - Same Day Shipping | Video & Audio Center - Same Day Shipping | Vanns - Same Day Shipping | Amazon.com |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | AC | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, HDMI | Bluetooth, Optical, HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Optical, Wi-Fi, HDMI | Alexa Built-In Voice Assistant, AirPlay 2, Wireless Connection, Bluetooth TV Connection, HDMI eARC | Bluetooth, Optical, HDMI | Bluetooth |
speaker type | Soundbar | Soundbar | Soundbar | Soundbar | Soundbar,Subwoofer | Soundbar |
mounting type | Wall Mount, Tabletop | Wall Mount | Tabletop,Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Tabletop,Wall Mount | Bar Mount |
weight | 16.3 pounds | 19.5 pounds | 20.9 pounds | 29.5 pounds | 20.3 pounds | 19.8 pounds |
control method | remote | remote | remote | remote | remote | remote |
From the manufacturer
Elevate your experience with virtual 3D surround sound.
Sound that wraps around you
Captivating virtual 3D sound moves all around you, including from above, with DTS Virtual:X technology. Dolby Digital 5.1 enables surround sound capability.
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Extra bass, bigger soundGive your bass an instant boost with the push of a button. |
Discover deep, rich like nothing beforeExperience truly full sound with powerful bass included with your soundbar. *Applicable on Q Series & A Series Models only. |
Optimized sound for gamingStep up your gaming experience with perfectly synced directional audio that moves with the on-screen action and crosstalk cancellation that minimizes distractions. *Compatible with select TVs and select game consoles only. (e.g. Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch.) *Game console sold separately |
Optimized sound for various content
Enjoy optimized sound for your favorite video content, including sports, games, movies and more - enhancing whatever you are watching.
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Connect, listen, enjoyEasily connect your Soundbar to your TV with either Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or HDMI. *Please check whether your TV is Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or HDMI compatible. |
A world of sound with one remoteStreamline control of both your Samsung TV and soundbar with just the Samsung TV remote. *Function and remote control design may vary by TV model and region. *Only available on select Samsung TVs. |
More sound without the wiresTurn your soundbar into a complete surround sound system with optional rear Samsung speakers in a few simple steps without the mess of wires. *Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit sold separately. (Accessory models: SWA-9100S or SWA-9500S). **The wireless module requires a power cord to function and speaker cables to connect to rear speakers. |
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ASIN | B08X21WMK1 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #101,798 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #391 in Home Audio Sound Bars |
Date First Available | March 12, 2021 |
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Product Description
Take your audio to the next level with 3D surround sound and powerful wireless bass. Optimized sound for an immersive TV viewing experience.
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Customers like the ease of installation and value of the speakers. For example, they mention it's easy to set up and works well for the price. Some appreciate the quality and appearance of the product. That said, some complain about the remote control. Opinions are mixed on sound quality, performance, and connectivity.
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Customers like the ease of installation with the speakers. They mention that it's easy to set up, integrate with their TV, and work with. Some say that the soundbar's settings can be set up on the TV itself. Overall, most are satisfied with the ease and functionality of the product.
"...The setup was really easy. The wireless subwoofer connected right away, and I haven't had any issues with it...." Read more
"...Besides this caveat, the A650 is pretty simple to use and install (includes the mounting kit).Recommended!" Read more
"...Setup was easy. The subwoofer synced to the soundbar by itself...." Read more
"Delivered on time in great shape. Woofer paired automatically. Manually pair sound bar to T.v , there's no easy prompt to pair. Many great features...." Read more
Customers like the value of the speakers. They say it's a good unit for the price, a budget-friendly audio bar from a solid brand, and has great sound for the money. Some say it works well and is a great buy.
"...I got this on sale for around $110, and for the price the A550 works well...." Read more
"...After all it's a cheaper option to improve your audio. Really like it for music . This is my 1st sound bar so I'm happy with it ...." Read more
"...GREAT SOUND FOR THE MONEY AND USE I USE THE DTX SOUND FIELD AS I THOUGHT IT SOUNDED THE BEST !..." Read more
"...Overall I think is overpriced due to the sound expectations, I bought a “onn” sound bar in Walmart on Black Friday just to give it a go and sounds..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the speakers. They mention that it makes movies and regular TV shows sound much better, it's well constructed, and it arrived in perfect condition. Some say that the sub is decent and works well at lower volumes. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and performance of the product.
"...Review of first unit:Item arrived packaged well, no apparent damage. I set it up...." Read more
"...The sub is decent and works well at lower volumes. I connected mine to the Samsung tv via fiber...." Read more
"...and such, but as far as sound quality and anything related, this thing is unbelievable...." Read more
"...The sound is great however I'm concerned it may have a short lifespan." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the speakers. They mention that it looks good, is well designed, and has a sleek matte black covering. The remote is sleek and has no annoying lights. The sound bar has able to be mounted on the wall and has beautiful picture 4K. Customers also appreciate the cool little scrolling display for easily changing sources and modes. Overall, customers are happy with the appearance and functionality of the product.
"...The soundbar looks clean and doesn’t have annoying lights. You can mount it on the wall if you want...." Read more
"...For my application, it sits on top of the mantle, and I love the minimalist look...." Read more
"...out there with better sound for similar prices, but if you want a sleek, budget-friendly audio bar from a solid brand, you won't go wrong with the..." Read more
"...For the money, it is a good buy, easy set-up, nice sound, and it looks good. My only complaint is that it doesn’t amplify as much as I would like...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the speakers. Some mention that the sound is outstanding in a medium-size room, while others say that it's missing that deep rumble of low bass. The subwoofer is also very impressive, and the center speaker is a huge improvement. However, some say that the general volume level is pretty substantially reduced when compared to the built-in speakers, and that the volume level does not display on the TV screen.
"...It pairs with the sub so you can place the sub where you want it and you don’t need to worry about routing wires...." Read more
"...The first movie I watched after I got it was Mad Max. The sound experience was incredible compared to what I had before...." Read more
"…but it seems the general volume level is pretty substantially reduced when compared to the built-in speakers on the tv...." Read more
"...The sound is great and the bass is good enough.The only thing I am kind of disappointed is with the HDMI part...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the speakers. Some mention that it works pretty well, and is easy to connect to the TV. However, others say that it just doesn't turn on, and the bar just quit working.
"...Edit #/Soundbar would not turn on with the ARC connection to my Samsung TV. Unplugging the TV seemed to fix it, but only for a day...." Read more
"...It works great. Pairs easily, easy to change the input on the soundbar with the remote to bluetooth, and start playing...." Read more
"...agent walked me through the check list and we found that the bar just quit working. Returning for the same model and hopefully better luck...." Read more
"...AS FOR THE SOUND , IT WAS VERY GOOD , HEADS AND TAILS ABOVE THE TV'S SPEAKERS AND AS I LIKE A LITTLE MORE BASS I SIMPLY WENT INTO THE SOUND MENU AND..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the speakers. Some mention that it connects perfectly to their Sony TV, while others say that it randomly stopped connecting after a year and a half. Some customers also mention that the subwoofer didn't connect on its own, they had to do it manually. Overall, the opinions are mixed and depend on the individual customer's experience.
"...I thought it was a faulty HDMI cable but when I tested them by connecting the Nvidia Shield directly to the TV, it worked as usual...." Read more
"...It also pairs with your phone so you can play music from it. The soundbar looks clean and doesn’t have annoying lights...." Read more
"...I only have this issue with one system, but every once in a while it'll disconnect so that when you turn on the TV, you have to reconnect the system...." Read more
"...It works great. Pairs easily, easy to change the input on the soundbar with the remote to bluetooth, and start playing...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the remote control of the speakers. They mention that it can't be used to adjust the volume, it has to be done manually, and the instructions are not very clear on how to adjust it. Some say that the remote doesn't have the best range.
"...In fact, that was one of the first signs that my soundbar was broke: The center channel dialog had gotten mildly harder to discern...." Read more
"...No joy, the remote did not work. Would not turn unit on/off or anything else. I tried multiple sets of new batteries and that didn't help...." Read more
"...Meanwhile, the remote’s volume control never worked and the tv was only able to adjust the volume a couple times before becoming unresponsive...." Read more
"...for Christmas when I hooked it up The instructions for the remote were not very clear on how to adjust the volume and the subwoofer...." Read more
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Gripes:
1. When using Optical the sound cut out. Not sure why, but I switched to HDMI.
2. Installing updates requires downloading a file to a certain type of flash drive, and then inserting into the soundbar. There is instructions on it, but some of my flash drives were incompatible.
I used the included digital audio wire to connected directly to the TV (Sony LED tv from 2011) and there was no lag between the screen and the audio. The speaker turns on automatically when I turn on the tv. The onyl negative is that I have to use 2 different remotes now, since I can't control the audio on the tv. The volume must be controlled via the soundbar remote instead of the tv. This may be different for other tvs, and I suspect a Samsung TV would maybe allow this?
I've also used the bluetooth for playing music through my phone via Spotify. It works great. Pairs easily, easy to change the input on the soundbar with the remote to bluetooth, and start playing. For my application, it sits on top of the mantle, and I love the minimalist look. It's not super noticeable, and is easy to put some decor around or in front.
The setup was really easy. The wireless subwoofer connected right away, and I haven't had any issues with it. I have it positioned about 10 feet from the soundbar behind a recliner in a corner. I also like that you can control how much bass boost via the remote. This allows you to tune more or less subwoofer to the sound and you can really tell the difference when you change it.
I'll probably be getting another one of these when I finish my basement.
The only thing I am kind of disappointed is with the HDMI part.
I have Nvidia Shield connected to my 4K TV (at 59hz) by using the HDMI ports. Considering that this sound bar has the HDMI port option I thought it will work as I hoped for, but no. Unfortunately the HDMI port that is used to connect from the sound bar to the TV can only handle 4K at 30Hz. I thought it was a faulty HDMI cable but when I tested them by connecting the Nvidia Shield directly to the TV, it worked as usual.
There is no information about this on Samsung website or at Amazon, at the end I did a google search and that's how I find out. So if you want 4K 60Hz signal with this sound bar by using HDMI, then your are out of luck.
Fortunately I can pair my Nvidia Shield with the sound bar by Bluetooth and it works great.
Besides this caveat, the A650 is pretty simple to use and install (includes the mounting kit).
Recommended!
/# Edit #/
Soundbar would not turn on with the ARC connection to my Samsung TV. Unplugging the TV seemed to fix it, but only for a day. I had to do a complete reset via the settings in the TV to get the soundbar to reliably turn on with the TV. It has been 10 day now and the reset seems to be the solution. I was close to returning this, but now it is a keeper.
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ya es hora para ocupar hdmi,, dvi o type C.
En tema con audio digital es perfecto
Reviewed in Mexico on September 8, 2022
ya es hora para ocupar hdmi,, dvi o type C.
En tema con audio digital es perfecto