Samsung HW-S801B/ZA 3.1.2ch Soundbar w/ Wireless Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Ultra Slim Design, Q Symphony, SpaceFit Sound, Alexa Built-In, Airplay 2, 2022

This soundbar is a nice addition to my Samsung U8000F Smart TV. This soundbar adds to the sound of the TV and when you choose Q Symphony you can use it in conjuction with your TV speakers so that they're not just setting idle. Or you can choose the DTS setting and give the soundbar full responsibility. This soundbar comes with its on remote with which you can set the tone. I set the tone on mine to BASS. Remember, this soundbar has the bass speakers built-in so there is no separate subwoofer. Obviously the bass is not as booming as a separate subwoofer would provide but the soundbar serves the purpose that I bought it for which is to give fuller sound. I bought mine on sale and got a very good deal so there's good value. The soundbar is easy to set up. Just connect it to the HDMI eARC port. Use the other HDMI ports on the TV for a DVD player or VCR and not the HDMI eARC port. I can't testify to the Bluetooth connectivy capabilities of this soundbar since mine is directly connected to my TV set. The soundbar does come with some hangers although I simply sat on soundbar on top of my TV stand in front of my TV. At 26 and three eighth inches it sits between the TVs feet. This unit is corded and does not requires charging. The unit has good weight to it and is a sturdy build. I recommend this soundbar if you want a fuller sound from your TV. If you are looking for a soundbar with lots of booming base, you should get one with a separate subwoofer.

This turned out to be a great buy for my PC setup. The sound quality is exactly what I expect from a Samsung audio product. I’m running it through an optical cable, and games sound fantastic, clear voices, detailed effects, and a surprisingly immersive feel with Dolby, DTS, and the 3D audio modes. I switched from a cheaper brand using Bluetooth which is stereo only. For something with small bass drivers, the low end is better than I expected. It fills out the sound nicely without distortion. One of the main reasons I bought this model was the length, and it fits perfectly on my monitor stand under a 34" ultrawide. It doesn’t block the screen, and it doesn’t look oversized or cramped. The build feels solid, and the controls are straightforward. The only minor annoyance is that when it auto‑powers off, I have to switch it back to the optical input when turning it on again. It might just be a setting I haven’t adjusted yet, so not a dealbreaker. Overall, great sound, clean design, and a perfect fit for a wide monitor setup. I’d buy it again without hesitation.

I bought this so I could free up space in my entertainment center which has had a big 5.1 surround sound receiver as well as the front speakers for said system in it for years. I have seen and heard other sound bars that were loud and would make good replacements for the big stereo. This is not one of those. This sound bar is OK. I should have splurged for a bigger one, considering what I was replacing with it, but I don't know a lot about sound bars. Anyway, the setup is pretty easy. Pretty much just plug & play. The instructions are not great, but it's simple enough to understand that many people wouldn't even need instructions at all. The remote / operation of this thing is frustrating, using flashing LEDs for feedback to let the user know what it's doing. The remote itself uses a bizarre two way "rocker" type switch to increase and decrease the volume instead of two buttons like every single other remote I have ever seen in my life. That was pretty confusing at first, and it feels kind of cheap like it will break before too long. It uses a "Siri/Alexa"-style voice interface during setup. That volume could best be described as annoyingly loud. So, if you want to make adjustments to the bass and treble, for example, you have to listen to a lady's voice yell at you about what you're about to do. I do not know the solution to this kind of interface from a manufacturer's standpoint, but the way they did it for this sound bar is cumbersome and not very user-friendly in my opinion. So the end result is it takes up way less space than the big sound setup I had. It's a lot quieter but it gets the job done. Just no more rumbling the house with big movie sound. If I ever buy another sound bar, I will definitely go somewhere to give it a test, and probably get one that also uses a subwoofer. This one is "just OK."

Excellent soundbar for its size. The audio is clear with surprisingly good bass, and Dolby Atmos adds a nice depth to movies and shows. Setup was quick, and it pairs seamlessly with my Samsung TV using Q-Symphony. Great all-in-one option without needing extra speakers.

This sounds so amazing and so clear. I am using it in my bedroom and bought it for myself as a Christmas present and it is just perfect. The mids are a little light, but I believe I can fix that with the app, you can really do anything soundwise with that. It has self adjusting surround or the atmos surround which is quite amazing and needs to really be enjoyed on the room size specified and not overdone if you're in too big of a room or if your speaker is facing down or up too high past your ears etc you lose these effects. It comes with abvery good remote but once set up you'll find you only use the TVs remote. It has a BT that i never use. But anyway, the bass of course, may not be enough for some, you just have to think of it as apartment appropriate like not brick wall type. But old wooden type. This is really a great sound bar, and if you listen to Spotify or other music like YouTube or better, you're in for a treat too! Give it a try! Thanks for reading. Erin

The soundbar was easy to install. The sound is a little better than without it. The controls and setup are very inconvenient.

Satisfait mes attentes et le son de mon tv est 50 fois mieux avant.Je le recommande. Merci!

Decent sound and easy to set up to a Samsung tv

Hasta ahora todo bien con una televisión Samsung

buena bocina, junto con el bajo hace muy buen sonido y mas en espacios amplios