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Samsung 2018 soundbar home cinema line-up

Samsung 2018 soundbars
In 2018 Samsung will bring a complete line-up with soundbars in market. In this article you will find all Samsung 2018 soundbars, including specifications, features and prices.
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In 2018 Samsung will bring a complete line-up with soundbars in market. The Korean manufacturer focuses on three categories; Cinematic Sound Bars with surround sound, All-in-one sound bars with built-in subwoofer and Essental Soundbars with wireless subwoofer. In this article you will find all Samsung 2018 soundbars that will be brought to the Benelux in 2018, including specifications, features and prices.

Samsung 2018 Dolby Atmos soundbars

The two soundbars with Dolby Atmos that Samsung put on the market last year will remain for sale this year.

Samsung HW-K950 soundbar

The Samsung HW-K950 is the first soundbar from Samsung to support the Dolby Atmos format. This means that you get a ‘3D sound experience’ with a slim soundbar, a wireless subwoofer and two wireless speakers for the back of the room. Samsung calls it a 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos system, where the soundbar and speakers at the rear also send audio towards the ceiling.

Specifications

  • Samsung Audio Lab
  • Multi-room audio
  • HD Audio
  • Dolby Atmos support
  • Bluetooth
  • Center speaker
  • 5.1.4 channels
  • 500 Watt
  • Wireless Subwoofer
  • Two wireless speakers behind
  • TV SoundConnect

Samsung HW-K850 soundbar

The Samsung HW-K850 is a slightly less advanced system, with 360 watts of power and a 3.1.2-channel speaker system.

HW-K850 soundbar

Specifications

  • Samsung Audio Lab
  • Multi-room audio
  • HD Audio
  • Dolby Atmos support
  • Bluetooth
  • Center speaker
  • 3.1.2 channel
  • 360 Watt
  • Wireless Subwoofer
  • TV SoundConnect

Samsung HW-N650 soundbar

The Samsung HW-N650 does not support Dolby Atmos but falls into the Cinematic Soundbar category. This soundbar features a 5.1-view with a wireless 6.5-inch subwoofer.

Specifications

  • Multi-room audio
  • Bluetooth
  • 5.1 channel
  • 360 Watt
  • Wireless Subwoofer
  • Bluetooth
  • TV SoundConnect
  • 1x HDMI, 1x USB, 1x analogue, 1x digital audio out

Samsung 2018 all-in-one soundbars

The two soundbars with Dolby Atmos that Samsung put on the market last year will remain for sale this year.

Samsung HW-MS6500 and HW-MS650 soundbars

The all-in-one soundbars are models in which the subwoofer is incorporated in the elongated speaker itself. According to Samsung, the soundbars deliver an impressive surround experience thanks to updated drivers. Samsung has also further improved the user experience. This way, all connected devices can be operated using the included Smart Remote Control and from now on you can attach the soundbar directly to the TV with or without a new wall bracket. The soundbar and TV can be turned on or off at the same time by connecting both devices with a special power cable. The soundbar gets its power from the TV, which reduces the number of cables behind the TV.

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Although these soundbars themselves have enough low tones, Samsung offers the Bass + subwoofer as an optional addition. Perhaps the most interesting feature of this speaker is that you can dress it in different colors. This way you can let the subwoofer blend into your interior. The MS6500 is a curved version that has to fit perfectly with the curved TVs of the company. The MS650 is a rectangular variant.

Specifications

  • 9 speakers (3 channel)
  • Built-in subwoofer
  • TV SoundConnect
  • Center speaker
  • One Control remote control, cable and mounting bracket
  • HD Audio
  • Multiroom
  • Surround Ready
  • WiFi and bluetooth
  • Suitable for Curved and flatscreen TVs of 49-inch or larger

Samsung HW-MS550 soundbar

A step lower we find the HW-MS550. This soundbar comes with fewer drivers and offers a 2-channel view. The subwoofer is still built in.

Specifications

  • 300 Watt (2 channel)
  • WiFi and bluetooth
  • Built-in subwoofer
  • TV SoundConnect
  • One Control remote control
  • HD Audio
  • Multiroom
  • Surround Ready
  • Suitable for TVs of 49-inch or larger

Samsung HW-NW700 soundbar

The Samsung NW700 Soundbar Sound + was developed by Samsung Audio Labs and comes with a built-in subwoofer. Furthermore, the soundbar has noise canceling, wide-range tweeters and multi-speaker control. The design of the NW700 Soundbar Sound + is minimal and specially designed for wall mounting. The speaker is 53.5 millimeters long and 41 percent thinner than its predecessor. Samsung has developed three audio modes; standard, surround and smart. The surround mode offers virtual surround sound, while the smart mode automatically adjusts the volume and surround effects.

Specifications

  • 300 Watt (3-channel)
  • WiFi and bluetooth
  • Built-in subwoofer
  • TV SoundConnect
  • Center speaker
  • One Control remote control
  • HD Audio
  • Multiroom
  • Surround Ready
  • Suitable for 55-inch or larger TVs

Samsung 2018 essential sound bars

The Samsung Essential soundbars are affordable models without advanced (surround) features but with a wireless subwoofer or a built-in subwoofer.

Samsung HW-N550

The Samsung HW-N550 is a rectangular soundbar with a 3.1 channel display and six built-in speakers. The total power is 340 watts.

Specifications

  • Rectangular
  • Wireless subwoofer
  • 3.1 channel
  • 6 built-in speakers
  • Center speaker
  • 340 watts
  • bluetooth

Samsung HW-N450

The Samsung HW-N450 is slightly less advanced with a 2.1-channel display and four built-in speakers.

Specifications

  • Rectangular
  • Wireless subwoofer
  • 2.1 channel
  • 4 built-in speakers
  • 320 watts
  • bluetooth

Samsung HW-N400

The Samsung HW-N400 is an extremely compact soundbar with integrated subwoofer.

Specifications

  • Rectangular (Ultra Compact)
  • Built-in subwoofer
  • 2-channel
  • 4 built-in speakers
  • bluetooth

Samsung HW-N300

The Samsung HW-N300 is also a very compact soundbar, with slightly less power.

Specifications

  • Rectangular (Ultra Compact)
  • Built-in subwoofer
  • 2-channel
  • 4 built-in speakers
  • bluetooth