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- 2.1 Soundbar
- 2 x 80W +150W sub
- Ideal for 46” TV’s
- Wireless iPod Dock
- Wireless Sub
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Upgrade your TV sound without compromising space with a Samsung Airtrack HW-D550. Wall mountable, a wireless subwoofer and an ideal match for 46" TV's, a sound bar is a great way to get the most from your home entertainment system. Wireless iPod dock means you can enjoy your favourite tunes from the comfort of your arm chair.
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2.1 Channel Soundbar SystemWireless Subwoofer2x 80W + 150W Power output2 x HDMI & 2 Optical InputsDolby Digital & DTS Decorder
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
I don't know why this product has received such negative reviews up until now because I think this product is great. Granted it is my first soundbar and I have little to compare it too but this a perfect accompaniment to the Samsung UE46D8000.
The sound bar comes with 2 Mini HDMI inputs and 2 optical cable inputs as well as a third Mini HDMI which is label ARC connector. I assume this is a Samsung idea and seems to allow control of the TV through the sound bar with the soundbar controller. It will also switch all sound through to the soundbar automatically if the soundbar is switched on. There is also an analogue input using a 3.5mm audio jack. The subwoofer is wireless and is approx 12" x 9" x 6" in dimensions and puts out a nice level of bass depending on where you position it. The system comes with a mini HDMI cable which you can plug into the ARC port on the sound bar and HDMI 2 on the D8000 TV, this will be enough to get you started. I could hear no real difference between the ARC connection and an optical audio one but I'm not really an audiophile.
Sounds presets are music, news, drama, cinema, sports, game and pass (unequalized). All have there uses but for me Game setting is the best when playing the xbox or PS3 and gives you some hard hitting bass while playing FPS games or fighters like Street Fighter 4.
The wireless iPod adapter is a nice touch and comes with a dock for keeping it charged. Just plug the adapter into any iPod with the standard Apple 30 pin connector and set the sound bar to W iPod and there you go, simple. I'm very happy with this product and would recommend it anyone looking to purchase a new soundbar or is looking to buy a new D8000 TV.
One small negative was that the power lead to the soundbar is hardwired into the unit, which, when you are trying to hide cables in walls, makes the task slightly more difficult.
One more thing I will mention is that the unit also has a 3D audio function but I have not really used this yet so I can't a good critique of it.
The sound bar comes with 2 Mini HDMI inputs and 2 optical cable inputs as well as a third Mini HDMI which is label ARC connector. I assume this is a Samsung idea and seems to allow control of the TV through the sound bar with the soundbar controller. It will also switch all sound through to the soundbar automatically if the soundbar is switched on. There is also an analogue input using a 3.5mm audio jack. The subwoofer is wireless and is approx 12" x 9" x 6" in dimensions and puts out a nice level of bass depending on where you position it. The system comes with a mini HDMI cable which you can plug into the ARC port on the sound bar and HDMI 2 on the D8000 TV, this will be enough to get you started. I could hear no real difference between the ARC connection and an optical audio one but I'm not really an audiophile.
Sounds presets are music, news, drama, cinema, sports, game and pass (unequalized). All have there uses but for me Game setting is the best when playing the xbox or PS3 and gives you some hard hitting bass while playing FPS games or fighters like Street Fighter 4.
The wireless iPod adapter is a nice touch and comes with a dock for keeping it charged. Just plug the adapter into any iPod with the standard Apple 30 pin connector and set the sound bar to W iPod and there you go, simple. I'm very happy with this product and would recommend it anyone looking to purchase a new soundbar or is looking to buy a new D8000 TV.
One small negative was that the power lead to the soundbar is hardwired into the unit, which, when you are trying to hide cables in walls, makes the task slightly more difficult.
One more thing I will mention is that the unit also has a 3D audio function but I have not really used this yet so I can't a good critique of it.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
I was a bit aprehensive about buying this soundbar after reading of the unfortunate experiences of others. However, I need not have worried. This sounds pretty good. I got it to improve the sound of my Samsung 37D6530 and it certainly does this. The soundbar supports ARC and Anynet+ so everything integrates very nicely - for example, if you switch sources on the soundbar from Blu-Ray player to Sky HD receiver, the Blu-Ray player automatically goes into pause. Also, the system automatically disables the TV speakers so the TV remote control controls the soundbar directly. One minor niggle is that when the TV is powered off using the remote, the soundbar is also powered off. However, powering on the TV doesn't power on the soundbar so you have to fumble for the dedicated remote or use the front panel.
The unit looks really good and sets off the TV nicely. The sound is good, although I don't care for many of the presets (the sports mode is plain silly) and the 3D spacial function is pretty ineffective. The sub-woofer is quite subtle, not the sickening booming that some systems give. In fact, I initially thought it was faulty as I couldn't hear much coming from it but, on removing the power to it, it quickly became obvious just how well it was working! It would be unfair to compare this to a full surround system as this is only 2.1 (an expensive one, granted) but it still turns in a respectable performance. I would agree with a previous reviewer's comment that the mains lead shouldn't be permanently attached as it will make some installations difficult.
The iPod/iPhone dock works very nicely and sounds good. The dock itself is rechargable so the iPod/iPhone can still be put anywhere in the room while listening as it doesn't need to be connected to the mains. If the iPod/iPhone is docked when the dock is being charged, the iPod/iPhone will be charged as well - a nice touch.
The unit looks really good and sets off the TV nicely. The sound is good, although I don't care for many of the presets (the sports mode is plain silly) and the 3D spacial function is pretty ineffective. The sub-woofer is quite subtle, not the sickening booming that some systems give. In fact, I initially thought it was faulty as I couldn't hear much coming from it but, on removing the power to it, it quickly became obvious just how well it was working! It would be unfair to compare this to a full surround system as this is only 2.1 (an expensive one, granted) but it still turns in a respectable performance. I would agree with a previous reviewer's comment that the mains lead shouldn't be permanently attached as it will make some installations difficult.
The iPod/iPhone dock works very nicely and sounds good. The dock itself is rechargable so the iPod/iPhone can still be put anywhere in the room while listening as it doesn't need to be connected to the mains. If the iPod/iPhone is docked when the dock is being charged, the iPod/iPhone will be charged as well - a nice touch.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Bought this to enhance the pretty weak sound quality of my Samsung UE40D5000 LED TV. The Soundbar is incidentally a Which? best buy. My first problem was ascertaining whether the TV supported the ARC function which would have allowed connection by means of an HDMI cable (actually supplied with the Soundbar). The manuals supplied with both the TV and the Soundbar are very basic and do not give much away, apart from the point that this type of connection should be available on more modern TVs and is preferable to other methods. Needless to say, after much fiddling, Samsung Customer Support confirmed my TV does not support ARC therefore I needed an Optical cable (not supplied with the Soundbar). So much for working straight out of the box! This also meant that the control of the Soundbar during use would not be so straightforward.
Both the Soundbar and the separate subwoofer cabinet seemed of good quality and look reasonably svelte (a Samsung strong point), but looks can be deceptive. Although the sound was significantly louder that through the TV speakers, the quality was not there. The higher ranges were muffled and indistinct, the Subwoofer rumbled and vibrated intermittently (although I must admit to having solid floors which probably did not help) but worst of all there seemed to be no connection between the sound coning from the main Soundbar and the Subwoofer. I must stress that I am not a Hi-Fi buff who is never satisfied, this sound was bad! So much so that I am not convinced there was not a fault with the one I was sent. However, once bitten and all that. The thing was packed up and awaits collection as I write.
Both the Soundbar and the separate subwoofer cabinet seemed of good quality and look reasonably svelte (a Samsung strong point), but looks can be deceptive. Although the sound was significantly louder that through the TV speakers, the quality was not there. The higher ranges were muffled and indistinct, the Subwoofer rumbled and vibrated intermittently (although I must admit to having solid floors which probably did not help) but worst of all there seemed to be no connection between the sound coning from the main Soundbar and the Subwoofer. I must stress that I am not a Hi-Fi buff who is never satisfied, this sound was bad! So much so that I am not convinced there was not a fault with the one I was sent. However, once bitten and all that. The thing was packed up and awaits collection as I write.
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Published 6 months ago by gary k
Sounds good, but not as advertised.
The Anynet+ feature is supposed to allow an Anynet+ TV remote to control the soundbar, removing the need to use the soundbar remote. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. B. D. Holmes
good item, terrible service
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Published 10 months ago by Willba
Is mine a dud?
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