Samsung HW-K450

Advantages: Just want to note that I am not an audiophile, I am just a simple philistine. However, the rotten sound can be distinguished from the adequate one. And in my opinion, this device copes with its task perfectly. Good and deep sound, does not fart, does not mumble, does not choke.

Disadvantages: It would certainly be great if it was synchronized with the remote control from the TV itself, but the problem here is most likely that the TV is not a very new generation. And two remotes - a matter of habit. And when you watch a movie, and not the channels you click, it is more convenient to even keep a small remote from the system at the ready.

Comment: The built-in speakers deteriorated once on the TV and had to make the low frequencies as less visible as possible with an equalizer so that you could at least watch without a crack and rustle. Tolerated not for long, until I remembered that a friend told me about soundbars and boasted about his own. Buying a soundbar was definitely a good idea. Through it, you can listen to music from your phone, it's a super buzz.

Advantages: Excellent sound, compactness, functionality, ease of setup.

Disadvantages: Bad compatibility with other Samsung products. It was not possible to buy a rear set of speakers ... The Model 8000S is already impossible to find, compatibility with the 8500S-series is questionable, the 9000S-did not fit.

Comment: Phillips-TV was connected to TV without problems, to the rest of the equipment, also telephones, players, computers, etc.
The sound began to unfold after a couple of months of work. Itself has become more pleasant and softer, the sound of the soundbar has also become more expressive.

Advantages: In contrast to the 5.1 system, it is not necessary to turn it on separately, turned on the TV, the saunbar came to life itself .... the only one on the TV in the sound settings is PCM, changed to DTS NEO 2.5, the sound became different ... more interesting

Disadvantages: Indeed, as many people say, the connection on bluetooth is lost .... I could not connect a laptop and a stereo system through a dish.

Comment: bought without looking, what the manager gave a shot ..... didn’t seem to happen .... after I started reading the forums .... the most important advantage from the 5.1 system is all on one TV remote (SAMSUNG TV), the disadvantage is the rear speakers are needed for full drive, in the near future I’m going to buy Samsung SWA-8000S (for the quad 4.1 system, so to say, only 2 channels are left and right and there is no separation between front and back as in 5.1). .. I don’t see any sense in 5.1 saunbar Many people write that it is 2.1 but with 4 speakers, and everything suits the sound quality ... through smart TV from sites I listen to music online, occasionally I watch movies

Advantages: Sound quality, but only when connected via hdmi !!!

Disadvantages: did not reveal

Comment: The Samsung K360 was originally purchased by connecting it via Bluetooth to TV, everything seems to be good, sings better than TV, but something is not right. controlled by one remote control everything was convenient, but the sound was desirable. I tried to turn on through the optics, I started singing much better, but the volume from the TV remote was no longer adjustable. In the end, he nazat to the store, and took the hw-k450 from him and the power is 2 times more and that it is important to have hdmi. In the sound settings, the TV switched to the new channel 2.5 that appeared and that's what was expected!

Advantages: With the TV of his brand, he immediately connected, when turned on.
Practically does not need to be customized.
When connected via BT or HDMI ARC - the volume is controlled from the TV remote control (as well as turning it on and off with it) - no need to develop the habit of juggling with remote controls, - the panel as part of the TV.
Wireless sub - put in a corner, behind the curtain, next to the outlet and ... forgot about it.
Personally, I liked the design - a laconic, black grid of the panel with a “translucent” display when turned on, and a two-surface sub.
It is easy to connect with a smartphone and not bad playing music from it.

Disadvantages: The sound quality does not match the cost.
About ambient sound - you can forget forever. - all that this device is capable of: vague stereo with poor sound localization. (bad - relatively more or less decent hifi systems)
When connected to the TV via VT, periodic stumbles were observed for 0.1-0.5 sec.
There is no radio (the built-in FM doesn’t cost anything to the manufacturer, and the functionality of the device would be significantly expanded)
The dolby 7.1 format refused to reproduce the soundtrack at all.

Comment: I bought for 55KS7000 - and so having relatively decent (for TV) acoustics. I got what I expected, but no more than that: there were really low frequencies, bass.
Due to this, the sound ceased to be deprived of the bottom "sound of the TV" and became more like the sound of a very not expensive music center.
It is a pity that manufacturers simply do not produce a separate wireless subwoofer for TVs - I think it would be a more interesting option to improve the entry-level sound, and most importantly, the result is no worse than those of similar soundbars. Nevertheless, I am quite satisfied with the purchase, apparently because I initially had no illusions about this class of devices and did not expect a special "transparency of the sound picture", "airiness", "sense of space" .. and the like about Fauchui around Fauchui.

Advantages: Appearance, good sound, convenient and good remote control (no need to aim), metal body (lattice) is practical in terms of cleaning, not easily soiled, automatic switching on when you turn on the TV
Wall mount

Disadvantages: Sound: for my taste it is not enough clean, that is, HF, even if you set them to the maximum on the equalizer
Bluetooth is not working well: from the phone (iPhone 5s) the music comes with a stutter even at a distance of 2-3 meters, although there are no such problems with the Bluetooth headset
Connector for micro USB flash drive and adapter not included
When playing from a flash drive in the first second of each song, a small but unpleasant stutter occurs.

Comment: In general, the model is good. Audiophiles will certainly find something to complain about, but it sounds good. The bass from the subwoofer was enough for me, I set its level to +1 or +2 out of +6 and it’s okay (sub close to the bed).
Bought for 12,990 and no regrets. If it were more expensive, then taking into account the shoals with bluetooth, it would be insulting

Advantages: Great sound, tight, clean. build quality is excellent, not branded. Nice!
Connect to any device, full compatibility with new TV. I connected it first with optics, I could not configure the author. switching on and off with a TV with one remote control, reconnected via bluetooth and it all worked, removed the remote control from the soundbar) control the remote control from the TV) Compatible with all manufacturers, the mount is included to the wall. No wires except power, put anywhere)

Disadvantages: The buffer is rather weak, it may be trapped in settings. In the room of 20 sq.m. not enough bass. Perhaps due to the fact that the buffer itself is directed to the left (as intended by the manufacturer) and not on the sofa.
heats up during operation, slightly)

Comment: Compared with the sound of the TV, the sky and the earth, and it seemed that the TV has a good sound, we are reviewing the films and of the fact how the sound affects - immediately the films become better)
I advise you to take if there is no soundbar)
It is better to add and buy by more powerful)