How is the audio? I am interested in both the volume and the quality. I would prefer (I think) to not attach a sound bar - KISS.
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The audio is OK. This is a kitchen TV and therefore, I mostly watch news or talk shows, no action or music where sound would count. I have a great surround sound in my main living area, and that is where I will watch a movie or regular show. I did have to make some adjustments to the sound, I think the default settings made it sound tinny. But like I said the sound is OK, maybe a B- rating.
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I sit in my office at my business to watch it, approximately 10 feet away and I have put the volume about a quarter of the way up. The volume is great, but it's in a room that is 12'x12'. Hope this helps you!
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I have speakers attached for full room sound... I remember the speakers worked well - this is a small room 10X13 should be fine... I would check it out now... but I'm traveling.
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D. Lang- I just ordered one. I will review it in a few weeks Let me know if you have any other questions. I know what you mean about "open" quality. You and I seem to have similar tastes in speakers. I have some wonderful speakers already and I am looking forward to this Samsung. Jim
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It's good. My last system required turning the center speaker up. Occasional increase in treble but really rarely notice missing dialogue. You can always turn surround off, but we never do. Hope that helps. Watching Bourbe Legacy now.
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I personally think it's fantastic. Now keep in mind I'm not an audiophile.....but I've listened to it at fairly loud levels and have never heard any distortion. This is, of course, as long as it's plugged in. If you're planning on listening to it with the battery the volume levels go significantly down. I'd say they are ok if you're wanting some background music in a small area but if you're looking to use the speaker as the primary source of attention or in a large area you're definitely going to want it plugged in.
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I find the audio more than satisfactory. In fact, compared to the other devices I have owned, the volume is better and the tone sounds very decent. That's my opinion, I hope it helps.
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re Samsung soundbar: Thanks for the info Tim. I think this is the one for us. Reviews seemed to be mostly positive and it looks less complicated than some.
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Hi Mark, The sound bar is its lowest price ever right now. Normally $269 now $199. Performance is the key here. Tons of connections that you normally see in much more expensive units like optical, digital coax, SD input, USB, and Bluetooth connection. An FM radio too! Large easy to read LED display. But I think it is the magnets and cones that are of much higher quality than what you may normally see out there. Having 6 drivers in the soundbar and an 6.5" sub is a great combo. Finding all these things together will have you looking in the $500 + price range, not the $200-300 range.
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Don't expect miracles, but I think it does improve the sound of movies, and my wife agrees. How much of an improvement depends on the quality of your existing TV speakers. I was impressed with the quality of YouTube music videos that we played as well. It's a waste of time watching movies that you can't properly hear, so I figured it was worth buying a high rated sound bar. It's a personal decision in the end.
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The speakers are inevitably tiny. You could either get a surround sound that is optic fibre capable, or adjust your sound to "good enough". Let me give you a run down of how audio works on the tv. Treble is your high notes, bass is your low notes, and mids is more highs for this certain tv. There is an option for bass boost, you will want that. One of the things I'm glad i did(i live alone) is buy a wireless headset. Razer, or turtle beach makes a very...very nice set. They are 100$+ because its a 7.1 surround wrapped around your head. So if you watch tv alone, its worth getting. Other than that, with the adjustments i explained to you, have at it. If you need anymore assistance let me know! :)
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I got this soundbar for a while now, i got no problems with it. I considered it the best because of the price and its functions. There might be better ones, but it will cost more definitely. I would suggest the same product line with a higher speaker and subwoofer output.
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Mine has very good sound. It does require external speakers. Maybe have the sound muted, or otherwise disabled in your settings.
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If you have a very large home theater then I would say great. This sub is a monster, I had a 4th of July party which turned into a block party and It never was turned up to full volume. I normally use it in my family room for Karaoke night but I have to turned the bass all the way down or it would be too much. I hope this gives you a general idea.
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Hi! We've connected it to our TV and listening all movies and music and whatever we are watching on our TV (as for example I watch videos from iTunes in my iPhone and transfer it through appletv on our tv), and the sound goes through this sound bar. We like it very much, after a month using it, if we turn on the regular sound through the TV it really sounds kinda "poor". Don't know how this sound bar is in compare with the once that are more expensive, but we've Reyes only this one and are extremely happy! Hope it helps you to make this decision.
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Ok. The way I have mine set up is, I used the supplied OPTICAL AUDIO cable, connected from the TV to the sub woofer. This way, everything that would be coming out of the TV speakers, are coming out of the sound bar and the sub woofer in amazing sound quality.
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The sound bar has an rca out to add extra accessories that require a signal....even another bar. The audio is ok...for the size of the bar it's good...Not to be fooled by systems that offer a separate woofer for those low notes. It seems to boost the 50-60hz range to make up for the lack of lows.
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Speaker audio on my unit is great. I have similar interests. I am surprised for some thing this small.
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I agree with everything already said. One negative with my sound bar is that the sound is somewhat muffled at low volumes. As the volume is increased, the sound is wonderful.