Samsung Q700B Soundbar Speaker (2022) - 3.1.2ch 3D Object Tracking Surround Sound System With Wireless Dolby Atmos DTS:X Audio, Alexa Built In And Wireless Subwoofer With Night & Voice Enhancement

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The soundbar's front facing LED display can be read through the audio grille, as long you're facing it head on. (Image credit: Steve May/Techradar) Samsung HW-Q700B review: Design use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms of Use and will not cause injury to any person or entity. Connectivity is more accommodating than has become the norm. In addition to HDMI eARC/ARC, there’s an HDMI source input that supports 4k HDR10+ pass-through, ideal for hooking up a games console or 4k UHD Blu-ray player. There’s also an optical digital audio input for legacy TV connections. that is, or may reasonably be considered to be, defamatory, libelous, hateful, racially or religiously biased or offensive, unlawfully threatening or unlawfully harassing to any person or entity; There’s plenty of subtle detail in the wider soundstage too. Spatial placement is wide, and panning is speedy. The result is an exciting, entertaining listen.

For any content that you submit, you grant SAMSUNG a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, irrevocable, royalty-free, fully transferable right and license to use, copy, modify, delete in its entirety, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from and/or sell and/or distribute such content and/or incorporate such content into any form, medium or technology throughout the world without compensation to you. The midrange projects well, and carries enough detail to make dialogue sound characterful – there’s enough space around a speaker’s voice to allow them to communicate fully, even if they’re whispering. There’s good balance and poise to midrange information, a very pleasant kind of naturalness that makes voices both convincing and easy to follow. The Samsung Q-Symphony support is interesting here, if you have a compatible Samsung TV. Typically, a soundbar is used to replace a set’s internal speaker system. When connected, the screen flashes up a message informing viewers that ‘external speakers are active’. However, Q-Symphony intelligently allows both the soundbar and the internal speakers in a compatible Samsung TV to work together, creating an altogether larger, louder soundstage. If you feel the need for greater immersion, you can add wireless rear surround and height channels, and the Q800B can also integrate with certain Samsung TVs using Q Symphony. However, you don’t need a Samsung TV to enjoy the benefits of this soundbar’s Atmos and DTS:X sonics, while the built-in audio calibration delivers a cohesive system optimised for your room. The soundbar also offers SpaceFit Sound room calibration, to better optimize performance based on reflections and obstructions in your room. Owners of Samsung smartphones can even take advantage of Tap Sound, a super convenient way to Bluetooth pair your mobile with the soundbar.

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The Samsung HW-Q800B is a well-appointed and highly capable soundbar that’s sure to please fans looking for a big, cinematic delivery. The soundstage is understandably front-heavy, but there’s plenty of width, height and scale to the presentation. The subwoofer is excellent, although some tweaking may be required to ensure its bass doesn’t over-power the rest of the system. It’s well-built but fairly conventional in appearance, with a perforated grille that partially obscures the LED status display. There’s no on-screen GUI. We found the HW-Q700B also doubles as a decent music speaker. It’s hi-res audio capable, and sounds fine with all streaming sources. We’ve been told by Samsung that it’ll work with Spotify Hi-Fi, whenever that comes to market.

The set also offers SpaceFit Sound room calibration, to better optimise performance for your listening room. But you’ll need a Q70B or higher Samsung TV model to use the feature. Sound Quality

Connectivity is good with an HDMI input and an output that supports eARC. An HDMI input is an important hook-up option for Blu-ray Disc owners wanting to enjoy DTS:X, while both HDMI ports pass 4K/60p, ALLM and a full house of HDR formats (HDR10, HLG, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision). Sadly there’s no support for 4K/120p or VRR, which will disappoint next-gen gamers.