I don’t watch tv every day, and when I do I watch I maybe an hour or so. I’m not looking for or expecting a sound system that will blow me away. I wanted something that takes up minima space, and had better clarity than TV speakers. I got this on sale for around $110, and for the price the A550 works well. It pairs with the sub so you can place the sub where you want it and you don’t need to worry about routing wires. It also pairs with your phone so you can play music from it. The soundbar looks clean and doesn’t have annoying lights. You can mount it on the wall if you want. It’s just a soundbar, so be aware it is not as “full” sounding as having 5 physical speakers for 5.1. It can use HDMI ARC, HDMI, or optical and BT for other devices.
Gripes:
1. When using Optical the sound cut out. Not sure why, but I switched to HDMI.
2. Installing updates requires downloading a file to a certain type of flash drive, and then inserting into the soundbar. There is instructions on it, but some of my flash drives were incompatible.
| Recommended Uses For Product | For Surround Sound Systems, For Televisions, For Gaming Consoles |
|---|---|
| Compatible Devices | Gaming Console, Television, Smartphone, Laptop |
| Subwoofer Diameter | 6 Inches |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Unit Count | 2.0 Count |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 2.1 |
| Color | Black |
| Included Components | Battery for Remote Controller, Wallmount Kit, Remote Controller, Optical Cable |
| Product Dimensions | 2.9"D x 33.9"W x 2.1"H |
| Audio Output Mode | Surround |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 300 Watts |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Item Weight | 12.8 Pounds |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Number of Batteries | 3 AAA batteries required. (included) |
| Connectivity Protocol | Bluetooth |
| Number of USB 2 Ports | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Samsung |
| Brand Name | Samsung |
| Item Weight | 12.8 pounds |
| Item model number | HW-A450/ZA |
| Batteries | 3 AAA batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Output Wattage | 300 Watts |
| Color Name | Black |
| Special Features | Bass Boost, Adaptive Sound Lite |
