Samsung HW-E550

117 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 117 reviews of Samsung HW-E550. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the size and design are generally positive. The sound and price are also mentioned favorably.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Samsung HW-E550 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Samsung HW-E550

alaTest has collected and analyzed 80 user reviews of Samsung HW-E550 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the bass quality and reliability. The design and price also get good comments. There are some mixed opinions about the usability. Many are less positive about the size.

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62% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Jamie Lendino (pcmag.com)

Samsung HW-E550

The Samsung HW-E550 is a flexible home theater sound system, with plenty of included hardware for various mounting options, but it suffers from mediocre audio quality and a slightly too-high price.

Supports Bluetooth wireless streaming. Multiple speaker configurations add placement flexibility. Includes HDMI, coaxial, and analog connectivity, plus wall-mounting hardware and speaker stands. Useful remote.

Input ports are located on the subwoofer's back panel, which is tough to reach. Can sound a little thin and bright with music. Confusing manual.

Performance and Conclusions In addition to the subwoofer's amp, additional built-in amplifiers deliver 80 watts to each of the two front channels. The system supports Dolby Digital and DTS surround encoding, and delivers impressive volume levels given...

Feb, 2013

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Expert review by : Scott Dente — August 28, 2012 (audioholics.com)

Samsung HW-E550 Convertible Wireless Sound Bar Review

Samsung has new options in the sound bar field. Exhibit 'A' is the HW-E550 which is for those people looking to improve on their TV audio without heading into the deeper waters of home theater.

4 options for mounting ; flexible ins/outs ; Separate sub ; Bluetooth and USB connectivity

Wired sub limits placement ; Time consuming setup

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by : Clint DeBoer (audioholics.com)

Samsung HW-E550 Soundbar & Wireless Sub Preview

Sound bars are nothing new, but Samsung is attempting to multi-purpose its new HW-E550 by giving it greater flexibility of placement. How? How about Bluetooth, USB, ARC and a wireless subwoofer!

Jan, 2012

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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Best product

outstanding and Samsung service was best I have ever had from any company.

Jan, 2014

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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Excellent Sound Bar

The versatility of the HW-E550 is what led me to purchase this sound bar. Wanted a simpler set up for our family room. Easy set up out of the box, took about 45 minutes. Read many reviews on the product so I knew about the misleading wireless claim. I...

Nov, 2013

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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Very good sound

Once these were set up they filled a large room with great sound. No problem there.ALL the connections go to the subwoofer so it is not wireless. What is wireless (almost are the twin speakers. Other than the power cord and the wire to tie them...

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Very good sound

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review (cdw.com)

easy too setup

nice little system,sounds good for a sound bar and sub, have a larger system also but takes up alot of space that this one dosn't.

Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Lightweight

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review (cdw.com)

Love this sound bar

Makes a huge difference in the experience. Like sitting in a movie theater. Sound is exceptional.

Lightweight

expensive

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review (cdw.com)

Wireless Sub?????

The reason I, and I would suspect anyone else, has bought this particular model is the claim of its "wireless subwoofer". This could not be further from the truth. In reality, the subwoofer has at least three wires required to make it work. Obviously...

Inexpensive, Lightweight

Did not meet expectations, sub is not wireless

Jan, 2013

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