Samsung HW-MS650

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Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 198 reviews of Samsung HW-MS650. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Home Theater Systems for all reviews. Comments about the reliability and size are on the whole positive. The design and usability are also mentioned favorably. Comments are divided on the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Home Theater Systems the Samsung HW-MS650 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Ryan Waniata (digitaltrends.com)

Samsung HW‑MS650-ZA Sound+ Soundbar review

Samsung's best sounding soundbar ever also happens to be its simplest.

Clear and brilliantly detailed upper register ; Excellent presence and balance across frequencies ; Simple and intuitive design ; As impressive for music as movies/TV ; Affordable and upgradeable

Lacks the gut punch of a separate sub ; Skimps on the surround sound decoding ; Occasionally icy in upper midrange

Samsung’s new Sound+ soundbar is a dream machine for those looking to supplement their TV sound simply and easily, with no extra parts or futzing with the remote. While we did miss the extra rumble afforded by a dedicated subwoofer, those looking to...

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Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com)

Samsung HW-MS650: Can you get good bass without a sub?

In the service of simplicity and sleek desgn, Samsung's bar drops the wireless sub often found at this price. So how does it compare?

The Samsung HW-MS650 offers very good music replay and an excellent array of features, especially for Samsung TV owners. The sound bar features HDMI in and out with 4K support, and its array of Wi-Fi features are second-to-none.

Lightweight bass leads to less-intense sound with movies. Wi-Fi streaming your TV's sound is more hassle than just connecting a cable.

The Samsung HW-MS650 boasts advanced technology and a pleasing sound, but can't match the bass of competitors with separate subwoofers.

May, 2017

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Expert review by : Scott Schumer (hometheaterreview.com)

Samsung Sound+ HW-MS650 Three-Channel Soundbar Reviewed - HomeTheaterReview Samsung Sound+ HW-MS650 Three-Channel Soundbar Reviewed

Samsung's Sound+ HW-MS650 ($399.99) is a three-channel soundbar that uses nine built-in speakers (three tweeters and six mid/bass drivers), each with a dedicated amplifier. Samsung touts the HW-MS650 as a one-box solution that doesn't require a...

Jul, 2017

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Expert review by : Danny Phillips (trustedreviews.com)

Samsung HW-MS6500

The HW-MS6500 is a curved version of Samsung's superb HW-MS650 soundbar, which earned itself TrustedReviews' prestigious Editor's Choice badge. That's a tough act to follow, but given this is practically the same soundbar in a curved suit, I'm...

Its appeal is limited to curved TV owners, but there’s no denying the HW-MS6500’s quality. It conjures up a huge soundstage and masses of bass without a subwoofer in sight, and backs it up with a wealth of features and simplified setup.

Jun, 2017

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Expert review by : Danny Phillips (trustedreviews.com)

Samsung HW-MS650

Hailing from Samsung's new Sound range, this soundbar is a single-body affair that doesn't rely on an external subwoofer to deliver deep bass. Instead it uses an array of custom drivers and some nifty distortion-cancelling tech to give movies some...

With oodles of features and massive movie sound, the HW-MS650 is Samsung’s best single-body soundbar yet and a fantastic choice if you can’t accommodate a separate subwoofer.

Apr, 2017

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Expert review by : John Archer (techradar.com)

Samsung HW-MS650 Soundbar review

Traditional hi-fi speakers are out, soundbars are in

Fantastically powerful sound ; Physics-defying bass handling ; Supports lots of sources ; No external subwoofer necessary

Slightly limited stereo effect ; UK price is unfairly high ; It's a bit too tall for some TVs ; No Dolby Atmos support

Samsung's HW-MS650 soundbar was one of the best soundbars of 2017. It is fantastic, achieving not just a wall-shaking volume, but great quality of sound that you've no right to hear from a one-body audio product.

Oct, 2018

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Expert review by : Richard Stevenson (homecinemachoice.com)

Samsung HW-MS650 review

A stunning performance from a single-enclosure soundbar that sounds superb with all types of content. Multiroom-ready and HDMI-equipped, it justifies its price tag. Sub-bass fiends might want the optional sub, though.

Apr, 2017

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Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury (cnet.co.uk)

Samsung HW-MS650 review

Sound is invisible. Sound bars are not. People want sound bars to be invisible. The Samsung HW-MS650 makes the subwoofer disappear. You've got to start somewhere.

Lightweight bass leads to less-intense sound with movies. Wi-Fi streaming your TV's sound is more hassle than just connecting a cable.

The Samsung HW-MS650 boasts advanced technology and a pleasing sound, but can't match the bass of competitors with separate subwoofers.

May, 2017

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Samsung HW-MS650 review

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The HW-MS650 is Samsung's most advanced 2017 sound bar. It features special 'distortion cancelling' technology - Samsung claims that this means it can produce deep bass tones without the need for a separate subwoofer. We sent it to our test lab to put...

Jun, 2017

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Samsung HW-MS6500 review

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The Samsung HW-MS6500 is a sleek curved sound bar with wireless mutli-room capabilities. It could be the one-stop solution for all your home audio needs, but only if it manages to make films, TV and music sound great. We sent this sound bar to our test...

Jun, 2017

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