Samsung HW-E551

166 reviews

Jan, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 166 reviews of Samsung HW-E551. 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. People are impressed by the size and design. The sound and price also get good feedback. There are some less positive opinions about the connectivity.

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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-E551 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Samsung HW-E551

alaTest has collected and analyzed 37 user reviews of Samsung HW-E551 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the bass quality and design are overall positive. The price and usability are also appreciated, but there are some mixed views about the size. There are some negative views about the connectivity.

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73% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

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Amazon.com review summary for Samsung HW-E551

alaTest has collected and analyzed 56 user reviews of Samsung HW-E551 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the reliability and design. Some have doubts about the size. There are some mixed opinions about the usability.

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66% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : Danny Phillips (trustedreviews.com)

Samsung HW-E551

You get smooth sound quality from this versatile soundbar and wireless sub.

Smooth sound ; Stylish and versatile design ; Good connections and features

No HD audio decoding ; No FLAC, WAV or AAC playback ; Not cheap

The Samsung HW-E551 is an impressive soundbar system that gets it right on many levels. The split soundbar design is a genius touch, appealing to those who want a traditional two-speaker setup as well as people who like the idea of a single...

May, 2012

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Expert review by : Steve May (techradar.com)

Samsung HW-E551 review

A 2.1 Air Track TV audio system that's a soundbar and hi-fi

Versatile hybrid design ; Aggressive mid-bass ; Bluetooth compatible ; USB music file playback

Bass doesn't go low ; Hasty high-frequency performance ; Pumping effects on Smart Volume mode

Interest in one-piece soundbars is booming. According to the market analysts at GfK, the UK will see sales leap to 120,000 pieces this year, up from 75,000 in 2011.

May, 2012

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Expert review by (whathifi.com)

Samsung HW-E551

Decent cinema sound from this likeable and versatile system

Versatile configuration ; wireless subwoofer ; decently weighty sound

Could be tighter in the bass ; processing modes don’t help much

The Samsung HW-E551 might not set your world on fire, but it does a far better job than a TV’s internal speakers – and its versatile configuration means it could be ideal for students moving digs every year, especially as it's available online for...

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Expert review by : Home Cinema Choice (homecinemachoice.com)

Samsung Crystal Surround Air Track HW-E551 review

Can't decide between a soundbar or a 2.1 setup? Thanks to Samsung, you can have both...

Contemporary design; versatile ‘transformer’ soundbar; slamming subwoofer

Bass doesn’t go deep; upper registers not too clean; ineffective ‘3D Sound’ mode

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by : Chris Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Samsung HW-E551 soundbar review

Instead of a typical long bar, the Samsung HW-E551 consists of a pair of stereo speakers that can be placed on their own stands or plugged together to make a soundbar. See all digital home reviews.

The Samsung HW-E551 is a stylish soundbar with a versatile design. It has plenty of features too, although not all of them are useful. Powerful and well-rounded sound quality combined with a mid-range price make this a good choice.

Mar, 2013

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Samsung HW-E551 2.1-channel Soundbar Review

Interchangeable 2.1ch Soundbar/Speaker System with Wireless Subwoofer

Great sound quality ; Flexible installation ; Soundbar or stereo configuration ; Wireless subwoofer ; Attractive design ; Good connections ; Bluetooth compatible ; Price

Build quality could be better ; Remote is a little uninspired ; Black option would be useful

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

good sound, system so-so

I bought this soundbar to go with a Samsung 55" 7100 Smart TV thinking I would get good seamless synch, but no: 1. Hook up in the directions-preferred method using HDMI ARC cables and the TV remote will cut the soundbar off, BUT NOT ON... 2. So, OK,...

Nice smooth powerful base headroom and treble clarity - good built in equalizer settings - drama/cinema/music/etc

Not fully integrated system with Samsung TV's - bummer

Feb, 2013

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Disappointment

When working, unit is fantastic--exactly what I wanted. Looks good, sounds good

Unit suddenly stopped working after only 4 months

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review (cdw.com)

Ok but deficient in some aspects

the smart volume which is meant to level volume as you tune through different channels often doesn't normalize volume. Its either too loud or too low. The manual states that the BD E-6500 can be connected via the HDMI in jack and that both picture and...

Built-in speakers, Lightweight

Did not meet expectations, audio sound quality isn't very impressive

May, 2013

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