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Samsung HW-K950

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User ratings:
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42 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
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1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
12
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4.3 out of 5
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5 stars
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Pros

  • high-fidelity and incredibly articulate sound
  • s a great sound bar with some limitations
  • certainly seemed very well built

Cons

  • home cinema system
  • soundbar has to be switched on and active to view
  • no advanced speaker setup or Room EQ

Key specs

  • Wired & Wireless
  • yes
  • yes
  • yes
  • yes
  • 500 W
  • no
  • Soundbar
  • yes
  • yes

Samsung HW-K950 - Pros & Cons

Samsung HW-K950

Pros

  • high-fidelity and incredibly articulate sound
  • s a great sound bar with some limitations
  • certainly seemed very well built
  • nicely solid in feel
  • the modules and bar are nicely integrated
  • LG is better built with a room correction feature
  • Bose is better built with a better soundstage
  • it has better performances with its surrounds and height channels
  • better soundstage and surround performances
  • surrounds performance is better
  • too

Cons

  • home cinema system
  • soundbar has to be switched on and active to view
  • no advanced speaker setup or Room EQ
  • Fire TV was left looking a little unloved
  • the sub seemed to extend a little deeper into the bass than expected
  • slight lack of dynamic punch and crispness to the presentation
  • Samsung only receives four stars (and not five)
  • particularly hard-hitting
  • The bass is nothing short of devastating
  • of DTS multi-channel support is a pain
  • Disappointing height performance

Samsung - Video Reviews (8)

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Samsung HW-K950 - Full Specifications

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General
Audio output channels5.1
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
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Decoders
Audio format
  • Dolby Atmos
  • DTS 2.0
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby TrueHD
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • OGG
  • WAV
  • WMA
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Subwoofer
Subwoofer includedyes
Type of enclosure (sub)
Bass reflex
Subwoofer typeActive subwoofer
Subwoofer locationSeparate
Subwoofer width0.8 in
Subwoofer depth1.63 in
Subwoofer height1.57 in
Subwoofer weight21.1 lb
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Dimensions
Width4.72 in
Height0.32 in
Depth0.47 in
Weight14.7 lb
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Storage
Built-in hard driveno
Optical driveno
Memory card readerno
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Connectivity
Analogue 3.5mm input1
Analogue 5.1/6.1/7.1 inputsno
Analogue RCA stereo inputs0
Analogue RCA stereo outputs0
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)0
Component output (YPbPr/YCbCr)0
Composite input0
Composite output0
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)0
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)0
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)1
Digital optical output (S/PDIF)0
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity2
Number of HDMI inputs1
Number of HDMI outputs1
Pre-output (subwoofer)no
Subwoofer connectivityWireless
S-video input0
S-video output0
SCART outno
USByes
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
NFCno
Ethernet connectionno
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yes
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Audio features
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)no
Power per channel198.0 W
Signal separationBroadband
Suitable for subwooferyes
Wirelessyes
Number of speaker drivers4
RMS rated power500.0 W
Soundbaseno
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Features
Streaming standardsSpotify Connect
Radio receiverno
Docking Station for mobile/Tabletno
DLNA certifiedno
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Wireless speakers includedyes
Remote control app for mobile / tabletyes
Handheld remote controlyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playerno
Docking connector typeNot supported
Apple docking compatibilityno
Designed for wall mountingyes
TV stand usageyes
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Power
Operational Power Consumption< 71
Power consumption (standby)0.28 W
Power consumption (typical)43.0 W

Samsung HW-K950 - Q&A (4)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How do I connect my Samsung Soundbar to Bluetooth?
    cristen
    over 1 year ago
    Set the soundbar to Bluetooth pairing mode. Repeatedly press Source on the remote or soundbar until the soundbar's display reads BT > WAIT > BT PAIRING. If the soundbar displays BT READY, press and hold Source on the soundbar until BT PAIRING displays.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What are the different sound modes on Samsung A650 soundbar?
    elvina_rice
    over 1 year ago
    The Samsung HW-A650 has a fair selection of sound enhancement features. There's a graphic EQ to help you customize its sound, as well as some EQ presets: 'Standard', 'Surround Sound', 'Bass Boost', 'Game', 'Adaptive Sound Lite', and 'DTS Virtual X'.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How do I connect my Samsung n850 soundbar to WIFI?
    nerissa_oberbrunner
    over 1 year ago
    POWER Connect the Soundbar's AC power cord. ID SET (WOOFER/REAR) Press to connect the Soundbar to surround speakers and a subwoofer wirelessly. Press and hold the Up button on the remote for 5 seconds to complete ID SET. NETWORK Press to connect to a wireless network (Wi-Fi) via the SmartThings app.
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  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Why does my Samsung subwoofer keep disconnecting from my soundbar?
    eldridge
    over 1 year ago
    The sound on your wireless subwoofer can drop out if there is interference or a physical obstruction between the soundbar and subwoofer. You can try checking the firmware version, resetting, and reconnecting the subwoofer.
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Samsung HW-K950 Samsung - Editorial Reviews (12)

4.3
Based on 12 reviews
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Samsung HW-K950 Samsung HW-K950 Soundbar with Dolby Atmos review
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TechRadar
Published: 17.08.2016
Samsung HW-K950 Soundbar with Dolby Atmos review
4.5

Welcome to the next generation of sound

Samsung HW-K950 Samsung HW-K950 Soundbar System Review
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Sound & Vision
Published: 05.10.2016
Samsung HW-K950 Soundbar System Review

Performance Features Ergonomics Value

Samsung HW-K950 The sound bar, raised
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CNET
Published: 20.10.2016
The sound bar, raised

The Samsung HW-K950 Atmos sound bar offers the best sound for the money and should appeal to serious movie and music fans alike.

Samsung HW-K950 Samsung Series 9 HW-K950
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 19.01.2022
Samsung Series 9 HW-K950

Samsung Series 9 HW-K950 (Soundbar): 1.7 out of 5 stars from 21 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Samsung HW-K950 Samsung HW-Q950T Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 21.09.2020
Samsung HW-Q950T Review
4.1

The Samsung HW-Q950T is a 9.1.4 setup from 2020. It has a neutral and balanced sound profile that delivers a thumpy, punchy bass suitable for a variety of audio ...

Samsung HW-K950 Samsung HW-K950
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AVForums
Published: 13.08.2016
Samsung HW-K950
4.5

Samsung's new HW-K950 soundbar was completely developed in-house and boasts Dolby Atmos, Multiroom and 4K/HDR support, making it their best model yet.

Samsung HW-K950 Samsung HW-K950 Dolby Atmos Soundbar: Australian Review
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Gizmodo Australia
Published: 07.10.2016
Samsung HW-K950 Dolby Atmos Soundbar: Australian Review

Soundbars are great. They don’t add to the bulk of your home entertainment system, since they can easily hide away...

Samsung HW-K950 Samsung HW-N950 review
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whathifi
Published: 15.10.2018
Samsung HW-N950 review
4.0

Big, bold and beautiful – this is what a Dolby Atmos soundbar should sound like

Samsung HW-K950 Review: Samsung HW-K950 soundbar - GadgetGuy
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Gadget Guy Australia
Published: 12.10.2016
Review: Samsung HW-K950 soundbar - GadgetGuy
4.2

Last week Samsung put me up overnight in a very fancy hotel room with a very fancy (and very big!) TV, and a very fancy soundbar: the Samsung HW-K950.

Samsung HW-K950 Samsung HW-K950 Dolby Atmos soundbar review - three dimensions of sound
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Tech Guide
Published: 07.10.2016
Samsung HW-K950 Dolby Atmos soundbar review - three dimensions of sound

Samsung has created a way to enjoy your movies at home like never before with its HW-K950 Dolby Atmos soundbar to deliver three dimensional sound and take your experience to another level. Audio quality can add so much more to your enjoyment of a movie and Dolby Atmos is the latest standard to provide not […]

Samsung HW-K950 Samsung HW-K950 Wireless Soundbar Review | ME Connect | TVs & Appliances
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ME Connect
Published: 27.05.2022
Samsung HW-K950 Wireless Soundbar Review | ME Connect | TVs & Appliances

We put the much-anticipated Samsung HW-K950 through its paces to see if it's as good as it sounds.

Samsung HW-K950 Samsung HW-K950 Dolby Atmos soundbar review
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Home Cinema Choice
Published: 22.07.2016
Samsung HW-K950 Dolby Atmos soundbar review

Exclusive review of Samsung's Dolby Atmos soundbar that offers audio immersion without cable-clutter Soundbars are big sellers on the high street but they can get a cold shoulder from the home cinema aficionado seeking authentic surround sound. With its premium-priced HW-K950, Samsung has decided to address that very issue and do it in style.

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