5 Best Soundbars for Samsung TVs

Samsung has some of the best TVs in the market. Its TVs offer great picture quality and very good gaming features as well. But much like most other TVs, to get the best out of a Samsung TV, it is a good idea to pair it with a nice soundbar. So here are the best soundbars for Samsung TVs to improve your overall home cinema and gaming experience.

Some of the all-in-one soundbars in this list can be used as Bluetooth/wireless soundbars for Samsung TVs. They also offer some really cool features including Dolby Atmos surround sound, Samsung Symphony Q support, and much more.

But before you get to these TVs, we’d suggest checking out these posts.

• Want to watch movies to make the best of HDR format, then you should get a TV that supports Dolby Vision.
• Want to game in 8K? Consider grabbing an 8K TV for gaming for the best possible experience.

1. Polk Audio Signa S2

• Sound configuration: 2.1-Channel
• External Subwoofer: Yes (Wireless)
• Features: Bluetooth Audio Streaming, HDMI ARC

The Polk Audio Signa S2 also comes with support for the company’s Voice Adjust Technology & Dolby Digital Decoding to enhance sound clarity and reduce voice delays. All the hardware working in tandem with the software-based smart features, helps the Signa S2 create a sound that’s on par with any mid- to high-range sound bars available in the market

The system is easy to install and at just over 2 feet tall fits most spaces and as such can be easily wall-mounted. Once mounted, or kept on a surface, setup for this Signa S2 is also extremely easy and the whole process can be done within minutes.

2. Yamaha Audio YAS-209BL

• Channel configuration: 2.1-Channel
• External Subwoofer: Yes (Wireless)
• Features: Bluetooth Audio Streaming, HDMI ARC, DTS Digital Surround, DTS Virtual:X, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, LPCM

Both the soundbar and the subwoofer are capable of impressive sound output, with the latter capable of deep and punchy bass. The hardware is powerful enough to make this a good fit for improving the experience during movie nights.

Yamaha has also equipped this system with its exclusive Clear Voice technology. This again helps enhance dialogue clarity in movies with mixed environments. Apart from this, the Yamaha YAS-209BL also promises good performance while playing games or listening to music through its support for premium tech such as Dolby Digital and DTS audio.

And considering all this comes at a rather aggressive price point, makes this a very good overall buy and helps the Yamaha Audio YAS-209BL stand out as a very good choice.

3. SAMSUNG Q700A

• Channel configuration: 3.1.2 – Channel
• External Subwoofer: Yes (Wireless)
• Features: Bluetooth Audio Streaming, HDMI ARC, DTS Digital Surround, DTS Virtual:X, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, LPCM, Virtual Surround Sound

Its bass is also decent, thanks to the dedicated subwoofer in the setup, however, it’s not the best when compared to some of the best sound systems out there. It does come with support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X content along with additional sound enhancement features.

One of these is Samsung’s Acoustic Beam virtual surround technology. It also gets plenty loud, with very little distortion when you play music at max volume. However, the level of distortion also depends on the quality of the content being played through the device.

Overall, this is a good setup, which promises nice overall performance and sound that’s ideal for most tasks including watching movies, sports, and playing games.

4. Bose Smart Soundbar 900

• Channel configuration: 5.0.2 – Channel
• External Subwoofer: No
• Features: Bluetooth Audio Streaming, HDMI ARC, Dolby Atmos

These work to suppress ambient noise, and even loud music, to prioritize the user’s command. The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 also comes with a mic-off button to disable the soundbar’s mic for enhanced privacy.

In terms of hardware, the Soundbar 900 utilizes two custom-engineered upfiring dipole speakers. These working with Bose proprietary technologies create immersive multi-directional sound.

Built for wireless streaming, this one comes with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2, and Spotify Connect to ensure users can wirelessly stream their content using the device.

5. Samsung HW-Q990B

• Channel configuration: 11.1.4 – Channel
• External Subwoofer: Yes (Wireless)
• Features: Bluetooth Audio Streaming, Dolby Atmos & DTS:X Support, HDMI eARC Support, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD, LPCM

It uses Samsung’s built-in auto-calibration system called ‘Space Fit’. This takes advantage of the soundbar’s mics to test if the sound from the system fills the room adequately based on its shape and contents.

There’s also support for an HDMI passthrough system which can handle 4K HDR content and also comes with support for both HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. All these features combine to make this one of the best TV soundbars with a subwoofer for your Samsung TV.

While It is not exactly affordable, it delivers plenty of value and an audio experience that can be rivaled by very few systems. So if money is not a concern, we’d recommend getting the HW-Q990B for pure audio joy.

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Now that you’ve decided to get yourself a soundbar, know that you’ve made a very good decision. The best soundbars for Samsung TVs promise to improve the audio-video experience of your TV significantly. While any option from the list would be a good choice, our recommendation would be to either go with the Samsung Q700A or if you have more money to spare then the HQ-Q990B to create some really amazing sound experiences with your TV.