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Ross Campbell

Great Value, great quality, great sound..........6 stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 14, 2015

The quality of sound from our Samsung TV had always disappointed me regardless of how I messed about with the settings, very tinny and no depth, having read a wee bit about soundbars/cinema surround sound etc. decided to go for the soundbar option, I have always been a bose fan and immediately looked at their products and was surprised that the reviews were very mixed, Having a Samsung tv looked at what they had to offer, reviews were pretty good as was the price for this one , it seemed quite cheap compared to other similar spec soundbars which were double/treble the price. BUT WOW , brilliant piece of kit has made such a difference to the sound , so much clearer , more depth and the ability to easily configure it your own taste , easy to initially set up. Really impressed with the quality and value and I highly recommend it if your looking to give your tv sound a big boost, Would give it 6 stars if I could.

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Nathan Smyth

Brilliant

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 6, 2015

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Excellent product and such fast delivery- ordered Monday, came Tuesday on standard delivery! Who needs Prime? ;)

Sound quality is amazing for my room, wasn't expecting it to be that good but wow! Using it for my Playstation and general music use on my iPhone via Bluetooth. Bluetooth signal goes far, only problem is that it forgets your phone if you change source on the soundbar, but nothing majorly annoying.

Such an easy and simple setup compared to other surround sound systems I've seen. One power supply, Digital cable going to TV (wire included) and one going to the amp. Change source to DT IN for TV, and change the TV to play out via digital and it will play all the noise your TV makes through the soundbar and amp. Ideal if you have apps on your TV, USB on your TV. Other systems are a nightmare to setup digital input, this is so simple! My surround sound downstairs plays the the noise the surround sound is set to, so you have to mute the surround sound and turn the TV up which is terrible. This is fantastic

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Mr. Marcus W. Jackson

samsung hw J355 2.1 wireless speaker system

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2015

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hmmm where to begin...well I didn't expect earth shattering full on cinema surround sound. for that you obviously need 5.1 surround sound kit. what I needed was a sound quality boost for a second t.v for my lounge/kitchen. I was very surprised as it massively transformed my weedy t.v speakers sound to the sound of more expensive televisions. I especially like the surround sound effect as this gives a wider image .I have yet to play with the various settings for music ,movie etc. I am overall very impressed with the sound considering the price! I was looking at the Samsung sound bar with the valve amp but decided that although the best choice, it was out of my price range!!! I don't believe any of the cheaper sound bars are a substitute for a full on 5.1 surround system so if all you need to do is boost the quality of your TV's sound this fits the bill nicely! I had a 2014 Samsung tv I could take advantage of the sound link feature where one remote controls the power on/off and volume. (not all Samsung TV's do this so I'd advise you to check if you specifically want this feature) I used this with a 32" tv but it seems best suited to a 40" and above as there was some overhang on mine!! It probably will go loud enough for me!! well done Samsung!

however the sound bar needs a power supply cable and with this model the subwoofer is wired so there is another cable to tidy away however you do get a lot of cable! If you paid more money Samsung will sell you a proper wireless subwoofer, sound bar system.

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Peter Frost

I was considering sending the unit back because it seemed so much worse than the TV's own speakers

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2016

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I bought this as a cheap upgrade for my Samsung UE52F5000AK 32" telly. I decided to connect it via the TOSLINK optical cable (supplied), which which I was unfamiliar. First piece of advice: the translucent plastic pieces on the TOSLINK are removable; they're capping pieces to keep the cable safe in transit. Remove them before you try to jam them into the TV. I got away with it, and was soon up-and-running.

Second piece of advice, which I imagine applies to any soundbar: consider the surface upon which you're placing the bar. Initially I was very unimpressed with the sound quality, which seemed muffled and 'boomy'. I was considering sending the unit back because it seemed so much worse than the TV's own speakers. My "TV stand" is an IKEA coffee table which has a thick top. It's basically an MDF box with a huge air-gap inside it, and I'd put the soundbar on the top in front of the TV. When I moved the soundbar to the shelf beneath (which is a solid 10mm-thick MDF board), the sound quality improved significantly.

After it was moved, this soundbar produced decent sound. It's not great, but for the price, it's acceptable. There is no audio lag, although I haven't tried connecting via the 'auc in' (jack) connection to see how that fares. Frankly, any half-decent (or even half-half-decent) TV bought in the last few years should have a TOSLINK socket on it, but it would be a good idea to check before you buy, if you want to get the best quality sound. Having adjusted the balance by the standard "a little more treble, a little less bass" measure, it sounds pretty good. It's certainly better than the TV for most purposes. It also acts as a bluetooth headphone set so that you can play music through it via your 'phone/tablet, and does a reasonable job of it, with good bass and serviceable treble. Mid-tones are a bit muffled. I'm not a musician or audiophile, so it'll do the job for me (and it might sound better if I rig it up on the wall).

It is not entirely wireless. In fact, if like me you have a TV which does not have Samsung's "Soundlink" (bluetooth) tech, it's not even slightly wireless except when you're using it over bluetooth from your 'phone/tablet. That doesn't bother me.

I am using it in a fairly small (10ft x 17ft) room. If you're trying to fill a larger room without sacrificing quality, you should probably spend a bit more.

TL;DR: decent enough for the money, but make sure you don't stick it on an MDF boombox.

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Richard

Overall very pleased. The sound quality is a great improvement

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 9, 2015

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Connected perfectly to a ~ 2½ year old Samsung 40” flat screen TV using an optical lead as the TV does not have Bluetooth. Overall very pleased.

The sound quality is a great improvement, much deeper than the tinny TV speakers, though sometimes not always as loud as I would have expected. Other times it’s a bit overmuch, but different audio profiles can be chosen to suit. The separate floor-mounting woofer has a generous lead that delivers bass tones very well. Surprised to see a totally unprotected speaker cone on the rear which implies very careful handling and no kids poking it to see what happens.

You can turn off the TV’s own speakers via the Menu/ Sound settings. The soundbar can turn itself on automatically with the TV, and turns off if no signal, after 25 minutes. It’s necessary to juggle with Yet Another Remote Control though.

Note, contrary to the Samsung info and downloadable PDF, a 1.8m TOSLINK optical lead *was also included* with this soundbar. I’d bought one separately as well and opened it first, only to find one inside the soundbar box. So if Amazon recommends one as a bundle, you could always send it back.

If you haven’t used them before, the TOSLINK digital optic lead is a push click-fit into the OPTICAL receptacles on the TV and soundbar. The lead has a small plastic cap over each end that is removed. The receptacles have hinged covers like a one-way cat flap. Simply push the optical leads into them (one way round only) until they click firmly.

In my case I saw little if anything to be gained by paying more for a gold-plated TOSLINK lead anyway. Gold-plating merely prevents contacts deteriorating through metal-metal oxidising/ corrosion over time (years) and maintains a lower-resistance contact. The TOSLINK ports used here are plastic anyway.

Very pleased overall and it gives the TV a new lease of life.

(several months later)

I found a small cheap Bluetooth transmitter module on an auction website that has a 3.5mm stereo plug input, and rechargeable battery, so I plugged it into my hi-fi (headphone socket) 25' away and the Samsung soundbar Bluetooth found it straight away. So I can now listen to my stereo through my TV speakers in my lounge. The soundbar is still working well and I'm very happy with my purchase.

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Adam H

Amazing sound quality, makes you hear things you never noticed before in your favourite films.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2015

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Very easy to connect to my Samsung Series 6 JU6400 TV with the wireless TV Connect feature. The sound quality is incredibly clear when listening to dialogue and I'm hearing instruments in the soundtracks of blu ray films that I haven't noticed before. Would fully recommend to anyone looking to get an immersive experience when watching your favourite shows/films.

Pros:
-Amazing sound, crystal clear treble and deep bass.
-Easy to set up and connect to the TV either wirelessly or with the supplied optical cable.
-Customisable treble and bass levels (had to turn the bass down two points).
-Can connect MP3/iPhone or bluetooth equipped computer to the system incredibly easily to play music.
-Looks great, sleek and stylish.

Cons:
-Sub-woofer was slightly bigger than expected but managed to fit it under the TV stand in the end.
-Can be a little slow automatically turning on with the TV, sometimes sound comes from the TV speakers for a few seconds before the system kicks in.

Overall, very happy with this purchase.

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Rob

It will wirelessly improve your television's sound to an acceptable quality, but will not go beyond acceptable...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 27, 2015

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I specifically bought this product to wirelessly boost the quality of my Smart Samsung TV's audio quality. In that sense, this product has definitely succeeded. The sound bar produces a treble heavy sound that is incredibly clear at all levels of volume. The subwoofer is absolutely pathetic (baring in mind that the actual bar doesn't produce any bass at all); it does however add that almost 4th dimension to your sound experience of which television's lack, producing reasonable bass when turned up to the maximum +6 setting... Playing music through the system is it's downfall. The bluetooth connectivity is absolutely brilliant. The only worrying thing is that my 50 quid, 2.1 system produces sound quality that is on another level when compared to this Samsung system which is a real disappointment in my eyes! I listen to a lot of house music and beats through the sound bar just sound absolutely appalling throughout the volume range. A heavy, thumping house beat is replaced with a very distinctive and loud 'Click' from the sound bar (probably due to the fact that it produces 100% treble) which just makes music unlistenable. If it wasn't for the bluetooth connectivity, i'd render this product as a very cheap, awful sounding 'Speaker'. If you're looking for clarity, and epic proportions of bass, look for a cheap 2.1 system and it will excel in all areas when compared to this product.

Long story short, it will wirelessly improve your television's sound to an acceptable quality, adding bass where there was previously none. It won't however, go beyond acceptable..

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Tim

Love it love it love it

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 7, 2016

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I recently purchased a curved 48 inch Samsun tv and it wasnt too long before I noticed that the sound coming out of the tv speakers was p**s poor. I had many occasions when I was watching films and i literally couldn't hear what people were saying which led me to turn the volume right up.

Then an action scene comes in and it sounds like the speakers were about to blow ha ha. I decided to purchase this wireless soundbar with sub woofer and boy oh boy, I haven't regretted it since. The sound is so much more clearer with much more depth thanks to these speakers.

Every now and again i would switch the wireless speaker off when I'm watching something to see how it sounds from the tv speakers compared to this system. I now sit there and think how did I ever listen to the tv for so long with those crappy speakers. Some people have reviewed this product a bit negatively saying that it is not very loud. Remember this is only 120 watts so I'm not quite sure what they were expecting. However in my opinion I feel that you do get a cinema sound when using this product and I can only comment on the difference it has made from my TV and I am very impressed. Just remember that the soundbar is Bluetooth, the sub woofer isn't.

5 people found this helpful

Excellent sound

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 11, 2016

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I was apprehensive about buying a sound bar due to mixed reviews and the many different ones available, but this one is fantastic!!! I have had it for a while now and I never get tired of switching it on for a game or movie. The sound is clear - I bought an optical audio cable to connect it to my tv - and does not suffer any lag. The bass is excellent as well, to the point that I had to pick up a picture that managed to fall over from the bass. The ability to connect by bluetooth has been a welcome addition, originally I didn't think I would use the bluetooth connection with it but I now connect my phone quite often to listen to music. The only issue I have found is that having it on the tv cabinet in front of my tv it does block the infrared receiver on the tv, not the end of the world as I can still get the tv remote to work, just worth considering.

Denbo

EXCELLENT SOUNDBAR

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 30, 2016

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I have now four different soundbars but this remains my favourite. Very easy to install and use. The sound is quite awesome and would put you out of the house at maximum volume. The blueray feature works well and quickly. The wired subwoofer sits neatly behind the tv and really adds to my listening pleasure. The only minor gripe I would have, is that on occasion it loses sync with whatever actor is talking on screen but this is easily remedied by using the Audio sync controls on the nifty little controller.
I bought one for my son and recommended it to a close friend. Both of whom have been delighted with the item
I really feel that the modern tv, (most of which have abysmal built in speakers), should come with a soundbar, It was only when I started using them, that I have realized both how effective and utterly brilliant that adding a soundbar can give to dialogue and music.

I would certainly recommend the Samsung very highly.

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