The HW-Q700B has several standout traits. Dialogue intelligibility is good, making it easy to follow the plot even when the sound mix gets a little busy. In terms of connectivity, the HW-Q700B offers two HDMI ports – one for eARC/ARC connection and the other with 4K HDR passthrough – as well as an optical digital audio input.

The soundbar also offers SpaceFit Sound room calibration, to better optimize performance based on reflections and obstructions in your room. Owners of Samsung smartphones can even take advantage of Tap Sound, a super convenient way to Bluetooth pair your mobile with the soundbar. HDMI eARC is the preferred method of connection for this, and it includes a 4K HDR HDMI passthrough port, so you don't lose the use of a port on your TV. Additionally, the Q-Symphony feature enhances the sound experience by combining the TV’s own speakers with those of the soundbar. This is especially beneficial for Samsung TV owners who want a bigger and more dynamic soundstage.Bluetooth: Want to play music directly from your smartphone or tablet? The soundbar offers Bluetooth connectivity, allowing you to stream music wirelessly. This soundbar offers a variety of audio presets and sound modes, including Standard, Adaptive Sound, Surround and Game. For non-Atmos or DTS:X mixes, Adaptive proves the most consistently entertaining. Audio upscaling is well handled, particularly when it comes to sporting events.

The set also offers SpaceFit Sound room calibration, to better optimise performance for your listening room. But you’ll need a Q70B or higher Samsung TV model to use the feature. Sound Quality This budget-friendly Dolby Atmos soundbar had the ability to transport you to new dimensions with its immersive audio technology. A run through of The Gray Man on Netflix (Dolby Atmos) provides plenty of opportunities for the HW-Q700B to impress, as an example. Intelligibility is consistently good, without dialogue sounding overly sharp. There’s genuine heft to the presentation too. The 3.1.2 channel system, consisting of center, left, and right speakers, along with twin up-firing channels and a central subwoofer, creates a wide soundstage and enveloping surround sound experience.Optical Digital Audio Input: If your TV doesn’t have an HDMI ARC port, don’t worry! The Samsung HW-Q700B also includes an optical digital audio input, providing another option for connecting your TV and enjoying the immersive sound. The Samsung HW-700B is a great all-rounder entertainer. It’s able to deliver crisp dialogue (which has long been a strong point of Samsung’s better bars), but can slam hard when the action demands it. It can also cut a rug with streamed Bluetooth music. The HW-Q700B would best suit screens of 55-inches and larger. This soundbar can be mounted to the wall or placed below a screen on wide AV furniture or a bench. Measuring 1,110.7mm from wing tip to wing tip, it’s wide and weighs 5.1kg (not too onerous if you want to mount it to a wall).

Apple AirPlay 2: If you’re an Apple user, you’ll appreciate the AirPlay 2 compatibility. This feature lets you easily stream music directly from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac devices to the soundbar. Furthermore, the HW-Q700B has several bonus features, such as SpaceFit Sound room calibration and Tap Sound for easy Bluetooth connectivity. These additional functionalities add to its overall value. The partnering wireless subwoofer is relatively compact and decor friendly, with a fabric frontage, and port to the rear. A soundbar subwoofer is best placed left or right of your TV, just a few inches from the bar itself. That’s because subwoofers are localisable, and with soundbars in particular, carry a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to frequency range. Move the sub too far from the screen and it’ll sound as if your HW-Q700B is disconnected from any onscreen action. Know your modes Get ready to discover the wide range of connectivity options available with the Samsung HW-Q700B soundbar, allowing you to seamlessly connect your devices and enjoy a versatile audio experience.For any content that you submit, you grant SAMSUNG a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, irrevocable, royalty-free, fully transferable right and license to use, copy, modify, delete in its entirety, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from and/or sell and/or distribute such content and/or incorporate such content into any form, medium or technology throughout the world without compensation to you. If you’re looking for a high-value Dolby Atmos soundbar that delivers great audio performance without breaking the bank, then the Samsung HW-Q700B is definitely worth considering. Whether you choose to place it in front of your flatscreen or mount it on the wall, this soundbar will effortlessly complement your existing decor while delivering impressive audio performance. The Q700B is designed with larger screens in mind (55-inches upwards). It measures 44 inches / 1111mm wide.