Our quick take
Samsung HW-Q800A soundbar - 4.5 / 5
Design & Setup
Ports: 1x HDMI input; 1x HDMI (eARC) output; 1x optical input Controls: included remote; SmartThings app; four-button top-of-‘bar panel Connectivity: Wi-Fi; Bluetooth; AirPlay 2; Alexa voice control integrated Dimensions (soundbar): 980mm (W) x 60mm (H) x 115mm (D); 3.6kg Dimensions (sub): 205mm (W) x 403mm (H) x 403mm (D); 9.8kg
What is HDMI eARC? Why is it different to HDMI ARC?
Sound Quality
- Soundbar: 3x wide-range tweeters, 2x mid-range drivers / Sub: 1x 8-inch woofer Samsung-specific features: Q Symphony and Active Voice Amplifier Expansion: Optional wireless rear speakers Amplification: 330W of Class D Hi-Res Audio: Up to 24-bit/192kHz Decoding: Dolby Atmos and DTS:X Sound Modes: Standard, Surround, Game Pro, Adaptive Sound, Night