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Brand SAMSUNG
Speaker Maximum Output Power 72 Watts
Connectivity Technology Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, HDMI
Audio Output Mode Surround
Mounting Type Bar Mount

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  • Dolby Atmos and DTS:X Object-based sound.
  • 7.1.4 Channels/4 upward and 2 side-firing speakers.
  • Rear wireless speaker kit included.
  • Seamless connection with Samsung TVs.
  • Works with Alexa.Total Power:512 W

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From the manufacturer

Immersive Theater Sound

Samsung Harman Kardon Soundbar with Dolby Atmos


Feel like you are in the theater without leaving home. Dolby Atmos and DTS:X technologies, plus 17 speakers - including upward and side-firing speakers - move sound naturally around and above you. Integrates seamlessly with Samsung televisions.

 Sound Crafted by Audio Masters

Sound Crafted by Audio Masters

By combining Samsung's innovative mastery in home entertainment solutions with 60 years of Harmon Kardon's audio technical expertise, the two brands continue to push boundaries to bring state-of-the-art sound to the home entertainment experience.

 Sound from Around and Above

Sound from Around and Above

Sound surrounds you from 17 speakers, including four that fire upward and two that fire from the side.

 Rear Wireless Kit

Rear Wireless Kit

With upward firing drivers, the rear speakers deliver the ultimate home cinema surround sound.

 Works with Alexa

Works with Alexa

Ask Alexa to play something by simply saying the title or a few lines of the song’s lyrics*. No matter what kind of music you’re in the mood for, Alexa will find it.

*An Amazon Echo Device is required to use this feature. This service is provided by Amazon and can be terminated at any time.

SmartThings Hub

Listen smarter with SmartThings

Connect to the SmartThings Hub** and use the SmartThings app on your smartphone as a remote to control for your soundbar and all of the smart devices in your home***.

**Sold separately.

***Download and installation of SmartThings app are required.

SmartThings Hub
 A truly seamless 4K experience

A truly seamless 4K experience

With 4K Pass-through, a simple HDMI connection delivers the best in audio and picture quality. Connect any 4K video source like a game console, through the Samsung Panoramic Soundbar to your TV for rich sound and 4K picture quality.

 Your Music Comes Alive

Your Music Comes Alive

Upscale any of your music files up to 32bit UHQ Audio for richer, more dynamic sound.

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Customer Reviews
4.1 out of 5 stars
121
3.6 out of 5 stars
38
3.6 out of 5 stars
62
3.6 out of 5 stars
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4.3 out of 5 stars
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Speakers
17 Speakers/4 Upward & 2 Side 13 Speakers/2 Upward & 2 Side 11 Speakers/2 Upward Firing 7 Speakers 9 Speakers 8 Speakers
Dolby Technology
Dolby Atmos 7.1.4ch Dolby Atmos 5.1.2ch Dolby 5.1ch Dolby 5.1ch Dolby 5.1ch Dolby 5.1ch
Wide-Range Tweeter
2 wireless rear speakers
Included Optional add-on Optional add-on Optional add-on Optional add-on
Works with Alexa
4K Pass-through
Acoustic Beam Technology
Wi-Fi Compatible
Bluetooth Music Streaming
Audio Upscaling
UHQ Audio (32 bit) UHQ Audio (32 bit) UHQ Audio (32 bit) UHQ Audio (32 bit) High-Res Audio (24 bit) High-Res Audio (24 bit)
SmartThings compatible
Audio Inputs
1 Optical 1 Optical 1 Optical 1 Optical 1 Optical / 1 Analog 1 Optical / 1 Analog

What's in the box

  • Remote Controller
  • Optical Cable
  • HDMI
  • Wall Mount Bracket
  • Soundbar
  • Rear wireless speaker kit
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    Feel like you are in the theater without leaving home. Dolby Atmos and DTS:X technologies, plus 17 speakers — including upward and side-firing speakers — move sound naturally around and above you. Integrates seamlessly with Samsung televisions. Works with Alexa.

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    Customer reviews

    4.1 out of 5 stars
    121 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the sound quality, ease of installation, and quality of the speakers. For example, they mention that it has house-rocking bass, and the surround sound setup is versatile. Some are happy with appearance. That said, some complain about the performance and build quality.

    AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

    69 customers mention "Sound quality"49 positive20 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. For example, they say the sound is awesome, has house-rocking bass, and the rear speakers are very quiet. The surround sound setup is versatile and can be fit anything from a Theater room to a bedroom. That said, some complain there's lack of ATMOS content and issues with the Xbox One. Overall, customers say the system immerses the listener and is powerful enough to rattle windows.

    "...It is definitely an elegant system that is powerful enough to rattle your windows but so clear that you're able to hear whispers in quiet scene." Read more

    "...system but I rate it 5 stars for Ease of Setup, Quality, and House Rocking bass...." Read more

    "...This soundbar does not disappoint - the sound is very crisp and clear. My wife feels that dialogue, in particular, is much clearer...." Read more

    "...even while the opening credits were starting to appear, the sound just blew me away. The Atmos speakers came alive and filled the room with sound...." Read more

    21 customers mention "Ease of installation"18 positive3 negative

    Customers like the ease of installation. They mention that the sound quality is great, it's easy to use, and the SmartThings WiFi setup was a breeze. They also say that it'll easily hook up additional Bluetooth devices for music.

    "...Setup was easy and I didn’t run into issues syncing the rear surround speakers to the soundbar...." Read more

    "...very expensive top notch surround system but I rate it 5 stars for Ease of Setup, Quality, and House Rocking bass...." Read more

    "...Setup was a snap, once connected up to power the Sub-woofer and 2 Rear speakers auto connected to the sound bar...." Read more

    "...The system is easy to set up - even the wireless speakers connected quickly. (The wireless speakers are one of this unit's big advantages.)..." Read more

    14 customers mention "Quality"14 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the speakers. They mention that it's easy to set up and provides an outstanding ATmos experience. The speakers also create great ear candy. Overall, customers are happy with the product's performance and recommend it to others.

    "...It is definitely addicting and I look forward to come home to watch movies/series for an immersive sound experience...." Read more

    "...Watching a Blu-ray movie with Dolby Atmos coding is an incredible experience. The sound can shake the room, if you're so inclined...." Read more

    "...So you get lush eye candy in terms of beautiful HDR and some great ear candy thanks to Atmos...." Read more

    "...Other than that, this is by far the best I’ve ever heard, especially with the Harman/Kardon’s!!!! WOW!..." Read more

    8 customers mention "Appearance"8 positive0 negative

    Customers like the appearance of the speakers. They say it looks good, has great sound, and is an elegant system. Some customers also mention that the sound is breathtaking and crisp.

    "...It is definitely an elegant system that is powerful enough to rattle your windows but so clear that you're able to hear whispers in quiet scene." Read more

    "...I set this up in 15 minutes and it's compact and neat which is a plus for me because I have a small living room in my house...." Read more

    "...that have sound coming from behind you to the front it was clear and crisp. Sub-woofer gave good lows but not enough to vibrate the floor...." Read more

    "...So you get lush eye candy in terms of beautiful HDR and some great ear candy thanks to Atmos...." Read more

    13 customers mention "Value"5 positive8 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the speakers. Some mention it's a little pricy but worth the money, while others say it'll not be a purchase.

    "...This is a very expensive top notch surround system but I rate it 5 stars for Ease of Setup, Quality, and House Rocking bass...." Read more

    "...This soundbar is worth every penny...." Read more

    "...It’s a little pricy but worth the money in my opinion. I’m very happy with my purchase." Read more

    "Great price for an excellent soundbar..." Read more

    12 customers mention "Build quality"7 positive5 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the build quality of the speakers. Some mention that it has wonderful build quality, great sound, and a solid unit. However, others say that it's very poor engineering and if it works it has movie theater quality.

    "...Samsung delivers great stuff which is a bit expensive but the quality is well worth it in my opinion for their TVs, phones, and speaker systems." Read more

    "...Nope. It's very poor engineering and a real disappointment. As for listening to music on the HW-N950; don't...." Read more

    "...trailers (like Dolby's Amaze) through my Microsoft Surface - really great quality!..." Read more

    "...Clearly a manufacturer defect, but they are making it as onerous as possible to work with them...." Read more

    10 customers mention "Connectivity"4 positive6 negative

    Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the speakers. Some mention that it's easy to set up, the wireless speakers connect quickly, and the Sync feature allows you to delay audio. However, others say that the subwoofer just decides not to connect, the soundbar will not stay connected to the sub, and that the rear speakers and subwoof lose connection.

    "...whole lot of ATMOS content available and certain connected features can just randomly stop working...." Read more

    "...The system is easy to set up - even the wireless speakers connected quickly. (The wireless speakers are one of this unit's big advantages.)..." Read more

    "Have owned this set now for about 6 months. Soundbar will not stay connected to the subwoofer...." Read more

    "...The soundbar has a Sync feature which allows you to delay audio which does help...." Read more

    4 customers mention "Performance"0 positive4 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the speakers. For example, they mention that the feature stopped working, the speakers do not work very well, and the subwoofer is not powering up. Some say that the product does not turn on.

    "...Lack of ATMOS content- XBox One issues:-- not triggering “auto on” (is working with Apple TV)--..." Read more

    "...but the two remote wireless speakers that come with it do not work very well...." Read more

    "Product arrived with one of the surround speakers defective. It will not turn on...." Read more

    "...My experience is very bad, subwoofer is not powering up, rear speakers are rarely audible...." Read more

    Terrific audio from a soundbar!
    4 out of 5 stars
    Terrific audio from a soundbar!
    I bought the soundbar from Video & Audio Center via Amazon marketplace. I was a little skeptical since it had not yet officially been released; however, they are an authorized Samsung dealer, so I made the purchase and everything arrived promptly, unopened and successfully registered with Samsung recognizing the manufacturer 1-year warranty!My initial impressions are vague since we cannot yet play any Dolby Atmos movies - however I can report my Apple TV 4K plugged into the soundbar, then the arc ports of the soundbar and OLED65E6P TV connected does indeed pass Dolby Vision (however, there is a lag between the audio and video when watching as Dolby Vision). The soundbar has a Sync feature which allows you to delay audio which does help. I even bought the Belkin Ultra High Speed 48gbps HDMI cables; however, this has not helped.When using with a Logitech universal remote - it surprises me a $1700 sound bar does not accept a IR signal to take you directly to the appropriate input, instead you have a source button you have to toggle through the inputs... This leads to issues since the soundbar does auto detect and tries to place you on the input which can conflict if the remote also is changing inputs; however if the AppleTV is on and you are switching to (i.e. a PS3) I always land on the wrong input even with the remote set to not send a change in inputs... It's very frustrating! Especially when you have non-technical household members :).My favorite thing about this soundbar is the side-firing effect... that really stands out! I have the sides open and there are walls on either side. As for the overhead - both the forward and rear overhead are hardly noticeable in the simulated surround mode... The ceiling is 7 1/2 feet and the soundbar is 2 1/2 feet high and 9 feet away...Edit - 9/4, I finally had an opportunity to see the "Dolby Atmos" / "DTS:X" scroll on the soundbar's display by playing various trailers (like Dolby's Amaze) through my Microsoft Surface - really great quality! The rear speakers really standout during these soundtracks.I switched to "Standard" rather then the "Surround" mode for non-Dolby Atmos/non-DTS:X because in simulated surround the rear speakers seem to be more of a whisper... I would like to get rear speaker stands to bring them closer to ear level.After this and other tweaks (Side +3/Front Top +5/Rear Top +5 and Rear +4), I am much happier with the quality of the audio. Music sounds amazing, bass is really impressive and the vocal clarity is much better than my ancient Sony receiver with 7.1 Bose speakers I had in place before.Setup was easy; however, just power them on, for the first time, in the order the instructions say (Subwoofer, surround and then finally the soundbar.) All the pieces connected without any issues and the rear speakers have stayed connected. I wish some type of demo mode or sound setup was included to highlight the features.I added the skill to my Amazon Echo, but I haven't yet found it to be useful; however, it is a nice feature. SmartThings WiFi setup was a breeze, but the included options in the app are rather limited. But overall, I am indeed much happier then my initial review may have suggested.
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    Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2018
    I purchased the long awaited HW-N950 sound bar as soon as it was available and I have to say I am very happy with it. Setup was easy and I didn’t run into issues syncing the rear surround speakers to the soundbar. It is definitely addicting and I look forward to come home to watch movies/series for an immersive sound experience. Samsung has definitely step it up with Harman/Kardon now part of the family. Dialogue/speech are crystal clear even during scene with lots of dynamic such as explosions and/or loud background music. Movies like Jurassic World definitely make you feel like you're in a theater with the up firing channels and rear speakers as well as the sub-woofer shaking the couch. Even TV series on HBO gave me goose bumps and jump from unsuspecting ghost/demonic voices that came out of nowhere. The sounds are so realistic that my dogs keep barking each time a door bell ring in a movie/TV scene. They have never done that before with my previous sound bar. Last but not least, the sound bar is able to get loud even on low settings especially at night. I had to turn the volume down below 10 while watching Jurassic World to test it out. Overall, it is the best Atmos/DTS:X sound bar out there that you'll find. There is no competitor. I definitely recommend if you want to get a real home theater experience if you're looking for a simplistic look without the hassles of running speaker wires all over your house. It is definitely an elegant system that is powerful enough to rattle your windows but so clear that you're able to hear whispers in quiet scene.
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    Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2019
    This is a very high quality top notch surround system. It's great because it does Dolby Atmos. With my XBOX One and the Dolby access app, these speakers rattle my windows at volume 30 and it goes all the way to 100. This is a very expensive top notch surround system but I rate it 5 stars for Ease of Setup, Quality, and House Rocking bass. I mean you can get a super nice wired system with much more power for the same price but I personally would have needed professional setup for something like that with 10 speakers and wires everywhere. I set this up in 15 minutes and it's compact and neat which is a plus for me because I have a small living room in my house. Samsung delivers great stuff which is a bit expensive but the quality is well worth it in my opinion for their TVs, phones, and speaker systems.
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    Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2019
    I bought this to replace my Samanung K650 with R5 speakers connected to make it a surround-sound system. I always had an issue with my old sound bar that the sound would keep ether becoming un-audible or the TV would switch back to TV Speakers when setup as Surround-sound using the Samsung R5 rear speakers. Had it on 2 different Samsung TV's with the same issue.

    Picked the Samsung HW-N950 with rear speakers as a complete set hoping I would have better luck with surround-sound.

    Currently I have the Samsung 65 inch 8000 series TV that I am connecting the HW-950 using HDMI 4(ARC) connector to the soundbar.

    Setup was a snap, once connected up to power the Sub-woofer and 2 Rear speakers auto connected to the sound bar. Couldn't have been any easier to get them to pair. In case you have an issue with the pairing the instructions give a manual pairing method as well.
    Now this is replacing an existing sound bar but after adding this one it came up automatically connected to the TV and Identified correctly. Not sure if it was because it was replacing one or if this would have happened anyways.

    Sound was a little more challenging to get working correctly for the back speakers to work.
    When first connected the sub-woofer and rear speakers had either no sound or so low you couldn't hear them unless you had your ear next to them. Worked on trying to get this working correctly for a few days by doing lots of web searches on the issue and found many had this issue but none of the threads had a real resolution that I could use to fix the issue. I finally did some searches on the specific sound settings in the TV Sound Options. Once I got a good understanding on what each setting/option actually did four sound quality I found the correct settings to get it all working correctly. I didn't have much hope when changing the settings because I did try this in the past with my old soundbar and it didn't make a difference when using it. But they certainly worked on the HW-950.

    On the Samsung 8000 Series TV Options I found the below worked on getting the rear and sub-woofer speakers working.
    In settings --> Sound --> Expert Settings. Set the HDMI input Audio Format to Bitstream (Not PCM). Also set the Digital Output Audio to Dolby Digital instead (Not PCM).
    I also had to change the Sub-woofer and Rear Speakers volume settings, they can go from -6 to +6. I had to change both to +6 to get the sound the way I liked it. Speaker volume settings might be different for you but this worked for me.
    Once the above changes were made the back speakers always had some sort of audible sound depending on what you are watching. When watching sports or programs with some background music You can hear the music or crowd behind you at a good sound level. When watching action movies that have sound coming from behind you to the front it was clear and crisp. Sub-woofer gave good lows but not enough to vibrate the floor. Maybe if I turn up the main volume on the sound bar it would but then the kids complain they can't hear there TV's.
    Listening to Music had the music from all speakers but voices only come from the front and not the rear speakers. This might just be the way the music is broadcast-ed.
    I also have a Roku that I decided to hook up even though the TV is a Smart TV and supported most of the Apps that I had on my Roku. I have found that the Plex app on the Roku has a little better sound than using the Plex app in the smart TV, but even the Plex app in the TV gave great sound.
    To get the best sound results even with a Blu-Ray player you should connect it up through the Soundbar and not directly through the TV. I tried it both ways and found the sound when connected through the soundbar much better quality. The instructions also state if you have a movie using Dolby Atmos the device needs to be connected through the HDMI ports on the soundbar to take advantage of it. The sound bar has a total of 3 HDMI ports, 1 to connect to the TV that supports ARC and 2 for optional devices.
    On a side note you can also configure the 8000 series TV remote to control devices connected into the HDMI ports on the Soundbar. This has them show up in the Smart Hub for selection just like any other App you might have installed.

    Overall after getting it configured correctly I found it to be a great sound system with great sound quality.
    It might not be as good as a component surround-sound setup Like my old Yamaha system I had years ago but this takes up a bit less space and has a cleaner look. It also simplifies setup and usage. I would like a little more control for how loud you can set the Sub-Woofer and Rear speakers so I didn't have to set them to maximum volume.
    I didn't have any Dolby Atmos movies to try so I can't comment on that but 5.1 surround-sound works great.
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    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2019
    Bought this product to replace a 15-year old Bose speaker system and Denon receiver. Decided it was time to simplify my audio setup. This soundbar does not disappoint - the sound is very crisp and clear. My wife feels that dialogue, in particular, is much clearer. The system is easy to set up - even the wireless speakers connected quickly. (The wireless speakers are one of this unit's big advantages.) Connections to both WiFi and Bluetooth were also easy to accomplish. Being able to stream music from our phones is a nice feature. I have a Samsung TV so this unit and remote connect seamlessly.
    Watching a Blu-ray movie with Dolby Atmos coding is an incredible experience. The sound can shake the room, if you're so inclined.
    There's no "room tuning" utility in the unit, but adjusting the various speakers is fairly easy to do. All in all, I don't miss having the separate receiver with its heat. The Samsung soundbar has proved to be a worthy substitute for much more complicated (and expensive) systems.
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    MarissaAnne
    3.0 out of 5 stars A number of problems
    Reviewed in Canada on December 3, 2018
    I just migrated from a discrete 7.1 system (Speakercraft + Pioneer Elite) to the 7.1.4 Samsung because I downsized into a condo from my house. Here are my thoughts:

    1) The ATMOS sound is over-rated. Not like the theatres obviously, and the audio controls from the Samsung speakers is not flexible enough to create a fuller sound from all the bouncing around that the sound waves have to do. There's no way to calibrate the audio properly, and it's sad that Samsung and Harman Kardon (their subsidiary) couldn't include a calibration tool and room mic to help with that. It's not hard; my Pioneer came with one.

    2) The HDMI cable that comes with it isn't high enough bandwidth to handle wide color gamut at 4k plus ARC. I replaced it with a $6 certified cable from Monoprice and that solved a problem that wasted hours of my time.

    3) There are only two HDMI inputs. That covers my Apple TV and my Panasonic 820 Blu Ray player, but that's about it. So how do I get an Xbox into this thing? Sigh. Probably have to buy an HDMI switch of some sort and chain it.

    4) The manual is weak. No test disc to make sure each speaker is working properly.

    If Samsung is going to tap the higher end sound bar market, there needs to be more work on the firmware, documentation, and packaging.
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    Reso
    4.0 out of 5 stars Bon produit
    Reviewed in Canada on October 21, 2019
    Rear speaker sound cutting in and out On the Bluetooth or Wi/Fi
    I called Samsung many time, but never found my problem.
    I resolved my issue myself in used HDMI. So the front speaker work really fine.