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Samsung HW-Q700A/XU Q-Symphony Cinematic Dolby Atmos Q-Series Soundbar for TV (2021), True 3.1.2ch sound, True Dolby Atmos & DTS:X, Adaptive Sound, Game Mode Pro, Black

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This model also has an impeccable stereo dynamic performance. The soundbar can get pretty loud, making it suitable for rooms that are large and for parties. At max volume, there’s a hint of compression that can be heard in its treble and bass ranges. That being said, it’s not noticeable with real-life content. 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. 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. As for the subwoofer, the majority of it is made of wood, with a thin layer of fabric covering the front. Therefore, it may get dirty easily as it collects dust.

But the soundbar also offers you the option to connect it to the TV through a wireless connection. This can be achieved either through Bluetooth or with WiFi but to be honest we would suggest such a connection only if a wired solution is absolutely out of the question. Wireless connections are not so stable and you may have problems with such one. The HW-Q700A looks like a decent offering with many things we would call as standards in this performance category. It is its actual output quality that will make or break this unit so without further delay let’s start our analysis… The Q700B is designed with larger screens in mind (55-inches upwards). It measures 44 inches / 1111mm wide. With Atmos capabilities the top layer felt more alive but keep in mind that the kind of Atmos effects you get here are not on par with what a full Atmos system can offer. Atmos sounds will feel elevated compared to the rest of the action but height depends not only the the soundbar’s capabilities but also on the design of your room. Lastly, it provides you with endless ways to connect wirelessly, via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Apple AirPlay2, letting you live that wireless life you always wanted!There are several physical inputs that the Samsung HW-Q700A comes with. Firstly, we have the Full HDMI input port, allowing you to utilise the soundbar as a hub between multiple devices. Then we have the micro USB port which can only be used to update software. Despite its inability to support voice assistants, it is compatible with the Samsung SmartThings app, allowing you to control a number of the bar’s features. That includes the sound enhancement features in which you can adjust bass and enhance dialogue. Connectivity We tested various genres to see if you could spot any irregularities but to be honest the unit can do good with most of them. As always with soundbars, these are not meant to be any kind of HiFi equipment for high fidelity music. If this is the case then you are reading the wrong article. But if you are looking for a device that can give you your daily music fix then the Q700A can fit that bill and with great success. Samsung has gone for a more angular design with its 2022 soundbars, which is distinctive if not overtly fashionable (softer curves are more on trend, we feel). Overall build quality is fine, but there’s no nice acoustic fabric on show, this is very much a sliver of hard plastic.

All Samsung soundbars feature the same One Remote and depending on their functions the buttons have additional uses so if you have used any TV or soundbar from Samsung in recent years the remote will feel very familiar. The Q700A also comes with Bluetooth connectivity. First of all you have the ability to stream audio from any mobile device through a Bluetooth connection. Also if you don’t want to mess with cables you have the ability to connect it to your TV through Bluetooth if your TV also can support such a connection. Just keep in mind that you cannot have both your TV and a mobile device connected at the same time. It’s either the TV or a Bluetooth device at a time. As with many other Samsung soundbars the Standard mode will output in just 2.1 channels configuration while by using the Adaptive mode you will take advantage of the total number of channels the Q7000A comes with. Yes, the Adaptive mode certainly adds a certain degree of processing making the music sound different but it was subtle and not very intrusive and we could definitely accept this during our listening time. The soundbar has a really balanced mid-range and high end and plays everything safe and within its limited capabilities. The bass could be better in action oriented films as the one we tested today but if you are not particularly bass hangry then you shouldn’t see this as a potential problem. Music You don't need several remotes. Control key soundbar functions like power, volume, and even sound effects with the Samsung TV remote - right from your TV.We found this two-piece impressively cinematic (straight from the box, and not augmented with any Q-Symphony embellishment). The subwoofer does a fine job filling out the lower mid-range and adding gutty thumps. It doesn’t drop excessively deep, but explosions and gunfire sound reassuringly sharp and dynamic. This Soundbar syncs with your Samsung TV, together creating immersive sound. It combines and enhances sound through the soundbar's front, side, and up-firing speakers as well as the TV's speakers, giving you a new level of acoustic immersion so you can experience content like never before.

Again we didn’t sense any exaggerations towards the higher end and all vocals had good energy and enough life into them to make the whole performance worthwhile. The dedicated center channel surely helps in this regard. After everything is said and done you still have the option to go through some manual calibration settings if you are still not satisfied with the end result. There is the usual treble and bass calibration along with a EQ graphic for more detailed frequency manipulation. You can also adjust the volume of each channel to bring them all to equal level. Another fancy feature we find is Tap Sound and with it you can mirror music from your phone to your soundbar with just a tap. Obviously your mobile device has to support this feature also but with it you save yourself the trouble of going through the connection process each time. Nothing major but a nice little feature to have. The unit fared as good as you would expect from such a device. There were no real disappointments here but no surprises either. It felt like the Q700A played it safe and to be honest this is how it should be. The front soundstage was very satisfying without pushing the physical limits of the soundbar itself. Sound imaging was good enough and the unit provided enough transparency for the hardware it comes with.After you connect all parts to the appropriate power outlets then both the subwoofer and main unit should pair automatically. If for some reason they don’t then you have the option to do it the manual way and there are very clear and easy instructions on how to do that. In terms of control the Q700A seems to be exactly the same as the Q905A which is not all that surprising. The inclusion of WiFi and Bluetooth certainly helps to include all these and add great flexibility to the unit. Extra Features and Services Using touch sensitive buttons certainly looks nice but trying to find them in a dark environment can be a frustrating procedure. Also touch sensitive buttons can become less sensitive to touch over time so it has its pros and cons going for such a design decision.

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