Samsung HW-M550

Name: Samsung HW-M550
Brand: Samsung
SKU: 774795
Price: 249 EUR
Availability: SoldOut
Rating: 9 (63 reviews)

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Key specs

	Built-in WiFi
	Bluetooth
	Width	101,1 cm
	Height	5,4 cm
	HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
	Sound reproduction	Stereo
	Quality category	Mid-range

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Pros and cons

According to our soundbar expert

With a power output of 340 watts, the soundbar provides a clear and powerful sound.
You don't need an extra audio cable to send the sound back from your TV to the soundbar, because the HDMI connection has an audio return channel (ARC).
You can't use NFC to connect your smartphone to the soundbar.

Description

If you want to enjoy powerful film audio, have a look at the Samsung HW-M550. Connect this soundbar to your TV with 1 HDMI cable, and bring movies or series to life. Thanks to its total power output of 340 watts and the wireless subwoofer, you'll enjoy clear sound effects and a deep bass. You can choose between different settings, such as 'music', 'sports', or 'movie', so you'll have the best sound in every situation, whether you're watching a talkshow or a sports match. You can use Bluetooth to stream music to the soundbar from a smartphone, tablet, or computer.

Connecting the Samsung HW-M550 Soundbar to your TV
Use the included optical cable to connect your soundbar to your television.

Tips for using this product

Included by default

Remote (incl. batteries)
Optical cable
AC adapter
Power cord
Wall mount

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Review is 10 out of 10.

Highly recommended

Ease of connection
Sound quality
Design
Unfortunately, the matching wireless surround speakers are not available at Coolblue, for that you have to look elsewhere (for now)

Due to a redesign of the living room, the old stereo furniture had to disappear. I had a somewhat older 5.1 home cinema set in it. Of course I did not want to give up on the surround experience, but would still like to switch to the convenience of a soundbar. After some research I came up with the recent HW-M series from Samsung, in which different models can be combined with a wireless surround set (SWA-8500). That was interesting: fewer cables, still surround, a slim soundbar on the wall, reason to be happy. I still had my doubts: sound quality. To what extent could a soundbar match the sound of my old 5.1 set? After listening to various soundbars at friends, acquaintances and shops, I had confidence in this. Price-quality ratio is of course also important, so some research was needed in that area. All in all, I ended up with the HW-M550. I've owned these for a few days now and have absolutely no regrets. Assembly and connection was easy, there is a drilling template in the package that helps you place the holes in your wall in the right place. Connecting to the TV was also easy: with the supplied optical cable or the HDMI ARC connection you're done. The subwoofer is also wireless (except for the power cable of course) so it quickly found a place in a corner. First I tested the sound without the surround speakers. Result: a tight, wide sound, where the subwoofer is easy to adjust. A whole row of music files was then rushed through the speakers, from ambient to rock to metal: everything clicks perfectly. Then came the film test, still without the surround speakers. The intro of LOTR-The Fellowship Of The Ring has many sound nuances from whisper-soft to ferocious thumping. You guessed it, I've been enjoying the sound. Some reviews on the American site talk moderately about the subwoofer of this set, I don't have a bad word to say about this myself. The built-in surround spread in the soundbar also provides an excellent width in the film sound. Then it was time to connect the wireless surround speakers... Especially with movies, these are an almost mandatory addition: you really have the 'being in the sound' experience of a traditional 5.1 set. These also provide a pleasant filling of the space with music. Of course it is a matter of 'all value for money' and with larger investments you can have much nicer sound in your room, but in this price range the HW-M550 is highly recommended, especially in combination with the wireless set (Coolblue: add really add this to your assortment, then you can make people happy in 1 go).

Review by:
Raymond van Uffelen
Date:
24 July 2017
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 9,2 out of 10.

Plug and play

beautiful sound
Display on front
Installation is child's play
Large size - it takes a while to fit / measure

Nicely designed sound set, nice sound. Connection and operation is simple, no unnecessary buttons and settings (,,, which you do nothing with anyway). Just good.

Review by:
Auke Quist
Date:
19 July 2018
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 10 out of 10.

Recommended.

to install
Bass
Ease of use design
Additional speakers not for sale at cool blue

According to other reviews he would give too little bass, well that's not right. Subwoofer participates well

Review by:
Ellen Brink-Molenaar
Date:
26 April 2018
Translation:
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Insure your soundbar

Coolblue takes care of everything, from taking out an insurance to repairs
For almost all accidents
More coverage in case of damage than your standard warranty
No deductible

How do I insure my soundbar?

First, add your soundbar to your shopping cart. On the next page, choose the Protection Plan below. You always have a 30-day return window and pay no deductible in case of damage.

2-year Protection Plan
7,99
one-time
3-year Protection Plan
9,99
one-time

Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	774795
	Manufacturer code	HW-M550/XN
	Brand	Samsung
	Processing of your defect	Carry-in warranty
	Old product returned for free

Physical properties soundbar

Physical properties soundbar
	Height	5,4 cm
	Width	101,1 cm
	Depth	8,8 cm
	Weight	9,8 kg
	Color	Black
	Quality category	Mid-range

Properties

Properties
	Separate subwoofer
	Wireless subwoofer
	Subwoofer height	39,2 cm
	Subwoofer width	20 cm
	Subwoofer depth	37,8 cm

Sound

Sound
	Sound quality according to customers	Good
	Number of audio channels	3
	Number of subwoofer channels	1
	Sound reproduction	Stereo
	Hi-Res audio
	Radio

Slots

Slots
	HDMI connector
	HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
	Digital optical connector
	Network connector
	USB port
	USB function	Play media

Connectivity

Connectivity
	Bluetooth
	Built-in WiFi
	Plays from network
	Multi-room audio
	NFC

Smart

Smart
	Compatible with smartphone / apps

Awards

Awards
	Best tested

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