Samsung HW-N950

Name: Samsung HW-N950
Brand: Samsung
SKU: 819315
Price: 1499 EUR
Availability: SoldOut
Rating: 8.4 (18 reviews)

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Key specs

	Built-in WiFi
	Bluetooth
	Width	122,6 cm
	Height	8,3 cm
	HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
	Sound reproduction	Surround
	Quality category	High-end

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Pros and cons

According to our soundbar expert

With a high-end review on quality, the sound from this soundbar is experienced as very good.
Add the soundbar to the Samsung multi-room system and stream music throughout the house.
Dolby Atmos sends effects through the ceiling to your listening position, making the sound extra spacious.
You can only connect the soundbar using Bluetooth to Samsung TVs from 2012 and up.

Description

Enjoy a realistic listening experience with the Samsung HW-N950. This soundbar is equipped with the Dolby Atmos technique. This reflects the sound of the soundbar to the ceiling and then back to your ears. The included subwoofer makes low bass tones extra noticeable, such as sound effects in action movies. In combination with the included rear speakers, you can create a complete sound setup. This way, you can enjoy a movie theater experience in your own living room. Connect the soundbar to your WiFi network and control it with the SmartThings app on your smartphone or tablet. Easily stream music by connecting the speaker to your smartphone with Bluetooth.

Connecting the soundbar to your television.
Connect the soundbar to the television using the included HDMI cable.

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Remote
HDMI cable
Wall mount
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Review is 7,6 out of 10.

Pretty on paper with it it's not yet.

design
Packaging
Remote control
Rear Speaker volume

After about 3 weeks of using the Soundbar, I can say that I am not convinced. Installation went smoothly and the Soundbar, Subwoofer and 2 Rear Speakers immediately radiate quality and expectations were high. With a setup of high-end UHD 4K Samsung TV, Playstation Pro and Apple TV, my expectation was that I would be blown off my chair while watching movies and series via Netflix, Plex and playing games via my Playstation Pro. Nothing could be further from the truth. None of these devices support Dolby Atmos or DTS-X.

I had pinned my hopes entirely on the support via ARC from the Samsung TV Apps to the Samsung Soundbar. Unfortunately Samsung does not support this! The audio output is currently only possible from the various apps on surround and nothing more. Means that the Soundbar is far from being used optimally. The feeling of immersion that the 7.1.4 setup should give is missed. Subwoofer lacks bass and rears lack volume and you can barely hear it, even when boosting their volume, which can be adjusted separately. It was crazy to read on various forums that LG is able to send a Dolby Atmos stream to the SoundBar via ARC and Netflix, it's crazy that a setup from Samsung / Samsung cannot do this. Depends more on the TV than the bar but it was disappointing nonetheless. Why does Samsung not provide optimal support for their own products???

Did some testing via a laptop with Windows 10 and Atmos app and if you really have an Atmos track and the SoundBar recognizes it, the sound is immediately great!

So my tip, take a good look at your devices and whether they support Atmos and only if you watch an Atmos supported movie or series does this bar distinguish itself from the cheaper models / competitors. The lack of virtual support is also a thing. If you have a stereo source it will only use the SoundBar and you will not have a subwoofer or rear support. Strange that there is not an option to virtually throw stereo to all speakers to still get some form of immersion and to have the feeling that the speakers do not take up most of the time for bacon and beans in your room.

Review by:
Jeffry de Wilde
Date:
15 November 2018
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 9,2 out of 10.

Good system, but pricey

Bluetooth speakers (no cables)
Combination with Samsung TV works great!
Sometimes the connection drops sporadically?!

Have had this set for 2 weeks now and love it. Atmos experience "good" present if you take the trouble to set everything right!

Rear speakers factory setting has very little presence in terms of sound, but if you take the time to set everything correctly, it is a powerful experience for a soundbar.

Just to report, for the best experience, connect to the HDMI ports (this soundbar has 2) of the soundbar itself. This way you get the best of the "atmos" experience!

Review by:
Adriaan Hebels
Date:
16 December 2018
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 8,4 out of 10.

The feeling of being in the cinema

super sound
wireless
cinema feeling
dolby atmos still not very usable

What a sound!!! The first time I went to see a movie, it felt like I was in the cinema. And guess what, I wasn't even listening in the atmos surround yet. As a test we went to watch the movie The mummy, well it seemed like the mummies were coming after you. It was just a movie theater in the house. Connecting the boxes went well and quickly. The rear boxes refused for a moment, but after a reboot they worked perfectly. Unfortunately, I have not been able to connect to the Samsung app so far. We also succeeded with the help of the Samsung support team via Facebook. You can also hang it up, the bracket is already included, but I put it under my TV on the sideboard and it actually fits perfectly under my Samsung television. It's a nice set now. What I do find a downside is that you have to read everything on a small screen if you want to change things in the soundbar, I don't find this very pleasant myself. I'm also thinking hard about whether I'm going to replace my blu-ray player (it's not that old yet, but it doesn't have an atmosphere on it) to be able to enjoy the sound even more. What a nice addition to watching movies.

Review by:
rilana213
Date:
13 November 2018
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

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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.

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Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	819315
	Manufacturer code	HW-N950/XN
	Brand	Samsung
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue
	Old product returned for free

Physical properties soundbar

Physical properties soundbar
	Height	8,3 cm
	Width	122,6 cm
	Depth	13,6 cm
	Weight	9,6 kg
	Color	Black
	Quality category	High-end

Properties

Properties
	Separate subwoofer
	Wireless subwoofer
	Subwoofer height	41,5 cm
	Subwoofer width	40 cm
	Subwoofer depth	20,3 cm

Sound

Sound
	Sound quality according to customers	Good
	Number of audio channels	7
	Number of subwoofer channels	1
	Sound reproduction	Surround
	Surround sound	Dolby Atmos
	Surround sound systems	DSP Programs, DTS, DTS-HD Master, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD
	Hi-Res audio
	Radio

Slots

Slots
	HDMI connector
	HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
	Number of HDMI connectors	3
	Digital optical connector
	Network connector
	USB port

Connectivity

Connectivity
	Bluetooth
	Built-in WiFi
	Plays from network
	Multi-room audio
	Multi-room functions	Surround sound mode
	Number of zones (audio)	1
	NFC

Smart

Smart
	Smart home platform	Samsung SmartThings
	Compatible with smartphone / apps
	Controls via app
	Controlled via Android app
	Controlled via Apple app
	Controlled via Windows app

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