About the Samsung HW-K550
Clear dialogue, wireless music, and more
Clear dialogue, wireless music, and more
The Samsung HW-K550 (shown wall-mounted) delivers three channels of sound, including a dedicated center channel for clear speech.
Here's an easy way to ensure you can hear every detail of your favorite movies and shows, including whispered lines of dialogue. Samsung's HW-K550 sound bar system includes a dedicated center channel to keep speech intelligible — even when the action and musical score get heavy. The slim, wall-mountable bar features six drivers, three total channels of amplification, and plenty of ways to connect to your TV.
Plus, the included wireless subwoofer boasts a thin design for flexible placement, but it still brings the low-end impact. (Just remember you have to plug the sub into an AC outlet.)
Built-in Bluetooth for wireless music and installation freedom
The HW-K550 is also a solid music player too. You can use Bluetooth to wirelessly play tunes from your phone or tablet through the sound bar's powerful speakers, and the sub will add some nice thump to your playlist.
Bluetooth also enables you to connect wirelessly to a compatible Samsung TV, giving you extra freedom when choosing where to place the sound bar. Just think of how clean your setup could look without any wires running to your wall-mounted TV.
Product highlights:
Sound bar:
- slim profile is ideal for wall-mounting beneath a flat-panel TV
- 6 built-in speakers
- 30 watts RMS x 6 channels
- built-in Bluetooth for wireless music streaming from compatible smartphones, tablets, and computers
- SoundConnect feature lets you wirelessly connect your compatible Samsung TV to the sound bar via Bluetooth
- 5 listening modes: Music, Movie, Clear Voice, Sports, and Night Mode
- Night Mode prevents drastic changes in volume
- surround sound expansion widens the soundfield for balanced sound across more seating positions
- Dolby® Digital and DTS® decoding
- USB port lets you play digital music files from a thumb drive
- front-panel display shows selected input
- HDMI in/out with Audio Return Channel
- Anynet (HDMI-CEC) function lets you control sound bar with your Samsung TV's remote
- optical digital audio input (cable included)
- 3.5mm minijack input
- 39-15/16"W x 2-1/16"H x 3-3/8"D
- weight: 5.7 lbs.
Subwoofer:
- 6-1/2" woofer
- 160 watts RMS
- bass reflex (ported) enclosure delivers powerful bass response
- connects wirelessly to sound bar for easy placement
- 17-13/16"W x 13-1/4"H x 6-1/8"D
- weight: 15 lbs.
General:
- 3D video pass-through via HDMI (up to 1080p)
- bracket and hardware included for mounting bar to a wall
- remote control with subwoofer level control
- Samsung's Audio Remote app lets you operate your sound bar with a compatible Android phone (free download from the Google Play store) via Bluetooth
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # HW-K550/ZA
What's in the box:
Samsung HW-K550 owner's manual
- Active soundbar speaker (HW-K550)
- Wireless powered subwoofer (PS-WK550)
- AC power adapter (attached 5' DC cord)
- Two 5' AC power cords
- Remote control (AH59-02733B)
- CR2032 3V battery
- 6.5' Optical cable
- 2 Wall-mount brackets
- 2 Holders
- 2 Screws
- User Manual
- Wall-Mount Guide
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Features & specs
General | ||
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Design | Bar | |
Amplification | --- | |
Separate Subwoofer | Yes | |
Wireless Surrounds | Optional | |
Number Of Channels | 3.1 | |
Surround Formats | ||
Dolby Digital | Yes | |
DTS | Yes | |
Dolby Atmos | No | |
DTS:X | No | |
Audio Enhancements | ||
Dialogue Enhancement | No | |
Auto Volume | No | |
Night Mode | --- | |
Virtual Surround | Surround Sound Expansion | |
Room Correction | No | |
Audio Connections | ||
Optical Digital Inputs | 1 | |
Coaxial Digital Inputs | None | |
HDMI ARC Input | Yes | |
HDMI eARC Input | No | |
3.5mm Stereo Analog Inputs | 1 | |
RCA Stereo Analog Inputs | None | |
USB Type-A Input | No | |
Subwoofer Output | Wireless | |
Audio Specs | ||
Tweeter | None | |
Midrange | --- | |
Woofer | None | |
Subwoofer Driver | 6.5 | |
Enclosure | Sealed (bar),Ported (sub) | |
System Frequency Response | Not Given | |
Sound Bar RMS Power | 180 watts | |
Subwoofer RMS Power | 160 watts | |
Video Connections | ||
HDMI Inputs | 1 | |
HDMI Outputs | 1 | |
Video Specs | ||
HDMI Version | 1.4 | |
HDMI Video Pass-through Resolution | 1080p | |
HDR Video Compatible | No | |
Control | ||
Includes Remote | Yes | |
Voice Control | No | |
Control by App | Android | |
HDMI CEC | Yes | |
Remote IR Passthrough | No | |
Learns TV Remote | Yes | |
Audio Streaming | ||
Bluetooth Connectivity | Built-in | |
Bluetooth Audio Playback | Yes | |
Bluetooth Transmitter Mode | No | |
Online Music Sources | --- | |
Apple AirPlay | No | |
Chromecast built-in | No | |
Amazon Music | --- | |
Apple Music | --- | |
Pandora | --- | |
SiriusXM | --- | |
Spotify | --- | |
TIDAL | --- | |
TuneIn | --- | |
YouTube Music | --- | |
Files on Your Network | No | |
Wi-Fi Networking | ||
Built-in Wi-Fi Version | None | |
Bands | N/A | |
Other Info | ||
Wall-mountable | Yes | |
Mounting Bracket Included | Yes | |
Sound Bar Size (inches) | 2-1/8H x 39-13/16W x 3-7/16D | |
Sound Bar Weight | 5.7 lbs | |
Subwoofer Size (inches) | 13-1/8H x 17-13/16W x 6-3/4D | |
Subwoofer Weight | 15 lbs | |
Speaker Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Speaker Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
Amplifier Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Amplifier Labor Warranty | 1 Year |
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Features
Soundbar & Sub System: The Samsung HW-K550 wireless audio soundbar system is a 3.1-channel audio system that lets you experience a rich, powerful virtual surround sound from just two active speakers; a soundbar & wireless subwoofer. The slim, compact Samsung HW-K550 's soundbar can be mounted on the wall or placed on a table-top, while the wireless powered subwoofer can be positioned anywhere in the room to achieve maximum audio performance. The system offers HDMI, optical, stereo minijack, microUSB, and Bluetooth connectivity.
Active Soundbar: The soundbar is a self-powered, three-channel speaker which provides enveloping virtual surround sound from a single speaker. The soundbar includes six full-range drivers (including two drivers dedicated for the center-channel) housed in an acoustic suspension (sealed) enclosure. Each driver is powered by a dedicated 30 watt amplifier for 180 watts of total power. The soundbar is designed to be mounted directly below or above your flat-panel HDTV in a horizontal orientation. The soundbar can be placed on a shelf or table-top. The soundbar also includes wall-mount brackets which allows you to fix the speaker to your wall. The soundbar offers analog audio and digital audio/video connections (including HDMI), as well as Bluetooth connectivity.
Wireless Powered Subwoofer: The wireless powered subwoofer receives its low-frequency audio signal wirelessly from the soundbar via 2.4GHz transmission. There are no cords to connect, except the AC power cord. You can place the wireless powered subwoofer up to 32.8' away from the soundbar. The wireless powered subwoofer features a rear-firing 6.5" woofer inside a bass-reflex cabinet with a rear-firing port. The woofer is powered by a built-in 160 watt amplifier.
Surround Sound Decoding: The Samsung HW-K550 wireless audio soundbar system employs decoders compatible with Dolby Digital (5.1ch) & DTS (2ch), as well as Samsung's proprietary surround & effect modes.
- Surround Sound Expansions: The Surround Sound Expansion delivers a more realistic and immersive audio experience by adding depth and spaciousness to the movie soundtrack.
- Sound Effects: The Samsung HW-K550 offers 5 different sound effects modes (Music, Movie, Clear Voice, Sports, & Night), depending on the type of content you want to enjoy. The Clear Voice mode enhances dialog and vocals, while Night mode compresses the dynamic range of the soundtrack.
Audio Settings: The Samsung wireless audio soundbar system provides various audio adjustments to customize your listening experience.
- AV Sync: AV Sync can be used to help sync video to audio when connected to a digital HDTV. Video may look slower than the audio if it is connected to a digital TV. If this occurs, you can adjust the audio delay time to match the video. You can adjust the AV Sync from 0 to 300ms.
- Equalizer: You can independently adjust the system's Bass & Treble (-6 to +6), or you can go a step further and adjust the system's 7-band EQ (150, 300, 600, 1.2k, 2.5k, 5.0k, 10.0k Hz) from -6 to +6.
- Subwoofer Level: You can independently adjust the volume of the wireless powered subwoofer from -12 to +6, using the system's remote control.
Optional Wireless Surround Kit: You can expand the HW-K550 soundbar & sub system by adding Samsung's SWA-8000S Wireless Surround Kit (sold separately). Enjoy a more immersive surround sound experience without the clutter of cables and wires.
Connections
HDMI 1.4 Input/Output: The soundbar of the Samsung HW-K550 wireless audio soundbar system is fitted with an HDMI 1.4 input and HDMI 1.4 output. HDMI transmits video and audio signals simultaneously for a simpler connection, and provides a clearer picture and better sound. The unit's HDMI input and output support 1080p and 3D-video pass-through. The HDMI output also supports ARC. You should connect your Blu-ray player or satellite/cable box directly to the HW-K550's HDMI input and then connect the soundbar system's HDMI output to your flat-panel TV's ARC-enabled HDMI input.
- 1080P Pass-Through: The HDMI jacks support up to 1080p video (not 4K).
- Dolby Digital & DTS Compatible: The HDMI input/output support Dolby Digital (5.1ch) and DTS (2ch).
- 3D Ready: The HW-K550 can pass through 3D video from 3D-ready Blu-ray players to 3D-ready TVs, via HDMI (1.4). You will also need compatible 3D-ready glasses and 3D-video content.
- ARC: The unit's HDMI output also supports the ARC function. This allows you to connect your Blu-ray/DVD player or satellite/cable box directly to the system's HDMI input and connect the system's HDMI output to your television for audio from the wireless audio soundbar system or your TV. Your TV must also be ARC compatible.
Bluetooth Technology: The Samsung HW-K550 features built-in Bluetooth for wireless connection between the soundbar speaker system and your Bluetooth-enabled mobile device for wireless music streaming, as well as a wireless connection between the soundbar speaker and select Samsung TVs with SoundConnect. The HW-K550's Bluetooth function only has a wireless range of approximately 16.4'.
- Bluetooth Music Streaming (A2DP): You can wirelessly stream stored music and music apps from your Bluetooth-enabled device; like your smartphone, tablet, computer, or laptop to the Samsung HW-K550 and enjoy music with high quality stereo sound, all without wires. The HW-K550 does not control your Bluetooth-enabled device; you will continue to control your music from your Bluetooth-enabled device. Song/artist information will also still need to be viewed from your Bluetooth-enabled device.
- SoundConnect (for Samsung TVs): You can simplify the installation of the HW-K550 by eliminating the need for a wired connection between a Bluetooth-enabled Samsung TV and the soundbar. Simply plug the soundbar and the subwoofer into AC power and follow the simple pairing instructions to wirelessly connect the soundbar to select Bluetooth-enabled Samsung TVs. SoundConnect is only available on select 2012-up Samsung TVs.
Note: Due to the differences in Bluetooth technology, some Bluetooth enabled devices may be incompatible, function improperly, or may not support all features when used with the Samsung HW-K550.
Analog + Digital Inputs: The Samsung HW-K550 wireless audio soundbar system features both analog (3.5mm) and digital (optical) audio inputs.
- Optical Digital Input: The Samsung HW-K550 wireless audio soundbar system's soundbar is equipped with an optical (toslink) digital input to connect your television, Blu-ray/DVD player, or satellite/cable box. The digital optical output terminals of most newer flat-panel TVs only send a Dolby Digital audio signal when receiving Dolby Digital surround sound from the TV's built-in tuner, network connection, or connected USB device; and will output only 2ch PCM from sources connected to the TV via HDMI, or RCA (like your Blue-ray/DVD player or satellite/cable box).
- Aux Input: The Samsung HW-K550 's soundbar features a stereo audio minijack (3.5mm) input to connect your analog television or other analog audio component.
Note: To get the best audio performance out of the Samsung HW-K550, use the system's HDMI input and optical digital input to connect your Blu-ray player and satellite/cable box. Then connect the system's HDMI output to your TV's HDMI ARC input. By connecting your Blu-ray player and satellite/cable box directly to the soundbar system, you'll gain Dolby Digital/DTS decoding from these two sources.
microUSB Port: You can connect and play music files from external USB mass storage class devices (such as a USB thumbdrive) using the soundbar's rear-panel microUSB port and a microUSB-to-USB adapter (sold separately). The HW-K550 supports playback of a variety of music files loaded onto a compatible USB device formatted in FAT16/32. You can control basic playback functions; such as Play/Pause, Fast-Forward/Backward, Previous/Next Track, and Repeat/Random. The system will also charge (5V/0.5A) your connected USB device. Compatible music files include -
- MP3: 80-320kbps; 16-48kHz
- WMA: 56-128kbps; 16-48kHz
- AAC: 48-320kpbs; 16-96kHz
- WAV: up to 3000 kbps; 16-48kHz
- FLAC: up to 3000 kbps; 16-96kHz
- OGG: 50-500kbps;16-48kHz
Controls
Remote Control w/ Anynet+: The included IR remote control provides wireless operation of the Samsung HW-K550 system. Anynet+ is a convenient feature that offers linked operation with other Samsung components (up to 12) that have the Anynet+ feature, and lets you control those products with one Samsung remote control. To operate this function, you must connect Samsung HW-K550 wireless audio soundbar system to an Anynet+ Samsung TV using an HDMI cable.
TV Remote Programmable: The Samsung HW-K550 soundbar system can also be programmed to respond to select TVs remote controls. Once programmed, you can control volume up/down & mute with your TV remote. This function is not available when the soundbar speaker system is in the TV SoundConnect, TV ARC, or HDMI mode.
Bluetooth Control: The Samsung HW-K550 soundbar system offers an Android compatible Bluetooth remote app and incorporates a Bluetooth Power On feature.
- Bluetooth Remote App (for Android): Download Samsung's Audio Remote app onto your Android (OS 3.0+) smartphone or tablet to control the HW-K550 soundbar system wirelessly from your mobile device over Bluetooth. This convenient app lets you control all the Soundbar's basic functions such as power, volume, and the media controls, plus lets you control customizable functions such as the surround modes & EQ.
- Bluetooth Power On: If a previously paired Bluetooth device (including a Samsung SoundConnect compatible TV) tries to pair with the Soundbar when the Bluetooth Power On function is activated and the Soundbar is turned off, the Soundbar turns on automatically.
Auto Power On/Off: The Samsung wireless audio soundbar system offers Auto Power On/Off functionality.
- Power Link (Auto On): The wireless audio soundbar system is automatically turned on when you turn on your TV or any device connected to the wireless audio soundbar system with an optical cable.
- Auto Off: If a TV or any device connected to the wireless audio soundbar system is off and there is no audio signal, the soundbar system will turn off after 5 minutes.
Firmware Updates: Samsung may offer updates for the Soundbar's system firmware in the future. If an update is offered, you can download the firmware update from Samsung's website onto a USB thumbdrive inserted in your computer. Once the firmware is downloaded on your USB thumbdrive, plug the USB device into the soundbar's USB port for update.
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Decent sound for the price. Simple setup and nice integration with Samsung TVs. As others said be sure to remove the clear plastic covers off the cables before trying to install them. Bass is not floor shaking but effective
Larry from Millsboro DE