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Having a quality smart TV at home is a great investment. But, when possible, purchasing extra electronics to complement the audiovisual experience is even better. One of the products that most match televisions are soundbars, and Samsung has a release that deserves attention.
A Soundbar Samsung HW-Q800A is an equipment that promises to transform rooms into an immersive cinematic space, with high quality sound and versatile usability beyond connection to TVs. THE Techlifers received a model for testing and tells below what the user can expect from this device.
Design
(Image: Fernando Gomes/Techlifers) 
(Image: Fernando Gomes/Techlifers) 
(Image: Fernando Gomes/Techlifers)
Samsung's new soundbar is made up of a long stereo and a subwoofer. Both complement each other at the time of use and serve to balance the high and low sounds and promote the most believable experience possible. In addition, both are not very heavy and allow easy mobility to different rooms in the house.
The main device of this product is designed to be placed just below smart TVs, especially those whose holder has a concave shape. Because it is quite long, the ideal is to reserve it on a table with enough space.
Its ergonomics are simple, efficient and bring a charm to the device, covered mostly by the material through which the speakers release the sound. Only four buttons (related to volume and voice command) are arranged on the front of the piece, while the HDMI inputs are on the back.
(Image: Fernando Gomes/Techlifers) 
(Image: Fernando Gomes/Techlifers) 
(Image: Fernando Gomes/Techlifers)
The subwoofer is a medium-sized device that can be easily incorporated into a bookcase, for example, or even in a corner reserved for the floor. Its design is minimalist, containing only the large foam opening for the audio, which contributes to the adaptation to the user's preferred space.
With the complete soundbar, Samsung provides connection cables, a remote control and an instruction manual. As a unit, the product shows promise at first glance and its use is as practical as it looks.
Usage and connectivity
With a socket input for each part of the soundbar, the user finds simple steps at their disposal to experience their sound immersion. When starting it with the control, the simple commands to lower and increase the volume, in addition to connecting via bluetooth with a smart TV or other devices, are very intuitive.
Whatever the user needs with this product, he can achieve by interacting directly with it, without the need for third-party applications — except for purposefully connecting to streaming music. Once connected, the soundbar works brilliantly and gives scope for various audio functions and experiments, integrated into the routine of those who command it.
The audio standards HW-Q800A bring immersion thanks to the speakers strategically placed in the long set. And that makes a difference, considering that, as it is a soundbar — whose function is performed in smaller spaces, unlike a traditional Home Theater — the audio will expand in multiple directions at the chosen location for activation. Consequently, the user will be able to take better advantage of this technology that has much to add to their leisure.
And that with a smart TV as the main source. But, if interested, it is also possible to easily connect a personal cell phone via bluetooth or simply touching it to the stereo (Tap Sound) to, for example, play songs from a pre-built playlist. The versatile use of the product, which works with the optimization of the SmartThings, from Samsung, is one of its highlights, as the sound quality does not disappoint.
In addition, the Alexa personal assistant is built-in and can be activated by voice command, which is another smart way to enjoy this acquisition.
Audio
All the technological resources and good ergonomics would not make up for the lack of good quality audio. Fortunately, this soundbar does not disappoint in the most important aspect, guaranteeing 330 Watts of sound power, distributed in 3.1.2 channels and 8 speakers that, as we have already mentioned, are spread throughout the soundbar.
Samsung's release has the feature Acoustic Beam, which allows the greatest precision and clarity of sound as it exits through 28 small acoustic openings. next to the Dolby Atmos and Anti-noise Sound Intelligence, the experience can be positive and very beneficial, when comparing it to a simple television speaker.
The soundbar also operates with sound synchronization and automatic equalization in order to adapt the sound types for each particular use. In this way, it is possible to go from the lull of a movie to the frenetic aspect of intense gaming. By adapting these sound frequencies, the environment where the user is becomes even more immersive.
Speaking of games, there is a special tool for gamers on duty. The call Modo Game Pro enables the highest capacity of the loudspeakers and is very interesting to see it in practice.
The soundbar fulfills its role of bringing a crystal clear, clean, acoustic and great power sound. In fact, the long device can even exempt the use of the subwoofer, since it alone already demonstrates a big difference to other traditional sounds. We made a comparison video, which you can see below:
Price and availability
A Soundbar Samsung HW-Q800A is now available in major national stores. It is worth remembering that the price may vary depending on the choice of each place of sale.
In a general search on the internet, it is possible to find this release for up to R$ 2.800. At the Magazine Luiza, you can find the soundbar for the price of R$ 2.417,91.
Conclusion
Useful, practical and versatile are the adjectives to categorize Samsung's new soundbar. Being a great ally for different tasks, consumers who are interested in a complete and promising product can find what they are looking for in this model.
It is also good to remember that this is a complementary and costly investment, although valid. The technology is not totally innovative, but, within its proposal, it is competent compared to the other options on the market.
Technical specifications
Soundbar Samsung HW-Q800A
| Model | Soundbar Samsung HW-Q800A |
| Audio | Dolby Atmos Som Surround DTS Virtual: X |
| Loudspeakers | 3.1.2 channels 8 Speakers, 330W |
| Connections | 1x HDMI Input 1x HDMI Output Bluetooth Wi-Fi Music playback via USB Remote control |
| Special Features | SmartThings Alexa Spotify Modo Game Pro Tap Sound Acoustic Beam Anti-noise Sound Intelligence |
| Price | R $ 2.417,91, at Luiza Magazine |
REVIEW: Samsung HW-Q800A Soundbar delivers great crystal clear sound
Samsung Soundbar HW-Q800A 8 10 0 1 Samsung's new soundbar is equipped with a dynamic system that brings a very powerful audio. Samsung's new soundbar is equipped with a dynamic system that brings a very powerful audio. 8/10 Total Score- Design 8/10 Great
- Incredible 9/10 Usage and Connectivity
- Amazing 9/10 Audio
- Value for money 6/10 Normal
Pros
- Attractive design and good adaptation to the environment
- Intuitive, built-in connectivity
- Alexa built into the system
- Clean, powerful and acoustic audio
Cons
- Subwoofer dispensable in certain situations
- Questionable value for money
