Today's TVs are far too thin for any kind of good quality speakers to be properly incorporated into the screen, or the frame (what frame, right?). So to get sound quality that can match the video, you need external speakers. (In some cases, some manufacturers are actually making TVs separate from speakers/sound bars now, and selling them as a package.)
Today we're looking at the Samsung Sound+ 3-channel sound bar , model HW-MS650. I've paired it with the thin and sleek Samsung Q8C tv - you can check out that review too here on the channel or head Blog.BestBuy.ca
Setting up this sound bar was basically plug and play. Connect the sound bar to the One Connect box, turn it on and it's ready.
Depending on your set up preferences, this sound bar can sit under or in front of the TV, or be wall mounted.
This sound bar -- the Samsung HW-MS650 -- is a 3-channel sound bar with nine small speakers inside. It's also got Bluetooth so you can connect your phone and use it to play music. It's also compatible with other speakers so you can create a wireless home threatre surround sound set up.
The Samsung Multiroom App works with that Bluetooth technology and your Wi-Fi connection to let you easily stream music from your mobile device using services like Spotify and TuneIn Radio.
I actually had some trouble using the Multiroom App; I followed the instructions in the manual to connect to the speaker via Bluetooth but it just wouldn't connect.
I tried using the app to connect with Bluetooth next, but the app seemed hung up. In the end, I used the connection button on the sound bar's remote to put it into Bluetooth pairing mode, then I just went to my Samsung Galaxy's Bluetooth settings menu. I saw the speaker pop up right away and connect.
From there I just played music via the Play Music app and nixed the Multiroom app altogether.
The speaker has a good room-filling sound, rich bass and was very easy to listen to.
I love the versatility of sound bars today, and the Samsung Sound+ doesn't disappoint. Audio for TV and movies is both subtle and strong and the speaker for its size can fill the room quite well with sound. I appreciate the fact I can also use this as a music speaker for my smart phone and play audio at a dinner party or gathering. While the multiroom app didn't work for me, it wasn't needed at all, since the speaker connects in seconds using your phones Bluetooth settings.
When it comes to sound quality, ease-of-use, and it's ability to work with the other Samsung Devices I tried, like the galaxy S8 smart phone, and Q8C TV this sound bar is a winner.
