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SAMSUNG HW-N300 2-Channel TV Mate Soundbar, Bluetooth Wireless, Built-in USB Port, Surround Sound Expansion, Booming Bass with a Built-in Woofer, Audio Remote App/Free ALPHASONIK Earbuds

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Model Name HW-J250
Speaker Type Subwoofer, Soundbar
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Special Feature Subwoofer, bass_boost, usb_port

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  • Tv mate for amazing TV sound This ideal TV companion lets you hear sound differently. Hear powerful, outstanding sound from a compact soundbar.
  • Wireless connection with TV connect your soundbar to your Samsung TV* with ease and without the clutter of wires via Bluetooth**. you will be able to enjoy all your content Instantly with clear, impactful sound.
  • Play your music with a built-in USB port This sound bar makes it easy to enjoy your own music in your own space. It comes complete with an integrated USB 2.0 port, so all you have to do is plug in a Memory device with your music files and hit the play button.
  • Surround sound Expansion surround sound Expansion expands the listening area both sideways and up to deliver high-quality sound. Now you can enjoy great sound with truly immersive surround effects.
  • Samsung Audio remote app control your sound bar with the Samsung Audio remote app on your smartphone or tablet running on Android. Simply connect using Bluetooth to control all your key sound bar functions and play your favorite song lists on your mobile device through one single app.
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Samsung

TV mate for amazing TV sound

This ideal TV companion lets you hear sound differently. Hear powerful, outstanding sound from a compact Soundbar.

Subwoofer

Booming bass with a built-in woofer

Surround yourself with the deep bass you want without a separate woofer. The Soundbar comes equipped with two built-in woofers and a sound duct. That means more space, and more bass for you.

Samsung

Play your music with a built-in USB port

This Soundbar makes it easy to enjoy your own music in your own space. It comes complete with an integrated USB 2.0 port, so all you have to do is plug in a memory device with your music files and hit the play button.

Samsung

Surround sound expansion

Surround Sound Expansion expands the listening area both sideways and up to deliver high-quality sound. Now you can enjoy great sound with truly immersive surround effects.

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    Style:HW-N300 Tv Mate for amazing TV sound This ideal TV companion lets you hear sound differently. Hear powerful, outstanding sound from a compact soundbar. Booming bass with a built-in woofer surround yourself with the deep bass you want without a separate woofer. The soundbar comes equipped with two built-in woofers and a sound duct. That means more space, and more bass for you. Play your music with a built-in USB port This soundbar makes it easy to enjoy your own music in your own space. It comes complete with an integrated USB 2.0 port, so all you have to do is plug in a Memory device with your music files and hit the play button. Surround sound expansion surround sound expansion expands the listening area both sideways and up to deliver high-quality sound. Now you can enjoy great sound with truly immersive surround effects. Wireless connection with TV connect your soundbar to your Samsung TV* with ease and without the clutter of wires via Bluetooth**. You will be able to enjoy all your content instantly with clear, impactful sound. Music streaming via Bluetooth The soundbar uses Bluetooth for easy wireless connections to other devices. Enjoy music from your mobile in top audio quality, no strings attached. Samsung audio remote app control your soundbar with the Samsung audio remote app on your smartphone or tablet running on Android. Simply connect using Bluetooth to control all your key sound bar functions and play your favorite song lists on your mobile device through one single app.

    Customer reviews

    4.2 out of 5 stars
    4.2 out of 5
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    Customers say

    Customers like the sound quality, performance, ease of use, and value of the speakers. They mention that it works well, serves its purpose, and is easy to setup. Some differ on quality, connectivity, and fit.

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    284 customers mention219 positive65 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the speaker. They say it has good sound, is loud, and is excellent. Some say it's better than TV speakers and is able to set a comfortable volume level. The sound bar has an optical audio in port that makes hookup easy.

    "...But this IS a great addition to a bedroom TV and blows the built-in speakers of any LCD out of the water...." Read more

    "...There are sound profiles, but I find it sounds best with them turned off. Clear Voice would be my favorite but it really doesn't help much." Read more

    "...Overall, the speaker looks and sounds very good, and has in fact improved the ability of its older owners to adequately hear and understand the..." Read more

    "Excellent sound quality. A perfect fit for my Samsung 32" HDTV. There are a lot of settings on the TV and in the soundbar to adjust things...." Read more

    107 customers mention95 positive12 negative

    Customers like the performance of the speakers. For example, they say it serves the purpose very well, works well in a room 14 x 12, and is adequate for their application. Some mention the remote works great and the sound bar is excellent. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and recommend it for its value.

    "...Perfect for my purposes and light years beyond the built-in speakers of even a nice new Samsung 32" TV." Read more

    "...about $1,000 of time in this $100 bar, but it's working now and works GREAT." Read more

    "...But the soundbar is small and it works perfectly." Read more

    "...It actually has some bass, the remote works well, the set up was easy and there is no need to turn it up even close to max...." Read more

    82 customers mention62 positive20 negative

    Customers like the ease of use of the speakers. They say that the setup is easy, simple, and straightforward. They also say that it pairs well with their Samsung TV and that it is very easy to switch inputs to connect their phone over.

    "...It's a straight forward set up, very easy...." Read more

    "...Simple and straightforward.I purchased it for my Samsung 43" plasma set. No issues at all during setup...." Read more

    "...It actually has some bass, the remote works well, the set up was easy and there is no need to turn it up even close to max...." Read more

    "The operation is slightly difficult to get a hang of at first, some of the options aren't explained in the most straightforward way, but just look..." Read more

    58 customers mention54 positive4 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the value of the speakers. They mention that it has a great sound for a good price, and is well worth it.

    "...I am pleased with this purchase as it meets my criteria: (1) reasonably priced (for me that is to say under 100 bucks-on sale); and (2) permits me..." Read more

    "...Overall, I think it's definitely worth the price and would it recommend to others...." Read more

    "It's ok for the price. Design could have been better. When it's off, there is a red light in the front center...." Read more

    "...sound for mid size panels in a midsized room and do so at a very reasonable price." Read more

    64 customers mention37 positive27 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the speakers. Some mention that it has a really nice design, the sound is clear, and the quality is crisp. However, others say that it's not the absolute best quality soundbar on the market, it'll be frustrating and disappointing if you're not using a Samsung.

    "...mounted along with my Samsung UN32J6300 32-inch TV and they look great together, even better they are virtually the exact same length...." Read more

    "This is not the absolute best quality soundbar on the market. This is not the smallest soundbar on the market...." Read more

    "...Pros:*Sounds far better than the built in TV speakers*Looks simple and sleek*..." Read more

    "For a product that should be so easy to hook up and use, this one fails badly...." Read more

    46 customers mention17 positive29 negative

    Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the speakers. Some mention that it has Bluetooth capabilities but their TV has only an optical audio out port, and the Bluetooth pairing is flawless. Others say that it had issues connecting with all of their Samsung devices, and that it was nearly impossible to get connected to Bluetooth.

    "...Cons:*No remote integration with Samsung TV from same year, so now I have to use yet another remote.*..." Read more

    "...JImP.S.Bluetooth is flawless.JimUpdate February 26, 2016..." Read more

    "...The product also included an optical audio cable. The connection simply did not fit into the socket of the sound bar...." Read more

    "...even though the tv was a new Samsung with Sound Connect, it did not want to synch up when I hooked it up. Kind of disappointing in that regard...." Read more

    40 customers mention26 positive14 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the fit of the speakers. Some mention it sounds great, is compact, and fits in with TV so you don't see it. However, others say that the audio cable and optical cable don''t fit, the rubber end of the optical cable is a little too large, and the real length is just 25".

    "Excellent sound quality. A perfect fit for my Samsung 32" HDTV. There are a lot of settings on the TV and in the soundbar to adjust things...." Read more

    "...This is not the smallest soundbar on the market. This is not the bassiest soundbar on the market...." Read more

    "...It arrived in two days and it fits perfectly into the socket...." Read more

    "...I'll have to call - which is a big pain. But the soundbar is small and it works perfectly." Read more

    30 customers mention4 positive26 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the remote control of the soundbar. They mention that it does not work, and that it's a hassle to have to use 2 remotes to control it.

    "...The battery I received was dead. Of course, when at first the remote did not work, I assumed I had hooked something up incorrectly or the total..." Read more

    "...It was no better than the TV speakers, the remote didn't work well, etc. This Samsung sound bar is great for the intended use...." Read more

    "...phone with him and allowing him to access my TV Remotely he could NOT get it to work either...." Read more

    "...Does not work with other TV's or cable remotes. Just a hassle to have to use 2 remotes, but is a good boost to not so good flat screen tv audio." Read more

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    Jesse B
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for small spaces
    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2017
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    This is not the absolute best quality soundbar on the market. This is not the smallest soundbar on the market. This is not the bassiest soundbar on the market. But this IS a great addition to a bedroom TV and blows the built-in speakers of any LCD out of the water. Decent range and acceptable clarity make this a great choice for those who need a significant upgrade but don't need a full subwoofer system in a small space. Perfect for my purposes and light years beyond the built-in speakers of even a nice new Samsung 32" TV.
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    BK
    5.0 out of 5 stars They don't make that super clear, but once you set it you can ...
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2017
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    The operation is slightly difficult to get a hang of at first, some of the options aren't explained in the most straightforward way, but just look through the manual (which is conveniently available online) and it'll tell you what you need to know. Specifically I have a little trouble with sharing it between using it as a bluetooth speaker and a TV speaker, just getting it to auto select the right input when you go back to the other input. They don't make that super clear, but once you set it you can pretty much just put the remote in a safe place and leave it alone. I keep mine right next to it in the entertainment center just in case, but it pretty much auto powers on and auto switches now. I highly recommend using a universal remote just to adjust the volume, but if you're reading reviews on soundbars you probably already guessed that.

    I'm no proper audiophile, but I find the sound quality when used as a bluetooth speaker to be great. We have it hooked up to a relatively small 32" TV with basic built in speakers, and it sure fixes that problem. There are sound profiles, but I find it sounds best with them turned off. Clear Voice would be my favorite but it really doesn't help much.
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    P. Schmidt
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good speaker for the movie, but integration with TV is limited
    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2016
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    While my own home theater is based on HD projection and a screen, plus a home theater sound system, I was recently asked to set up a small home theater for an older couple who both have hearing problems, and she also suffers from poor vision. But their 'theater' room was only a 9' x 9' bedroom with a small sofa in it, so we ended up with a good sized flat screen LED 'smart' TV by Samsung. They were only going to use it to watch DVDs, nothing online or streaming. So they ended up with a new TV that has a remote control and also their DVD player which has a remote control. They HATE remote controls.

    Then they realized that the built-in speakers on the TV were not loud enough for them to hear, and the sound clarity was not that great either. They could not understand what anyone in the videos was saying.

    Because the TV sits on its stand on top of a credenza which takes up the entire wall of the room next to its doorway, there was no room to add speakers on the credenza or the floor next to it. The bottom of the TV screen is only about 3" above the top of the credenza, so I investigated 'strip speakers' or 'sound bars' that could be placed on top of the credenza, in front of the TV screen, and still not have the speaker blocking the screen (or the receiver for the remote control).

    There was no room, or desire, to have a subwoofer, so I looked for sound bar speakers that did not come with a subwoofer. This narrowed the options down a lot. Then I decided to stay with the same manufacturer as the TV, in order to maximize integration between them, so I looked only at Samsung. The options were now only a couple of models, and this HW-J250 was the better rated of the two, and had mostly very good reviews on Amazon and elsewhere.

    This speaker can accept its audio from a number of sources, including via a fiber-optic cable from the TV, via a stereo audio cable similar to those used on computer speakers (i.e. from an MP3 player or a computer sound card), wirelessly via Bluetooth (i.e. from a smart phone or computer), and wirelessly from the TV over a Samsung proprietary connection ("TV SoundConnect") that is reportedly based on Bluetooth but which has improved integration between TV and speaker. This sounds bar also apparently can play from a USB connected drive or flash memory stick (thumb drive), but I did not investigate this feature in any detail.

    I called Samsung pre-sales support to ask about options for connecting this speaker to the TV in question. I learned that not all current Samsung smart TVs support the proprietary wireless "TV SoundConnect" connection, and that included the TV in question. Samsung recommended that we use the fiber-optic cable connection, saying that with this connection, the speaker would turn on of off automatically with the TV, and the speaker volume would be controlled using the TV's remote control.......no need to use a THIRD remote control for the speaker (although it does come with its own remote control).

    When the speaker was received, we plugged its included fiber-optic cable between it and the TV, and connected the wall-wart style speaker power supply. Immediately the speaker recognized that there was a digital input, and it switched automatically over to its "D-IN' (digital input) mode, and sound came out of the speaker when a program was playing on the TV. Great!

    The Samsung TV's on-screen menu had previously been grayed out in the area where options related to the TV speaker could be selected. But the TV also seemed to automatically recognize that it was connected digitally to the new speaker, and those menu options became selectable. We were able to turn off the TV's built-in speaker, and also turn on the feature for 'clear voice' which enhances speech for better clarity.

    However, we were disappointed to learn that Samsung's agent had given us bad information, and we called back and confirmed with another agent that this speaker does NOT automatically turn itself on and off with the TV, and worse, it does NOT get its volume control from the TV's remote control. Apparently it DOES do those things if connected via the proprietary wireless "TV SoundConnect" method, but not over the fiber-optic connection. So, the old folks now need to use three remote controls. The TV remote control is required to turn the TV on and off, the speaker remote control is required to turn the speaker on and off, and to adjust the volume, and off course the DVD player's remote control is required for its functions. I might investigate setting up a universal remote control for them.

    Overall, the speaker looks and sounds very good, and has in fact improved the ability of its older owners to adequately hear and understand the audio programming of their DVD movies. It just would have been nice if the speaker's integration with the TV of the same brand and vintage was more complete.

    Some specifications:
    -This sound bar is supposedly "2.2" channels. Samsung does not explain what this means, but from other sources I understand that the number on the left of the decimal point means the number of primary speakers, 2 in this instance, or plain old stereo. I also believe that the number to the right of the decimal point refers to the subwoofer. I have seen lots of home theater audio setups that have x.1 channels, meaning however many primary channels plus one subwoofer. But how about when there is a 2 in that position? Does that mean this sound bar has 2 subwoofers? Maybe it does. It certainly does not come with a separate subwoofer.
    - Built in 80W amplifier.
    - Dimensions are 28.35" x 2.64" x 2.95".
    - Weight is 4 pounds.
    - Color is matte black with a black cloth grille.
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    Jim
    5.0 out of 5 stars ...a bit of a puzzle...
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2016
    Style: New ItemVerified Purchase
    Excellent sound quality. A perfect fit for my Samsung 32" HDTV. There are a lot of settings on the TV and in the soundbar to adjust things. It is a bit of a puzzle getting it to work. The included Toslink cable is very handy, The remote control is fine. The USB cable is a short pigtail and is a thoughtful addition to the package.

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    Update February 26, 2016

    I don't get CNN video so last night I tuned in CNN radio on my smart phone to listen to the "debate". I turned on the phone's Bluetooth to throw it to a 20w speaker. I had forgotten that the last speaker that I had thrown audio to was this 80w one. This speaker reconnected immediately and automatically. The volume and clarity were absolutely perfect. It was a pleasure to listen to the debate on this one. The extra power was a definite plus.

    Jim

    Update December 22, 2016

    The sound quality is the same as the TV (UN32J5003] sound quality, which is to say very, very good, except that there is much more power (volume} availablr.

    Jim
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