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SAMSUNG 5.0ch S61A Amazon Exclusive S Series Soundbar – Acoustic Beam and Alexa Built-in (HW-S61A, 2021 Model)
Brand | SAMSUNG |
Model Name | HW-S |
Speaker Type | Soundbar |
Connectivity Technology | AirPlay |
Special Feature | Alexa |
About this item
- SIDE HORN SPEAKER WITH ACOUSTIC BEAM Experience room filling sound with a panoramic soundscape.
- BUILT IN CENTER SPEAKER A dedicated speaker enhances dialogue so you hear every word.
- BUILT IN VOICE ASSISTANT Control your soundbar and stay connected with Alexa
- AIRPLAY 2 Stream audio from iOS devices.
- PREMIUM DESIGN Refined design to complement every space.
Alexa Built-in
This smart speaker has been certified by Amazon for its built-in Alexa functionality, providing a voice-forward experience to play music, read news, control other smart home devices, and more.
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Remote Control | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Sound quality | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.0 |
Volume control | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.0 |
Value for money | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.6 |
Bluetooth connectivity | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.4 | — | — | 5.0 |
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speaker size | 5 inches | 5 inches | 38.6 inches | 3 inches | — | 3 inches |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Information Not Available |
connectivity tech | AirPlay | Wireless | Bluetooth, Optical, HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Optical, HDMI | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, HDMI, Optical | wireless, wired |
speaker type | Soundbar | Soundbar | Soundbar | Soundbar,Subwoofer | Soundbar | Soundbar |
mounting type | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Tabletop,Wall Mount | Wall Mount, Tabletop | Wall Mount |
weight | 6.6 pounds | 6.6 pounds | 19.5 pounds | 20.3 pounds | 44.3 pounds | 5.3 pounds |
From the manufacturer
Designed to fill your space with sound from anywhere in the room.
Surrounding you in sound
Experience room-filling sound with dual-sided horn speakers and Samsung Acoustic Beam technology for a wide sound range and improved audio quality.
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Ready to hear your commandWith Alexa built into your soundbar, utilize all of Alexa's functionality including playing music, asking about the weather and more--without needing a separate device. *Works with Alexa and requires an Amazon Echo device to use this feature. *Amazon, Alexa, and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. *Content Services may vary by region & are subject to change without notification. |
Room-filling sound in all-in-one designEverything you need in a single soundbar with two woofers and tweeter built in, so you can enjoy rich sound anywhere in the house. |
Sound optimized for each sceneForget rewinding to catch what was said. Enjoy dynamically optimized audio with enhanced voice clarity for whatever you are watching, including sports, games, movies and more. |
Music as it's meant to be heardTake your music to the next level with studio-grade clarity that crisply layers vocals and instrumentals so you can hear each note as the artists intended. |
Center channel for clear dialogue
Never miss a word with enhanced dialogue delivered by a dedicated center channel speaker to project voices clearly.
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Simply tap and playMirror music from your phone to your soundbar for uninterrupted, seamless listening with just a tap. *Tap sound is only compatible with select Samsung mobile devices, with Android 8.1 and above. Tap Sound requires SmartThings app to activate and set up. *This service only works when Soundbar and mobile are on. |
Stream music freelyStream music, podcasts and more using Wi-Fi. *Soundbar needs to be connected to the Wi-Fi network through the SmartThings app. SmartThings app requires Android ver. 6.0 or later, IOS ver. 10.0 or later *Only available on select Samsung soundbars. |
Powerful bass where you need itGet deeper, richer bass with the compatible SWA-W500 wireless subwoofer, which gives you the flexibility to place it where you want without wires. *Additional purchase of Samsung Wireless Subwoofer, SWA-W500 is necessary. |
More sound without the wiresTurn your soundbar into a complete surround sound system with optional rear Samsung speakers in a few simple steps without the mess of wires. *Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit sold separately. (Accessory models: SWA-9100S or SWA-9500S). **The wireless module requires a power cord to function and speaker cables to connect to rear speakers. |
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Product Dimensions | 4.9 x 30.1 x 2.7 inches |
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Item Weight | 6.6 pounds |
Manufacturer | Samsung |
ASIN | B08X18CP38 |
Item model number | HW-S61A/ZA |
Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #173,849 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #621 in Home Audio Sound Bars |
Date First Available | May 31, 2021 |
Speakers Maximum Output Power | 5 Watts |
Item Weight | 6.6 Pounds |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Product Description
Refined design to complement every space.
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Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. They say that it is an excellent soundbar that gets pretty loud. They also appreciate the ease of setup, saying that it pairs easily with other electronics. Customers also appreciate value, and appearance. However, some customers have reported issues with the quality and volume of the product. They mention that the quality is disappointing, and the volume settings are limited. Customers are mixed on performance, and connectivity.
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Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. For example, they say it gets pretty loud, movies come alive with sound effects, and the voices are clear.
"...Along with the vocal clarity of the center speaker and flawlessly paired with the s9100 wirelessly paired rear speakers and you are covered in..." Read more
"...This did the trick for me. Good sound, fit the smaller space I had and was simple to setup." Read more
"...Voices are clear, and movies come alive with sound effects that seem to be coming from everywhere, bouncing off the walls in all directions...." Read more
"...2. Great sound and clarity due to more than just 3 speakers.3. Good enough bass.4. Small size5. Clear and concise remote..." Read more
Customers like the ease of setup of the speakers. For example, they mention it's easy to mount, integrate with other electronics, and pairs easily with a Samsung TV. The remote is straightforward and the controls are easy to use. That said, some complain about the sound mode.
"...Perfect for a mid size livingroom or bedroom. Remote is straight forward. It will also control libraries of music and i believe samsung TVs...." Read more
"...Good sound, fit the smaller space I had and was simple to setup." Read more
"...The soundbar is super easy to set up through the Samsung app and I haven't had a problem connecting through spotify or any other platform." Read more
"...Also, the included directions are vague and incomplete. You'll need to download the PDF manual available online to access the complete information...." Read more
Customers like the value of the speakers. They say it's a great sound bar for the price.
"...So...affordable impressive sounding system that looks gorgeous with plenty of volume to immerse you in beautiful sound I hope to be specific to my..." Read more
"...gone up significantly since I bought it but at the time the value for the money was good (148 vs 248$)...." Read more
"...of this device and make an objective judgment that this was a good value for the money...." Read more
"Excellent sound bar for the money and I would recommend it to anyone...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the speakers. They say it has an understated contemporary design that is less obtrusive than many other sound bars. The remote looks sleek and attractive, and it compliments the room very well.
"...So...affordable impressive sounding system that looks gorgeous with plenty of volume to immerse you in beautiful sound I hope to be specific to my..." Read more
"...not an audio person but it sounds great to me and I also like the look aesthetically." Read more
"...It's also very sleek and modern and takes up much less space than our old 2.0 Ch speaker...." Read more
"Aesthetic: The soundbar looks beautiful and compliments the room very well. Probably the best looking sound bar I've ever had...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the speakers. Some mention it works well, is satisfied with the performance, and works as expected with a Samsung smart TV. However, others say that it stopped working completely, has poor sound quality, and malfunctions constantly.
"Works great but the voice guide is annoying...." Read more
"...out the batteries that came with it, put in new Duracell and it still won't work...." Read more
"...It get's loud and the bass is noticeable. I'm very satisfied with the performance considering the price I paid ($270)...." Read more
"Update: 6 months in and unit has stopped working completely without much use.As far as soundbars go, this thing is a horrible choice...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the speakers. Some mention that it has Bluetooth and wifi connectivity, and a built-in Alexa, while others say that it does not pair with Alexa devices, connect with bluetooth, or connect to the SmartThings app.
"...So one caveat is that I had a difficult time setting up the built in Alexa and the tech support was terrible once again, but I eventually figured it..." Read more
"...You can't use it for phone calls (no microphone). The bluetooth does work quite well, though, for listening...." Read more
"...It never would connect to my SmartThings app either. I tried to contact Samsung customer service but was on hold forever...." Read more
"...It is "smart" it automatically linked with my TV for using only the cable remote. It was one of the easiest device setups I've had...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the quality of the speakers. They mention that the EQ settings are not well enough, the quality is disappointing, and the app is the most worst and cheap looking app ever. Some say that the product has a fatal flaw and is a horrible choice. Some mention that fixes published do not sustain for long and the product pretty much disintegrated once the battery compartment was opened.
"...At least in my room.Now to the cons: Support is a disappointment...." Read more
"...But it looks like I got a defective unit. I'm currently working with support and will update when I have a fix...." Read more
"...with samsung has pretty much been this , great hardware but not great software / constant connectivity issues...." Read more
"...every one of my needs, exceeded my expectations and shows none of the reported flaws I've read in other reviews...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the volume of the speakers. They mention that the volume setting is dumb, the overall volume of unit was very weak, and the device voice is slightly louder than anything else. The adjustments to the sound are limited, and it tens to waver. After one week, the volume continually turned itself down to zero. There is no sound mode level indicator, and using HDMI cables, they could not change volume.
"...to the rear speakersbwas automatic but the advertised control of rear speakers didn't happen...." Read more
"...Here are my recommendations.There is no sound mode level indiciator (treble,bass, and etc) but I counted 12 levels...." Read more
"...Only downside is no volume level display, just light indicators for it changing or to indicate if it is maxed...." Read more
"...I can't find a way to disable her voice, nor can I adjust the volume...." Read more
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So...affordable impressive sounding system that looks gorgeous with plenty of volume to immerse you in beautiful sound I hope to be specific to my glitch, but, after that it was heaven.
Having a dedicated third channel (it's a 3.0, in other words) for dialogue and effects makes all the difference. Voices are clear, and movies come alive with sound effects that seem to be coming from everywhere, bouncing off the walls in all directions. It's quite the immersive experience.
Speaking of which, what sold me on this model was the DTS Virtual X setting, uncommon at this price point. But as it turns out, the "adaptive sound" setting works the best. At least in my room.
Now to the cons: Support is a disappointment. The available Samsung apps do not work with this model, so you must rely on the included remote which leaves a lot to be desired. To adjust treble, bass, etc you have to rely on the lights that flash on top of the bar, and you have to be standing over it to see them. This soundbar needs some tweaking to arrive at it's optimal performance, and that's quite a hassle. Also, the included directions are vague and incomplete. You'll need to download the PDF manual available online to access the complete information. Are these deal breakers ? Not at all, just letting you know what to expect.
Finally, I ordered a refurbished model, listed as ' very good' and it arrived in pristine condition, with all the original packaging in tact. It looked as if it was brand new. That reduced the price considerably from it's already low cost.
To sum things up, this Samsung sounds great, rivaling models that cost hundreds more and I highly recommend it. It's just a shame that there's no app available to make adjustments more intuitively.
UPDATE: After downloading the PDF online of the complete instructions, ( a must ) I've discovered a few features in the unit that aren't, for some reason, even mentioned in the manual that came with it. For one, there's a six band graphic equalizer hidden in the remote control, etc.
But, most importantly, the download suggested to set your TV's audio output to Dolby Digital instead of passthrough or auto or PCM or whatever. This makes all the difference !! Dolby Virtual X comes alive with room filling wonder. I couldn't believe my ears. Make sure to follow this advice.
5 channels including dedicated center speaker for voices when watching TV and movies.
I find this soundbar to be great for what I want. This is perfect for rooms and small living room.
The base is good enough but not explosive, depending on the music, the bass will be much more present.
The details that this soundbar is great because I can hear additional instruments in music and hear outside noises when watching movies. This is due to the 5 channels adding additional imagery and wider sound.
Here are my recommendations.
There is no sound mode level indiciator (treble,bass, and etc) but I counted 12 levels.
I would put treble at zero or level 1 and put bass on level 5 or 6 depending on your preference.
Also, keep it at adaptive sound for brighter sound and better clarity. Adaptive sound is great that will automatically switch setting if it detects, movies, music or TV.
Positive
1. When going through, sound mode, there is a voice that will tell you if it's treble or bass, which is great so no need to look at the soundbar.
2. Great sound and clarity due to more than just 3 speakers.
3. Good enough bass.
4. Small size
5. Clear and concise remote
Negative
1. No levels or indicator for volume and settings.
2. if you need more bass then this will not please you but it can be connected to a samsung subwoofer wireless.
3. The soundbar is priced fair at $300 but do not buy it more than that.
Overall, this soundbar brings clarity, details and a wide sound for rooms and small living room. While it lacks explosive bass, it makes up by being smaller and engaging sound due to the multiple sest of speakers in the soundbar.
Top reviews from other countries
Mir am wichtigsten: Der Sound, den die HW-S60A liefert, ist sehr gut. Und die Sprachwiedergabe ist sehr qualitätvoll, was vor allem bei textlastigen Sendungen/Filmen ein klares Plus ist.
Verarbeitung:
Insgesamt ordentlich. Aber der Stoffbezug der Soundbar ist ein Staubfänger.
Einrichtung/Installation:
War bei mir etwas mühsam. Musste mehrfach versuchen, die Soundbar zum Laufen zu bringen. Zumal sie sich nicht mit meiner Fritzbox 7590, die direkt daneben steht, verträgt. Auch der Support von Samsung konnte mir da nicht weiterhelfen. Über einen devolo-Adapter ein Zimmer weiter funktionierte dann die Einrichtung/Anbindung ans Netz. Keine Ahnung, wieso Samsung nicht in der Lage ist, eine Fritzbox zu unterstützen?!
Was wirklich nervt:
Man kann optional "Audio-Feedback" nutzen. Eigentlich eine sehr gute Sache, weil einem damit über eine Stimme z.B. kurz mitgeteilt wird, welchen Wiedergabemodus (Musik, Sprache) man gerade nutzt etc. Das erleichtert die Nutzung der Fernbedienung. Allerdings ist die Lautstärke für das Audio-Feedback nicht separat einstellbar (wurde auch vom Samsung-Support auf meine Rückfrage hin bestätigt). Das heißt, wenn man einen Actionfilm in großer Lautstärke ansieht und einen anderen Modus einstellt, erhält man bei aktiviertem "Audio-Feedback" eine Rückmeldung in einer Lautstärke, die einen fast vom Sessel weht. Ich hab die eigentlich nützliche, aber schlecht umgesetzte Funktion daher deaktiviert, um nicht ungewollt abzuheben.
Muy estético y ligero con buena conectividad en HDMI Arc, óptico y Bluetooth, con indicadores led en la parte superior, muy visibles aunque el acabado es de tela, elegante por cierto.
Reviewed in Mexico on December 16, 2022
Muy estético y ligero con buena conectividad en HDMI Arc, óptico y Bluetooth, con indicadores led en la parte superior, muy visibles aunque el acabado es de tela, elegante por cierto.