Soundbar Samsung HW-C450 vs Sony HT-CT150? I am trying to decide between these two models and I can't make a decision. Has anyone compared these two before purchasing their own soundbar? I've listened to the Samsung before and it sounds great. Sony has the HDMI connections. Thanks for the advice. Soundbar Samsung HW-C450 vs Sony HT-CT150? I am trying to decide between these two models and I can't make a decision. Has anyone compared these two before purchasing their own soundbar?... » Read More Soundbar Samsung HW-C450 vs Sony HT-CT150? I am trying to decide between these two models and I can't make a decision. Has anyone compared these two before purchasing their own soundbar? I've listened to the Samsung before and it sounds great. Sony has the HDMI connections. Thanks for the advice. « Show Less
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Did you end up buying one Arun? Samsung Announced at CES this year that they are updating their model this year to have HDMI connections. Not sure when it's coming out.
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We have this tv. The tv sound is not that great, we have our sound coming through our stereo dolby 7.1 , it sounds great! I guess buying a soundbar is another option.
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i was told that getting any sound bar that is universal is always the best bet. of course the stronger the better. i would go with a sony sound bar but that's me, its a matter of preference. good luck
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GUNNAR NELSON, Samsung's HW-F750 employs the use of vacuum tube amp, which gives a warm audio response. This is what separates the Samsung model from others in the same category. Now, what does that mean in comparison for audio, or volume to other models? It's difficult to say, based on the fact we'd be comparing it to several models on the market with similar specifications, or inputs or features that might appeal to you. But Samsung has a great name in the audio business, and this model provides both something unique on the market and something that appeals to audio enthusiasts, and haven't seen in the market for a while - and that is the vacuum tube amp. Additionally, this model has Bluetooth capabilities, and can mount to the wall - with the hardware included - making it a great addition to your television. Thanks for your interest in Samsung products. --Mr. S
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Well that depends on your preference. The Sony HT-CT550W provides Dolby TrueHD and dts HD enhanced audio codecs while HT-CT260H gives Dolby Digital Pro Logic II and dts Digital Surround. One good feature for CT550W is that it has 3 HDMI IN and 1 HDMI OUT while CT260H only have 1 HDMI IN and 1 HDMI OUT. -Ely
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love the sound bar....I just installed it the way they said to do it and I watch netflix all the time.....the great thing about the samsung is it has different settings you can press a button to get at will....cinema, news, drama, etc.my tv is a sony....2 years old.I HAD the yamaha prior....lots of trouble with, and except for looking great was a pain....Costco replaced it with the samsung and I've had it almost a year. Only thing I hate is having to use 2 remotes, but I'm used to it now.Good luck!
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I found the best sound was directly to my TV with an HDMI cable. I tried running an Optical Audio cable to my cable box and it caused a sound delay which was really annoying, but you can also connect the Optical cable from your TV directly to your Panasonic SoundBar, but it wasn't any better than just the HDMI to me so the less wires the better for me. Good luck with it, I love mine, I've had it a couple years now and it works great, I have another one in my theatre room.
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Hi Ellen,Holy Smokes, it GREATLY improves the experience. The soundbar improves the experience 200%. The subwoofer adds another 100%. It's a splurge, but I didn't understand how much sound meant in experiencing a movie until purchasing this soundbar.
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Honestly, if you are wanting to use this for your UHD Samsung I would look at another unit, because this does not come with a Blu-Ray it is only a DVD player. However, when you can get the audio to pipe from the TV the soundbar sounds good, notice I said good, not great. Initial set up is easy, but I have had issues with newer TVs myself in trying to get it to work.
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I bought this HWF355 to use with my Samsung 65" 6350 serie smart TV. I can verify that the TV remote will NOT work this soundbar. The soundbar remote will work the TV, but not vice versa. I used a digital audio cable, so the soundbar does power on and off with the TV, but you CANNOT control the soundbar's volume with the TV remote. It took me 40 minutes on the Samsung helpline on a Sunday afternoon to find out that it takes a HWH series soundbar to do that, using an HDMI connection. At least that's what they told me. I'm returning my 355 now, and will try an HWH450 next. (Fingers crossed.) 12/14/14 I bought this HWF355 to use with my Samsung 65" 6350 serie smart TV. I can verify that the TV remote will NOT work this soundbar. The soundbar remote will work the TV, but not vice versa. I used a digital audio cable, so the soundbar does power on and off with the TV, but you CANNOT control the soundbar's volume with the TV remote. It took me 40 minutes on the Samsung helpline on a Sunday afternoon to find out that it takes a HWH series soundbar to do that, using an HDMI connection. At least that's what they told me. I'm returning my 355 now, and will try an HWH450 next. (Fingers... » Read More I bought this HWF355 to use with my Samsung 65" 6350 serie smart TV. I can verify that the TV remote will NOT work this soundbar. The soundbar remote will work the TV, but not vice versa. I used a digital audio cable, so the soundbar does power on and off with the TV, but you CANNOT control the soundbar's volume with the TV remote. It took me 40 minutes on the Samsung helpline on a Sunday afternoon to find out that it takes a HWH series soundbar to do that, using an HDMI connection. At least that's what they told me. I'm returning my 355 now, and will try an HWH450 next. (Fingers crossed.) 12/14/14 « Show Less
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I got this soundbar for a while now, i got no problems with it. I considered it the best because of the price and its functions. There might be better ones, but it will cost more definitely. I would suggest the same product line with a higher speaker and subwoofer output.
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I wish I could answer the first question. Mine is connected to a Samsung TV with an optical cable, though it has HDMI and RCA plug connectors available. My TV remote will control it, but I prefer to keep the controls separate, as there are many more options on the soundbar remote. It is occasionally necessary to work with the sync for reasons I don't understand for one, and the wide quality variations in audio input make other control features handy for good sound reproduction.
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Hi Sharon,unfortunately this is a centre speaker only and not a soundbar,which is totally different.A soundbar has the amplifier and inputs for sources such as blue ray player and tv audio built into it.They also come with a subwoofer for low frequency sound.I recently installed a Samsung sound bar and wireless Sub for a client that does everything except make popcorn.Bluetooth connectivity for music from the IPhone and for the sub.And hdmi inputs for picture/sound switching.Yamaha also make good quality sound bars.From memory the Samsung was around 700.00 Aussie dollars.But whatever you choose will be a major improvement over tv speakers.Just don't buy too cheap as the more you spend the more inputs and sound quality will improve.Subwoofer is a must also.I hope this helps you and have fun shopping.Cheers.
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Any digital sound bar will work fine. Regarding brand, your choice.However, unless you are looking to have the surround sound experience, I found that you don't need a sound bar as the quality of Samsung's internal speakers equal those of 'cabinet' speakers. I've owned 4 Samsung TVs, currently 2, and have yet to be disappointed with their sound. Hope this helps.
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My lg nb4530b has 12 months warranty. So far so good and it matches my LG 4750 TV. You can connect the two together and have a wonderful sound. No defects at all. I also added oppo 103d so I can watch blu-ray, listen to CDs and SACDs. It is best to be compatible to buy same brand of TV and soundbar.
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Right now I'm trying to decide to get Denon AVR 891 or 2311ci Vs. Onkyo ??I have a large opened livingroom and dinning Room and what great sound.I am looking at the Mirage MX5.1 home set speakers??? Do I need a sound speakerin front of the TV. I was looking at 55" samsung 7000& 8000Vs Sony????Please if anybody can get me some feedback would be appreciated much.
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I'm not sure. It's the price I think. I picked the one that suit my room and t.v. Size. Different soundbars are made for the size of t.v.'s.