SAMSUNG S60D 5.0ch Soundbar w/Wireless Dolby Atmos Audio, All-in-One Design, Q-Symphony, SpaceFit Sound Pro, Adaptive Sound, Game Mode Pro with Alexa Built-in, HW-S60D/ZA…

Excelente funciona de la mano con una TV Samsung con la función Q simponhy

I wanted to find something compact yet powerful enough to hear music/movies from my 32-inch Smart monitor which I just purchased. Let’s face it – smart monitors (or TVs) have miserable sounds with tiny sounds coming from behind or underneath the monitor. Then I came across this product and it has been an awesome experience so far. What I really liked about these things:

1. Design – Very sleek, minimalist design which compliments any living space. Its slim profile fits perfectly under the monitor ( I have a 32-inch smart monitor) making it an ideal choice for smaller rooms or home office. But don’t let this size fool you – this soundbar packs a punch.
2. Key Features –
*Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support: cinematic sound with virtual Dolby Atoms and DTS:X. Whether you are watching movies or listening to music, the S60B delivers expansive surround sound.
*Wireless Spatial Audio – If you own a compatible Samsung TV or Smaart PC monitor (from 2022 or newer), you are in for a treat. You can wirelessly connect the soundbar to your TV/monitor without any cables!
*Control options – Use the SmartThings app for easy setup and control. Plus, enjoy voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant.
3. Sound quality – It impressed me with its neutral sound profile. Voices and lead instruments come through crystal clear. With 5.0 channel surround sound, it’s perfect for movie nights and music sessions. While some audiophiles might notice minor shortcomings, the overall experience is fantastic for a smart PC monitor!

Pros:
*Big Sound – Don’t let the size fool you.
*Virtual Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
*Wireless connectivity: Wireless Dolby Atmos set up with Samsung TVs, Spotify connect, and Apple Air Play, and more.

Cons:
*Limited Dynamic Range and Bass: You can always connect a subwoofer if you want more bass.
*Only one HDMI port (no eARC)
*Wireless Dolby Atmos connection restricted to Samsung TVs.

Verdict:
I think this product strikes a balance between performance and affordability. If you are part of the Samsung ecosystem, this soundbar is a no-brainer. For others, it’s still an excellent choice, offering precise sound and lots of features – **All at a great price ( now it’s down to less than $230). If anyone cross-checking with Sonos Ray/Beam 2 or Bose 500 soundbar, this S60B is worth comparing for your smart investment.

Overall
It is overtly designed for a smaller place and limited budget of home theater. Given it is not a premium soundbar, the sound coverage and sound quality are unexpectedly good.

Dolby Atmos / DTS Virtual:X – it works
Dolby Atmos sends the sound to listening position via the ceiling, plus the DTS Virtual:X that “alternate” an virtual surround sound without rear speakers, tested and they both work for our ears, although the given choices of connectivity doesn’t make it easy for us (see below).

AVA – it’s clear
The built-in Centre Speaker and the exclusive AVA (Active Voice Amplifier) does make dialogues and even whisper in movies sound clear and sync well.

Airplay / Tap-Sound – it’s good
Been tested Airplay, streaming music via Wi-fi and Bluetooth, proper functioning, and Tap-Sound works like magic as well.

Voice feedback – it’s disturbing
Tried Alexa, like another comment said, it’s way too loud for a small living room, so we switch it off. Personally, I don’t like voice input or hearing voice output from the device as feedback for mode conversions, fortunately we can use the APP to bypass the voice operation.

HDMI CEC – it’s not perfect
HDMI CEC works well, somehow it contradicts other CEC that have been paired between our Shield TV and LG TV (a.k.a simplelink in LG), so we compromised to keep it running with the S61B’s remote.

Connectivity – it’s a bit complicated
There is a known issue we choose to accept before purchasing, a fact that S61B provides ONLY ONE HDMI port, not like other brands soundbar they have two HDMI ports you will have one for HDMI eARC and another one does HDMI with passthrough as Box >HDMI> Soundbar >HDMI> TV or Box >HDMI> TV >HDMI> Soundbar, We first tried Optical instead — not good as it will disable Dolby Atmos (opti do not transmit Atmos metadata). We were worrying that Bluetooth may be incapable of maintaining zero delay synchronizing audio with video, at last it proves that we worried too much. Box >Bluetooth> Soundbar + Box >HDMI> TV works fine. We were told it can be resolved by replacing our LG TV with a Samsung TV, as the soundbar can connect with Samsung TV without further wiring. Regarding Samsung’s Q-Symphony technology, the soundbar would pair with an Q-series Samsung TV without further connection and provides an unique experience to hear playback from TV and soundbar simultaneously. Before that if we do not give up on the obessive desire to replace Bluetooth with HDMI, we still can try our luck on a splitter (like samsung’s One Connection Box) — in another word, it is an unresourceful complication caused by limited option, in which an extra HDMI port could easily resolve — looks like a design on purpose to promote their ecosystem rather than cost saving.

Expandability – it’s fancy
To complete the experience S61B can be further connected (through cable and separated power plug) with subwoofer SWA-W510 and the rear speaker SWA-9200S (sold separately) to create a home theater system. In future we may want to consider these as to give further push toward home-theater experience, for now, we are overly easy to be satisfied, we probably choose to upgrade our TV first when it aged further.

As a personal choice – it worth the money
Our decision to buy this soundbar was triggered by the fact that we purchased an Nvidia Shield TV pro and upgraded the Lan cable and experienced stunning 4K video, we realized we wanted to spend a little more to appease our listening experience. Learned from friends of Hi-fi (high fidelity) enthusiasts that every further level of accurate sound reproduction of high end stereos and ranges, as to retain sample rate and bit depth that can be lost during digital to analog conversion process, they would demand deep pocket investment that cost more than luxury vehicles. Some people recognize themselves and find their soul in music, some found theirs in movie watching, I don’t think S61B is made for fellows on the fanatical side of high fidelity pursuit. As an all-in-one choice for movie watching, S61B will not sound as good as a high fidelity audio set or any other music playback oriented soundbar, but as a low-price upgrade apart from TV audio, its quality of experience is amazing.

Hasta ahora todo bien con una televisión Samsung