Best Samsung Curved Soundbar – Complete Review

A samsung curved soundbar is the best match for a samsung curved-screen TV. It complements the TV and is aesthetically more pleasing than a straight soundbar. Before you buy a curved soundbar, though, make sure it is the best fit for your TV. You don’t want the bar jutting out of the edge of the TV on both ends; that would look odd. You want a bar that matches the curvature of your TV and sits perfectly underneath it, whether on a wall or on a table.

To make your search easier, we have listed below the top Samsung curved soundbars currently sold in the market. The products are ranked according to sound quality, features and design. Do have a look. You might find something useful.

Best Samsung Curved Soundbar To Use With Your Curved TV :

Samsung HW-M4500 Curved Soundbar :

The undisputed champion among curved soundbars by Samsung is the HW-M4500. It is a 2.1 channel soundbar for home theatre with a peak power output of 260 watts. It boasts 6 full-spectrum drivers mounted inside vented enclosures for maximum slam. It is accompanied by a wireless bass reflex subwoofer with a 6.5-inch woofer driver. The subwoofer is powered, which means it has a built-in amplifier to boost the signal. The Samsung curved soundbar has Dolby Digital 2 Channel and DTS Digital 2 Channel Surround Sound technology. It has Surround Sound Expansion which is an advanced audio technology that spreads sound waves in a manner that the spectator is completely engulfed. The waves are projected horizontally and vertically to surround the viewer with resonating theatre sound. The speaker bar is Wireless Surround Sound Ready. You can throw in additional wireless speakers to expand the soundstage. You can also create a seamless multi-room system using the optional Samsung SW-8500S wireless speaker kit. The HW-M4500 has wireless and wired connectivity. It has Bluetooth, one optical input, one USB input and one HDMI input. It also has an HDMI output with ARC and CEC which reproduces audio from apps like YouTube and Netflix present in your display. The bar can be controlled with the Samsung Audio Remote App which is very convenient. It can also be controlled with select Samsung TV remotes. The device is wall and shelf-mountable.

Key Features :

  • 1 channel 260-watt curved soundbar for TV.
  • 6 full-range drivers with vented enclosures, powered wireless sub with 6.5-inch woofer.
  • Bluetooth Audio Streaming. Inputs: optical, USB, HDMI. Output: HDMI.
  • Can be controlled via Samsung Audio Remote App, wall and shelf-mountable.
  • Surround Sound Expansion, Wireless Surround Sound Ready, Dolby Digital 2 Channel, DTS Digital 2 Channel Surround Sound.

Samsung HW-J4000 Curved Wireless Soundbar :

The Samsung HW-J4000 is a 2.1 channel curved soundbar designed for curved-screen TVs. It has a powered wireless subwoofer with a max power of 300 watts. It is black with a brushed finish and has a metal mesh in front. It can be mounted on walls, tables and media consoles. The Samsung curved soundbar has Dolby Digital 2 channel and DTS 2 channel technology. Both these technologies enable expansion of the existing sound system from a 2.1 channel to a 5.1 channel system by adding satellite speakers. The speaker bar is Wireless Surround Sound Ready which is a cool advantage as it lets you add more speakers without using wires for hassle-free multi-room entertainment. The HW-J4000 also has Surround Sound Expansion which spreads out sound horizontally and vertically to make it more spacious. For media input, the device has Bluetooth, 3.5mm AUX, optical, USB and HDMI inputs. For output, it has an HDMI ARC output. There are various ways to control the soundbar. You can do via the Samsung Audio Remote App or select Samsung TV remotes. The bar supports Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC). The gadget has TV SoundConnect which lets you connect the bar wirelessly to your TV, provided it also has the TV SoundConnect function.

Key Features :

  • 1 channel 300-watt Samsung curved soundbar with active wireless sub.
  • Dolby Digital 2 channel and DTS 2 channel technology.
  • Surround Sound Expansion, Wireless Surround Sound Ready, TV SoundConnect.
  • Bluetooth, optical, AUX, USB and HDMI inputs, HDMI ARC output.

Samsung Electronics HW-MS6500/ZA Sound+ Premium Curved Soundbar :

The next product on our list is the Samsung HW-MS6500/ZA Sound+ premium curved soundbar. It is a monstrous 9-speaker 3-channel soundbar with built-in amplification. It produces spacious sound with left, right and centre channels from a single unit. The HW-MS6500/ZA Sound+ is a one-person army. It has Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, and is internet-ready. It has a host of other inputs and outputs which include one analog audio input, one digital optical audio input, one USB input, an HDMI 2.0a in/out with ARC, HDCP 2.2 and HDMI CEC. For output it has an HDMI output. The soundbar has Dolby Digital 5.1 channel and DTS 2 channel audio processing. It has Wide Range Tweeters with Surround Sound Expansion and 5 sound modes. It is Wireless Surround Sound Ready for wire-free multi-room use. The USP of this Samsung curved soundbar is that it has Distortion Cancelling technology. It is a cool technique which predicts and cancels out distortions even before they happen. The soundbar has Smart Sound Mode which analyses the incoming signal and puts out the most realistic sound that is closest to home. It also has 4K Pass-through and supports 4K video signal. The soundbar is compatible with Alexa. It can be controlled via Samsung OneRemote, the Samsung Audio Remote app and the Samsung Multi-room app. It has Bluetooth Music Streaming and works with Spotify, Pandora and a bunch of other music services.  

Key Features :

  • 9-speaker 3-channel amplified single-unit soundbar.
  • Dolby Digital 5.1 channel, DTS 2 channel.
  • Wide Range Tweeters, Distortion Cancelling technology, Surround Sound Expansion.
  • Surround Sound Ready, 5 sound modes, Smart Sound Mode, 4K Pass-through.
  • Can be controlled via Alexa, Samsung OneRemote, Samsung Audio Remote app.
  • Bluetooth, Wi-Fi. Inputs: analog audio, digital optical audio, USB, HDMI 2.0a in/out with ARC, HDCP 2.2, HDMI CEC. Output: HDMI.

Samsung HW-J8500 Curved 9.1 Channel Soundbar :

At number 4 we have the HW-J8500 9.1-channel Samsung curved soundbar. It comes with an 8-inch 350-watt wireless active subwoofer with a bass reflex ported enclosure. It is designed for 2015 Samsung Curved Ultra HD TVs with 65 to 78 inch screens. It also fits TVs of other brands with similar screen dimensions. The speaker bar has 7 front-firing and 2 side-firing speakers. It has Surround Sound Expansion, Dolby Digital 5.1 channel and DTS 2 channel audio processing. It has Crystal Amp Plus Pro technology which screens distortions and makes the sound clearer. The device has Bluetooth for wireless input. It has built-in Wi-Fi and can be linked to the internet through an Ethernet hardwire connection. It has various other inputs and outputs such as optical input, 3.5mm AUX, USB, HDMI input and HDMI output, ALL Share DLNA and Auto Power link. A cool feature of the HW-J8500 is TV SoundConnect which allows you to wirelessly pair the bar with a compatible Samsung TV. The soundbar can be controlled with the Samsung Wireless Multi-room app. It also supports Anynet+ (HDMI – CEC) technology which lets you access and control all the devices on your home entertainment system with a single remote. The device has Night Mode and 4 sound modes.

Key Features :

  • 1-channel Samsung curved soundbar, 350-watt 8-inch wireless active sub.
  • Surround Sound Expansion, Crystal Amp Plus Pro technology.
  • Dolby Digital 5.1 channel, DTS 2 channel audio processing, Bluetooth, built-in Wi-Fi.
  • Ethernet, optical input, 3.5mm AUX, USB, HDMI input+output, ALL Share DLNA, Auto Power link.
  • Anynet+ (HDMI – CEC) technology, TV SoundConnect, Samsung Wireless Multi-room app.

Samsung HW-J7500R 4.1 Channel Soundbar :

Another top-performing Samsung curved soundbar is the HW-J7500R. It is a 4.1-channel 320-watt curved soundbar with a wireless active subwoofer. It is designed for Ultra HD 4K Samsung curved TVs (2016 edition) with 55 to 65 inch displays. The bar has 6 front-firing and 2 side-firing speakers. It has Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and is multi-room compatible. It has HDMI ARC inputs and outputs, USB input, AUX input, digital optical input, Ethernet port for LAN and Auto Power link.  If your Samsung TV supports TV SoundConnect, you can hook it up with the soundbar wirelessly for a clutter-free set-up. The HW-J7500R supports Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) function which means you can control it with your Samsung TV remote. You can also control it with the Samsung Audio Remote App and the Samsung Wireless Multi-Room App. The soundbar has Surround Sound Expansion and is Wireless Surround Sound Ready. It has Dolby Digital 5.1 channel with High Frequency Restoration and DTS 2 channel, both of which are 5.1 channel audio formats. The bar has 3D Video Pass and HD audio. It has 5 sound modes and a Night Mode for peaceful nighttime viewing.

Key Features :

  • 1-channel Samsung curved soundbar with 320-watt wireless active sub.
  • Bluetooth Audio Streaming, Wi-Fi, multi-room-ready, supports Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC).
  • Dolby Digital 5.1 channel and DTS 2 channel audio processing, TV SoundConnect.
  • Surround Sound Expansion, Wireless Surround Sound Ready, 3D Video Pass, HD audio.
  • HDMI ARC inputs+outputs, USB, AUX, digital optical input, Ethernet, Auto Power link.
  • Can be controlled via Samsung Audio Remote App, Samsung Wireless Multi-Room App.

Samsung HW-J6500R Curved Wireless Soundbar :

The next top-selling Samsung curved soundbar is the HW-J6500R. It is a 6.1 channel soundbar with a wireless subwoofer. It matches 49 to 65 inch Samsung Curved Ultra HD TVs, and can be mounted on walls and media consoles. The HW-J6500R has a peak power output of 300 watts. It has 6 speakers with individual amplification. Each driver is supported by a 22-watt amplifier and active crossover. The subwoofer has a 7-inch woofer which is powered by a 168-watt built-in amp. The HW-J6500R has Surround Sound Expansion, Dolby Digital 5.1 channel and DTS 2 channel audio processing. It has HD audio and 3D Video Pass. It is Wireless Surround Sound Ready for clutter-free multi-room entertainment. For connectivity the speaker bar has Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Ethernet. It also has an HDMI ARC input and an HDMI ARC output, optical input, 3.5mm AUX input, USB port and Auto Power link. The Samsung curved soundbar comes with a remote control. It can be controlled with the Samsung Multi-room app. It also supports Anynet (HDMI-CEC). It pairs with select Samsung TVs wirelessly via TV SoundConnect. There are 5 sound modes plus a special Night Mode.

Key Features :

  • 1-channel Samsung curved soundbar with individually amplified speakers and active sub.
  • Dolby Digital 5.1 channel, DTS 2 channel audio processing.
  • Surround Sound Expansion, Wireless Surround Sound Ready.
  • Can be controlled via Samsung Multi-room app, supports Anynet (HDMI-CEC).
  • Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, HDMI ARC input cum output, optical input, AUX, USB, Auto Power link.

Samsung HW-JM6000C Curved Sound bar :

The HW-JM6000C is a top-rated Samsung curved soundbar. It is a 6.1 channel soundbar with a max power of 300 watts. It has a wireless powered subwoofer with a 7-inch woofer driver. The Samsung HW-JM6000C has 6 speakers inside a curved enclosure with individual amplifiers. The subwoofer is also active and has its own integrated amp. The soundbar has Surround Sound Expansion which produces spacious home theater sound. It has Dolby Digital 2 channel and DTS 2 audio formats which support 5.1 channel surround sound. The device has Crystal Amp Plus Pro for reduced distortions. Inputs and outputs include HDMI ARC input and output, 3.5mm AUX, USB, optical input and Auto Power Link. The Samsung curved soundbar has Bluetooth Audio Streaming. It supports Anynet+ (HDMI – CEC) technology so you can access it from your Samsung TV remote (available on select Samsung TVs only). It can also be controlled with the Samsung Audio Remote App. If your Samsung TV has TV SoundConnect function, you can pair the bar and the TV wirelessly and get a clean set-up. The soundbar has 3D video pass and 4 sound modes. It comes with a remote control.

Key Features :

  • 1 channel 300-watt Samsung curved soundbar with wireless active sub.
  • Dolby Digital 2 channel and DTS 2 audio formats, TV SoundConnect.
  • Surround Sound Expansion, Crystal Amp Plus Pro, Anynet+ (HDMI – CEC) technology.
  • Bluetooth, AUX, USB, optical input, Auto Power Link, HDMI input+output.
  • Can be controlled via Samsung Audio Remote App, 4 sound modes, 3D video pass, includes remote.

Samsung HW-H7500 Wireless Audio Soundbar :

The last product on our list of best Samsung curved soundbars is the HW-H7500. It is an 8.1 channel 320-watt speaker bar designed for 55 to 65-inch Samsung curved screen Ultra HD TVs. It is accompanied by a wireless sub with a 6.5-inch woofer. The HW-H7500 has an array of 6 speakers, 4 front-firing and 2 side-firing. The subwoofer has a bass reflex enclosure for high-volume output. The woofer is powered by a built-in 160 watt amp. The bar has Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, both of which support 5.1 channel sound. It has Crystal Sound Pro technology for countering distortion and interferences. There are 4 sound modes for customized listening. A special Smart Sound function evens out the volume and prevents sudden spikes. The Samsung curved soundbar has Surround Sound Expansion for room-filling home cinema sound. It has HDMI inputs and outputs for seamless single-wire connectivity with your TV. It has Bluetooth for wireless input. For wired input it has USB, 3.5mm AUX, optical and coaxial digital audio inputs. The device is Energy Star certified. It has TV SoundConnect and Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) technology.

Key Features :

  • 8.1-channel 320-watt Samsung curved soundbar.
  • 4 front-firing + 2 side-firing drivers, bass reflex active wireless sub with 6.5-inch woofer.
  • Surround Sound Expansion, Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, Crystal Sound Pro.
  • Inputs: HDMI, USB, 3.5mm AUX, optical, coaxial digital audio. Outputs: HDMI.
  • TV SoundConnect, Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC), Smart Sound, Bluetooth Audio Streaming.

What is a curved soundbar ?

A curved soundbar is, as the name suggests, a soundbar with a curved body. It is designed for curved-screen TVs. It matches the curvature of the TV and has the same aesthetics. A curved soundbar produces spacious home theatre sound and is best suited for large rooms. It has distinct left and right stereo sound, and is often accompanied by a subwoofer for a deeper low end. It has front-firing and side-firing speakers inside a curved cabinet, and each speaker is separately amplified. The subwoofer, in most cases, is also active, and has its own built-in amp.

A curved soundbar can have anywhere between 2.1 to 9.1 channels. It can be upgraded to a wireless multi-room entertainment system by adding satellite speakers. It has numerous inputs and outputs for working with various devices. A curved soundbar can be controlled using the included remote control or the brand’s mobile app for that soundbar. Some are smart devices and can be controlled via Alexa or Google Home.

Samsung is one of the leading manufacturers of curved soundbars. It is a pioneer in curved soundbar technology and was one of the first companies to launch the product.

What is achieved by making a soundbar curved ?

The main purpose of making a curved soundbar is to match it with a curved-screen TV. It completes the look and makes the TV-soundbar duo more stylish. Most curved soundbars are designed for specific models of curved-screen TVs. Their width is always equal to or less than the screen size of a TV so that they don’t stick out of the edge. The screen size is a diagonal measurement of the screen. It is the distance between the left bottom corner to the right top corner or the right bottom corner to the left top corner. When you get down to choosing a curved soundbar, make sure you’ve got the TV display size right, if you don’t want to be straddled with a disproportionate soundbar.

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