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The HW-Q700A is a very decent attempt from Samsung at creating a soundbar that combines a compact enough design which is very easy to use but also be able to perform at high standards as any unit bearing the Dolby Atmos logo should. It may not be the extreme design we saw in the Q950A but this was never meant to be. The Q700A shares many of the same technologies on a smaller scale and does that with enough success.
The soundbar has a really balanced mid-range and high end and plays everything safe and within its limited capabilities. The bass could be better in action oriented films as the one we tested today but if you are not particularly bass hangry then you shouldn’t see this as a potential problem. Music After everything is said and done you still have the option to go through some manual calibration settings if you are still not satisfied with the end result. There is the usual treble and bass calibration along with a EQ graphic for more detailed frequency manipulation. You can also adjust the volume of each channel to bring them all to equal level. The Q700B is designed with larger screens in mind (55-inches upwards). It measures 44 inches / 1111mm wide.With more bass intensive songs the soundbar did show its weakness as it just couldn’t hit the lower end with the strength we would like it to. Not that what we heard was overall bad but we would like something more than what we ultimately got. And while this was not so apparent in many songs we tried, those that kept hitting the lower frequencies with intensity made it obvious that the soundbar couldn’t follow as faithfully as these required. With its 3.1.2 setup the HW-Q700A has a discrete center channel giving it an excellent center performance. This results in an accurate and clearer reproduction of dialogue in TV shows/movies. The Samsung HW-700B is a great all-rounder entertainer. It’s able to deliver crisp dialogue (which has long been a strong point of Samsung’s better bars), but can slam hard when the action demands it. It can also cut a rug with streamed Bluetooth music. The soundbar also offers SpaceFit Sound room calibration, to better optimize performance based on reflections and obstructions in your room. Owners of Samsung smartphones can even take advantage of Tap Sound, a super convenient way to Bluetooth pair your mobile with the soundbar.
The design of the soundbar is almost identical to its predecessor, the Samsung HW-Q70T. Not only do they both share a sleek look, but they also have metal grilles covering their front and top sides whereas the rest of the body is made of hard plastic. Some might be put off by the sound of ‘plastic’, but let me tell you it feels pretty sturdy and durable. Again we didn’t sense any exaggerations towards the higher end and all vocals had good energy and enough life into them to make the whole performance worthwhile. The dedicated center channel surely helps in this regard. After you connect all parts to the appropriate power outlets then both the subwoofer and main unit should pair automatically. If for some reason they don’t then you have the option to do it the manual way and there are very clear and easy instructions on how to do that.The SmartThings app also has a voice enhancement feature allowing you to make dialogue sound more clear and crisp. Competition The last thing you have to do is select the appropriate sound mode. Here you can either choose one according to the material being played or if you are the kind of person that just wants to leave the settings alone then you can use the Adaptive mode and let the soundbar determine the best audio mode to be used each time. The whole system is rated at 330 watts of output power so let’s brake this number down. The main unit is rated at 170 watts with a (30 W x 4) + (20 W x 2) + 10 W) configuration while the subwoofer comes at 160 watts. Connectivity The unit also gets Airplay 2 support which was missing from last year’s releases. With this you can stream music from any Apple device with the use of third party streaming services. If you are an Apple guy then you will surely find this one handy.
If your TV’s sound is leaving you flat, find the perfect tonic with the Samsung HW-Q700’s immersive sound. The Samsung Q-Symphony support is interesting here, if you have a compatible Samsung TV. Typically, a soundbar is used to replace a set’s internal speaker system. When connected, the screen flashes up a message informing viewers that ‘external speakers are active’. However, Q-Symphony intelligently allows both the soundbar and the internal speakers in a compatible Samsung TV to work together, creating an altogether larger, louder soundstage. Using the HDMI ARC port, the Samsung HW-Q700A is able to support DTS and Dolby Digital audio formats, found on streaming platforms and Blu-ray discs. Additionally, it also supports DTS:X and Dolby Digital Plus which are premium surround formats.When it comes to connecting the soundbar, the HW-Q700A gives you many options really. If you prefer to go the wired route you can either use the HDMI connection either in a pass-through configuration or at the end of the chain with the use of the ARC/eARC functionality. There is also an optical port in case your devices does not have an HDMI port. There are limited controls on the soundbar for volume, source selection and power. (Image credit: Steve May/TechRadar) Samsung HW-Q700B review: Sound quality Connectivity is more accommodating than has become the norm. In addition to HDMI eARC/ARC, there’s an HDMI source input that supports 4k HDR10+ pass-through, ideal for hooking up a games console or 4k UHD Blu-ray player. There’s also an optical digital audio input for legacy TV connections.
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