Samsung HW-K950

Samsung’s amazing Atmos soundbar system brings you immersive 3D sound while keeping clutter to a minimum, and delivers Samsung’s best-ever sound quality in the process. Only the overzealous subwoofer lets the side down – and budget buyers need not apply.

Thrilling Dolby Atmos experience ; Excellent matching of all components ; Wireless, hassle-free surround sound ; Rich and powerful bass ; Thin enough to rest beneath your TV

Midrange can be flat and boxy ; No DTS surround sound decoding ; Wireless satellite speakers emit white noise

You’ll pay handsomely for it, but Samsung’s HW-K950 soundbar offers a thrilling Atmos experience that really must be heard to appreciate.

Incredible sound quality ; Dolby Atmos support ; 4K passthrough ; Good value

Only stereo DTS support ; Needs specific room setup ; Needs the right sources ; Expensive vs non-Atmos products

The K950 is a real flag waver for Samsung's audio division. It's been designed and built completely in house, working closely with Dolby's engineers to perfect the Atmos capabilities - and the results are more spectacular than any sound bar we've heard...

More HDMI inputs and room EQ, plus DTS decoding, would have been nice, but that doesn't stop Samsung's premium soundbar system from being a genuine delight. Dynamic, immersive sonics

The Samsung HW-K950 is one of the best sound bars we've ever heard for both movies and music. The dedicated rear speakers deliver increased immersion compared to single-speaker designs. It's cheaper than buying a Dolby Atmos receiver and speakers.

It's expensive for a sound bar, and DTS support is limited. Dolby Atmos is only available on a limited number of titles compared with other surround formats.

The Samsung HW-K950 combines the discreet looks and simple setup of a sound bar with truly impressive sound for both movies and music.

The Samsung HW-K950 is one of the best sound bars we've ever heard for both movies and music. The dedicated rear speakers deliver increased immersion compared to single-speaker designs. It's cheaper than buying a Dolby Atmos receiver and speakers.

It's expensive for a sound bar, and DTS support is limited. Dolby Atmos is only available on a limited number of titles compared with other surround formats.

The Samsung HW-K950 combines the discreet looks and simple setup of a sound bar with truly impressive sound for both movies and music.

Pricing and availability of the Samsung HW-K950 are yet to be announced.

Good sound ; Very easy setup ; Treble distortion solved

Only 2 HDMI inputs ; Some build quality concerns ; Subwoofer not good enough ; White noise from rear speakers ; DTS limited to 2.0