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CES 24 > Samsung HW-S800D, 3.1.2 Dolby Atmos soundbar, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth and design

The Korean manufacturer announced ten days ago at the CES show in Las Vegas 2024, in addition to the Samsung HW-Q990D soundbar, the Samsung HW-S800D, a Dolby Atmos 3.1.2 and design soundbar.

3.1.2 audio system, the Samsung HW-S800D comes in the form of a classic soundbar but with an extremely discreet size with a height of only 3.8 cm and a depth of 4 cm, accompanied by 'a wireless subwoofer.

Samsung HW-QS800D, acoustic package££££

Its dimensions (a little over one meter in length) make it suitable for televisions of 42'' (107 m) and above. Technically, the soundbar integrates eight speakers: six on the front of the soundbar + plus two Up-Firing speakers for the Height channels. For its part, the subwoofer has a woofer supported by a passive radiator for deep bass. Powered by Class D amplification, the unit delivers a total power of 330 watts. Precision, the Samsung HW-S800D is Hi-Res Audio certified.

Samsung HW-QS800D, connectivity££££

Equipped with Bluetooth compatibility to enjoy audio content from a suitable device (smartphone, tablet, computer, etc.), but also AirPlay compatibility 2 and Wi-Fi, the Samsung HW-S800D can advantageously replace the Hi-Fi system in the living room. Especially since the Spotify Connect and Chromecast (integrated) functions are also included.

Finally, the Samsung HW-S800D, compatible with the SmartThings home application, can be easily integrated into a connected home installation.

Samsung HW-QS800D, Q-Symphony, Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual: /12023/2024. As a reminder, it allows you to take advantage of the television speakers in addition to those of the sound bar to magnify the sound reproduction, its magnitude and its spatialization. As announced in the title of this news, the Samsung HW-S800D soundbar is Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X compatible. Management of MP3, AAC, Wav, Ogg, Flac, AIFF and Alac files is also provided. Another advantage of the Q-Symphony label is wireless Dolby Atmos compatibility: a suitable soundtrack is therefore decoded and broadcast by the soundbar and the television without any wired link (Wi-Fi connection).

Samsung HW-QS800D, features and connectivity££££

Also worth mentioning, the sound reproduction of content broadcast according to four presets (Dialogue, Film, Sport and News). We also note the possibility of controlling the Samsung HW-S800D locally with the Works with Alexa and Works with Google certifications. The connection includes an HDMI CEC 1.4 output (ARC).

Availability, in black or white, announced for spring. Indicative price still unknown.

Reminder of the key characteristics of the Samsung HW-S800D:

• Type: sound bar

• System: 3.1.2

• Amplification: Class D

• Total power : 330 W

• Speakers: 10

• Subwoofer: external wireless

• Q-Symphony technology

• Bluetooth compatibility

• Wi-Fi compatibility

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• ARC compatibility

• CEC compatibility

• MP3 compatibility

• AAC compatibility

• Ogg compatibility

• Flac compatibility

• Alac compatibility

• AIFF compatibility

• Wav compatibility

• SmartThings function

• Adaptive Sound function

• SpaceFit Sound function

• Output(s): 1 HDMI CEC 1.4

• Application: SmartThings

• Dolby Atmos decoder

• DTS:X Virtual decoder

• Voice assistant Works with Hey Google, Works with Alexa

• Hi- certification Res Audio

• Dimensions (L x H x D, mm): 1,160 x 38 x 39.9 mm for the soundbar, 238 x 240.8 x 238 mm for the subwoofer

• Consumption : 28 W (0.5 W in standby)

• Weight: 1.4 kg (bar) + 6.4 kg (box)

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