Samsung HW-J8500

reliability, usability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

usability, design

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Elegant curved design ; Wide, powerful soundstage and dynamic tone ; Clear dialogue and detail ; Multiroom functionality ; Subwoofer lacks detail and agility

Single HDMI input ; Subwoofer might not suit all tastes

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Snappy, vigorous sound; beefy bass output and room-filling volume; generous features; decent design and build

Bass lacks shape and detail; only one HDMI input; lacks top-end finesse of rivals

Neither of those models are curved, however, and the HW-J8500 is definitely the best-sounding 'bar Samsung has produced. Worth a punt if you need a sonic tonic for your new curved TV.

While the HW-J8500 looks like a rather monolithic slab of tech, its understated design and simple brushed-black aluminium style should easily compliment your living room setup either in black or silver hues. The simple design extends to the soundbar's...

While the Samsung HW-J8500 delivers pumping sound and decent range, the £899.99 price tag is a bit hard to swallow - it can be found for cheaper though. As it's designed to go alongside Samsung's curved tellys, you'll be reaching deep into your wallet...

If you've got a curved TV and you're looking for a slick soundbar to pair it up with, look no further than the Samsung HW-J8500. While it's mighty expensive, the 9.1-channel sound is top-notch, it looks the part and is incredibly easy to use and get...

Impressive sound quality ; Attractive design ; Excellent build quality ; Extensive features ; Flexible subwoofer

Only one HDMI input ; Curved design and size is limiting

Well that really depends on what kind of TV you've got but clearly if you have one of Samsung's new then the HW-J8500 is the obvious choice. It has been specifically designed to match their larger screen sizes and in that sense it fits the bill...

Neben ihrem einzigartigen Curved-Design punktet Samsungs Soundbar mit pegelfesten Bässen und reichhaltiger Ausstattung. Der perfekte Partner für gebogene Fernseher.

Multiroom ; Virtueel 9.1-ervaring ; Goede plaatsing van centerkanaal ; Wijde spreiding van zijkanalen ; Redelijke subwoofer ; Bluetooth

Zit in een niche ; Niet bepaald compact

Veel features ; Deugdelijke constructie ; Breed, krachtig klankbeeld en dynamische toon ; Multiroom functionaliteit ; Welluidend bij films ; Pittig en krachtig geluid

Subwoofer mist detail en flexibiliteit ; Enkele HDMI-ingang ; Reactiteit van de afstandsbediening ; Stemvolume

wireless connection options shape sound

not able to connect additional speakers through bluetooth rather than wifi

Good sound quality

Expensive