Samsung officially introduced this week the first two models in its 2019 sound bar lineup — models HW-Q60R and the HW-Q70R.
Both models, which will hit retail shelves in April at suggested retail prices of $499.99 and $799.99, respectively, were developed in collaboration with mid-to-high-end audio equipment maker Harman Kardon, which is now a Samsung-owned company.
The Samsung HW-Q60R was advertised on Amazon at a discounted pre-order price of $393.33, with a March 28, 2019 ship date.
Both new Samsung sound bars were announced by Samsung’s South Korean parent company Tuesday.
This year, Samsung has changed the sound bar model naming configuration to reflect their close connection to its high-end Q60R, Q70R, Q80R and Q90R 4K Ultra HD QLED TV series. This points to the close connection between the sound bar models and similarly named TV sets. Both components will have similar cosmetic styling and interactive operation, including the use of “One Remote.”
Step-up Samsung HW-Q80R and HW-Q90R sound bars are expected to be introduced later in the year.
A key feature found in both new sound bars is called “Adaptive Sound.” Samsung defines this as the ability for the sound bars to automatically switch on this mode when paired with a Samsung 2019 Q series TV. Adaptive Sound then “understands the sound and optimizes it according to the scene, listeners can enjoy even more realistic sound for every genre of content,” Samsung said in a statement announcing the new models.
The HW-Q60R and HW-Q70R are positioned in the upper mid-range of Samsung’s 2019 sound bar lineup. Other models are expected to be announced later.
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Both new models also employ Samsung’s “Acoustic Beam” technology, which the company describes as using an array of holes in the speaker to create “a more dynamic, panoramic soundscape.”
Other common features in the two models include 4K HDR pass-through, the company’s “One Remote,” Bluetooth, WiFi, and external subwoofer. Both soundbars can be enhanced with wireless rear-channel support through the purchase of an optional SWA-8500S speaker kit.
The HW-Q70R (and later arriving step-up models) will include both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X immersive object-based audio surround sound.
HW-Q60R features 330 Watts of power and 5.1-channel surround sound.
- Virtual 5.1-Channel Configuration
- Up to 360W of Total Power
- Bluetooth Audio Streaming
- External Wireless Subwoofer
- 1x HDMI-In / 1x Optical-In / 1x 1/8″-In
- HDR10 & 4K UHD Pass-Through
- USB Music Playback
- Wall Mount Hardware
The HW-Q70R steps up to a 360 Watts of power, with 3.1.2-channel surround sound support, including a pair of height channels that produce over-head sound effects from Dolby Atmos and DTS:X encoded object-based audio sound tracks. It also as works with Alexa voice control capability.
The feature list of the HW-Q70R is as follows:
- 3.1.2-Channel Configuration
- Up to 330W of Total Power
- Dolby Atmos Up-Firing Speakers Built-In
- Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity
- Bluetooth Audio Streaming
- External Wireless Subwoofer
- 1 x HDMI-In / 1 x Optical-In
- HDR10, HDR10+, 3D, 4K UHD Pass-Through
- Works with Amazon Alexa
- Wall Mount Hardware
Following the Q60R and Q70R releases, Samsung will also be adding models at the following suggested retail prices: HW-Q80R ($1,199.99) and the HW-Q90R ($1,699.99).
Key features in the HW-Q80R include:
- Virtual 5.1.2-Channel Configuration
- Up to 370W of Total Power
- Dolby Atmos Up-Firing Speakers Built-In
- Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity
- Bluetooth Audio Streaming
- External Wireless Subwoofer
- 2 x HDMI-In / 1 x Optical-In
- HDR10, HDR10+, 3D, 4K UHD Pass-Through
- Works with Amazon Alexa
- Wall Mount Hardware
The HW-Q90R will step up from the Q80R to include: 7.1.4-channel surround, up-firing and side-firing speakers and rear-channel speakers.
By Greg Tarr
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