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For the two main channels the Q700A is using a single round woofer in combination with an oval one. The center channel uses a single tweeter while for Atmos there are two round woofers. The main problem with the HW-Q700A is the single HDMI input it has as it doesn’t leave you with a lot of options in terms of connections. This means that in a full home theater system with many sources you will have to resort to the TV HDMI inputs and use the ARC/eARC connectivity to pass the audio to the soundbar. Other than this, what the Q700A offers is pretty much the standard nowadays in this category. Control Options HDMI eARC is the preferred method of connection for this, and it includes a 4K HDR HDMI passthrough port, so you don't lose the use of a port on your TV. In terms of control the Q700A seems to be exactly the same as the Q905A which is not all that surprising. The inclusion of WiFi and Bluetooth certainly helps to include all these and add great flexibility to the unit. Extra Features and Services 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.
Converted to Test Bench 1.1. With this update, we've added a Mounting test and added information about Subwoofer Output, Spotify Connect, and Microphone Mute. that is, or may reasonably be considered to be, defamatory, libelous, hateful, racially or religiously biased or offensive, unlawfully threatening or unlawfully harassing to any person or entity;We found this two-piece impressively cinematic (straight from the box, and not augmented with any Q-Symphony embellishment). The subwoofer does a fine job filling out the lower mid-range and adding gutty thumps. It doesn’t drop excessively deep, but explosions and gunfire sound reassuringly sharp and dynamic.
The unit also comes with a few sound modes you can select from as per usual with most Samsung soundbars. The ones available are the Standard mode which outputs the original audio mix as it is, Surround Sound that provides a more wide sound field than the Standard mode, Game Pro mode which provides stereoscopic sound to immerse you in the action while gaming and Adaptive Sound which analyzes the content audio and provides the optimal sound field accordingly.As with many other Samsung soundbars the Standard mode will output in just 2.1 channels configuration while by using the Adaptive mode you will take advantage of the total number of channels the Q7000A comes with. Yes, the Adaptive mode certainly adds a certain degree of processing making the music sound different but it was subtle and not very intrusive and we could definitely accept this during our listening time. 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 Onto our movie testing and for today’s review we decided to use our 4K UHD copy of Independence Day: Resurgence which features a very nice Dolby Atmos mix. The sequel itself may not be the groundbreaking success of the first film but at least in terms of audio fidelity and immersion it’s a great one. 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. 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.
The built quality of the soundbar is quite impressive, considering it sits in the mid-priced range. The same can be said for the subwoofer, although the thin fabric used to cover its front, seems like it could easily rip. Controls The soundbar's front facing LED display can be read through the audio grille, as long you're facing it head on. (Image credit: Steve May/Techradar) Samsung HW-Q700B review: Design Prices valid in stores (all including VAT) until close of business on 28th November 2023. (Some of these web prices are cheaper than in-store, so please mention that you've seen these offers online.) Moving into the sound enhancement features, the HW-Q700A has a plethora of options to choose from. For example, you can either use the graphic EQ or select one of the presets provided. There is ‘Standard’, ‘Game Pro’, ‘ Adaptive Sound’ and ‘Surround’ for you to choose from.
The unit fared as good as you would expect from such a device. There were no real disappointments here but no surprises either. It felt like the Q700A played it safe and to be honest this is how it should be. The front soundstage was very satisfying without pushing the physical limits of the soundbar itself. Sound imaging was good enough and the unit provided enough transparency for the hardware it comes with.
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