In fact, as you won’t be able to source lossless audio from your TV otherwise, it’s the only way to get Dolby Atmos from your TV. Setting upĪs with all new Samsung soundbars - and the vast majority of soundbars in general - the simplest and best way to connect the N950 is via the ARC HDMI ports on both the soundbar and your TV. At nearly 4 inches deep and over 48-inches across, the N950 takes up a lot of TV console real estate, but if you plan on mounting it, you’ll want to make sure you hit studs behind the drywall. The N950 is only slightly bigger than its predecessor, and just as plain-Jane in design, with the side-firing drivers at the end caps and a new central location for the onboard controls panel presenting the only notable changes visually.Ī UPS-tan box of accessories holds all you’ll need for setup, including power cables for all four components (wireless or not, the speakers won’t power themselves), an HDMI cable, a manual, and a mounting kit. Inside, you’ll find all the components packed in foam, including the soundbar itself (all 20 pounds of it), a tall drink of a subwoofer, and miniature satellite speakers, all of which are finished in glittery black plastic matched by long strips of mesh grill. It’s not easy fitting 17 speakers into a soundbar system, and that’s readily apparent from the N950’s box: A massive rectangle of white and beige weighing 60 pounds total, the package is a beast to bring home. Boasting new side-firing front drivers for a wider soundstage, support for both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X 3D surround, and impressive clarity across the board, Samsung’s latest audio powerhouse has again laid down the track for other surround soundbars to follow. The follow-up to the K950, the HW-N950 is even more formidable than its predecessor - and at $1,700, it’s got the price tag to prove it.

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