Our Verdict
Decent for mixed usage. The Samsung HW-Q60R soundbar will perform quite well with different types of content. Its sound profile is fairly neutral and accurate, although it does lack a bit of sub-bass, which will be noticeable on movies and bass-heavy music. The HW-Q60R has a very good reproduction of vocals and voices, which is suitable for dialogue-centered content like audiobooks and podcasts. Unfortunately, it doesn’t support Atmos and height channels for a more immersive listening experience. On the upside, the bar can get pretty loud regardless of the content you’re playing.
- Decent stereo sound profile.
- Very well-built design.
- Decent overall performance at high volume.
- No height channels and Atmos support.
- Lacks sub-bass.
Good for dialogue and TV shows. The Samsung Q60R soundbar has a great stereo frequency response with an accurate reproduction of voices and dialogue in movies. It will be a good option for listening to audiobooks and podcasts too. The bar can get very loud too and has a dialogue enhancement feature. Also, it’s quite easy to stream content wirelessly to the bar via Bluetooth.
Decent for music. The Q60R soundbar has a pretty good stereo frequency response, but its bass isn’t that extended, which can hurt its performance on bass-heavy genres. However, it'll be suitable for most music. Unfortunately, the soundstage isn’t the widest but still is decently wide. On the other hand, the bar can get very loud and performs quite well at max volume too.
Passable for movies. The Samsung Q60R soundbar sounds decent but might lack a bit of sub-bass for movies. On the upside, it can get very loud and performs quite well without too much compression at max volume. While it does support surround sound content, this soundbar won’t offer the most immersive experience. It also doesn’t support Atmos and height channels.
Changelog
- Updated Mar 31, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.0.
- Updated Sep 27, 2019: Review published.
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