![]() At the same time the soundbar will automatically select the Game Pro mode, resulting in a seamless gaming experience. When the TV detects a games console connected via HDMI, it automatically goes into game mode. Speaking of gaming, if you use a PS4 or Xbox One and also have a Samsung TV there are some very cool features. The Standard mode leaves the audio as it was encoded the Surround mode is adds a greater sense of envelopment to movies and TV dramas while the Game Pro mode is designed to make you feel like you’re in the world of the game. The latter is a new feature that analyses the incoming audio and adapts the acoustics to give you the best sound performance on a scene-by-scene basis using all the available channels. There are four sound modes: Standard, Surround, Game Pro, and Adaptive Sound. Samsung has really stripped back the connectivity on the HW-Q70R, but at least the HDMI ports can handle 4K/60p, 4:4:4, HDCP 2.2, and high dynamic range (specifically HDR10, HLG, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision). The main design and testing was still conducted at Samsung’s Audio Lab in California, but Harman added its expertise and tuned the resulting system. This is the first of Samsung’s 2019 soundbars to have been fully developed in conjunction with its Harman Kardon subsidiary. The soundbar and subwoofer can deliver 3.1.2 channels out of the box, but those wanting to add rear channels can buy the optional SWA-8500S wireless speakers. The HW-Q70 supports both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, along with all their other variations aside from IMAX Enhanced DTS:X. ![]() ![]() This newly-designed bass-reflex model uses a side-firing 8-inch driver, coupled with a rear port to deliver an impressive amount of bass extension for a bar and sub combination. The '.1’ part of this system is the wireless active subwoofer. This is what Samsung refer to as Acoustic Beaming, and it can be very effective, although for the best results you need a low, flat, and reflective ceiling. It has a pair of upward-firing speakers that literally bounce sounds off the ceiling, thus creating the illusion of overhead channels. There are three forward-firing speakers, which means the soundbar has a dedicated centre channel for dialogue. The Samsung HW-Q70R uses a 3.1.2-channel speaker configuration, with a claimed frequency range of 35Hz to 20kHz and a total claimed power of 330W. The bar and sub should pair automatically, and you can tweak the bass levels using the remote.ĭesign TL DR: The sleek design and wide body will complement most TVs, and not just its namesake while the speaker layout and beefed-up sub promise suitably immersive audio. The HW-Q70R comes with a newly designed and much bigger wireless active subwoofer that measures 205 x 403 x 403mm (WxHxD), weighs in at 9.8kg and has an 8-inch side-firing driver. There’s also a USB port for firmware updates, and a connector for the AC power adapter. The connections are located in a recessed area at the bottom of the soundbar, and are composed of an HDMI input, an HDMI output with eARC, and an optical digital audio input. It’s ergonomically designed and has all the necessary buttons sensibly laid out, making setup and operation as intuitive as possible. ![]() ![]() The provided remote is the same one Samsung has been using with its soundbars for the last few years, and it gets the jog done. To the right of this display, on the end plate, are some equally basic controls for power, input selection and volume. On the front, there’s a simple LED display on the right that lights up when you use the controls, and provides basic information on the volume, inputs and sound modes. That said, if you’d prefer to wall-mount the soundbar, Samsung includes dedicated brackets, screws, and paper template for that very purpose. Even better, because of its low-profile, it shouldn’t block the screen. While primarily designed to pair with Samsung's 2019 QLED TVs, given its width of 1100mm, it will complement most TVs and not just the Q70R. ![]()
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