tldr; Ultra-slim Samsung 3.1.2 bar. No external sub needed. Great for clean, minimal setups.
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Best praise vs top criticism for Samsung HW-S800B
“For the size it is the s800 is great and way better than tv speakers. But you can't beat physics. The drivers are just too small. I picture it mostly as a wife doesn't want anything but this one looks okay compromise. Grab a q800c or something”
“If you can pick it up locally at a store, Id try it out and see how you like it. I had the S800B myself briefly, and it was just disappointing all around. Especially the bar performance, the bar has too much bass in it & the bar was making rattling noises. Very bad experience for me. But I also had the Q800B awhile back and it absolutely rocked, one of the best I've had. And I've had like 10+ different setups anywhere from the Sonos Arc, LG S80QY, Vizio Elevate, Bose Smart 600, JBL Bar 3.1 & Bar 500, & currently my favorite setup, the Klipsch Flexus Core 200 + Sub 100. I promise the Q800 will seem like a massive upgrade from the S800.”
134 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 4/5/2026