Samsung HW-S801D
$$ Mid-rangeTrending Down$699.99
tldr; Ultra-slim premium bar. 3.1.2 Atmos, no external sub. For those prioritizing aesthetics and space.
$699.99 on AmazonSentiment Breakdown
28%Positive
Positive
28%Neutral
49%Negative
23%Based on 39 Reddit opinions
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Key Features
- ULTRA-SLIM DESIGN: Our unbelievably sleek, low-profile soundbar delivers high quality audio in a super slim package – giving you exceptional sound while blending into your room’s décor
- Q-SYMPHONY: Pair a Samsung TV with a Samsung Soundbar for a new level of powerful audio; Experience content like never before only with Samsung products; With Q-Symphony, your speakers work together to optimize all audio channels to operate as one¹
- WIRELESS DOLBY ATMOS: Skip the HDMI cables and enjoy truly elevated audio with Wireless Dolby Atmos; Experience captivating audio without the cable clutter²
- 3.1.2 CH. TRUE DOLBY ATMOS SOUND: Hear on a deeper level with three-dimensional nuance of 3.1.2ch sound with Dolby Atmos, extending crisp audio throughout the room with its up-firing channels and included wireless subwoofer
- SMART INTEGRATION: Connect your devices and control everything with our soundbar that integrates your favorite voice assistants and smart services like built-in Alexa³, Chromecast⁴, Airplay 2⁵ and more
- SPACEFIT SOUND PRO: Get room-filling sound calibrated to your space, with a sound bar that analyzes your environment and automatically optimizes the audio accordingly for an accurate and clear sound
- ADAPTIVE SOUND: Tired of missing dialogue? Hear voices better, even at low volume, with intelligently optimized audio; Scenes are analyzed in real time to pull out the most important audio based on the type of content
- GAME MODE PRO: Powerful up-firing speakers, acoustic beam and strong woofers unlock a more intuitive gaming experience, complete with 3D optimized sound; The soundbar automatically activates the Game Mode Pro in sync with your TV⁶
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Samsung HW-S801D
Samsung HW-S801D
All-time low: $297.99(2024-11)
$46 below 90-day avg
What Redditors Actually Say
What Redditors Say
Best praise vs top criticism for Samsung HW-S801D
Best Praise
+2 pts“Samsung S800D/S801D with SWA9500S rear speaker kit would possibly be your best option. They also do these skins, but neither colour really match the wood for you, unfortunately. https://preview.redd.it/qw1x7s9spq9g1.jpeg?width=1079&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=04cabe6ff7876b093df9a03c5726ffa6612f28c5”
r/Soundbars
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+2 pts“We have a HW-S801D about 5 months old also bricked. We did not have SmartThings app before and as of today we can only connect our 2 Samsung TV's. It will not "find" the soundbar and QR code does not work. Spent almost an hour with a CS rep via text that was useless so called back and waited to speak to someone by phone. At least he accepted that we had done all the unplugging and plugging back in etc. He facilitated service ticket as "request service" only showed up for the tv's and contact support appeared for soundbar. I requested someone to come to my house and he stayed on the line until email came through but we got a UPS label. He said to wait and that I would get a call from service in 24-48 hours and to request in-home repair. My questions: 1. Any possibility they will send someone to my home? 2. Are owners actually going to pay for a box etc to send their soundbar into Samsung. How long do you think this would take to get it back? I have hearing loss and really need a soundbar as I have difficulty with tv speaker. 3. If I did not have SmartThings set up before today did the soundbar update just go through wifi? I had the soundbar registered with Samsung but don't recall the setup process last October when we got it. I just turned off auto update on one TV but on the other Samsung TV this option is grayed-out? Really pissed off like others at spending close to $1k on this oundbar and having to deal with this 6 months later. Thanks.”
r/Soundbars
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Samsung HW-S801D worth buying?
Ultra-slim premium bar. 3.1.2 Atmos, no external sub. For those prioritizing aesthetics and space.
What do Redditors love about the Samsung HW-S801D?
Redditors highlight: Ultra-slim profile. Built-in bass. 3.1.2 Dolby Atmos.
What are the downsides of the Samsung HW-S801D?
Some criticisms include: "We have a HW-S801D about 5 months old also bricked. We did not have SmartThings app before and as of today we can only connect our 2 Samsung TV's. It will not "find" the soundbar and QR code does no..."
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (Samsung HW-S801D has 39) tend to have more reliable scores.
39 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 4/5/2026