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With a boomy sound profile, the Samsung HW-S60T is a good option for casual music, TV shows, and casual movie playback. However, it has a disappointing surround soundstage, so it’s not the best choice for movie buffs.
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Product Snapshot
Overview
A 2020 model with a unique 4.0 configuration, the Samsung HW-S60T is a mid-range soundbar that promises Dolby audio and DTS digital surround soundstage for movie and music enthusiasts.
Although this system has Acoustic Beam technology and boasts up-firing and side-horn speakers, it has poor surround sound performance and doesn’t support Dolby Atmos, You can find more immersive devices on our list of the best speakers today.
However, it features an incredible range of connectivity options that include our combined HDMI ARC+Out and Optical ports. Which also streams via both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Although it lacks a dedicated subwoofer, it has a booming sound profile that doesn’t have that deep extended low bass. A graphic equalizer lets you adjust the sound profile as needed.
This system has a dialogue enhancement mode for optimizing dialogue. With a 92.8 db maximum SPL, the soundbar gets really loud.
Users will be pleased that it has built-in Amazon Alexa and works with a mobile app for adjusting settings easily. Continue browsing our Samsung HW-S60T review and see how it stacks up against the best soundbars on the market today.
Best For
PC
Consensus
our Verdict
Top experts were delighted with the graphic equalizer and booming sound profile of the Samsung HW-S60T, approving it for music, TV shows, and limited use with the movies.
Testers from T3 love this device’s stereo soundstage, although they found its surround performance disappointing. Analysts from Sound and Vision love its booming sound profile, although they noticed that it lacks that deep extended low bass for enhancing movie playback.
This system has a graphic equalizer and presets for customizing the sound profile, though. It has a decent selection of wired and wireless connectivity options and users will love its built-in Alexa and mobile app for adjusting settings.
This system gets really loud too, and it is good for entertaining. However It lacks support for Dolby Atmos content, so reviewers rank it only as okay for movies.
However, if you need a device with a dedicated center channel that produces even clearer TV dialogue, see our Samsung HW-S60A review and if you prefer a slightly louder soundbar, check out our Samsung T450 soundbar review now.
ReasonS to Buy
Outstanding stereo soundstage
Device gets really loud
Excellent build quality
Graphic equalizer and presets for adjusting content
Reason to Avoid
Lacks deep extended low bass
Mediocre surround performance and doesn’t support Dolby Atmos
Doesn’t have an auto volume mode
Lacks full HDMI ports
Lacks built-in Chromecast or Apple AirPlay
Samsung HW-S60T Specs
Bluetooth Enabled
Yes
Depth
4.9"
Dialogue Enhancement Feature
Yes
Energy Star Certified
Yes
Equalizer Settings
Advanced
HDMI ARC
Yes
Height
2.6"
Number of Audio Channels
4
Product Weight
6.4 lbs
Subwoofer
Build-in, Optional (sold separately)
Surround Sound Supported
Dolby Digital
Voice Assistant
Amazon Alexa
Wall Mountable
Yes
Weight
6.4 lbs
Width
30.1"
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Wireless Subwoofer Connectivity
Yes
Works With
Amazon Alexa, SmartThings
All Specs
Test Results
These are the most important criteria to test for Soundbars based on our comprehensive Testing Methodology.
Low End Roll Off (Hz)
95.137
High End Roll Off (Hz)
1,173.765
Max Volume Test (db)
92.8
Latency (ms)
30
THD @ 80dB
0.36
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A 2020 model with a unique 4.0 configuration, the Samsung HW-S60T is a mid-range soundbar that promises Dolby audio and DTS digital surround soundstage for…
A 2020 model with a unique 4.0 configuration, the Samsung HW-S60T is a mid-range soundbar that promises Dolby audio and DTS digital surround soundstage for movie and music enthusiasts.
Although this system has Acoustic Beam technology and boasts up-firing and side-horn speakers, it has poor surround sound performance and doesn’t support Dolby Atmos, You can find more immersive devices on our list of the best speakers today.
However, it features an incredible range of connectivity options that include our combined HDMI ARC+Out and Optical ports. Which also streams via both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Although it lacks a dedicated subwoofer, it has a booming sound profile that doesn’t have that deep extended low bass. A graphic equalizer lets you adjust the sound profile as needed.
This system has a dialogue enhancement mode for optimizing dialogue. With a 92.8 db maximum SPL, the soundbar gets really loud.
Users will be pleased that it has built-in Amazon Alexa and works with a mobile app for adjusting settings easily. Continue browsing our Samsung HW-S60T review and see how it stacks up against the best soundbars on the market today.
The Samsung HW-S60T has a graphic equalizer and boasts a better stereo soundstage performance than the Denon Home Sound Bar 550, which lacks a graphic…
The Samsung HW-S60T has a graphic equalizer and boasts a better stereo soundstage performance than the Denon Home Sound Bar 550, which lacks a graphic EQ. That said, the Denon Home Sound Bar 550 supports Dolby Atmos and boasts a full HDMI input, unlike the Samsung HW-S60T.
The Samsung HW-S60T has a more neutral sound profile out of the box than the Sonos Playbar. It also supports streaming via Wi-Fi, unlike the…
The Samsung HW-S60T has a more neutral sound profile out of the box than the Sonos Playbar. It also supports streaming via Wi-Fi, unlike the Sonos Playbar. That said, the Sonos Playbar has a room correction feature and auto volume mode, unlike the Samsung HW-S60T.
With a 5.1 setup, the Samsung HW-Q60T produces a more immersive 3D soundstage than the Samsung HW-S60T, which has a 4.0 setup It also has…
With a 5.1 setup, the Samsung HW-Q60T produces a more immersive 3D soundstage than the Samsung HW-S60T, which has a 4.0 setup It also has a dedicated wireless subwoofer, producing deeper extended low bass than the Samsung HW-Q60T.
