Samsung - QS700F

Grab a samsung 3.1.2 there around 300$ open box Canadian usa prob like 199$ I forget the model

I’ve had the sennheiser ambeo, Bose smart ultra, and the Samsung q800, in that order. First two were returned for connectivity issues with my newish Samsung tv. The q800 has been great (the ambeo probably had the best surround but only if it connected). Q symphony is amazing. With the first two bars, you could clearly tell the sound was coming from below the TV… q symphony fixes that completely. And the subwoofer is amazing.

I recently got the QS700F and love it

I originally bought the 600c and it was good, but the newer model , qs700f has smart things app support, direct Spotify and WiFi support, and the bass sounds better. It has much more control of the sound with the app and remote too.

I just got the QS700F and love it. The 600c is still good, got it for my fam. I love the more modern features of the 700f, Spotify connect and app support. But if those don’t matter to you the 600c would probably be good. Edit : I ordered the QS700F through Samsung and got it for $479.99 using the education store discount.

I paid less than that for a brand new Samsung QS700F. I’m very happy with it. Doesn’t come with rears speakers v it can add them later. I won’t though because my small room doesn’t need it.

I just got the QS700F. My first soundbar with a subwoofer, previously had a couple different cheap 2.0 soundbars. I’m super happy with this one. I have a super small room.

Don't buy a soundbar just because it's the same brand as the TV, I tried Samsung's Q-symphony and it's ass. I also switched to a Sony TV while keeping the Samsung soundbar.

I’m no expert but I am real happy with mine. Just as you say.

and probably the same Samsung quality of non-standard protocol and interop as their previous soundbars, where it wont talk properly to even samsung TVs, will randomly switch mode for no reason, randomly display either numbers OR +/- depending on its own whims and require rebooting every few days or it wont play any sounds

Get the Sonos system. Samsung is terrible at support. Further you can buy the Sonos components from Costco. At least most of them. Return policy is quite generous as you probably know. Don’t be tempted by the Samsung pricing. It’s just not as good or reliable as the Sonos systems. He’ll even the JBL soundbar systems have better sound than the Q series.

I found that Q-Symphony adds a nice touch of fill-in to the front soundstage. Not life changing, but definitely worth it.

If you have a samsung tv or plan on getting one go with the samsung. Q Symphony is dope

Brand does not matter a lot if you don't want to use brand specific features (e.g. Samsung's Q-Symphony or Wireless Atmos - I don't know about features like this from TCL). HDMI-CEC supports power and volume controls, and changing source to the TV. I have a Samsung Q800D and it's amazing but it costs around $500. You should check out the Q700 series as those are cheaper but has good score on Rtings.