The Samsung HW-Q60B is a straightforward 3.1 setup that debuted as part of Samsung’s 2022 soundbar lineup. It includes a dedicated subwoofer, and you can add separate rear speakers to improve the surround sound. It also supports Samsung’s Q-Symphony technology, which allows you to connect the bar to a compatible Samsung TV and use the bar’s speakers in conjunction with the TV’s speakers.
It’s advertised as having two up-firing channels that appear to be related to Samsung’s Acoustic Beam technology, but they don’t produce sound like more traditional up-firing height drivers. Overall, it lacks the features of Samsung’s more premium models, such as the Samsung HW-Q990B; for example, there is no room correction feature or voice assistant support, and it cannot be controlled via the SmartThings app.
The immersive virtual surround sound powered by Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X on the Samsung HW-Q60B gives your TV sound a serious boost. To match the on-screen action, the included subwoofer adds punchy bass impact. The slim profile of the bar allows it to fit under most TVs, and the compact subwoofer connects wirelessly for easy placement.
This bar was designed to work in tandem with Samsung’s impressive QLED TVs, allowing you to control and adjust the settings for both the TV and the sound bar using the Samsung TV’s remote. Furthermore, Samsung’s Q-Symphony feature allows the sound bar and the speakers on your compatible TV to work together to produce even more powerful sound. The HW-Q60B has a dedicated center channel to help you hear quiet conversations. It also has intelligent processing that can optimize your sound settings based on the scene you’re watching, keeping voices audible even at low volumes.
The HDMI connections on the bar support HDR10 and HDR10+ and allow 4K video passthrough. This ensures that the high-contrast Ultra HD signal from a connected Blu-ray player or gaming console reaches your TV. For competitive, immersive gaming, clear audio cues are essential. For a smooth gaming experience, the HW-Game Q60B’s Mode automatically tracks directional sounds to match what’s happening in the game world.
The built-in Bluetooth on the HW-Q60B allows you to wirelessly stream music from your phone. If you have a Samsung phone, simply tap it on the bar to begin casting audio. You can even use the sound bar’s Bluetooth to receive a stereo audio signal from a compatible Samsung TV if you want to reduce cord clutter.