Samsung HW-R450 review
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- Wireless subwoofer included
The Samsung HW-R450 uses unique technology to recognise what's playing and optimise it to deliver the best sound. We've seen many sound bars with attractive features that look good on paper but fail to create the desired effect. Did this model impress our experts when we sent it to the lab? Read our full review to find out exactly how good it is at playing music, TV and movies.
- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- How does it sound?
- What's it like to use?
- Should I buy it?
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