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The budget Samsung HW C450 provides great value for movies and TV shows, given its bass-heavy sound profile, expansive soundstage, and clear vocals.
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Product Snapshot
Overview
Launched in 2023, the Samsung HW C450 is an affordable 2.1-channel soundbar which comes with a subwoofer. Though it lacks Dolby Atmos, it does support Dolby Digital 2.1 and DTS Virtual X. Similar to the best speakers, the soundbar incorporates Adaptive Sound Lite, Game mode, Bass Boost mode, Night mode, and Voice Enhance feature.
For connectivity, the soundbar pairs with a TV via Bluetooth, aligning it with the best soundbars. Wired options include an Optical port. Lastly, you can expand the surround sound by purchasing the Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit (sold separately). For an ultra-budget soundbar, check out our Saiyin DS6301 review. And for an option with built-in Alexa, read our Yamaha ATS 2090 review.
Consensus
ReasonS to Buy
- Good sound quality
Ideal for movies and TV shows, the Samsung HW C450 boasts a natural and rich sound profile, ensuring dialogue clarity and relatively thumpy bass. It also projects a spacious sound stage with sounds emerging from precise locations.
- Great voice clarity
The bar uses virtual sound processing techniques to compensate for the lack of a center channel, but dialogues and vocals sound distinct and sufficiently detailed, thanks to the tweeters.
- Satisfying bass response
The subwoofer envelopes small to mid-sized rooms with ambient bass, intensifying the impact of action films. Plus, with the bass boost feature, you can tweak it to your preference.
Reason to Avoid
- Mediocre surround performance
The surround effects feel less pronounced as it lacks discrete satellites to create immersion.
- No smart integration and connectivity
This soundbar lacks smart integration entirely. There is no Smart app or voice assistant support for seamless, hands-free control. Moreover, it lacks HDMI connectivity, so you’re limited to an Optical connection and a minijack. For HDMI eARC support, check out our LG SL5Y 2.1 review.
- Lacks Dolby Atmos
The HW C450 doesn’t support Dolby Atmos, but it’s compatible with DTS Virtual X, which creates a decent height effect. For Dolby Atmos compatibility in a Samsung model, read our Samsung HW S60B review.
Samsung HW-C450 Specs
 | Bluetooth Enabled | Yes |
 | Depth | 3" |
 | Dialogue Enhancement Feature | Yes |
 | Energy Star Certified | Yes |
 | HDMI ARC | No |
 | Height | 2.3" |
 | Number of Audio Channels | 2.1 |
 | Subwoofer | Included |
 | Surround Sound Supported | Dolby Audio, DTS |
 | Voice Assistant | No |
 | Wall Mountable | Yes |
 | Weight | 3.1 lbs |
 | Width | 7.2" |
 | Wireless Connectivity | Bluetooth |
 | Wireless Subwoofer Connectivity | Yes |
 | Works With | – |
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