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Is the Samsung hw-ms651 a good sound bar?

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Daniel Foster

Published Mar 31, 2026

Is the Samsung hw-ms651 a good sound bar?

This is what solved the problem. i have a Samsung TV 40″ and a soundbar Samsung HW-MS651. very short answer: TV Ouput should be set to Dolby Digital instead of PCM (eventually other formats) the problem is the TV ouput not the soundbard.

Can a sound bar connect to a smart TV?

I have bought a Samsung soundbar and rear speakers to connect to my Samsung Smart TV. When I got them, I connected the rear speakers to my soundbar and the soundbar to my TV, I also made sure that the blue LED on the receiver of the rear speakers was constantly blue.

Why is there no sound from my sound bar?

When there is no sound from the soundbar, make sure the connected devices are turned on, the soundbar is set to the correct source, and the cable is connected properly. We will troubleshoot the issue, but first, we need to know what type of setup you have.

How can I Fix my Samsung sound bar?

We found that by going into the settings menu in our cable box, under audio, you can change from stereo to Dolby. Then in the sound settings in the tv, go to expert settings/digital output audio format and change to DTS Neo 2:5 and that solved our problem. We were in the EXACT same position.

Why does my Samsung sound bar stop working?

I have had the Samsung Q7 Series (55) tv and Samsung Soundbar MS650 for 6 months. In that time the soundbar will stop sound even when it still shows as connected. The soundbar needs to be reset before it will work again. I can switch to other devices using SmartThings.

What to do when there is no sound from the soundbar?

When there is no sound from the soundbar, make sure the connected devices are turned on, the soundbar is set to the correct source, and the cable is connected properly. We will troubleshoot the issue, but first, we need to know what type of setup you have. Which setup do you have?

What kind of sound bar does Samsung use?

Soundbar: Samsung/Harmon Kardon HW-Q60R Purch Goodguys, Prospect, 21 Sept. 2019, (replacing item purch from Goodguys, Penrith that wouldn’t connect reliably to TV). Note: should have listened to my wife who said take it back!!!!!

How do I put my Samsung soundbar in pairing mode?

Verify the device you are connecting is in pairing mode. The method for putting a device in pairing mode is different with every device. Check the user manual for your device if you aren’t sure how to put it into pairing mode. Perform a hard reset on the device you’re connecting.