Yamaha YAS-101 Review
Review: The Yamaha YAS-101 is the company’s most affordable sound bar yet, but still produces impressive bass without the need for a separate subwoofer.
Section Editor, Audio/Video
Samsung HW-F550
MSRP $349.99
“If a boost of bass and a smooth ride is all you really need, Samsung’s HW F550 will do the trick.”
Pros
- Warm, powerful low end
- Smooth midrange
- Well featured
- Slim profile
Cons
- Lack of detail and definition up top
- Dialog gets cloudy in action scenes
- Somewhat awkward cable connections
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