Nov 22, 2019
Read MoreSony HT-Z9F vs Samsung HW-N650 review
Samsung HW-N650 review
I’ve managed to compare Samsung HW-N650 vs Sony HT-Z9F, the N650 uses a 5.1-channel speaker configuration with the claimed frequency range from 42 Hz to 20 kHz and a total power of 360 watts. Along with the three front channels, there are also two upstream channels - but here everything becomes interesting. These beams are directed up and to the side, bouncing off the ceiling and walls to create a much wider, higher and more exciting sound stage. 
Sony HT-Z9F review
What about Sony HT-Z9F vs Samsung HW-N650, the vertical sound processor does a wonderful job expanding the soundstage format. Films are felt both in width and in height, although, of course, this is not the classic Dolby Atmos mise-en-scene. Movies with Atmos sound on the Sony HT-ZF9 sound more exciting thanks to Dolby Speaker Virtualizer. The imitation of the surround sound is impressive and really creates the feeling of amazing immersion with the front-facing ZF9 drivers. However, Dolby Speaker Virtualiser sounds awful when playing music. However, like most audio systems, sharpened by the soundtrack of films. ZF9 ideally plays the role of a standard sound system for the living room. Of course, there is definitely an optimal place to listen. Its power is 400W and it features 3.1 built-in channels. 
Samsung HW-N650 pros & cons
Pros
- You can add 54W semi-wireless rear speakers to make it 5.1
- I find the clarity of dialog to be high and the positional audio to be immersive
Cons
- I had some issues with HDMI ARC, and with pairing the additional rear speakers(8500s), took a while to start working properly
Sony HT-Z9F pros & cons
Pros
- Great for the everyday person who appreciates fantastic sound but just wants an easy living room setup
- There's a very noticeable difference with or without the rears
- The level of immersion in these speakers is completely magical
Cons
- Awful for large spaces, those who want huge amounts of volume
Sony HT-Z9F vs Samsung HW-N650
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Product
Sony HT-Z9F
Samsung HW-N650
Model
HT-Z9F
HW-N650
Brand
Sony
Samsung
Reviews
349
68
General
Placement type
table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable
Connection to source
wired, wireless
wired, wireless
Soundbar buttons
power, input, Bluetooth, music service, volume down, volume up
volume down, volume up, input, power
Audio features
Built-in channels
3.1
5.1
Amplification type
active
active
Output power, W
400 (overall)
360 (overall)
Separate speaker (in package)
0
0
Separate speaker connections
has not
wireless
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
wireless
wireless
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
AirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Chromecast
Pandora, Tuneln, Deezer, Chromecast
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
1
0
NFC
HDMI input/output
2/0
1/0
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
1/0
1/0
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)
Coaxial digital input/output
0/0
0/0
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
1/0
1/0
Headphone output
0
0
Subwoofer output
0
0
Features
Voice control
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital
DTS:X
DTS (other)
has not
DTS Virtual:X, DTS TruSurround
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
100 x 6.4 x 10/39.4 x 2.5 x 3.4
109.2 x 5 x 7.6/43.3 x 2.3 x 3.9
Weight, kg/pounds
3.1/6.6
3.1/7.9
Other
Release year
2018
2018
Soundbars CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.2Sony HT-Z9F
- 7.6Samsung HW-N650
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