Samsung HW-B750F: problems, parts and running costs
Checked: 2026-10-29
Summary
Owners’ main complaints are weak surround effects and subpar subwoofer bass, with no eARC, no Dolby Atmos or DTS:X decoding, no Wi-Fi and no room correction on a $499.99 bar. There are no consumables and no subscription costs, so running costs are limited to electricity. It is a reasonable buy only around $448-500 for a Samsung TV owner who wants 5.1 channels with an included subwoofer. [1][3][4]
Common problems and fixes
- Weak surround effects and subwoofer bass — at least one owner describes surround effects as weak and subwoofer bass as subpar to nonexistent; no fix is documented, so audition before buying if bass matters. [1]
- No eARC, ARC only — HDMI ARC carries compressed Dolby Digital, so lossless Dolby TrueHD or Atmos from the TV are not available; use the TV’s optical or accept compression. [3][4]
- No Dolby Atmos or DTS:X decoding — Atmos is downmixed to Dolby Digital 5.1, so immersive formats are not reproduced as intended. [3][4]
- No Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 only — music streams over Bluetooth only, with no AirPlay or Cast; use Bluetooth or add a streaming device. [3][4]
- No room correction — there is no automatic calibration, so placement and tone control are manual. [3][4]
- Remote-only control — there is no companion app, which makes firmware updates more arduous. [3][4]
Parts and consumables
No replaceable parts or consumables reported. The optional wireless rear speaker kit is a separate purchase rather than a consumable, and the wall bracket is included. [2][4]
Yearly running cost
Not enough data for a yearly figure. There is no subscription or capsule lock-in, and the optional wireless rear speaker kit is a one-time add-on, so the only recurring cost is electricity. [2][4]
When it is a good buy
- At around $448-500 it is a reasonable buy only if you specifically want a 5.1-channel bar with an included wireless subwoofer and Q-Symphony pairing with a Samsung TV. [1][3][4]
- It is weaker value than Atmos-capable eARC competitors in the same band, such as the Polk Signa S4, Yamaha SR-B40A and Denon DHT-S517, if you want immersive formats or lossless audio from the TV. [4]
- It is stronger value if you prioritize dialogue clarity, an included subwoofer, simple setup and Samsung TV integration. [1][3]
- Polk Signa S4, Yamaha SR-B40A and Denon DHT-S517 — better choices if Atmos or eARC matter; the HW-B750F only wins if you want 5.1 with Q-Symphony and a simple setup. [4]