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<\/p>\nSamsung HW-C400 is a 2.0 sound model released in 2023.\u00a0The HW-C400 soundbar from Samsung is ideal for listening to stereo content such as TV shows and music.\u00a0If you need to improve your surround sound quality, you can upgrade this sound design with a set of Samsung Wireless Rear Speakers.<\/p>\n
However, this model doesn’t come with support for the manufacturer’s more premium features, such as Q-Symphony, which pairs the bar with compatible Samsung TVs for enhanced sound, or SpaceFit Sound, which optimizes sound based on the size and shape of the room.\u00a0The panel also does not support Dolby Atmos\u00a0content\u00a0.\u00a0In our Samsung HW-C400 review, we’ll look at the features of this soundbar and conclude whether the HW-C400 is worth buying.<\/p>\n
The Samsung HW-C400 soundbar has a design very similar to other Samsung soundbars, which is based on a simple rectangular unit with a black finish.\u00a0The build quality is pretty decent.\u00a0The soundbar is lightweight, weighing 907 grams.<\/p>\n
The front of the soundbar has a metal grille.\u00a0The top is finished in brushed metal.\u00a0However, the sides are made of plastic.\u00a0On the right side are some basic controls that let you select inputs, adjust volume, and turn the soundbar on and off.<\/p>\n
The LED display located at the front of the Samsung C400 soundbar displays basic information.\u00a0That is, when the soundbar receives a command, the display lights up, showing information about the selected inputs, various settings, and volume.<\/p>\n
The HW-C400 soundbar is 64cm wide, making it ideal for smaller TVs.\u00a0With a height of 6.6 cm, the bar should not cover the screen, even if it is placed between the legs of the TV.\u00a0If you prefer to mount the soundbar on the wall, Samsung offers special brackets that come included.<\/p>\n
Unlike many smaller soundbars, the C400 comes with the TM2140 remote control, which is well designed and comfortable to hold.\u00a0The remote control includes all the necessary buttons, which are intuitively located to make operating the soundbar as easy as possible.<\/p>\n
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Since the Samsung HW-C400 soundbar is an entry-level model, its feature set is quite simple.\u00a0To begin with, the bar uses a simple two-channel design with four forward-firing drivers consisting of wide-dispersion woofers and tweeters.<\/p>\n
As a result of the\u00a02.0 audio\u00a0configuration , the C400 does not have a dedicated center channel for dialogue.\u00a0Since Samsung only supports two-channel Dolby Digital and DTS, the lack of a center channel doesn’t really impact performance.\u00a0The Samsung C400 soundbar has two sound modes: Standard and Surround.<\/p>\n
Standard is a mode that simply uses the two front speakers, making it ideal for listening to music and some TV programs.\u00a0On the other hand, surround sound is designed to provide a more immersive experience when watching movies, TV series, and games.<\/p>\n
Like many new soundbars, the HW-C400 soundbar does not support multi-room systems.\u00a0This is a shame because this feature has become popular recently.\u00a0This decision is undoubtedly related to finances and is aimed at reducing costs by eliminating Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n
Luckily, the C400 soundbar has Bluetooth.\u00a0This means you can stream music directly to the soundbar from your smartphone or tablet.\u00a0If you have a compatible Samsung TV, you can also stream audio from the TV to the soundbar wirelessly, reducing cable clutter.<\/p>\n
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Part of the slight disappointment with the HW-C400 soundbar is that many of the company’s recent soundbars sounded really good relative to their price.\u00a0It also doesn’t have enough power, which is limited to 40W.\u00a0The C400 is definitely not loud, even at maximum power.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, the sound does not distort at full volume.\u00a0The C400 sounds very good when listening to two-channel content.\u00a0When watching TV programs, the C400 reproduces them very well.\u00a0Despite the lack of a central channel, the dialogue also remains clear and focused.<\/p>\n
The same thing happens when listening to music.\u00a0The C400 soundbar can reproduce two-channel content with a decent level of separation in Stereo mode.\u00a0There’s also a fair amount of reproduced detail, with a solid midrange and some well-defined treble.<\/p>\n
Fortunately, wide dispersion tweeters don’t seem to have a negative impact on top-end sound quality.\u00a0However, the same cannot be said for the lower part of the frequency range.\u00a0Although the manufacturer positions this model as a soundbar with a built-in subwoofer, the bass is not enough.<\/p>\n
The lack of quality low-quality audio will become even more apparent when moving on to TV dramas, movies and games.\u00a0This type of content relies heavily on bass energy to give impact to key sequences.\u00a0Many films lack the sense of epic destruction that the soundtrack was intended to convey.<\/p>\n
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Despite the use of full-range speakers, the front soundstage seems quite narrow.\u00a0This means that true immersion is not enough when listening to soundtracks.\u00a0On the other hand, the dialogue remains clear.\u00a0The Surround mode does little to improve the immersive experience.<\/p>\n
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As for connections, the Samsung HW-C400 soundbar does not have a large number of inputs.\u00a0It doesn’t have HDMI ports.\u00a0Accordingly, there is no\u00a0ARC\u00a0connection .\u00a0Therefore, you will have to connect it to the TV using an optical connection.\u00a0The package includes an optical cable, which is very convenient.<\/p>\n
Whether this is a stumbling block will largely depend on the hardware the user has.\u00a0Also, the Samsung C400 soundbar is compatible with many Samsung TVs when connected via the Bluetooth wireless system.\u00a0In addition to the optical input, the panel contains a USB port for playing third-party audio files.<\/p>\n
In conclusion we should add that this model is definitely worth considering for purchase if you have a small TV. The soundbar’s less imposing body is beautifully designed and well-made.\u00a0It also sounds good enough for a small two-channel soundbar, but has a number of limitations.<\/p>\n
Firstly, the amplification is not powerful enough.\u00a0Therefore, this model is not suitable for large rooms.\u00a0The absence of an external subwoofer leads to insufficient bass quality.\u00a0The Samsung C400 soundbar has no problem playing music and some TV shows, but it is less confident in TV dramas, movies and games.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, the C400 also lacks the popular multi-room feature and cannot support 4K or HDR.\u00a0Ultimately though the C400 may improve the audio performance of small TVs.\u00a0However, there are better soundbars available at this price point.<\/p>\n