Deciding on whether to buy a product like Q ACOUSTICS M2 2.1 Soundstage, Gold or perhaps SAMSUNG Onebody HW-MS650 3.0 Sound Bar, Silver? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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Q ACOUSTICS M2 2.1 Soundstage, Gold vs SAMSUNG Onebody HW-MS650 3.0 Sound Bar, Silver

Q ACOUSTICS M2 2.1 Soundstage, Gold specs

Q ACOUSTICS M2 2.1 Soundstage, Gold
 SAMSUNG Onebody HW-MS650 3.0 Sound Bar, Silver specs

SAMSUNG Onebody HW-MS650 3.0 Sound Bar, Silver
Type: Soundstage

Type: Sound bar with built-in subwoofer

Number of channels: 2.1

Number of channels: 3.0

Total power output: 80 W

Total power output: 450 W

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

Frequency response: 50 – 20,000 Hz

Configuration: Sound bar

AV FUNCTIONS

Power: 450 W

Frequency response: 40 – 20,000 Hz

Supported audio file formats: – 24-bit 48kHz Toslink aptX
– AAC
– MP3
– SBC

PLAYER
Audio features: – Adapting bass response for room locations
– Low source gain switch

Preset sound modes: MoviEQ on or off for music and movie settings

Supported file formats: AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA

Audio processing: PCM Stereo

TUNER / RADIO
Other features: – Lip sync for HDMI and optical inputs
– Up to 50 ms of delay

CONNECTIVITY

Radio: Internet radio

AV FUNCTIONS
Inputs: – HDMI with ARC x 1
– Optical x 1
– Analogue phono / 3.5 mm jack x 1

Outputs: No

High-Resolution Audio supported: Yes

WiFi: No

Supported audio file formats: – MP3
– WMA
– AAC
– OGG
– FLAC
– WAV
– ALAC
– AIFF

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0

Preset sound modes: – Music
– Clear voice
– Sports
– Movie
– Night mode

NFC: Yes

Audio processing: – HD Audio Decoding
– Dolby 5.1ch
– Crystal Sound Pro
– DTS 2ch

GENERAL

MULTI-ROOM

Power consumption: – On mode: 11 W
– Standby: 0.5 W

Range name: Samsung Smart Audio (R Series)

Colour: Black

Multi-room features: Create a full multi-room Smart Sound system

Box contents: – Q Acoustics M2 Soundstage
– Remote control
– Mains cable
– HDMI cable
– Quick start guide
– Documentation

Compatible hardware components: Samsung Gear

Dimensions: 93 x 550 x 338 mm (H x W x D)

APP
Boxed dimensions: 178 x 615 x 428 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 5.8 kg

App name: Samsung Smart Audio

Boxed weight: 7.9 kg

App compatibility: – iOS
– Android

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

App features: – Remote control via smartphone
– Individual room management
– Add multiple households
– Direct play from home

CONNECTIVITY

Inputs: – HDMI x 1
– Optical x 1

WiFi: Built-in WiFi

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0

GENERAL

Power consumption: – On mode: 25 W
– Standby: 0.5 W

Colour: Dark titan

Box contents: – Samsung Sound+ HW-MS650 3.0 All-in-One Sound Bar
– Remote control
– Battery

Price: £229

Price: £299

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.4 / 10

Review Score: 9.7 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy Q ACOUSTICS M2 2.1 Soundstage, Gold or SAMSUNG Onebody HW-MS650 3.0 Sound Bar, Silver, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 173 products in the same category as Q ACOUSTICS M2 2.1 Soundstage, Gold, which is the Home cinema systems and sound bars category. Of these 173 products the average price was £542.45, the most expensive was £9999.99 and the cheapest was just £24.99. We then looked at the price of the 173 in the same as the SAMSUNG Onebody HW-MS650 3.0 Sound Bar, Silver, which of course the average was £542.45, top price was £9999.99 and cheapest £24.99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Q Acoustics and Samsung, the average was £229.00 for Q Acoustics, £888.52 for Samsung. The max for each was £229/£9999.99 and minimum was £229/£9.98

Price analysis of Q ACOUSTICS M2 2.1 Soundstage, Gold

Price analysis of SAMSUNG Onebody HW-MS650 3.0 Sound Bar, Silver

  • Q ACOUSTICS M2 2.1 Soundstage, Gold
  • 80 W
  • Built-in subwoofer
  • Bluetooth / NFC
  • HDMI / Optical
  • Top features:- It’s all about the bass with an impressive built-in subwoofer- MoviEQ brings the cinema to the comfort of your own home- Easy listening with Bluetooth and NFC wireless connectivity- HDMI connectivity lets you control the soundbase through your current TV remoteIt’s all about the bassThe Q Acoustics M2 2.1 Soundstage has a built-in subwoofer, so all your movie soundtracks are deep, powerful and realistic. Not only will all your TV shows sound vibrant, your room will look neater too with less wires on display. You get room-filling sound thanks to the 180¬∞ speaker technology that makes action scenes feel epic.MoviEQTransform your lounge into an exciting cinematic experience with MoviEQ. This exciting detail enhances sounds by adding a rumble of bass, now you’ll be on the edge of your sofa when watching a gory horror film.Easy listeningFancy listening to some music? You can stream straight from your smartphone with Bluetooth aptX and enjoy music from streaming services like iTunes, Spotify, or Deezer. It’s simple to get connected too, just tap your NFC-enabled smartphone to the soundstage for instant pairing.HDMIYou won’t need another handset to add to your never-ending collection, with the M2 you can control the soundbase through using your existing TV remote using the HDMI CEC. Now you can sit back and relax rather than rummaging around for the correct remote.Get yourself connectedSetting up your new kit doesn’t need to be complicated. Avoid disappointment and make sure your system works straight out the box by checking you’ve got the right cables for your setup.Sandstrom Gold Series cables are just the ticket – they even come with a reassuring lifetime guarantee. Happy faces all round.
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  • SAMSUNG Onebody HW-MS650 3.0 Sound Bar, Silver
  • 9 speakers with dialogue enhancement
  • Supports High-Resolution Audio
  • Built-in subwoofer
  • Compatible with Samsung R Series
  • Bluetooth
  • Top features:- Enjoy immersive audio to enhance your home entertainment – Built-in WiFi and Bluetooth technology lets you connect with ease – Use your smartphone or Samsung TV remote to control the audio Enjoy immersive audioThe Samsung Sound+ HW-MS650 3.0 All-in-One Sound Bar has nine built-in speakers, creating impressive audio to enhance movies, TV and music. Three tweeters deliver crisp high notes while six mid-range drivers bring the entertainment to life.With no need for an additional subwoofer, the sound bar helps you to save space. Its distortion cancellation technology ensures crystal-clear sound, with a centre speaker that helps to make speech clear.The sound bar features High-Resolution Audio playback, allowing you to enjoy immersive sound quality.Built-in WiFi and Bluetooth technologyWith both built-in WiFi and Bluetooth technology, the HW-MS650 can easily be connected to your TV and other devices. Compatible with Samsung Smart Audio R-Series, the sound bar can be used as part of a 4.1 wireless surround system.By pairing the sound bar with a Samsung QLED TV or an Ultra HD Blu-ray player, you can enjoy spectacular sound quality which complements the impressive visuals. In addition to using the HDMI and optical ports, you can also create a wireless connection between the sound bar and your Samsung TV to remove the unnecessary clutter of extra cables.Stream songs from services such as Spotify or Deezer, or connect your compatible smart devices to share your favourite music with ease.Use your smartphone or Samsung TV remoteYou can easily control the Sound+ HW-MS650 using your Samsung TV remote or your smartphone with the Samsung Smart Audio app.For added convenience, you can also wall-mount the sound bar to create your ideal home entertainment setup.Don’t forget your cables Check out our range of HDMI and optical cables to connect your input devices and to make sure your new sound bar works perfectly, with improved transfer speeds. Look out for the Sandstrom Silver Series HDMI cables with their lifetime warranty.
  • Product codes: 8806088690551

What’s better Q ACOUSTICS M2 2.1 Soundstage, Gold or SAMSUNG Onebody HW-MS650 3.0 Sound Bar, Silver?

There are obviously a number of differences between Q ACOUSTICS M2 2.1 Soundstage, Gold and SAMSUNG Onebody HW-MS650 3.0 Sound Bar, Silver, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £229 cost of Q ACOUSTICS M2 2.1 Soundstage, Gold is closer to the expectation you had than the £299 pricep point of SAMSUNG Onebody HW-MS650 3.0 Sound Bar, Silver.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between Q ACOUSTICS M2 2.1 Soundstage, Gold and SAMSUNG Onebody HW-MS650 3.0 Sound Bar, Silver. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that Q ACOUSTICS M2 2.1 Soundstage, Gold scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas SAMSUNG Onebody HW-MS650 3.0 Sound Bar, Silver scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Home cinema systems and sound bars as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



Q ACOUSTICS M2 2.1 Soundstage, Gold



Rating:
8.80 out of
10