This samsung soundbar is a speaker made for your tv and it'll excite film fanatics. it's also highlighted by it's modern design. this samsung hw-a550 is an active speaker that hides within it sounds features of 2.1 channel assemblies. for its strong bass, the soundbar features a subwoofer, which is active. the samsung panel features a total power of 410 w. a great aspect is the excellent surround sound quality. this soundbar is compatible with dolby surround and dolby digital formats. connecting to the soundbar can be done by the hdmi and digital optical connector. the bluetooth connectivity helps you to synch up with other electronic devices. there's no need to use a cable to connect the subwoofer. you can place it where you wish