Dayton Audio BS36 vs Samsung HW-A450 review
It makes sense comparing Dayton Audio BS36 vs Samsung HW-A450 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, BS36 has a total rating of 4.5 out of 10 versus 4 for HW-A450.
Audio features
The Dayton Audio BS36 has the passive amplification type, the Samsung HW-A450 - active. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Dayton Audio BS36 has 3.0 versus 2.1 for the Samsung HW-A450. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Both models received our 5 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.
Connectivity
Both models do not have WI-FI support. Only the HW-A450 has Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) does not support any one of these models. For connectivity, the BS36 received a rating of 4/10 versus 5/10, respectively.
Features
Compared soundbars have no app control. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Multichannel surround
None of soundbars equipped with Dolby Atmos multichannel audio decoder. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X.
Advantages Samsung HW-A450 over Dayton Audio BS36
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Bluetooth enabled
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
User manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 4.5Dayton Audio BS36
- 4Samsung HW-A450
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