Best Soundbars for Samsung S95C

A long black soundbar next to black speakers and a subwoofer in a grey room. The speaker setup is below a wall-mounted TV.
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A long black soundbar next to black speakers and a subwoofer in a grey room. The speaker setup is below a wall-mounted TV.
Credit: Samsung

The best soundbars for the Samsung S95C can bring your audio up to a level worthy of such an incredible TV.

A lot of us will invest in an expensive TV first, because having one of the best TVs is great, but without a top soundbar to match the picture, it's unlikely you're going to get the best experience possible when using it. In the case of the Samsung S95C, you're going to need something quite specific.

Fortunately, we've gone ahead and found the best soundbars for this television based on price, performance, reviews, and features. Whether you're watching a film and want it to feel more immersive thanks to Dolby Atmos surround sound, or you're trying to stay quiet in the evenings and need a mode for nighttime TV-watching, our list has you covered.

Best soundbars for Samsung S95C

  1. Samsung HW-Q990C - best soundbar from Samsung
  2. Samsung Q800D - a great option with 3D Audio
  3. Denon Home Sound Bar 550 - a small but punchy bit of kit
  4. Sonos Arc - an excellent midrange alternative
  5. Sony HT-G700 - top-tier budget-friendly pick
Samsung HW-Q990C product image of a long black soundbar in front of two black speakers, a remote, and a subwoofer.
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1. Samsung HW-Q990C

Best overall soundbar for Samsung S95C

Size: 48.5"
Connectivity: Wireless, Bluetooth

It's not a huge shock that the best soundbar for the Samsung S95C is also from Samsung. In fact, the company has a few entries on this list because, let's be honest, it just makes sense that the brand that manufactures the TV is going to manufacture a highly compatible soundbar to match.

To top our list, we've picked out the Samsung HW-Q990C as it's an immense 48.5" wide soundbar that can output audio in a way that'll have you questioning what's going on... in a good way. It does this through its 22 speakers firing out audio in every direction, utilizing Dolby Atmos at the same time to provide a 3D surround sound effect.

In terms of connections, you can hook up this soundbar via Bluetooth or HDMI, and comes with wireless speakers so that you can set up a more all-encompassing soundscape.

Adding to all this, it features both a Night Mode that reduces the bass, and something called Game Mode Pro 2.0, which is designed to optimize the directional sound based on what you're playing. In other words, it has just about everything you need to get the most out of your Samsung S95C TV.

Reasons to buy:

  • A collection of great features that work well with the TV
  • Perfect compatibility

Read More: Best soundbars for the Samsung QN95

Samsung Q800D product image of a long black soundbar in front of a black subwoofer.
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2. Samsung Q800D

Best soundbar for Samsung S95C with 3D Audio

Size: 43.7"
Connectivity: Bluetooth

Next is another Samsung soundbar, albeit one that's a fair bit cheaper. While this soundbar isn't as pricey, it can still help up the ante on whatever you're watching or playing, and can produce 3D sound thanks to 5 channels, and one subwoofer to help create an all-encompassing audio experience.

One of the coolest aspects of this is that it can easily control other devices too thanks to integration with most of the big smart assistants and services. It's also got amazing wireless connectivity, which is always a win.

Again, Samsung boasts about its soundbar's ability to produce an immersive 3D soundscape thanks to wireless Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Samsung's own 3D Object-Based Sound technology. All these combine to make it an excellent soundbar overall, but especially good when paired with the S95C.

Reasons to buy:

  • Excellent compatibility being a Samsung product
  • Can create a 3D, immersive landscape

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Denon Home Sound Bar 550 product image of a black compact soundbar.
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3. Denon Home Sound Bar 550

Best small soundbar for Samsung S95C

Size: 25.95"
Connectivity: Auxiliary, USB, Optical, HDMI

Being one of the more compact soundbars featured on this list, the Denon Home Sound Bar 550 is an ideal choice for individuals tight on space. Despite its modest dimensions though, it excels in delivering immersive 3D sound, courtesy of its blend of tweets and drivers. Additionally, it effortlessly handles advanced audio formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, ensuring a remarkable and spacious audio experience.

One of our favorite features with this one, however, is that it's really easy to control with your voice. Alongside having Alexa built-in, you can change tracks when listening to music, adjust the volume, or change the input with a voice command. While this may seem a little over the top at first, you won't be able to look back once you try it out.

It's important to note that you have the option to connect devices to it using both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Therefore, when looking to seamlessly integrate a soundbar into your home, consider this compact Denon device.

Reasons to buy:

  • It's smaller than other soundbars
  • Quite cheap compared to some of its rivals

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Sonos Arc product image of a long, thin, black soundbar speaker.
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4. Sonos Arc

Best midrange soundbar for Samsung S95C

Size: 45"
Connectivity: Wi-Fi

The Sonos Arc is a very versatile soundbar that can do an excellent job no matter what TV you pair it with. Sonos usually manufactures high-quality equipment, with the Arc being one of the strongest soundbars the company has to offer.

Firstly, it features Dolby Atmos for intense, immersive surround sound, making for a more realistic experience as if you were actually in whatever show, film, or game you're playing. When dialogue is key though, simply switch on Speech Enhancement for greater clarity to ensure you never miss a word.

This device comes with an app too, that can be used to play music and listen to podcasts without your TV switched on. It's also very good-looking as far as long speakers go, which is great if you've got a neutral-colored living room and looking to add in technology that's going to match your decor. All in all, a great soundbar for a very reasonable price.

Reasons to buy:

  • A good balance of price and features
  • It can produce incredible sound with Dolby Atmos behind it

Read More: Best soundbars for LG C3

Sony HT-G700 product image of a long black soundbar in front of a black speaker.
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5. Sony HT-G700

Best budget soundbar for Samsung S95C

Size: 38.6"
Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wired

If you're looking for a great budget soundbar for the Samsung S95C, then the Sony HT-G700 has you covered. Although it's relatively cheap by comparison, it still features multiple sound modes to better suit whatever kind of media you're enjoying, and it comes with a night mode to make sure you can still hear everything that's going on when trying to keep disturbances to a minimum.

It can also upscale standard audio into surround sound, meaning even regular sounds can be experienced in a more all-encompassing way. It's also easy to set up, and it comes with a wireless subwoofer which, given the price, is a huge bonus that can ensure you're getting the most out of whatever you're watching.

It's easy to connect to as well, either wirelessly via Bluetooth or directly through the HDMI eARC/ARC or optical digital input for full-bandwidth sound. Plenty of reasons then as to why the Sony HT-G700 is, in our opinion, a great soundbar for the Samsung S95C TV.

Reasons to buy:

  • It has a great budget price point
  • It can upscale audio

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Don't worry if you've got some questions. We've answered some commonly asked queries below...

Are all soundbars compatible with the Samsung S95C?

In general, soundbars are designed to be compatible with various TVs, including this Samsung model. It all comes down to connectivity though, so you should check the port options on both the TV and the soundbar before purchasing to ensure they match up to one another.

Common connection methods include HDMI, optical, and Bluetooth, all of which the Samsung S95C has/supports. In fact, the TV has four HDMI ports in total, meaning you can hook up more than just a soundbar to it if you have multiple devices or a console you want to connect as well.

Just make sure you do your research, as we can't categorically say every soundbar is compatible with the Samsung S95C.

Is it worth getting a soundbar for the Samsung S95C?

Absolutely. We're obviously a little biased here, but we think that once you've gone to a soundbar, you're going to struggle to ever use a TV without one. While a full surround system is nice, a soundbar offers a lot of that same functionality in a far smaller and simpler package. The boost one offers is amazing and definitely worth investing in if you want to get the best audio possible.

How do you connect a soundbar to the Samsung S95C?

This all depends on the soundbar in question seeing as some are wired and others are wireless.

The simplest way is often via the HDMI ARC/eARC port, which most soundbars will have in some form or another. This method usually offers a 'plug-in-and-play' experience, although further steps may be required to set up all the features of your soundbar correctly (e.g. remote control compatibility).

That said, most soundbars can be connected wirelessly via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi these days. How you do this exactly will vary from soundbar to soundbar, so we can't really give specific instructions here. Most of the time you'll need to hold down a button for a certain number of seconds to put your soundbar in pairing mode, or you might have to use an accompanying app to pair your soundbar with your TV. The best thing to do if you're not sure how to connect your device is to check the manufacturer's instructions.