Exact source record · ID 34581777Samsung / Soundbars
Samsung HW-J8500/ZAR
Model HW-J8500/ZAR · Source ID 34581777
Samsung HW-J8500/ZAR is a soundbar with audio output channels of 9.1 channels and audio return channel (arc) of Yes. ProductFindr ties this page to source product ID 34581777 and separates verified product facts from optional retailer offers.
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Channel layout, subwoofer configuration and HDMI eARC.
Audio output channels
9.1 channels
Audio Return Channel (ARC)
Yes
Subwoofer included
Yes
Subwoofer type
Active subwoofer
Subwoofer connectivity
Wireless
Subwoofer location
Separate
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Will the enclosure fit without blocking the television image or remote sensor?
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- Audio output channels
- 9.1 channels
- RMS rated power
- 350 W
- Audio decoders
- DTS 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1
- Audio Return Channel (ARC)
- Yes
- Subwoofer included
- Yes
- Subwoofer type
- Active subwoofer
- Subwoofer connectivity
- Wireless
- Bass reflex
- Yes
- Subwoofer location
- Separate
- Product colour
- Black
- Audio formats supported
- AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
- Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)
- Anynet+
- Night mode
- Yes
- Wall mountable
- Yes
- Connectivity technology
- Wired & Wireless
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- HDMI ports quantity
- 2
- HDMI in
- 1
- Number of HDMI outputs
- 1
- Audio (L/R) in
- 1
- Digital audio optical in
- 1
- Power consumption (typical)
- 43 W
- Power consumption (standby)
- 0.3 W
- Width
- 1450 mm
- Depth
- 185 mm
- Height
- 60 mm
- Soundbar weight
- 5 kg
- Subwoofer width
- 50 cm
- Subwoofer depth
- 18.1 cm
- Subwoofer height
- 33.2 cm
- Subwoofer weight
- 10.6 kg
- Package width
- 1510 mm
- Package depth
- 386 mm
- Package height
- 341 mm
- Package weight
- 21.5 kg
- Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
- 20.3 cm (8")
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