topic Re: SWA-8500s vs SWA-9000S in Audio & Video

SWA-8500s vs SWA-9000S

abaher — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 09:58:23 GMT

I need to know what is the difference between the old SWA8000S vs new SWA-9000S ?

Any difference in the sound quality ?

Re: SWA-8500s vs SWA-9000S

CAMILLO61 — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:36:37 GMT

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Re: SWA-8500s vs SWA-9000S

PLEXecutive — Thu, 21 May 2020 10:11:03 GMT

There are physical differences: the 9000s speaker units being just a little bigger than the 8500s; this because the latter has a 2.1/4" midrange speaker rather than the 8500s' 2" speaker.

Both models deliver a specified 54W

Samsung suggests the 9000s is specifically designed for Sound+ Soundbars which have enhanced internal BASS response.

An included wireless dongle must be used with the models below to facilitate the connection with the 9000s

The 8500s has no such dongle because it can connect with the Soundbars that don't have built-in WiFi

Samsung do publish a compatibility chart for each:

Compatibility: The SWA-9000S Wireless Rear Speaker Kit is compatible with the following Samsung Soundbars (all sold separately)-

MS Series: HW-MS550, HW-MS560, HW-MS650, HW-MS651, HW-MS660, HW-MS661, HW-MS6500, HW-MS6501, HW-MS6510, HW-MS6511, HW-MS750, HW-MS751, HW-MS760, HW-MS761
N Series: HW-N850
Q Series: HW-Q80R

Compatibility: The SWA-8500S Wireless Rear Speaker Kit is compatible with the following Samsung Soundbars (all sold separately)-

M Series: HW-M450, HW-M4500, HW-M550, HW-M560
N Series: HW-N450, HW-N550, HW-N650
R Series: HW-R550, HW-R650
Q Series: HW-Q60R, HW-Q70R

FYI the 9000s does connect to the Soundbars specified for the 8500s (you don't use the included Dongle)

PROs:

The 9000s, being the current model, is readily available.
The 8500s is cheaper

CONs:

The 9000s, being designed specifically for the Sound+ range, may lack in certain frequencies when used with the 8500s specified soundbars, though I challenge you to spot the difference
The 8500s is discontinued, so may be difficult to acquire new.

Re: SWA-8500s vs SWA-9000S

AaronSS1990 — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 22:01:04 GMT

Does anyone know if the 8500s is compatable with the new Samsung Q800T 3.1.2ch Cinematic Soundbar ?

Re: SWA-8500s vs SWA-9000S

RusD — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 13:08:07 GMT

same question for me on 8500's

the SWA-9000s are really hard to get hold of.

Re: SWA-8500s vs SWA-9000S

rahkehs — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 10:52:49 GMT

Did anyone succeed in connecting SWA-8500s with Q800T?

Re: SWA-8500s vs SWA-9000S

JPH92 — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 22:25:10 GMT

8500s + Samsung Q800Tworks well (that's my configuration).
You just need to set the REAR sound level to +5 or +6 to boost the rear.

On the other hand, I have some problems with the 800T that creates a sound offset from the built-in speakers (let's not talk about the Q-Symphony that has the same problem).
However, it is possible to add a delay with a positive value ... but not negative ...
So, it's super annoying.
Does anyone have the same problem ?
(my TV is a Samsung Q95T)

Re: SWA-8500s vs SWA-9000S

Faizh1 — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 07:59:44 GMT

Yes, it connects, did u try Speaker Test, after paring 8500s rear speaker my subwoofer sound coming on rear speaker while doing speaker test. did any one having same issue

Re: SWA-8500s vs SWA-9000S

MrSwann — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 10:02:36 GMT

Hello

interesting post

i have the sound bar WH Q60 T Here is how find how to increase or decrease the rear sound level

by pressing Sound Control ( Marked 1)

Reach Rear Speakers
- Up set it ON (Marked 3)
- Down set it OFF (Marked 2)

Reach Rear Speakers Level
- Up Increase(Marked 3)
- Down Decrease (Marked 2)

I am now searching the best sound MODE between standard and DTS ..

Re: SWA-8500s vs SWA-9000S

dbkern — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:35:43 GMT

You stated that the 9000S will work with the soundbars specific to the 8500S without the dongle. How do you get it to work? I have the HW-Q60T and I am not using the dongle but it still doesn't work.

Re: SWA-8500s vs SWA-9000S

joe mish — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 05:23:09 GMT

On my Q800T soundbar digital hdmi to hdmi3 earc on my QLED Q800T 8K tv set i found a setting in soundbar control for eARC when i connected to the eARC on the soundbar it was like a new world of sound. The tv speakers synced with the sound bar speakers and a truly magnificent sound of each instrument could clearly be heard and on volume 25 it was as loud as 90 volume on sound bar alone. Awesome sound. then tied in swa 9000 rear speakers and it was like being in a cinaplex theater perfect surround experience.

Re: SWA-8500s vs SWA-9000S

joe mish — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 05:30:35 GMT

turn everything off. plug in your swa9000s receiver the blue light should be blinking if its not reset on rear of it with ink pen tip. On your soundbar remote with everything off except the 9000s push the volume and hold for about 8 seconds you should see ID sync on the soundbar. let go of the volume and turn the soundbar on the blinking light will turn solid and connection made then when you go through control on soundbar to set volume on each componenttreble, bass, front, center, you will the see rear speaker and that is for the volume on the 9000s speakers

Re: SWA-8500s vs SWA-9000S

joe mish — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 05:34:01 GMT

yes it is. but i switched to the 9000s. bigger speaker cones

Re: SWA-8500s vs SWA-9000S

WYAdams — Thu, 04 May 2023 15:03:31 GMT

After a long and arduous search, I found the SWA-8500s as an open box item at a Best Buy a few miles away. When I got home, I found it was actually the SWA-9000/za, so I decided to try it anyway. It works like a charm with my HW-60QT sound bar. I don't know what the difference is between the SWA-9000/za and the SWA-9000s.

Re: SWA-8500s vs SWA-9000S

WYAdams — Thu, 04 May 2023 15:16:18 GMT

I have the same sound bar and I was able to get the SWA-9000s to work. Try using a paper clip to press the ID Set button just below the speaker connections on the back.

Re: SWA-8500s vs SWA-9000S

PLEXecutive — Thu, 04 May 2023 15:34:06 GMT

The letter suffix on the model number is all about the power plug.

The S is UK, the ZA is USA