Technical details
| Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial) |
8 " |
| Handheld remote control |
Y |
| Night mode |
Y |
| Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) |
Anynet+ |
| Apple docking compatibility |
Not supported |
Weight & dimensions
| Subwoofer width |
500 mm |
| Soundbar weight |
5000 g |
| Subwoofer weight |
10600 g |
| Subwoofer depth |
181 mm |
| Subwoofer height |
332 mm |
Subwoofer
| Wireless subwoofer |
Y |
| Bass reflex |
Y |
| Subwoofer type |
Active subwoofer |
| Subwoofer included |
Y |
Ports & interfaces
| Digital audio optical in |
1 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
2 |
| HDMI in |
1 |
Audio
| Audio Return Channel (ARC) |
Y |
Additionally
| Wireless technologies |
Wired & Wireless |
350W, 9.1 Ch, 20.32 cm (8 ") , 43W/28W, 5kg/10.6kg
Crystal-clear vocal performance
The 8501’s centre speaker is dedicated to providing the best vocal clarity performance. Focusing exclusively on reproducing speech, it is perfect for watching content with a lot of dialogue – and works seamlessly with the other eight built-in speakers to deliver captivating audio for your favourite films.
Samsung’s most detailed and powerful sound experience
The 8501 series is Samsung’s most comprehensive speaker setup yet. A total of nine built-in speakers work perfectly together to create the ultimate TV movie experience. The two side speakers at the end of the Soundbar increase the sweet spot of the surround sound effect while the central speaker is dedicated to dialogue.
Enjoy more accurate and pure audio quality
With 8 amplifiers dedicated to each speaker, the J8501 delivers an accurate and pure tone by letting the amplifiers take control of the speaker drivers. Each amp controls certain frequencies to reduce distortion and provide a superior sound experience.1
The most flexible way to grow your audio system
Wirelessly attach speakers to this Soundbar to build a system designed around the way you listen. Create your own cinema-style wireless 4.1 system for your living room or play different music in different rooms by adding it to your Multiroom speaker collection.
Experience studio quality sound
Get closer than ever before to the original performance. High definition audio playback enables you to listen to your tracks in studio quality sound, which is even better quality than the CD.
The wireless way to upgrade your TV sound
Get the freedom to connect your soundbar to your Samsung TV automatically without wires, and enjoy superb powerful sound that brings programmes, movies and music to life. TV has never sounded so good.
