EQ RESET
Samsung TV & Audio · HW-S800B Ultra Slim 3.0 Channel 360 Watt Soundbar with Dolby Atmos and Bluetooth
Custom EQ or sound settings revert to defaults after power cycling the soundbar. This is a documented firmware bug on certain Samsung soundbar firmware versions. Settings affected: EQ adjustments, woofer level, sound mode, center/surround levels. Workaround: update firmware to latest version (samsung.com/support or via SmartThings). After updating, re-apply settings — the bug is often resolved but may recur with subsequent firmware updates. As a secondary workaround, some users report that adjusting settings WHILE content is playing (not in standby) helps persistence. Settings made via SmartThings app may persist more reliably than via remote.
Error EQ RESET on the Samsung TV & Audio HW-S800B Ultra Slim 3.0 Channel 360 Watt Soundbar with Dolby Atmos and Bluetooth means: Equalizer Settings Not Persisting. The top-ranked community fix is “Reflash Firmware Using USB and Reset Soundbar Settings” (medium difficulty, ~45 min, DIY cost: $10-$20). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published March 2026 · 2 fixes · soundbar
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While many soundbar repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:
Average professional repair cost for this issue: $120-$180.
HDMI ARC Input Mode — Connection Issues
No Sound via HDMI ARC/eARC Connection
Audio Drops Out Intermittently
Soundbar Auto Powers Off After 15-20 Minutes
Bluetooth Mode Active
Soundbar Connects to Wrong Bluetooth Device
Bluetooth Audio Cutting Out / Stuttering
Bluetooth Pairing Failure
The Samsung TV & Audio HW-S800B Ultra Slim 3.0 Channel 360 Watt Soundbar with Dolby Atmos and Bluetooth has 8 other known error codes:
Error code EQ RESET also appears on 2 other Samsung TV & Audio models:
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