Samsung - HW-Q60C (Q60C)

This is a good deal OP, it is the Q60C model with a Sams model code. It has pretty basic Atmos but will definitely be a solid upgrade on the TV speakers. And if you don’t like it, you can return it!

It plays Atmos but down-mixes it into stereo. So you won’t get the height you would on a system with upfiring speakers.

Samsung has a much stronger history of soundbars and are among the best with the 990 series. I myself had the Q600Cwith the 9200s surrounds and it was great and currently have the Q60C in my living room. The Onn 5.1.2 is definitely good at its $199 price but I would trust Samsung more if you are willing to pay a little bit more

If dialogue clarity is the main goal, go for something with a dedicated center channel and a mode that boosts voices. Between the two you mentioned, the Samsung HW-Q600C is the better pick. It’s a 3.1.2 setup with a dedicated center speaker, Samsung’s Adaptive Sound feature that makes speech easier to hear, and it will work perfectly fine over ARC even without eARC. The HW-B750D is okay but not as clear or well-tuned for voices. Other options worth checking out in your budget are the Sony HT-G700, Yamaha SR-C30A or SR-B30A, and the Polk Signa S4, all of which do a great job with dialogue. If you go with the Q600C, make sure Adaptive Sound is turned on and, if needed, increase the center channel level a bit to make voices stand out even more.

I just bought Samsung and for that category, it's an immersive.

I originally bought the 600c and it was good, but the newer model , qs700f has smart things app support, direct Spotify and WiFi support, and the bass sounds better. It has much more control of the sound with the app and remote too.

I just got the QS700F and love it. The 600c is still good, got it for my fam. I love the more modern features of the 700f, Spotify connect and app support. But if those don’t matter to you the 600c would probably be good. Edit : I ordered the QS700F through Samsung and got it for $479.99 using the education store discount.

Top picks (all true Atmos + wireless sub, ≤ 42”) • Vizio M-Series Elevate M512e-K6 (41.38”) — 5.1.2 with included rears + up-firing in the bar. Killer immersion per dollar.  • Samsung HW-Q600C (40.6”) — 3.1.2 with up-firing drivers, eARC, and works with Samsung Q-Symphony (your Q90T supports Q-Symphony with compatible bars). Great if you want the TV+bar to play together.  • Polk Signa S4 (41.2”) — 3.1.2 with two dedicated up-firing heights; simple, slim, and dialog-friendly.  • LG S75Q (35.1”) — Compact 3.1.2 with upward-firing height channels, HDMI eARC, Dolby Vision passthrough.  • Bose Smart Soundbar 600 (27.3”) + Bass Module 500 — Small bar with 2 up-firing drivers; add the sub for real low-end. (Sub is separate.)

Its good value for money especially if you get the rear speakers. Not so good if you're gonna be using it mainly for music. FWIW I recently did an analysis on reddit data on soundbars. Basically ranked them by aggregated sentiment. Maybe you'll find the results helpful. You can filter by price and see what ppl have said about the most often recommended ones [https://redditrecs.com/soundbar/](https://redditrecs.com/soundbar/) If you filter for under $400 the Q600C is currently top

I feel your pain bub, asking for recommendations or help for a budget system in some of these subs is like walking in to a lions den. I asked the same question a couple weeks ago and from what I gathered... the Samsung HW-Q600C soundbar will keep you under $500. Or start investing in an AVR setup with bookshelf speakers to start that'll be better than any soundbar system. For speakers; KEF, Ascend Acoustics, Robersound labs, Chane, Paradigm, or Polk For AVR; Onkyo, Denon, or Yamaha brands are respectable

Hey everyone, Just wanted to share my recent experience switching soundbars and hopefully get some advice too. I originally had the Samsung HW-Q600C paired with my LG C1, and honestly — I loved it. The sound was rich and powerful, with that classic “fat” Samsung audio profile. Even without rear speakers, it felt well-balanced and full, whether I was watching YouTube, live TV, or movies. I only started wondering if it could be better with rear speakers… and that’s when I made a mistake. I upgraded(?) to the LG S70TR thinking rear channels would improve the overall experience. I was so wrong. Yes, the S70TR has rear speakers, but they’re incredibly weak. If I sit perfectly centered between them, I basically can’t hear them at all — it’s like the front center speaker is overpowering everything. If I move even slightly to one side, I only hear that side’s rear speaker and lose the rest. It’s disorienting and completely breaks immersion. Sound quality overall is just meh. The S70TR sounds very midrange-heavy, with none of that deep, rich feel the Samsung had. YouTube videos and live TV — which sounded great on the Q600C — sound flat and lifeless. The only time the LG setup feels immersive is with highly technical, Atmos-optimized movies… and even then, it’s hit or miss. The configuration is also frustrating. If I use TV Sound Mode Share, I can’t adjust balance or levels. If I switch to Sound Bar Mode Control, I get those options — but then I lose Dolby Atmos! 😩 I had Atmos + Dolby Vision working at one point, but after switching some settings, it disappeared and I haven’t been able to get it back. I really regret the switch. The Samsung HW-Q600C may not have had rear speakers, but it sounded better overall and just worked with no headaches. Does anyone have tips to improve the S70TR experience on an LG C1? Any tricks to improve rear speaker clarity or get Atmos + Vision working again? Thanks!

I know this would be above your $500 price range, but right now the Sony Bravia Theater 6 is on sale for $570. It would sound great when watching movies and games, giving you that home theater effect. However, when you want to switch to Bluetooth so you can listen to music, you can toggle the settings to Multi-Stereo which will then play the same sound in all the speakers which would give you that whole room filling music experience. However, if you really need to stay below $500 then on Woot you can get the Samsung HW-Q600C for $290. That would give you great sound for movies, and can also be used as a Bluetooth speaker.