HW-Q700C

I can understand your logic. I’ve got a bunch of Apple devices, one HomePod 2, and a Samsung Q700C. Let me give you some perspective. If you’re comparing a HomePod 2 stereo pair vs the Samsung Q800F, it comes down to use case. Objectively, the Q800F is the stronger home theater setup because it has a dedicated sub, a centre channel, and real up-firing speakers. That translates into around 40–60% better performance overall for movies and TV: deeper bass, louder output, and clearer dialogue. HomePods hold their ground in music playback though. In a medium-sized room with Apple TV and Apple Music, a stereo pair sounds very clean, accurate, and integrated. The gap there is smaller, maybe only 10–20%, and in some cases HomePods actually feel more natural. So: For big cinematic Atmos, explosions, and room-filling sound - Q800F wins hands down. For music, simplicity, and Apple ecosystem integration - HomePod 2 pair can be just as satisfying. Basically, if your main priority is movies and immersion, go with the soundbar. If it’s music and seamless Apple integration, the HomePods won’t disappoint.

Upgraded my 10 yr old Samsung soundbar to the Q700c for AU$497 (EOY). Great bass and dialogue are crystal clear. Great value for money

Im upgrading from a Q700c with rear sepaker (swa9500s) to the Q990F because i got them in promotion for 470usd with tax (Chile). Hope is worth it

Samsung or Sonos are better. If money is tight then you should wait. But don't go cheap. Sound is half of your "aww" movie experience. I personally like samsung Q series (Q600, Q700, Q800) as minimum. Buy Once Cry Once.

New samsung Q700C is like $350 on best buy. You have to buy rears separately. If money is tight then save and wait. It's better than spend twice. [Q700C. Q series](https://www.bestbuy.com/product/samsung-q-series-3-1-2ch-wireless-soundbar-w-q-symphony-hw-q700c-za/J7XLQZX3L8/sku/11320379?sb_share_source=PDP&ref=app_pdp&loc=pdp_page)

Yes. Two. HDMI eArc and HDMI 2.1

checkout amazon. Sometimes they have very good deal for Q series with rears setup.

The most similar thing I had to that soundbar was the Samsung q700c, it was notoriously better in every sense of the word to my LG C1's at the time, my current G4 also sounds like crap so I assume is the same, never expect decent sound from any TV really. I did upgrade shortly after to the q990c because before the q700c, I didn't really trust soundbars at all, so going for the entry-level one was my version of playing it safe. from the q700c to the q990c the difference was very noticeable too, so In case your scenario is the same, I would suggest to go directly to a higher end one if possible.

at the time it was close to 350, but I don't remember if that was normal or discounted. The q700c was less than 400w and the S70TR is rated for 500w, I would still look for reviews, but I would assume is a good one, and for sure better than any internal speaker

If you get a Samsung 600,700 or 800 series you can add the rear speakers on at a later date for a couple of hundred bucks and then you have 80% the effect of the 900 series for 1/3 the price