Samsung

HW-Q990B

Samsung HW-Q990B

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Sentiment score74% positive
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Last updated: Aug 8, 2026

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Reddit Iconalftim
3 months ago

Samsung q990 series b and above has a special mode for clear voice in case you want it , don’t need it most of the time but in case you need it it’s there

Reddit IconBioBooster89
9 months ago

Samsung Q990b I got from FB marketplace a couple years ago. I am beyond happy with it. 10/10.

Reddit Iconcapnsheeeeeeeeeet
2 months ago

I noticed this on the 990B music didn’t sound good unless it was atmos. Your observation is spot on.

2 months ago

Just chiming in. I have the Samsung 990B and vaulted ceilings. I have vaulted ceilings too. Unfortunately, for the height effect you need flat ceilings and I think relatively normal height. However, I think with any atmos set up you’re going to have an issue because of the vaulted ceilings. Maybe you could hang two reflective surfaces above the speakers if the effect matters that much to you. I don’t think this fact should impact your purchasing decision because the issue is simply the shape of your room. I will say, I may be missing something, but I don’t notice what I’m missing because of my vaulted ceilings and I think atmos still sounds very good in the room with the 990B.

Reddit Iconchillywilly64
4 months ago

I use LG CX with Q990B and Nvidia Shield TV, it sound terrific!

Reddit IconChucky1100
4 months ago

Absolutely.  I have both and the 990f is definitely better.

Reddit IconCold-Committee5054
4 months ago

I have had the 990b and 990c soundbars , i now have the 990f and this is my view the subwoofer on 990b and c are not as good as the 990f because they are too boomy and distort sound. The 990f sub is clearer and more crisp and feels more intergrated to the system , when i first got the 990f i did think the sub is not as boomy as the prevoius models ,but after months of listening to the bar i found out that the sub is better and can boom just as much as the previous models but it stays in control

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