Samsung - HW-Q990D

Thanks for the tip. I bought one today using my veteran discount for the same price. I didn’t get the $50 bonus that they promised, but I’m still hoping that will come through.

Q990D all the way. Never get the extended warranty.

Q990D for me. Love it.

You’ll be happy with the Samsung Q990D. and its 50% off on Woot which Amazon owns. I personally love it.

I have an LG C3 with Samsung Q990D it works perfectly. Q990D is the perfect partner with firestick 4k max 2023, your movies will output dolby atmos.

I moved from Q990B To Q990D just yesterday after the 990B just gave in twice . Had to change the motherboard the first time . Other than HDMI 2.1 in 990D , no difference in sound quality between the two . Love this soundbar

I’m have the q990d and it is way thicker than I anticipated. Luckily I was able to push my tv back some. But even with my tv all the way back it barely fit on my tv stand. But if you did put it on your tv stand it would point down which wouldn’t be good. I’m not sure how wide the 800 is but if it’s skinnier you’re probably better off.

I have the Samsung q990d with a 77” c3 and both the soundbar and tv are the best I’ve ever had. I’m blown away by the soundbar daily.

I would recommend the q990d. I have one and it is pretty amazing. Just know it may sound a little flat at first. It calibrates itself to your room. So just give it a couple of days.

If you think Spacesuit Sound Pro calibrates it right, then your wrong. I tested the Calibration on my Q990D and the channels were all over the place in volume. Calibrating them myself resulted in a much better sound and overall performance.

I commented on similar posts a while ago. Here is a copy paste Please refer to the Dolby Atmos speaker placing guide, or the ones from the Q990D/F manual. Next, you wanna calibrate the channels so that from the seating position, every speaker outputs the same volume. This varies from setup to setup, so you have to do it yourself. if your on an iPhone (there might be similar apps on Android), download the NIOSH App, place the phone with the microphone upwards on the seating position at ear level and get all channels to the same volume, as your main speakers on the bar. You can use a Dolby Atmos Channel Test sound file, which is somewhere in this sub. You have to make sure, that the bar gets fed with the Atmos audio signal, otherwise it won’t work. Then you should be good to go :)

Q990D, it's phenomenal

Can't say much for the JBL as never used one, but I have a Q990D and I will say, watching Private Ryan I feel like I'm on Omaha Beach with them. Ridiculously good for a soundbar

the q990d dual hdmi 2.1 passthru is the only reason i went for it(4k120,dolby vision,earc with 0 lag..or at least no visible lag) also made all my cable mess go away since i do not have to run 3 hdmi cables to the tv(wall mount): PC CoreElec android box Q990D pc hdmi and android box hdmi go in the q990d and one hdmi to the tv. also you can set the rear speakers as front speakers. can also confirm with this setup : pc-->q990d-->G4 oled no audio lag

Samsung Q990D without a doubt

Bravia 9 sounds amazing. I have a Samsung 990d soundbar paired with a GX in the bedroom and picked up the Bravia 9 TV for my living room where my dedicated speakers will go. It doesn’t need a soundbar. It doesn’t have the surrounds, but sounds amazing for a TV. The stereo it does is better than the stereo on my 990d if I were to remove the surrounds from it. I highly recommend you get it and try it out before worrying about the soundbar. You can add the soundbar afterwards. At this price range, you should really do dedicated stereo and a center channel though.

990D bass is excellent IMO. You could always adjust it a bit with the samsung app. Maybe those who are complaining about it should try that option.

I’ve had mine for less than a week and I’m pretty happy with its performance. Give it a little time, keep fiddling with it, try different locations for your speakers, etc..

I’ve had my Q990D for a little over a week and can’t get past the adaptive setting. Sounds great! You must be incorporating the equalizer in standard?

I've got an LG OLED G3 coming next week and the Q990D coming the week after. I'll try to remember to update how it is paid together.

It's great! I went with 77" G3 and the Q990D. I have my xbox hooked up to the 990 for the pass through and then the 990 into the G3 for the eARC. I've not noticed any lag from games or movies. Sound is great for everything, including music. I had to adjust the sub and rear speakers, but that's a personal preference, probably. The G3 is mounted, and the 990 is on an entertainment console below it. As soon as I hooked it up, the G3 switched from the TV speakers to the 990. I can try to answer any other questions you have, if any.

I didn't change anything on the TV in terms of sound related options. I have mine hooked up to the eArc and it does a really good job. Turns on and off with the TV. I have my Xbox hooked up with it too. Depending on what phone you have, download the Samsung smart things app and connect the soundbar through that as well. You can change a lot of settings that are not possible on the remote that comes with it.

It's been great so far. The only time I have an issue with the G3 detecting the 990 is when I have used the 990 previously with music from my phone. For some reason, when I stream music to the 990, then turn it off, it won't automatically connect back to the TV. I have to go into the speaker settings on the TV and switch it back. Other than that, it never has any issues connecting when I turn the TV on. I've got my XSX hooked directly to the 990, and my Panasonic UB820 hooked directly into the TV. The 990 is ARC'd into my G3. The 820 and the XSX will turn both the G3 and 990 on when I power them on individually, as well as turn them off when powered down. Edit: I would have posted this sooner, but reddit has been down all day for me.

I have similar sized room and setup. I’m rocking the Q990D. Luckily no brick issue for me. I have the back speakers on stands next to the couch. Even if it’s not directly behind, they have been great.

Honestly, I haven't tried Standard mode at all, however, I still believe it has to be something about the Bluetooth chip, and I feel like they improved it on the Q990D! So, the Q990C has Bluetooth 4.2 which even Q950A uses, and apart from the HDMI 2.1 upgrade, I haven't seen anyone talking about the new Bluetooth 5.2 chip the Q990D will have which I think it will fix this issue. Had the opportunity to test a JBL 1300 having a Bluetooth 5.0 chip and couldn't hear any high frequency distortions!

Q990D sub is somewhat better than Q800C sub and even Q990C sub. A lot more disciplined and still deep enough to rumble the house at 25+ volume. Even though all this subs got the same 8 inch driver, Q990 series subs are technically delivering 40W more power than Q800 & Q930 series subs. It really depends on what you are going to use it. If you're listening mainly to music, it won't make much difference anyway.

Q990D the absolute 🐐

Yeah the 990d is fine for the money, but that’s where people I think get confused. It’s cheaper , but not better.

No but it’s because they’re usually not comparing the full setup.

I’ve owned both too and in my opinion the Sonos has quite an edge in audio quality. Samsung gets loud but isn’t particularly pleasant to listen to

The Samsung 990D sounds awesome - definiteiy recommend

Same here. Returned mine. Standard mode sounds flat. Adaptive and surround sound over processed. I believe there is no rear speaker sound in standard mode. I found myself constant adjusting trying to get acceptable sound. Sounds better when loud. Music was not impressive either.

Have had both and we'll agree to disagree

Samsung Q990D is a beast with that immersive soundstage, but Sonos offers a sleek integration that's hard to beat!

I have both. Two q990d both purchased after having the JBL bar 1000 for a year In my ears the bar 1000 is clearly inferior Bass is heavier in the JBL but to me it sounds cheap or overpowering most of the time With the q990d I feel is better in every way But I do feel like I needs bit more oomph If I was Best Buy I would try to move my JBL bar 1000 stock, the q990d will sell on it’s own

I love how, apparently, r/budgetAudiophile is the same as r/HomeTheater, bashing soundbars. While i have a soundbar with 2 rear speakers and a subwoofer and they sound/feel amazing (samsung q990D, but probably out ur budget)

Seems like the 990d is the best soundbar bang for buck I could get

Cheers bro! I’ve recently bought a few 4K movies (jaws, edge of tomorrow, mad max, dune) to test on the Xbox but it’s disappointing that it doesn’t support Dolby vision so I’ve preferred getting them off Apple TV. Collecting the steelbooks seems fun, something I might start doing. Super happy with the 990d first soundbar I’ve owned so it’s hard to give you an opinion but shocked at the quality you get especially the bass, I picked up mine for $1100 aud including delivery

Most of the reviews I have found seem to rate the 990d as the best sound bar so I went with it. There was another Japanese sounding one but was a big jump in price nakamichi shock something

I've been using the Bose Ultra soundbar for the past two months and have been quite happy with its performance. However, since Bose offers a 90-day return policy, I decided to test out the Arc Ultra because why not? Note, I don't have any other Sonos speakers. To give you some context, I live in a high-rise apartment with an open living/dining area of about 30'x12'. My TV is positioned roughly 10 feet from the right wall (when seated on the couch), with the couch directly opposite it against the back wall, creating a compact space. I’m using only the soundbar, without no sub or surrounds. I ran both the Trueplay modes and I couldn't tell the difference between the quick and advance one for my space. I compared the Arc Ultra and Bose Ultra (well, it's annoying that they're both called Ultra) using 4K Blu-ray rips of Dune and Gravity. The Arc really packs a punch with the bass and sounds really good but dialogue is drowned out at lower volumes and I had to ride the remote. For example, in the opening scene of Dune, when Zendaya first speaks, her voice sounded so quiet. If I raised the volume to a level where her voice was legible, the other sounds in the intro scene would be way too loud for my room. With the Bose(and my settings), I could hear her voice clearly without having to ride the remote for the scenes afterwards. With Gravity, I had the same issue. To get the voices clear especially the ones where they were coming from far away like in the opening scene where George Clooney is floating around, I had to turn up the volume that made the other sounds way too loud. I did find that the Arc did have a warmer and pleasing sound overall and the bass from just a bar is impressive but I couldn't make it work in my space due to having to be too loud to get dialogue to the level where I want it even when setting the speech enhancement to the highest level; I have it off with the Bose. Maybe if my space was larger, the volume wouldn't be too much of a problem but it is what it is and I'm keeping the Bose and returning the Arc. Previously I had the same problem with the Samsung Q990D where I'd need to raise the volume too much for dialogue to be intelligible. TL;DR The Bose Ultra works better for my use case than the Arc Ultra. YMMV

It is great compared to what? I have Q990D, and it is nowhere near a budget stereo system.

OP is asking for music. I have Q990D and can say it is not for music. OP should go with second-hand stereo setup.

Samsung 990D if you want the best sounding one

4k/120hz passthrough is very useful for gaming, I can recommend the Q990D. Also Samsung TVs don't support Dolby Vision, so if you want that you need to forget about them.

I recently tried 3 soundbars, including that Hisense. The sound is decent but the thing that made me return it was that scenes that are supposed to get much louder were kinda level with the prior scene. Almost like night mode on a lot of soundbars. And the bass wasn't very good. Ended up getting the Q990D and am very happy with it.

Do yourself the favor & please don’t get the bar 9, look at reviews & you’ll see the 990D is better than the bar 9 , the bar feels so anemic & flat. Please please please don’t get it LOL trust me, if you want an actual GOOD bar get the 990D

Your experience may have been different from mine so I’ll explain my experience with that bar, the bar 9 flat out sucks, when I was testing it out it sounded so flat & small, soundstage wasn’t there at all. The subwoofer rattles everything mean while my 990D sub plays louder & goes deeper & doesn’t even rattle anything, not sure if I had a defective model but what from I’ve been told I’m not the only one that’s experienced the bar being trash. 1400 for the bar ALONE & the sub 700$ & rears 600$? That’s absurd

If you have a Sony tv then get a Sony soundbar it’ll work out better for you; I still think the 990D out performs both in terms of immersive experience, even if you’re not using the rear speakers it’s still a damn good bar, Sonos is good but I think it’s a bit overhyped imho

I’ve had both systems & for me the Sony didn’t sound as clear & as “ immersive “ the sub 700$ couldn’t even get low like the 990D subwoofer , for the price the Samsung wins drastically, the rears on the Sony were so underwhelming. Could’ve been my room acoustics but I’d only get Sony if I had the tv

Highly recommend the Samsung 990D - or 990C for a bargain if you can still find them, there’s really no difference unless you are a gamer and require the HDMI 2.1. Very immersive Atmos sound. You’ll likely find the 990C for less than $800 these days. Worked great with my LG CX.

I’d go for Samsung Q990C or Q990D. They sound absolutely fantastic. Good bass, good low and high sounds, easy to customize it to your taste, and you can find the Q990C discounted I believe. Most LG speakers got a bad review everywhere you look. Edit: I have the Q990C with LG B2 OLED

Impressive by Samsung. I think they miss 1 point, and that's the stand alone feature of the era300. That's my main reason I went for Sonos. The (stereo/high res) quality of these speakers as stand alone. The satellites of Samsung can't act stand alone.

They will never rate it as high as a full system with rears and a dedicated sub so you don't even have to guess if it will get anywhere close the to the Q990D in overall in it's overall rating. However I would be interested in seeing their review (if they did one) for the full system with sub gen 4 and Era 300's.

Tbh, price/quality wise your best bang for your buck would be the Samsung Q990 series. Can you get better sound? → yes sure you can. But thats going to add up quickly in price. With the Q990 sets you get the complete package (complete surround, atmos). Even if you dont think you require the rears, they will enhance your listening experience so much more. Especially in movies that utilize atmos. And if they dont support Atmos, then the system is pretty decent at enhancing the sound to Atmos "like" sound with its sound settings. As for which one to get: if youre on a really tight budget the Q990B will suffice. There isnt that much difference between B, C and D. Try to get the Q990C if its within budget (it should be), as soundwise its pretty much the 990D. Only lacks the 2.1 hdmi ports that the D has.

Tbh, price/quality wise your best bang for your buck would be the Samsung Q990 series. Can you get better sound? → yes sure you can. But thats going to add up quickly in price. With the Q990 sets you get the complete package (complete surround, atmos). Even if you dont think you require the rears, they will enhance your listening experience so much more. Especially in movies that utilize atmos. And if they dont support Atmos, then the system is pretty decent at enhancing the sound to Atmos "like" sound with its sound settings. As for which one to get: if youre on a really tight budget the Q990B will suffice. There isnt that much difference between B, C and D. Try to get the Q990C if its within budget (it should be), as soundwise its pretty much the 990D. Only lacks the 2.1 hdmi ports that the D has.

The 990D for best quality for newest speaker money wise. Its amazing. However, depending on your tv i would advise to go for the 990C. If you have a good samsung or LG television that have 4 hdmi 2.1 ports, then you should definitely opt for the 990C. That is probably a good amount cheaper than the 990D The 990D is soundwise basically the 990C. Maybe just a couple of minor software updates. The only thing that the D > C are the 2 input ports with hdmi 2.1 capabilities. That and the basically useless Q-symphony for the Samsung electronic paintings. If you have a high budget you could do the sony bravia quads with SWA-5 sub. It will cost you though. I can only imagine how good that sound set is. I have a Q990D with my 65" G3. Thats amazing. However i also have a 65" A95L with the Ht-A9 and accompanying SWA-5 sub. The Atmos effects of that system almost makes the 990D sounds non-atmospheric. Its that good at Atmos and spatial audio. So the Quads are even better at doing that.

Pairing most brands their soundbars with likewise tv models often gives you an additional speaker option that comes from your tv that supports your soundbar. However, for most tvs and brands this is just a gimmick. It doesnt really add much to use the tv speakers with a dedicated soundbar. Why do people buy soundbars/sound setups? → because generally tv speakers arent great and we want to improve on that. So unless youre buying a sony theatre quad or hta9 (those systems dont have a dedicated centre speaker, but use a phantom speaker) it doesnt really add much to the soundset to use an accompanying tv from that same brand. So that brings me to always advice people to buy the better quality soundbar set as opposed to being brand loyal. Especially regarding eARC sets. Your best choice here would go for the Samsung sets. They are just better than those LGs. As for which one: go for the 990C. Its probably a good bit cheaper than the 990D. Its sound is >95% of what the 990D is. The only thing it really lacks is the 2.1 hdmi ports. But you will not be needing that, as your C4 has 3 additional 4k144 HDMI 2.1 ports besides that eARC port of your tv. For reference: i atm use a 990D with my 65 G3. Ive used most of samsungs their 950 and 990 bars with previously my C1, now G3 and also my A95L. They all worked amazingly well. For my A95L i will use my newly bought HT-A9 with SWA-5 sub this coming weekend. That would be probably the only sound setup that might benefit of using the A95L as a centre speaker. But i will find out this weekend whether thats the case or not.

Just get a Q990C or Q990D. Its a lot better than sony its soundbars and cheaper too. Only gets beaten by the HTA9 and Theatre Quads. But those cost significantly more than the Samsung sets.

Had the same points as you. Sub is basically only ppwer, but no quality. And im not a heavy sub user at all. I live in an appartment of 75m2. Had the 990D in my bedroom (3×5m). And all that sub did was making a lot of noise without any significant impact to movie experiences. I also couldnt really get past volume level 10 and found the 990D just didnt get alive at that level. Ive had and tried most of the 95 0 and 990 series. And they all shared the same in that regard. I found them to require to be at least at volume level 15 to 20 to achieve good quality. But i couldnt do that with my neighbours. I now have both my A95L and a G3 hooked up to a HT-A9 with SW5 (A95L; living room) and SW3 (G3; bedroom). I much prefer those systems. Gives much more quality atmos and sound bubble without requires obnoxious volumes to achieve that. Yet, the 990 series are probably the best systems pound for pound. Want more?→ pay more.

The Q990D is an amazing set. The Q990 series are pound for pound the best you can get. An all-in system that can be found for 600 euros is unbeatable with its great quality. However, you can definitely get better. It will cost you a significant amount more to get that though. As far as soundwise, the Q990D was to my ears essentially the same as the Q990B. And thats logical, as there has not been any change to the hardware channels since the Q990B. And the B only had minor improvements over the Q950A (only the sub had a little change to performance). But these comparison reviews from Rtings should be taken with a grain of salt. Especially the numbers that are given to the categories they are rating. I just sold my Q990D and gotten a second Sony Ht-A9 (with sw3 sub) to go with my G3 in my bedroom. I already owned a Ht-A9 with SW5 to go along my A95L in my living room. The ratings of Rtings for the Ht-A9 are number wise much lower than the Q990D (or heck even Q990B). E.g. the atmos is similar. But i can assure you that the Samsung sets dont get even close to that Atmos effect and being surrounded by sound. The samsungs do everything great, but arent the best in any category. Its a complete package, yes. But i also believe that the Samsung sets are less refined than other top end models. They require more volume to achieve that effect what other sets can do with less volume. I cant speak for this comparison between Sonos and the Q990D, as i never heard or owned Sonos myself. But again, these comparisons need to be taken with a grain of salt. Everybody has different needs and wants. Same goes for acoustics in your room.

No need to upgrade from 990B to a 990D. They sound pretty much the same (i couldnt tell a difference). Only upgrade to the 990D if you require those hdmi 2.1 ports.

My problem was never with the amount of power in the sub, but rather the quality of the bass. I live in a 75m2 appartment, so i generally put the subwoofer and bass on very low. Its really powerful, but the quality is not great imo. Ive had the Q950T, Q950A, Q990B and now the 990D. I also have a Ht-A9 with SWA-5 sub since a week or 2 to go with my A95L. And im so impressed by that thing that im going to change my Q990D for another Ht-A9, but with SWA-3 sub for my bedroom to go with the G3. That system is just so good. But i also found that the SWA-5 sub is just way better quality than that of samsung sets. Ofcourse, that comes with a price (650 euro is newprice for SWA-5). But that sub puts it power where its needed. Its a quality subwoofer. Not as powerful as the samsung sub, but much more refined. Thats what samsungs sub should be → more quality, not necessarily more power. I hope that new sub is the answer.

No, the sub is probably the weakest part of the entire set. Its not a good quality bass. I dont have high needs for bass as i live in a small apartment. However, i definitely now know that bass can have a big scale of quality. And the samsung sub is not one that produces high quality bass. Now ive heard that Sony sub (that has a new price of almost the entire Samsung set), i definitely know the difference. And that Sony sub is still mediocre when compared to high end subs. The sound from the entire Q990D is great. Pound for pound the samsung Q990 sets are best. However, you can definitely get much better audio. It will just cost more. The difference with my Ht-A9 is astonishing. That set is from late 2021, beginning 2022. And yet it is so much better in soundstage and Atmos its even uncomparable.

I have the q990d and a q930b. The difference in most stuff is barely noticeable. Atmos is slightly noticeable but if your room is small I'd go with the q930d or c if you can find them cheap. My 990d is in a living room that is 16x22 and it's plenty of loud at like 12 haha. The 990d can be had for good discounts, I think the best is on woot atm. If you wait for samsung direct to do a deal again with edu/work discount, I got it for $800 all said and done. At that price it's hard to beat.

Time it out right and I bet you can get a Samsung Q990D for $650 ish. I bought a 990c in Nov 2024 for $610 though their partner store

Just got a hw-990d recently ( using it with a 4k projector in basement ). Really think it’s outstanding ( I upgraded from a Visio 5.1 soundbar setup ) esp when used with atmos content

Nice result. I'm specifically talking about the overhead channels and hearing sounds above you. I have the same soundbar and I am as of yet able to hear that clearly. Its been somewhat of a disappointment in my personal experience.

I have a SHIELD PRO 2019 plugged into the soundbar with access to a NAS, hosting [Dolby ATMOS trailers](https://www.demolandia.net/cinema/dolby-demo-trailers-hd/page-6.html). This passes through to the soundbar as it is identified on the display as Dolby ATMOS. Even using these I am not clearly hearing the overhead channels as mentioned.

Music with a soundbar is gonna be meh compared to proper speakers for music listening but if you still want a soundbar then I'd say check out the Samsung's, the 990D is praised by everyone also check out the 930D model which is a great value. I can't recommend you Sonos as they have completely messed their app making this things unreliable and honestly it shouldn't take this long to fix it.

Well to be fair I owned the Sonos prior to selling it because of the Samsung and my personal ears/experience justifies selling the Sonos. The dialogue again for example was clearly more clear and louder overall even at the lowest volumes for the Samsung. Sorry buddy, don't care what you have to say because I got the q990d for 1k brand new as well.

I could agree with you on some of it. I know for immersion and soundstage the Sony is probably the best. They all have strength and weaknesses but I think the Samsung just has the most to offer overall. At this point it's just better to go the traditional home theater route if being really nitpicky with every aspect. I am still thoroughly satisfied with returning the Arc Ultra and selling the ultimate immersive set with Arc and the dual sub gen 3's for the Q990D though. It just was checking off every box for me, and fatigue can be remedied through the eq which is better than Sonos if you set it to standard. But I haven't personally experienced fatigue from listening. Also the subwoofer plays down to 26hz audibly compared to the Sub gen 3 which could not play any lower than 30hz even with dual subs. The sub 4 though probably will play slightly lower as rtings states in their measurements. But sound again is subjective so I am glad you didn't have buyers remorse for Sonos like I did unfortunately. I honestly regret spending so much money on the system and should've returned it before the return date passed.

I did test the Arc Ultra already and returned it to best buy after I compared it with the Q990D I originally had the Arc with the full setup and yes the Arc Ultra had better dialogue at the low volumes but the Q990D was another step up from my personal experience and opinion. Also dialogue varies tremendously from content to content it's actually incredible how wide range each movie mixes their audio. Also DTS X is on Jurassic Park which all Sonos soundbars are not capable of outputting unfortunately so you are missing out on more immersive and higher quality audio. Again I own a lot of sonos products but got rid of my home theater sonos setup because I simply found something that offered more. But I do own 2x Sonos Fives with a sub mini and it is quite incredible for music and YouTube watching.

You are spot on with my personal experience as well. I owned an Arc, 2x era 300 and 2x sub gen 3's. The Samsung just outperforms it flat out. It objectively measured higher in pretty much every category on rtings comparison and it lines up with personal testing. The Q990D subwoofer is audible down to 26hz easily and the Sonos Sub gen 3 does not play any lower than 30hz even with the dual subs. It sounds crystal clear and 100% I bet people would pick the Samsung over the Sonos if they did a blind test and 1/4 volume for random movies or music. It's my opinion and I know people that prefer the sound of Sonos but overall Samsung is the better choice. Sonos is good but not worth the premium tag. I had the same experience with devialet speakers and they are more expensive than Sonos.

I'm opposite of you guys lol, sonos ultimate immersive set with dual subs to Q990D lmao.

The Samsung sounded better IMO. I preferred it over Sonos, plus it just offers a lot more with a better working app. Also the subwoofer plays lower than the sub gen 3's from my personal testing. It was able to hit 26 hz with authority.

Look - the thing is, q990d is basically the goat as far as sound bars go. Why don’t you bite the bullet and « rent » one from Best Buy for a few weeks and see for yourself. One of Three things will happen. 1) you’re still not satisfied. In which case, forget sound bars and get yourself a cheap avr and speaker system used from fb marketplace from some dude. 2) you’re mesmerized. In which case, return it and buy the one setup below the q990d. 3) you like and begrudgingly keep it. Point being, have a strategy to stop buying and returning, perhaps you’re on an impossible mission.

Wow prices have really shot up. They were like 800$ during Xmas and Black Friday. Enjoy your new tariffs!

I had samsung q930c which supports 9.1.4 just like you said, it was phenomenal for the price which you pay but bear in mind that it's performance directly related to the room size including ceiling height. If you're going to place it in a bigger room I suggest you to go for 990d series which is 11.1.4 configuration which I use now in my living room which is relatively big. I'm sorry I don't know about JBL but I heard their soundbars come with bigger subs comparing to samsung (8inch)

I like listening to music on my Q990D soundbar system in the living room.. Quite decent. However, I have 2 Sonos Era 300s in my party house which sound amazing when paired as stereo setup. Nothing I have listened to can beat that.

This. I got the Q990D paired with a 65" TV, it sounds great but definitely overkill for me. I also live in an apartment that's not huge so I'm not using the bar above 30 when watching movies. Again, it's a great experience. But overkill at least in my experience. I've come across recommendations and almost bought ULTIMEA POSEIDON thru Amazon. Maybe that's enough. Cheers and good luck with your buy! 💪

Same here, 990D

I'm using the q990d with an lg c1 and it pairs just fine. Using it over eARC. works with the TV remote for power and volume.

You can cast it. It supports Alexa, tidal, Chromecast, Spotify connect.

I have the 990D and mine sags. Working on a homemade solution

I sold my arc, era 300s and sub gen 3 for the 990D. I do think music still sounds slightly better on the Sonos. A little more presence. The Q990D is excellent though at movies, music and TV. My biggest gripe with my Sonos is in loud movies, dialog often gets lost. The voice enhancement on the Sonos app barely did anything. The dialog is infinitely better on the Samsung. And I find the system to be much more versatile. I’m enjoying it very much.

Q990D

Not my fault he's cheap. You can get it on sale for $700. Save an extra $400 and get the best soundbar on the market vs buying a $300 pos and upgrading it later.

I'd go with a Q990D. Best bang for your buck right now.

Samsung Q990D/F. The new Nakamichi 11.2.6. The new Sony Bravia theater quad.

Lol. Most people don't want that. Especially at a cost of $5k+. I had a Nakamichi 9.2.4 and sold it for the Q990D. I'm much happier. I prefer crystal clear dialogue and surround effects over Bass my neighbors can hear.

I'm using a Q990D in a 19 x 16 room and it's awesome. I prefer the Bass over the Nakamichi 9.2.4. I have the sub right behind my couch. It works great. There's more to cinema then just Bass.

[Samsung 990 is a great solution](https://www.samsung.com/us/televisions-home-theater/home-theater/sound-bars/q-series-11-1-4-ch-wireless-dolby-atmos-soundbar-rear-speakers-w-q-symphony-hw-q990d-hw-q990d-za/) I bought the 990 to use in a second media room and it has been MUCH better than Visio bar in my bedroom. The Samsung was also better than the equivalent B&W bar on side-by-side listening and this is coming from someone that has B&W 800 Diamonds in my main listening area Give it a try.

Sold my entire Sonos setup a month ago and bought Samsung 990D setup. Best decision I ever made.

If you can wait a couple weeks the system is essentially always $900-1000 on woot.com brand new they just sold out for Black Friday but I’m sure will stock it again.

Have you read the early previews of the F? It doesn’t sound like it’s going to be much more than an evolutionary update, and some are saying the smaller sub will make it less desirable. I picked up the D when Woot was selling it, and I’m pretty happy with it. I don’t know if I’d be as happy at $500-700 more.

I had issues when connecting Apple TV 4K to the Q990d then eArc to tv, there was a big delay (blank screen) + Samsung loading icon when playing and exiting YouTube videos. Problem was solved going directly to tv

Samsung q990d, is the best, doesn't matter what TV u have.

Yes, the q990d does support HDMI 2.1(the main reason to get the q990d). I would say u should definitely get the 77 inch S90D, but if u go with LG, you should get the G4, if u going for the c4, most reviewers say that the s90d is better, especially for gaming, and having DV shouldn't be an issue because the s90d is brighter than the c4.

The sw5 and rs5 are definitely needed, only comparing the bats themselves, q900c vs bravia 9 and the q900c beats it in everything. And when comparing both with everything, looks like the q990d is still better. ,https://www.rtings.com/soundbar/tools/compare/samsung-hw-q900c-vs-sony-bravia-theater-bar-9-with-speakers-bass-module/38797/62603?threshold=0.01

Well high ceilings is bad for any soundbar, But the best soundbar hands down mainly with value is the q990 series (c/d/f). Next I would assume is the Sonos arc ultra(but the full set gets expensive) Then I guess the Bravia theatre quads(although not really a soundbar, and very expensive)(also works better with a sony tv, and u would need to buy a sub) That's just my thoughts, idk much abt other soundbars, other can say.

Samsung 990D

Samsung support is so amazingly terrible I wouldn’t buy anything from them ever again. I notified them that my q990d was bricked 2 weeks ago, they said they put in a service request but never contacted me again. I contacted them a week later, they say it’s in the queue and that’s it. I contacted them yesterday and they said they have no record of my service request, put in a new one (with no email confirmation or any indication I’m actually on a list) and said the parts are back ordered. I’m gonna be waiting MONTHS for this part, after dropping $900 on it and using it for less than 2 months. And every step of the way you have to chase them down. Literally the worst service of any company I’ve ever dealt with in my life.

Yeah. Samsung 990D wins all day for most people because of the value at that price range.

Avr will be always better than soundbar but if you don't like wires all around your room get a soundbar.Samsung Q990D is the Bang for the buck one.

I suspect a big part of it is that the Q990C used to be easily had for $800 while the 900D was in the $1500-1800 ballpark so from a value standpoint the C made sense over the D. These days I’m not as convinced — the D frequently goes on sale

TBH I don't like most budget soundbars in that price range. They are barely better than TV speakers and one day you'll want to upgrade them AGAIN at which point you're just out more money and created more e-waste. For an 85" TV I don't think these budget bars have the right punch to suit a TV of that size. I would recommend choosing from one of, in no particular order: * Sonos Arc (preferably plus Sub Mini) * Bose Soundbar 700/900/Ultra (okay standalone without subwoofer) * Samsung Q990D (you can find some online retailers that discount this deeply) Or if you really want to go on a budget, maybe the Q930 or the Bose 600. A good sound system is a long term purchase. Like I have a Sonos Playbar from 2013 and quite frankly even a brand new top-of-the-line system doesn't sound a ton better than that.

Agreed. Right now the Q990C/D is basically the best sound bar package one can get and at their sale prices are a great bargain.

I'm a long time Sonos user and actually migrated two Arc (non ultra) plus Era 300 systems over to Q990Ds and like the 990D more. It simply has the processing chops to make any content feel like it's mastered in Atmos. I expect the Ultra to help dramatically with the weaker frontal positioning of the Arc but at the same time it does not change the Sonos philosophy that they do not support heavily processing inputs. I would go with Sonos mainly if you expect to take advantage of the whole home audio abilities with more speakers around the house. If you are really just caring about how it performs in your living room, the Q990D is really hard to beat

Yeah that part is truly still a Sonos strength. When I had an all Sonos house I really enjoyed being able to take what's playing on the TV into any other room, that way I can go put away laundry or even take a shower and still listen to what the family is watching. Nowadays honestly if you're an Apple household, AirPlay2 can do this to a large extent but for years, Sonos absolutely dominated with how easy this was to do with their products. I just really wish they handled the Arc and Era launches better, even before the app debacle. But yeah they gotta turn over a new page if they keep wanting to charge their premium. It's really hard to argue with the Q990C/D value when you can basically compete with the sound of a $3k Sonos setup for a $600-1000 kit.

Personally I think the Q990D's price to performance is really hard to beat. You can buy almost 3 Q990D's for the price of the equivalent Sonos setup, so I think "long term" investment is a bit of a fool's errand. On the Sonos front, I actually replaced an Arc (not Ultra) + 2xSub + 2xEra300 system with the Q990D and actually slightly prefer the Q990D for the content I watch -- but they were really close and competitive overall. I can definitively tell you as a Sonos person since 2014, that if you don't get the Era 300 rears, the Atmos immersion will be nowhere close to a Q990D. It's also worth noting, one big difference is that Sonos takes a very purist approach to channel mapping. Stereo is almost strictly stereo and 5.1 maps to specific channels on the Arc as well as the surrounds, never more. This is similar to what Samsung calls Standard mode, but Samsung also has 3 surround modes that offer more of an effort to use AI/DSP to expand content onto all of the channels. In practice I find with Sonos you really have to go out of your way to find Atmos or 7.1 content (even sometimes doing your own transcoding because Sonos can't deal with modern DTS formats) otherwise immersiveness really suffers, while the Samsung does so great with all sorts of input formats that you can stop obsessing over what audio format a source is in.

Honestly I would go with the 990D unless you are planning to really build upon the whole home audio aspects of Sonos AND you aren’t an Apple customer where AirPlay 2 gets you pretty similar functionality. Especially for movies and games I find that the wider codec support and sound processing of the Q990D is better than the Arc setup.

I actually feel the Q990D is wider and more spacious sounding than the Arc. But the Arc has more of a traditional stereo image when playing music.

Yeah I don’t want to speak for the dime a dozen no name speaker bars, but I’ve had several systems like the PlayBar, Arc, and now the Samsung Q990D. Our vacation home has one room pre wired for HT so we’ve compared a 5.1 receiver setup in that room before. Honestly those high end sound bars are quite competitive. They sound better than the HT-in-a-box Denon speakers the house came with. Even with I replaced those with better Klipsch bookshelves, I would say the Arc immersive set and the Q990D still outperform for movies and TV though not for music. Plus you can’t really beat the ease of setup. If you have space for 4 power cables around the room right next to each speaker, you can have a 7.1.2 setup. Some of the latest sound bars can wirelessly transmit eArc equivalent audio without an HDMI cable to the bar even. I’ve been to many houses with a budget soundbar and yeah those sound awful, but you often hear people claiming any AV receiver setup beats even good sound bars and that’s simply not been my experience.

Yeah the Q990D is my overall favorite pick for low effort HT. Really hard to pick out flaws. It’s fairly reasonably priced especially on sale when it’s frequently $1000-1400. All of its components are reasonably sized. It includes rears and a sub. The craziest part for me is how good it sounds just out of the box. I used to be more of a Sonos fan but honestly most of the time Sonos systems don’t sound right until you go through the TruePlay calibration procedure — sometimes a few times. Meanwhile whatever the Samsung does, I barely need to adjust anything.

I think reviewers are reviewing for the category, just like how you don’t review a Toyota Corolla by comparing it to what a pickup truck can do. As you have seen yourself, the other top contenders in the world of sound bars cost more and don’t even sound better overall than the Q990 series. They also don’t offer 4 different sound modes and per channel adjustments so you can really dial in the sound for your room. But yeah, music will never have the richness on a sound bar as a traditional HT system with large left and right channels. But what it lacks in that department it easily makes up for in TV and movie content, especially convincing surround effects regardless of type of content.

Not sure what you’re looking for in terms of what defines a good system for you. Stereo deep rich music? Wall shaking bass? Convincing cinematic special effects all around the room? Whole home audio integration? Foolproof ease of use? If you want loud and lots of boom, the Dragon can be a good choice but the reviews are mixed for other general use. If you want easy and good cinematic effects honestly the Q990D is a good option, even though you have more budget I simply feel the 990D checks off a lot of boxes really damn well. If you want something with more sound positioning abilities and are willing to pay a premium the Bravia Quad is awesome. The Arc Ultra and Era 300 and 2x Sub also will be a top notch system and gets you into the Sonos ecosystem but it is really new — historically Sonos has struggled with brand new product launches, I was a day one Arc and day one Era300 owner and both of those took months to reach their potential through software updates.

Yeah exactly what I ended up doing, got the Q990D and the Bravia Quad was a close runner up. I don’t always need value proposition, I have the disposable income and watch enough content that I don’t mind paying a premium for something that’s truly better. But it feels like the Dragon isn’t exactly that, it more feels like some marketing department hung out on an audiophile forum and learned how to say all the right things.

The natural dialog performance as well as the 2 enhancement settings work great on the Samsung.

So I have 2 Arc Ultra immersive sets and 3 Q990Ds and a Bravia Quad. They rotate between 3 entertainment rooms depending on my mood. The Q990D is always set up in at least one of them, and usually the Quad is as well. If my Q990D bricked, I would just get another Q990D. Or wait for the F possibly. It absolutely sucks what happened, Samsung is not good at this kind of customer service debacle, but in terms of the product performance and price point it's pretty unbeatable. At this point the bricking update is pulled and no longer an issue. If you feel like a competitor is going to never push bad software updates or have a crappy RMA flow, think again. FWIW in 2015 Sonos also pushed such an update out for the PlayBar. It was a similar bad experience of having to send it in on my own dime to repair it.

Dude almost a mirrored situation of what I went through with the Q990D and LG C9. https://www.reddit.com/r/Soundbars/s/zdCgy4kBkv Regarding atmos and eARC, I had to go into the TV audio settings and specifically enable eARC pass through and only then did I see Dolby Atmos appear on the soundbar display. Unfortunately, and to answer the bigger question, it didn’t change how I felt about the bar as a whole. Sound just doesn’t separate across the LCR channels because they’re all squeezed into the soundbar. Rear/surrounds were nice (even put them on stands) but they just felt lacking. If you’re looking for recommendations that will meet your expectations for sound separation and wider soundstage try listening to some speakers at Best Buy and keep an eye out for AVR: Denon S760 Center: Kef Q250C/650C LR/surrounds: Kef Q150/350 You can get these for about the same price as the Q990D (especially if you find a Kef dealer) and be much happier. I ended up getting my mind melted by the Martin Logan’s and ended up just purchasing a 3.0 setup, but I went straight for endgame with hopes of keeping them for life and I am very, very happy with them. Good luck!

I got the 990D because everyone said to, lol, despite having a LG G4 TV. Can’t compare, but it rocks the house and everything works with one remote so I’m good 👍

990d is a great bar for its price range, and some would argue the sonos is the clear winner with the whole setup, but you got to think about overall cost. Honestly your paying much more for the sonos overall when you factor in everything. I went with the sonos, but I only wanted the bar for now. I'll buy the sub next year, and then the rears. Yes I'm spending more overall, but im spending within my limits with the money I have available at the time, and I dont mind spending that money. If you got $1500 to put down all at once, get the 990d.

I have the Q990D (my wife isn’t a huge fan of rear speakers either). I just turn them down in smart things and turn them up when she isn’t there.

We have the Samsung Q990D and it’s great. The Q-Symphony setting lets you use the speakers on the TV in conjunction with the soundbar for a fuller sound.

I have the Q990D and it’s awesome!

I second that the dialogue is perfectly handled by this soundbar. Even with stereo content, the processor is doing a perfect job and isolates dialogue to the center channel creating a 3.1 sound. You could use the surround mode to do that, adaptive mode to further enhance and amplify the voice (although it will make it sound less natural) and also the per channel dials. I've never used the rears as fonts, but the stereo separation for a single person is good enough. Coming from a 5.1 logitech I can't say I miss wider fronts but there is a downgrade.

I've had both and set with 930c for my average room. The q990 is about 100w more powerful and has 2 more side speakers in the rear units. They're reflecting sound from your walls, so keep in mind that you need excellent speaker placement to be able to hear it. Also keep in mind that your 11.1.4 is basically a 5.1 system with 6 additional side firing and some upwards. It's halfway to a true atmos system. Q990 will sound marginally more surround in the rare cases when your content is more than 7.1.atmos, but your best bet would be if you're living in a house and you have a large living room. The extra oomf will come in handy if you listen at max volume. Either way, if money is a thing for you, there is still something to note. Watching movies from anything else than a dedicated video player (apple tv 4k, Nvidia shield, AVR, PC) will compress the audio track and you'll loose half of the audio dynamic range, channel separation, surround immersion and audio quality. 7.1 TrueHD or ATMOS/ DTS or DTS-X have audio bitrates ranging from 10-20 to 40-60 Mbps. Any streaming service or thumb drive playback will not play anything larger than 500kbps to a few Mbps.

990D has a more powerful sub. It's going to shake your house and neighbors a bit more. From a quality standpoint there is hard to make a difference. It could be just a tad better at the highest volume.

I'm not much of a bass head anyway. I read that samsung subs aren't particularly known for exceptional quality, but as far as my experience goes, it's more than good enough.

Well for me either Sonos or Q990D felt not in sync via earc - unless you compensate and add latency. (S90D can do it , LG B9 could not I think) Which is not a problem for movies etc but no-go for gaming and PC connection I have both Google Streamer and PC (4k120hz) connected via passthrough now. The only issue I have is that I have different image settings and TV (S90D) sees both as one input. Need to swap them manually then.

I bought Sonos beam 2 + sub mini. I was pleased, but lacked rears. Soon after Q990D promo popped out, returned Sonos and took Samsung cheaper than the sound Sonos bar+ sub combo. Yes bass feel less satisfying. And sound volume customization should be improved, e.g. lock max volume to 50 and allow 100 incremental jumps in this limit. You can't lock max volume in Samsung even though. But the rest feels better, from connectivity (bt, passthrough) to Atmos feeling or clear vocals. And with higher volume bas can punch though the wall too.

As far as soundbar systems, the Q990D is basically the highest rated and worth that cost if it’s in your budget.

I've gotten WOW to work for maybe a day or 2 total in the year plus I owned the setup. I have the 990D in the other room and it just sounds superior to the LG bar. I've been considering swapping them and using the LG bar on the cheap TV since there really is no comparison between the 2. Right now the LG bar is actually showing the volume on the TV as I change it, and that's pretty rare as well, half the time I'm looking at the bar to see the level

3 month update. Sold my Q990C and Denon switch and got Q990D for simplicity in setup, but oh man this year's set is soo much better sounding for anyone interested in direct comparison with Q990C. The subwoofer pumps out a punchy sound that is much more integrated into the film sound mix. That alone made any Atmos films better than on 990C.

I have 990D and it decodes it coming from Dune Box R and Dune player showing DTS HD Master Audio on screen both on TV and soundbar. Spec page for D has it not sure why F says N/A.. maybe they dropped it in the newest iteration or a mistake on webpage.

Yeah this excited me and then I was underwhelmed by actual release. Now I'd be happy to find q990d on sale as I don't really care about new features or new sub..

The best gaming experience in 2024 is Samsung TV 77" S90D and Samsung soundbar Q990D, then connect your console to your soundbar via 4k passthrough, this way you will have Dolby Atmos/surround with 0ms audio delay and also 4k@120hz. And probably this setup will be the best for 2025 too.

You need a soundbar with the Nightmode feature, this function balance all volumes and make the bass less powerful, for example, in explosions. The best experience in movies and games, with surround and atmos is the Samsung Q930D or Q990D models, they are excellent, not too expensive and they will last 5 years approx. [https://www.rtings.com/soundbar/reviews/best/soundbar](https://www.rtings.com/soundbar/reviews/best/soundbar)

I don’t know what problem people are having with the q990d but it’s incredible what you get for the price. In my opinion it is just as good as a full Sonos system and half the price. Truly incredible audio. For the Bose it beats it in every aspect by a mile. This isn’t even a choice it’s a slaughter. The Samsung Q990D destroys the Bose. Also Woot has it on sale for $997.99 right now. You can’t beat that! (NEW) Samsung HW-Q990D 11.1.4ch Dolby ATMOS Soundbar w/Subwoofer - $997.99 - Free shipping for Prime members https://electronics.woot.com/offers/new-samsung-hw-q990d-11-1-4ch-dolby-atmos-soundbar-w-subwoofer-1?utm_medium=share&utm_source=app

Go with q990d. I have sonos beam gen2 sub mini and 2xera100 s. Its really good and for my smallish living room they look nice design wise and not overtaking the room. But if your space allows it (samsung bar aand subwoofer are quite chunky) you ll be mega happy. All these systems are good but 2x money doesnt give you 2x performance difference. Diminishing returns

Depends on what you wanna do with your system and what’s your money situation. With many things in life, there is a diminishing returns thing going on in soundbars and hifi sound systems as well. I listened to samsung q990d at my friend’s house. We watched lots of atmos scenes and i was impressed. At the moment it’s cheaper but when 990f is out original price of sonos and samsung will be closer. In uk atm, 2.5 times more expensive, that is sonos. I dont have arc ultra but recently i swapped my 100’s and 300s , so now i have a beam gen2 and era300’s as surround. I was blown away. The bass, wide soundstage and height effects were truly impressive and i gotta say better than q990d surrounds. Is it 2.5x better ? Probably not. And that’s the personal choice. I say if you have the cash try sonos. Even better if you buy both, try and return the other one would be the thing to do. I also have a small living room and samsung bass and and shape of soundbar is not appealing to me. I am considering to get arc ultra for wider soundstage and height effects. Modularity of sonos system to me another amazing selling pount if you wanna have more speaker at the house. Last thing i’d say, when i moved 100’s to my bedroom, i was equally impressed how much sound, clarity and bass they produced as a stereo.. sonos does great speakers. App thing wasnt fun at all, i was a lucky one probably because of my more modern router.

In a smaller room maybe they can be comparable, but in room which needs any type of correction the Arc or similar Bose are much better for overall sound quality, music listening, AND bass. The room correction of the higher tier brands is what really makes them different. The Sammy either works for you, or it doesn’t. Didnt work well at all in my LR, but was OK in my office which is a smaller symmetrical room. Samsung also has many surround modes but most sound over processed and none of them work great on all content in my opinion. Always fooling with it to get a good sound. Sonos/Bose have automatic upmixing which works VERY well on all content and music. Auto tune and forget it, just like a good AVR. I’d also say the 990 Is ugly…but thats subjective.

I got the Sonos arc ultra and Sub 4. I’ve had it for 2 days and I’m just not happy (or impressed) with how it sounds. I just ordered a Q990D and will be returning the Sonos gear when it arrives.

FYI - I’m no audiophile; I’m just a regular 41 year old dude…anyway, I just got the Q990D and hooked it up today - I’m *much* happier with it. My son & I both agreed that the Sonos sounded hollow; it was loud, while also being hard to hear, and no one in the house was impressed by it at all. The Q990D is far better in every way; old TV shows sound good & dialogue is intelligible, 5.1 movies sound great, Atmos is pretty good. It doesn’t sound hollow. It sounds full, has plenty of volume, and the bass is great. Music sounds great as well. BTW, I’m not using the rear speakers because my Wife thinks they’ll look “tacky” on stands behind the couch - to be fair, it would be a little awkward because our kitchen and dining room are behind the couch. I considered sticking the rears up front, but she wouldn’t go for that either. EDIT - I tried Ready Player One with the rears & it was SICK

FYI - I’m no audiophile; I’m just a regular 41 year old dude…anyway, I just got the Q990D and hooked it up today - I’m *much* happier with it. My son & I both agreed that the Sonos sounded hollow; it was loud, while also being hard to hear, and no one in the house was impressed by it at all. The Q990D is far better in every way; old TV shows sound good & dialogue is intelligible, 5.1 movies sound great, Atmos is pretty good. It doesn’t sound hollow. It sounds full, has plenty of volume, and the bass is great. Music sounds great as well. BTW, I’m not using the rear speakers because my Wife thinks they’ll look “tacky” on stands behind the couch - to be fair, it would be a little awkward because our kitchen and dining room are behind the couch. I considered sticking the rears up front, but she wouldn’t go for that either. EDIT - I tried Ready Player One with the rears & it was SICK

Well the q990d was recently $970 on woot. And there will be other sales. Is Sonos arc ultra and ultimate setup worth 2-3x the cost? Hell no. I have kef lsw2 plus sub for music and that system blows any soundbar away for music listening. For tv and movies though the 990d will be just as good as the Sonos and most reviewers agree that the 990d is actually better for movies than Sonos. Now the Sonos arc ultra might be slightly better I’m not sure but I doubt it’s better for the price you pay.

I own a Sonos arc, sub gen 3 and era 100 rears in one room and a Samsung q990d with Samsung tv for Qsymphony in another room. The Samsung sounds fuller and better and I paid $900 for the entire system. Sonos is good but not for more than 2x the cost of Samsung. Unless you really want the multi room audio features of Sonos, I think the Samsung q990d is the best value on the market right now.

Soundbars have come a long way. The sound and processing is just incredible and I think sound better than many lower end 5.1 setups. Now for music my KEF LSw2 and kef sub92c sound insane. Like the musicians are playing live in front of you. But I don’t have the space in my living room to build a 5.1 kef system and the Samsung q990d with qsymyhony sounds amazing.

Second this. I own Sonos beam 2, Sonos arc, all paired with sub gen 3 and now the q990d and for movies Samsung wins hands down. For music the q990d is also better than the Sonos arc. The arc is decent for music. The beam gen 2 is terrible for music and only ok for movies and tv.

Well with that mindset on Samsung you're missing out on the best bang for the buck, Q990D cant be beat in terms of both performance and value

He said the Q990D is better value. But the Sonos fully kitted out is better. Makes sense to me. It'll be up to an individual to decide if it's worth it to them.

Q990D hands down. When paired with the app you can dial it and get it sounding perfect

I always had a 5.1 setups in the past but since I moved I wanted a clean minimalist look in the living room. Pulled the trigger on the q990d and I am very pleased with it. Movies and games (ps5) in atmos sound great. The sub gets low and loud enough. The overall frequency response is flat which many low end soundbars don’t do. I would recommend it.

The Samsung HW-Q990D is a high-quality soundbar offering powerful, immersive sound with Dolby Atmos, deep bass, and easy setup. It’s perfect for enhancing TV audio, especially for movies and music.

Can someone tell me why is a thing the 2.1 hdmi? I dont use them in my q990d cause it adds a lot of lag to gaming. I just connect xbox to the other 2.1 ports of tv and sound through ark without problems. If is not for gaming why we need them in the bar?

im using Samsung HW-Q990D and it have a great quality of sounds im looking for

Yep, because for those prices you ain’t beating the value those bring.

Well, the value is where Samsung beats everyone. They’re the most sought after but for some reason the one that gets on sale the most too lol. So yeah, if you can manage to get it then do it. Otherwise you’re gonna have to spend pretty money to match it. That is, if you don’t get a defective unit.

Man, Samsung owns jbl. I could dare to say their bars got better when they acquired Harman-Karson who owns AKG and jbl and other brands I’m sure… The detachable speakers are going to need you to attach them, sure you can connect a usb wire for that but are nowhere near as powerful and channel wise as the 990 series rears… bass performance? JBL wins but that’s about it. I like to think that 990 series is more refined. Now, the 1300x might have more chance to compete tho

And it should, for the fucking price it should. But it actually doesn’t. That’s why the 990 series have always been praised. It’s like the Nissan GTR of soundbars, beating super expensive systems while still below $1k lol! And if a bunch of dudes in a subreddit praising the 990 series isn’t something to consider, you’re just a sucker for Sonos. Because you’re probably neck deep in that shitshow of an ecosystem with the current status of their app.

Arc is designed to also be used without a woofer so its speakers are tuned accordingly. Hell, even a beam gen 2 sounds great lol because samsung is counting on always having the included subwoofer to sound along the other speakers. But the current situation with sonos app is not a good look for the company as of now. The beam and era 100s i had on my room was able to play movies fine but if you ever tried to play music with their (previously) amazing app with included stream services like Apple Music to play Lossless isnt currently working right, era 100s get disconnection errors all the time... So yeah, pricewise 990 series aint getting beaten anytime soon. Sure, Sonos ultra inmersive setup will sound better, for the money it fucking should.

because many of the B unites had that bad reconnecting rears issue... C fixed it and D brought 120hz

if you aint having them rears disconnect every time then yeah, why upgrade lol because they say they barely improved bass on the 990D version let alone the C

Samsung 990C should be much cheaper than the 990D if you can find one. It it ostenibly the same hardware and blows everything else out of the water.

Q990C/D/F will all work perfectly for your use case. Q990D would be the sweet spot of price and future-proofed support, and will likely leave some room on the budget for rear speaker stands or shelves to make placement seamless.

Yes I just bought one sounds great. Under $1000 is a no brainer.

What, Sony did U have ? I mean I have compared Bar 9 and q990d ? I did and as Samsung is great for your bucj I still think Bar 9 sounds better in terms of clearness and clarity. Of course it is really expansive with rears and sub. But the whole system of Sony is better than the Samsung for me. And Sony quality is always better than Samsung. Moreover you will get updates with Sony. Samsung will just sell q990e next year...

I agree, from personal expierence I would argue that the Q990d may sound a touch better with regards to movies, at least this was true for the OG Arc Full Setup. However, I use my system as a one stop shop with 60 % music, 10% TV and the rest ist Streaming on Netflix etc. For this usecase, the Samsung would be a total disappointment and I had the 950a und currently installed the 930d at my fathers house. So If movies is your top priority, Samsung clearly has the the better value and may also sound better with movies (although Andrew Robinson might disagree).

If you are not interested in the Multiroom abilities at all, it's hard to recommend the Beam. For 800 bucks you can get a  Samsung Q990D, which comes with Sub and rears and destroys the Beam Gen 2. Even the 800D performs better. It comes with a Sub and costs roughly the same as the Beam alone. The Sonos Arc Ultra is significantly more expensive, but also in another galaxy regarding sound quality. However, if you care for money more than for multiroom audio and music, the Samsung would again be the better choice.

I also think that the ratings are misleading. I don't think that weighting in Numbers such as Compression at max. Volume reflect real world conditions of most users.

I tested both as well and I do think he is is (partly) right. I would not say that the Sonos "monsters" the Q900D and it is definitely close, but Sonos is better overall and you can hear that clearly. This statement is backed by many other reviewers as well. Except for rtings. Keep in mind though that all they do is sending test tones to the different soundbar channels and measuring stats like compression at max. level.

I tested both back to back (Q990 vs Arc Ultra+Sub Gen 2 + Era 300s). In a nutshell: Sound quality of Sonos is a tad better overall. Samsung has better dialogue sound quality and gets louder at similar volume outputs. Sonos Sound feels more refined, clearer and a bit more immersive thanks to the spectacular Era 300s. Also, Sonos is a much better system for music playback, where Samsung just sounds off. If you don't care about music, but care about the best bang for the back, go with the Samsung! It's value is unbeatable. Also: Sonos as a company is in deep trouble due to the app disaster last year.

I did exactly this with the Q990D and Sonos Arc Ultra. Sent back the Samsung.

For music, the Sonos ArcUltra is as good as it can get for a Soundbar. The Samsung is really bad in comparison, it's not even close. If you really want to step up, you would need at least a dedicated 2.1 System. The 990f will most likely not close the gap to Sonos. Sorry to say, but selling Sonos because you hoped for better music Playback by the Samsung was not the best move. 

I tested both back-to-back. Sonos is better overall, although it's very close. If I would use my system for 80% movies and 20% music playback, I would have gone with the Q990D all the way. Since I also listen to a lot of music and don't want to have additional dedicated speakers in my lving room, I went with Sonos. It's a great system, but the price sometimes hurts, considering how the Q990D sounds for under 1000 bucks...

I know it gets boring in this Sub: But you can get the Samsung Q990D for the price of the Arc Ultra (or even a little less) alone. It comes with Sub and rears though and the whole package is just so much better than just the Sonos or Sony Bars. The Full Sonos System is quite expensive but also a litte better, but as a Sonos owner myself I would think twice at the moment to buy into Sonos. The App is still not very reliable and the company is in serious financial troubles because of this.

I tried both (Arc Ultra + Era 300s + Sub Gen 2 vs Q990D). As others said, the Q990D is more powerful, I have to crank up the Sonos way more to get the same output. Also, dialogue/center channel clarity is a lot better with the Samsung. Overall clarity/fidelity, Atmos Effects, Bass are better with Sonos. Also, Sonos kills Samsung by a very wide margin with Music Sound Quality, which made it the better pick for me. If you care about Sound Quality, you can't go wrong with either, if you are about your money, there is only one winner.

My home is loaded with Sonos products, but needed a new sound system for our “home theater.” Went with Samsung 990d and glad I did. Amazing sound. Can customize from their app. Easy to set up. Less expensive too

And the 990d works constantly. (I own 15 Sonos speakers and wish I had never bought into the system. And yes, I also own a 990d)

I picked up a 65 inch Neo 8k and q990D last weekend. Have an Onkyo receiver and 5.2.1 wharfdale diamond 10.1 setup and was skeptical that a sound bar could do a better job but I was blown away and pair it with a Samsung tv running q symphony it's insanely good to the point I'm ripping out my receiver, speaker cabling and wharfdale speakers this coming weekend.

I have found that the Sub in particular with my 990D does next to nothing at low levels and even tends to make things sound worse as the other speakers behave like they are not getting enough power to push any sort of decent range. Adequate levels of volume though and everything sounds great aside from the weak bass which is just something you have to accept with the 990.

The 990c/d is super overrated here, but it is a decent bar. Whatever you do at this point make sure it supports HDMI2.1 or you are going to kick yourself soon.

I have a 990D as well and the sub is very disappointing.

I have a 990D in one of my theater rooms. It is good, really good for the price, but I would not call it great.

Sounds about right but q990D should be number 1 better software

Get Q990D and get a rsl speed woofer 10s and never look back

Just modify the sub get dual rsl speed mk2 add it to the q990d. I have a Bose with dual subs it doesn’t even come close to this selling the Bose getting another q990d to mod with dual pb1000.

Just get real subs pb1000 or speed woofer mk2 that’s what I did to my q990d and ditch the crappy sub

If u have the q990d just add real subs to it and ditch the crappy 1. I have dual rsl mk2 it sounds crazy.

Samsung is 100% better. I’m actually returning the Sonos setup. I’ve been testing them for 3 weeks, and I constantly turn back to the Samsung. The Samsung is louder, dialogue is cleaner, and the system just sounds better altogether. Now this is just my opinion, I think people go crazy over Sonos cause it’s a status thing (paid a ton more so it’s better). The Sonos system isn’t bad by any means, I just think the hype is overblown. The 300’s. Have no business being surround speakers, they over power the system and are meant to be stereo first speakers that Sonos dumbed down for surround use.

Andrew Robinson is full of shit. I owned both and can say the Samsung is definitely better overall in both performance and value. I’m not sure why he made such a crazy claim, but maybe he was overly giddy because Sonos finally sent him a free product to review.

I had JBL and sent straight back next day maybe it’s just my opinion but was not loud enough it only went to max volume 30 and that wasn’t even that loud Samsung goes al the way to 100 as is loud as The JBL is way to bass heavy and the clarity is poor

You have to take in consideration the space you are putting the sound system in. If you live in a house with plenty of space then maybe speakers and dedicated av would be best. But if you have limited space then getting a soundbar is percectl fine also. I would recommend the Samsung Q990D or you could also go with the Q800 also which sounds pretty great as well. You can even opt to buy rear atmos speakers separately if you want to add more later on.

I’m a film composer who’s been in dozens of calibrated atmos/5.1 mixing room the size of cinema and heard the most accurate and best sounding pro system…and I just bought a Q990D for my home. The marginal differences for 10 to 20 times the cost for a well calibrated system plus treatment for the room is honestly probably less than 10%. No brainer to me (who has a dedicated 5.1 studio with Barefoot speakers)

Would agree with you from my experience. Sonos allows for the second sub but the price difference between the two and the performance gap between the ARC and Q990D is quite slim.

Would also say “standard” mode on the 990D has excellent dialogue clarity. I’ve been really impressed.

I know I’m going to ruffle feathers around here but I have the q990d and Sonos system… I bought a cheap Vizio 5.1 system from Sam’s for my daughter’s room… I was sitting there wondering why this thing was getting as loud as it was for as cheap as it was. At that moment I felt satisfied with that purchase. Some thing of which I never felt with the Sony or Samsung because of their price point. TRY getting a cheap one first and work your way up there.

Buy the Sub. I had the Ultra soundbar for a month before I purchased the 500 series. The Sub made the experience sooo much richer. Also, I did try out the Samsung Hw-Q99OD soundbar and while the Samsung had a better separation of sound, I found the Bose Ultra sounded much richer and fuller.

I find Bose and Denon are the 2 soundbar brands that give the best sound for ballads, jazz, or light music that focuses a lot on vocals. JBL is best for remixes and edm. Ambeo or Klipsch are for listening to music that focuses a lot on instruments (Klipsch is only good for slow Tempo). As for Samsung, I personally find it not suitable for listening to music. I tested the Q990D and the sound broke right at the climax of the song (Thu sau - Giang hong ngoc).

I am a seller and I am selling q990d for around 750 USD (in Vietnam). how much is q990d in your country.

Samsung Q990D. I picked one up about a month ago for $1250 CAD (about $875 USD). Huge upgrade over my previous setup and I'm happy with the ease of setup and performance. There are superior home theatre setups (not soundbar based) out there at significantly higher cost, but imo they are overkill for the vast majority of users.

I just returned a Nakamichi Dragon (8" subs) and replaced it with a Samsung Q990D. The difference is night and day. I really wanted to love the Nakamichi, but I was seriously let down. The audio wasn’t clean, the Atmos effects weren’t that great, and the subwoofers started struggling quickly without even reaching a high volume. The Q990D’s atmos effects are just too good. The audio is crystal clear. You can hear everything (music, dialogue, sound effects, etc). And the subwoofer is amazing. I can’t even turn the volume up much because I’m afraid someone will file a noise complaint (I live in an apartment complex). Considering the Q990D only cost me $1,099, I’m really angry with Nakamichi now.

I just purchased a Samsung Q990D for $1,060 after tax. Got it for an incredible deal ($1,500 for Black Friday + additional 30% off for First Responder discount) Before that I had a JBL Bar 9.1, it was good but the center channel would cut in and out at an unacceptable rate. I paid $900 for it on Greentoe Before that I had a Vizio V51-H6, it was surprisingly good for the price. Got it for $140 at Costco OP, I would stick with well known brands. Look at Rtings.com, they have incredible reviews and recommendations.

Switched from Q800 to 990D. Can confirm the sub is better. Louder, lower range.

I bought a 990D on Woot. It’s been flawless so far. The only issue I’ve seen others have is Woot might send the Canadian version so you cannot register for warranty in the US. Mine was US so all good there.

This is the best response. It's exactly what I did

I have a Sonos Arc and sub mini in my bedroom. I have a Samsung Q950a in my den. I love gaming and watching movies on the den TV and think the Samsung sound great. If I had surround for the Sonos, maybe I'd like it as much. I bought my Samsung before I knew about the EPP program and overpaid by about 700 bucks. It was still cheaper than a Sonos setup that does sound overwhelmingly better to me. I considered an Arc Ultra for my living room, but decided to get the Samsung Q990D. With the discount, the value is too hard to pass up.

For something as amazing as the A95L, don't skimp on sound. Can't speak for the Bar 9, but I have my A7000 dialed in with dual subs and it's incredible. If I do anything else, it will be the Quad. Otherwise, for a top performer and great value, the Q990D is probably the best option. As a side note, however, I returned my Q990C earlier this year because it didn't play nicely with my X90L (before I returned it for the x95L). Not sure if that was a systemic issue or just bd luck. If I didn't already have my A7000 the way I like it, I wouldn't feel bad about trying the Samsung again. Otherwise, I say go all out with the Quad and SW5

I found that Q-Symphony adds a nice touch of fill-in to the front soundstage. Not life changing, but definitely worth it.

If the Q990 doesn't fit, don't force it. I will say that the 9500s rears that you can purchase are decent, but NOT the same speakers that you get with the Q990. I would 100% buy a Q990 for future proofing just for the improved rears, even if I didn't use them for awhile. Alternatively, but the Q800 now (I love mine), and then upgrade to the Q990 when the time comes. it's not going to kill you - you can always repurpose the Q800 to another room or sell it to get a bit of $$ back.

You're not specifically wrong, but I will say that my HT-A7000 with RS5 rear speakers did a great job with phantom sound and made my basement media room sound a lot bigger than it was. The rear (and phantom side) separation was great. The front stage was somewhat narrow compared to an actual surround system but it made up for it with the reflective sounds off the side walls that placed side speakers where there were none. And there was definitely no issue with centering the vocals, haha. My son's Q990 does a great job in his living room, as well. Not a full system in terms of overall dynamics and separation, but very very acceptable, to say the least. I moved back to a full 7.1 (soon to be 7.1.4) setup and it's amazing, of course. But I do notice a difference with less reflective "side" effects when compared to the A7000. Not good or bad, but just noticeable. If Sony would ever take the quads concept and implement a 5th center channel speaker and allow for dual subs, they would blow away the market for those that want near-AVR performance with more simplicity.

Can you move the sofa forward about 10"? Here's how I set up my son's living room with his Q990 setup. https://preview.redd.it/tt808n9a9bie1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dde7751fccac9a3f9f6f130fbf896e3e9b3648d3 The atmos rears do a great job of dispersing sound toward the listener, to the sides, and upwards. I had really good luck with my Sony RS5 rears, as well (the 360 spatial sound mapping is amazing). My personal ranking would be the top Sony system (A7000 or newer Bravia 9), then Samsung Q990, and then the Arc system. I tried all 3 in Dec '23 and the Sonos sounded nice but sounded like a soundbar big time. The Sony and Samsung, gave me a better. cinematic feel, for sure. I would have a ton of ideas for your 5.1 system if you're still considering that, as well.

Well, the Samsung Q990 comes with the rears and sub. They really can't function without all three pieces integrated, so your point is valid, but sort of also proves my point. You have to have the combination of solid top level sound bar, great rears, and a good sub. That's the only way you're going to get a sound bar that functions anywhere close to a full system. My Sony system was my favorite, followed by the Samsung Q990. The Samsung also out performed the Sonos system, which was three times as expensive hands-down, no question. I spent close to $3000 on the Sonos system at the time. Bought the Q 990 to compare it to at a third of the cost. And the Samsung killed it. Then I went back and spent a little over $2000 on a Sony system and it topped everything. The Sonos arc system sounded really good, but it just didn't give me that same full cinematic experience in terms of depth and fullness. The main thing that Sonos has going for it is that you can use dual subs. But then again, so did last year's Sony system. Of course the new ones do not.

I would look into maybe getting the 990D. There gonna go pretty heavy in discount soon. I got mine two weeks ago during this whole fiasco for 850 at Walmart.

Q990D on a heavy discount. 100%

Q990D is way better value.

I initially bought the LG one you referenced but returned it after reading the reviews. The 990’s were consistently rated higher and the app for Samsung is solid and I read the LG app has issues. I got the 990D but that’s only because I was given a price matched discount (significant).

I just got the 990D for 1158 after tax. EPP and rakuten cash back. Purchased on Samsung.com with local pickup at Best Buy same day. No regrets, could wait a year for the 990E and this to be $600-$700 like the 990C is but then I’ll just want the 990E.

I'll second the 990d. Its such a badass system for the price. I snagged mine a month ago for $1k and they may become even cheaper once the 990F launches. Side note...sub position is crucial! I had mine to the right side of the TV and it was OK but not great. I moved it to the left side and now the entire house is filled with deep clean bass!

Q990D owner here 990 is a better value. Sonos full system is a better sound(just bar wont cut it). If you buy era 300, it will make it far better for music. That's my biggest issue with 990, honestly. It is not that good with music. Had it compared to harman go+play. That upper mid-range bluetooth speaker is clearly superior

I have Q990d, sound could always be improved. Also we could add 2 more front speakers for wider sound. Like, you can keep your rears but add 2 more to the front. That would be epic.

Bass is not supposed to swallow the whole room, I find the bass from q990d very good. Satellites are very good when you give them atmos content, placement is very important( also true with subwoofer) If you don’t have the proper source to enjoy atmos you might as well go to a better 2.1 setup.

I watched fifth element yesterday and the whole room rattled during the intro. Q990d has a proper woofer but some people want that extra bass that swallows everything else and they think that’s normal.

Something wrong on their end, bass is real with q990d

Watch the opening of fifth element. The same.

It’s worth imo. It’s one of the best selling woofers so more people have problems. I’m extremely happy with my q990d. It just needs a good source to really shine.

I also just bought this and also to pair with an LG C1, and I was also initially disappointed with the SQ. I also made a post recently in this sub about it. The other poster gave some good advice of things to try. Definitely try moving the sub to somewhere else in the room. Bass freq are hugely effected by room shape/size/position. I do think this set is lacking in the mid range, and the bass isn't huge, but for overall surround sound capabilities I have no complaints. I turned up the height speakers (front and back) to the max and turned up the rears, and maybe some of the wides (can't recall) and I'm getting an impressive Atmos experience. Just watched the original Blade Runner movie last night and it was fantastic. Lots of stuff coming from above my head, such as the sounds of rolling thunder moving across the ceiling. There's a great outdoor market scene where it sounds like your right in the middle of the crowd. I have a nice set of B&W stereo speakers and Cambridge amp that I hooked up to compare with. Music sounds better on those but stereo sound doesn't hold a candle for watching movies. The immersion just isn't there. 

I disagree with everyone here unequivocally recommending the 990 (which I do think is great, btw). If you have somewhere to put rear speakers and you watch movies on Netflix then the Q990 might be worthwhile for you. When watching movies the surround sound is really nice. If not then it will indeed be overkill because you're buying speakers you won't even set up.  Also, personally I find that on some sources dialogue can be a problem with the Q990 not because it isn't clear but because once the volume is where you like it for reasonable voice levels the system will blow your head off when loud elements or special effects kick in (explosions, car crashes or even yelling). I often have to watch movies with controller in hand to manage the volume shift between dialogue and louder scenes. This won't be a problem for news and sports, but likewise you probably won't appreciate the extra speakers either.  There's a version of that soundbar that comes without the extra speakers (I forget the model number). That might be more appropriate for you. But I'm that case don't expect anything too special, it'll just be a bit louder a bit clearer. Sonos arc is also pretty good but same thing: with just the bar on its own don't expect to be wowed, you'll just get more clear audio. 

I bought a Samsung q990d hoping to listen to music on it and was very disappointed. Like it is unpleasant to listen to music on. But it's fantastic for movies and scores mixed in surround sound. Idk why there's such a difference but there is.

Music does not sound very good on the Q990 D/C and most people seem to agree in that. It sounds great for watching movies which is why people are impressed with it.

The [Samsung hw-q990d](https://arvita.link/best-soundbars) sound system makes watching movies fun. It's a good system for music, too. I tried other systems and found this to best suit me. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to buy a soundbar.

hi! from what i understand u do some kind of music? Like u are a producer, right? Starting from this point 99% of new, good soundbars have only hdmi e arc. So on this part, they let u down for what i think u need. Now, the Q990D, as a soundbar to listen to movies and music it s as u said , one of the best, if not the best choice u can make ( talking strictly soundbars). I personally own a Q930D ( which i m listening to right now) and i declare myself more than happy with it. ( the Q990 and 930 are not very different as many say). So now that we got this straight. I would recommend buying a real sound system for what u do, but one that u can also use to your tv. We are talking a lot more money here than just a $1000 . For this, u can check r/hometheathres, they have a more educated community in this subject.

I bought one about a month ago, and the thing sounds great. I use space fit all the time , I have the base maxed out. You could also turn on base enhancement in advance sound settings. I have my subwoofer on the left side of my tv, and I have a samsund tv and use Q-Symphony.

Just to reply, I returned mine 2 nights ago, as I had the issue. Swapped it for a brand new Q990d again, I'm over the moon with the bar, so I've just turned automatic updates off.

With a Sony TV they are super stingy with their HDMI 2.1 ports, unlike say LG with 4x full HDMI 2.1 ports. So on a Sony with only two and one of those is the eArc port, you are out of luck if you have more than one HDMI 2.1 device. Say a gaming PC plus one console like me. I have an LG so no issues there of course. In this case a soundbar like the Samsung HW-Q990D gives you two more HDMI 2.1 ports to use. Others have mentioned other benefits but this one is a big one with a Sony TV.

930D does not have HDMI 2.1, only the 990D does. 930D only added Chromecast support in all regions over the 930C. I have both 930D in my lounge and 990D in my cinema room. The 930D is more than enough for my family lounge so unless you need that HDMI 2.1 passthrough for gaming, the 930D is really fine.

Sure. Its a nice to have with two main benefits that only gamers really benefit from: 1, You will get audio lag when using eARC for gaming when the screen is in a super low latency mode. Also higher end codecs like Atmos make it worse. This is reduced/removed when going direct into the soundbar. Obviously if you plug a PC or console into the soundbar it needs HDMI 2.1 to do proper 120Hz with VRR. [https://www.rtings.com/soundbar/tests/connectivity/latency](https://www.rtings.com/soundbar/tests/connectivity/latency) 2. You get extra HDMI 2.1 ports if you have a stingy TV like a Sony that only has two HDMI 2.1 ports and one is the eARC channel so is instantly occupied by the soundbar. If you have an LG this is less of an issue. But you know what? I have a 990D and could not be bothered rewiring everything when I got it so my PC and PS5 are still going to the LG first using eARC, and I really can't notice a huge audio lag using ATMOS so I have not plugged mine into the soundbar. I might next time the TV comes off the wall. In hear the lag is notably worse with an Xbox for some reason but I don't own one.

Provided you get the Q990D with HDMI 2.1 yes, otherwise no.

What setting do you have enabled? [Rtings ](https://www.rtings.com/soundbar/reviews/samsung/hw-q800d)suggested using the Adaptive preset for the Q800D which is interesting as they suggested the Standard preset for my Q990D. Maybe the Adaptive settings can do more with a rather poor stereo feed from YouTube. Rtings also clearly rate its music ability quite highly in their review so maybe its the Source. Can you try casting Spotify? I get a great sound out of Spotify with plenty of bass when casting to my Q990D. That's on the Standard preset too. Also is that the YouTube music app or just YouTube video? Edit (Feb 2025): So having my Q990D (and now a second Q930D in my lounge) for some months in my man cave, I feel I need to edit my statement. I have moved to the Surround setting on my Q990D in contravention of the Rtings advice to use Standard. The reason is is just sounds better IMO. This is objectively true when using my PC and my PC5 which both output Atmos. In Surround mode the extra speakers at the side that are disabled in Standard mode add way more immersive gaming, with clear audio coming from the virtual space to my left and right (not rear or front left/right but true left and right). Movies benefit from this too so I wont return to Standard. On my Q930D in my lounge, I did a sound test for my wife with all modes and one of her TV shows (with Atmos) and she preferred Adaptive so I left it on that as that is her AV space. On music, I think the Surround mode sounds good and does a good job of up-mixing the stereo Spotify I have cast to it using Spotify Connect. I have premium so it will be decent bitrate. HOWEVER: I decided to get a trial of TIDAL and then cast some Atmos enabled music to it and WOW, That was a game changer! So if you feel the music chops of these Samsung soundbars are lacking, get a free trial of TIDAL, Amazon Music Premium or Apple Music and send some Atmos music to it and you will change your mind. Granted this is not a prolific I would like it to be and I prefer Spotify so its annoying they don't have Atmos music.

Not really. I tweaked the centre channel up a bit so dialogue is always a bit clearer not matter what and dropped the rears down a bit a they are right behind me. I tired Adaptive to begin with but sometime the dialogue had this over processed hollow sound to it so I stick to Standard where it sounds incredibly natural. I tend to only feed it the highest end audio so Atmos, DTS:X or "simple" 7.1 DTS-HD occasionally so it still always sounds absolutely fantastic. Maybe I would jump to Adaptive if I was feeding it something a bit more old school like a 1940s/50s movie with just stereo or mono sound and see how it does. I think its best to be flexible as not all sources are created equal and nor is Samsung's processing. I bet sometimes it can turn a simple low channel audio into greatness and other times take a modern Atmos feed and just mess it up a bit over the original intent. Edit (Feb 2025): I have moved away from the standard setting now. See my edit to my original post above about this.

Agree. I use it for movies (True HD, Atmos, DTS-HD, DTS:X), high quality TV (Atmos enabled) and PC gaming and PS5 gaming all with Atmos enabled. I would not comment on its music chops as I don't use it for that and hear some complaints but the I have Sonos separates for that around the house. I would not touch Sonos for a TV sound system with no HDMI inputs and no DTS-HD/DTS:X support. The positional audio (with Surround setting or Adaptive setting as they use the extra wide speakers the Standard setting does not) is amazing, especially in gaming. I tested it in God of War Ragnarök standing next to a water fall and slowly rotated the camera and it sounded just like the waterfall moved around me slowly as I rotated. Edit: I tried Atmos music on it from Tidal and oh boy, in this specific instance its music chops are insanely good. Try a free trial and cast some Tidal Atmos to it and you wont be disappointed! I think Apple Music and Amazon top tier have it too.

I agree with you Q990d rated # 1 in all the ratings. Sonos is discontinuing their product.

Whatever product on the arc. Sonos has always been overpriced. Your better off with the Samsung Q990d. Samsung always comes in number one. Check our the new Q990f coming soon.

If you need satellites Samsung Q990D is the best one, after that Q930D If you want one without satellites then Samsung Q800D is the best one. I say that while I'm one of the biggest hater of the whole samsung company, because of their way of handling warranties and their shady TV naming conventions in OLEDs, but they do soundbards very good. If you want more bass, more focus on music, but worse performance in movies then JBL BAR 500 or 800 (whether you need satellites or not) You shouldn't really look into anything that is all-in-one, because if it's cheap it's shit, and if it's not, well then it doesn't fit you budget, also they'd still be better with a sub.

Just bought a 990D for 1000 dollars on Woot. Worth every penny.

I've had a Yamaha 5.1 home theatre that I've used for around 21 years. The right rear surround is going off an on. But everything else is working perfectly. It is a remarkable piece of equipment of which I have had many memories. At the same time, it's highly outdated in terms of functions. So, it's time to replace it. Mostly because I want Dolby Atmos. For the first time, I'm going to use a soundbar later this year. I settled for the Samsung Q990D. I got it on a bargain, but it'll take some time before the delivery arrives from overseas. I'm sure a soundbar is what I need. Audiophiles will mostly settle for surround sound systems over soundbars. But honestly, I think you just have to make a decision on what you feel meets your needs best.

I do feel the same. I tried sonos arc set up and it was amazing. I hardly feel any bass from 990d

I have 990D, it’s underwhelming….

The Q990D is highly recommended in this community because it delivers 95% of the flagship soundbar experience at half the cost.

The Samsung 990D is on sale at Walmart for $1000 off. Just copped that shit the other day

I ordered a 800D but cancelled it for the Q990D. Go all in with the flagship, bro!

Just get a q990d and stop experimenting bro

Sorry but q990d or sony theater bar 9 with surrounds and sub is the best. Ofcourse you get like nakamitchi dragon but it'll be an overkill and you won't like it 3 days later. It'll be a dead in vestment. So, q990d or q930d is the best you can actually get for the price. Don't worry about the bass it's an 8 inch sub with perfect balance. It'll shake and break your house glasses. It's still number 1 and can't go wrong with it. If you budget is in millions tho then I suggest polk of klipsch individual components and av receivers. Or those house sized stereo pair of column speakers from the likes of kharma or nautilus.

u/Calamity_Armor : just ordered Q990D as I could get it for just over £600 along with S93D TV. Should i have gone for something else?

just placed an order for Q990D as Samsung offered it to me for £616. your comment worris me now. Did i make a mistake?

u/SkywalkerTC I have received my Samsung S93D and Q990D 3 weeks back. Q-Symphony is not as great as i thought. If you are listening to music it add some richness to the music but mostly treble. Definetely not good while watching movies. So i don't use it now. I don't think it's worth getting a Samsung TV just because of Q-Symphony. Samsung QD-OLED TVs are nice though not for Q-Symphony setup.

when did you buy the soundbar? I have Q990D and I had the same expression when i powered it on. It all changed after a week. not sure if space fit is adjusting it or it need some burn in time. Mine is much much better now. Definetely the sub is not satisfying for deep bass. if you play a proper dolby atmos contennt, you will see the difference. Not sure if it can compete with a proper 5.1 system. Never used one so can't comment on that. If you need to go above 20 for proper sound while watching movie, then wait. It should adjust in few days. Play with the settings in the smart things app. Play the openheimer intro seen, if it do not rumble the house, something is wrong with the setup. Again my comments are based on Q990D but i don't think Q930 very much different. Edit- just saw your 5.1 setup. that was 900W RMS and Q930 is 540W.

both has 8 inch driver but 990's sub is heavier. so there is a performace difference i think. Edit - just checked Q990D sub is 200W

is it? Q990D sub is not exactly great. just because i got it for £600, i kept it.

Q990D should work the same with any TV if you are not interested in Q-Symphony. I own a samsung TV but don't use Q Symphony. Initially i was using it with my LG TV and i didn't see a difference. Edit - only difference worth mentioning is with Samsung TV I could see the volume level on TV.LG was showing only "+" and "-"

Q990D should work the same with any TV if you are not interested in Q-Symphony. I own a samsung TV but don't use Q Symphony. Initially i was using it with my LG TV and i didn't see a difference.

I bought Q990D for £600 and later I saw it was down to £550. If you can get a better deal, that would be insane. I am using it for the past three weeks and it's really good except the sub could have been better.

bought from Samsung website during black friday deal, paid £616 to be exact.

it was available for £550 a week after with cheap trade in to recycle. i think it will come down again as the new model is announced.

I had to wait more than 20 days to get mine because it was out of stock. I enquired about this with customer service, who informed me that demand is now very high. Most likely, they have taken more orders than they have item in stock. So they don't want to take any additional orders until the current ones are fulfilled. There is less possibility that it will be discontinued this early unless they want to really market the new one by forcing it on users.

Yes, I was told the same thing. Then I asked them to cancel the order if they couldn't deliver the soundbar before Christmas. Surprisingly they dispatched the soundbar on the same day and delivered on the day after.

People rave about samsungs top notch soundbar system but I have found the sub is essentially a paper weight nothing more. I was underwhelmed by sonos sub as well but it is miles miles ahead of what samsung puts in. Utter nonsense

Got Arc Ultra as well. Recently got Samsung Q990d as well so managed to a thorough comparison. Overall,Samsung is wayyy better and has true Dolby Atmos feel compared to Arc Ultra.

Samsung Q990d is still the best.

It seems sonos has paid users on this forum. Gosh people get a life. Sonos Ultra Arc is not tht great as they have marketed. I used to be bose fanboy but you all need to experience Samsung q990d to comment

You’ll not regret buying Samsung Q990d. Sonos is way overpriced for what it sounds like

Looks great but sound doesn’t compare close to Samsung Q990d.

The reviews here are very misleading. Sonos clarity is far behind Samsung Q990 setup that I have and the atmos effect isn’t pronounced enough. May be it might work well with smaller rooms. For larger areas, samsung Q990D is the way to go

Doesn’t have good bass. Sound doesn’t feel heavy compared to Samsung Q990d

I am using an S90D TV and connected to Q990D with earc from the TV and with qsurround turned on. It sounds very good to me and I have the bass turned down a bit.

the 700rf is a good deal even if it's rather old (having been launched in 2018) doesn't matter as much in the speaker world, it has a great sound, as long as you can deal with the wired rears, and a single hdmi port. ATMOS doesn't really matter as much when dealing with soundbars, even the best of the best barring the ht9a soundbar might give you the feeling of atmos, but like it's bairly even there. so yeah, at that price nothing beats it, and as long as you are aware of the limitations that I have mentioned above you should be golden, the sony HT-S2000 including SW3 and RS3S would be something I'd stay far far away from. 990D is obviously good if you can get warranty for it, but you are paying almost double to get a better sounding bar for movies, but not so much for music, both of which the 700rf is quite good at.

Literally. This led me to buy a Q990D after being unimpressed by the upgrade of the Arc Ultra to the Ultimate set. The Q990D in fairness is excellent but not as refined, and it completely missed any detail on the overall listening experience. Unlike TVs, I find their scores highly flawed and misleading.

I found the Q990D bar alone offered arguably better sound than the Ultra with the sub attached and no surrounds enabled. Higher atmos effects & louder, but a bit muddy compared to the separation of the Sonos. The Era 300 surrounds elevated the whole experience and the sub of the Sonos is more refined & controlled. I did enjoy the Samsung upscaling of stereo and lower media though. It’s not really night and day but the numbers in the context of actual experience feel arbitrary.

Q990D is good, but metrics aside, I personally found it less refined especially for Atmos. I feel like each channel is very forward and a bit shouty, and for that reason it may explain why Sonos suits others better. I found the Q990D fatiguing listening to multichannel and atmos and the audio felt very localised to each channel. Sure it gets loud but it doesn’t sound to me like it places and separates audio throughout the room like the Sonos. That being said centre channel and dialogue is better on Samsung, better than the Ultra. Despite that, overall I found the listening experience superior on Sonos and subsequently even better on the Sony Quad which also scores lower than Samsung but sounds exceptional.

I really appreciated the amount of customisation the Q990D had as opposed to Sonos and the simplicity of its room customisation. I think most people would probably get a sound they like best from the Q990D if willing to tinker. If I hadn’t landed on the Quad, the Q990D would’ve definitely stayed as I think for value and being very good / excellent in many areas, it’s the best proposition. I’m glad my Era 300s and sub could get used elsewhere but it was eye opening, especially comparing just the Arc Ultra soundbar price with the whole Q990D, that the Sonos is a bit of a rip off these days.

If budget is no issue - Sony Bravia Quad with SW5 Best price to value - Samsung Q990D I had the Samsung & have the Sonos ultimate with Arc (returned Arc Ultra as wasn’t impressed) and also Sony Quad with SW5. The Samsung sounded very close, better in many scenarios than the Sonos Ultimate with Arc Ultra, though I found the Atmos sound a bit nicer on the Sonos.

I think, they may work better. Samsung has Q Symphony, Sony S Centre on the Quad. Often though reviewers debate if they add any benefit, or it’s a lock in to the ‘ecosystem’. I have Sony Quad on LG Tv and it’s great, I tried the Q990D on a LG OLED and Frame and it sounded better without Q Symphony.

I decided to return the Arc Ultra in the end and try the Samsung Q990D which is £999 in the UK currently. To my ears A/B testing between Arc, Arc Ultra, 990D, I preferred the 990D in majority of cases. Solo bar, bar + sub, bar, sub & surrounds. What I also liked was playing older music content on the Q990D there’s a few settings, surround, virtual and adaptive which can take stereo or older music and upscale them. I used to use Dolby Access on PC for this, but the results here are great, though perhaps not to everyone’s tastes.

The only reviews are about the recent software issues, I’ve never seen bad reviews about sound quality for it. Sub is better on the Sonos system, but the Q990D should be good. IMO, a cheaper 2 channel setup isn’t going to beat it. I came from an entry level Sony 3 channel setup powered by an AVR and the Q990C as a whole was better.

It really depends on who you ask. Andrew Robinson reviewed both and said the full Sonos setup kills the Q990D and it isn’t particularly close. Is it worth that much more though? Probably not. Audio is a game of diminishing returns. And it’s pretty much impossible to beat the value Samsung offers.

I’ve also owned both the Q990C and the full Sonos setup and I don’t think he’s full of shit at all. He’s also not the only reviewer who ranks Sonos better. I don’t think it murders it the way he says, but I think Sonos certainly has a more refined sound. The only thing Samsung does better performance wise is being louder at lower volumes. It’s certainly the best value though. But sound is subjective 🤷🏻‍♂️

Watch Andrew Robinson’s Sonos Arc Ultra immersive review. He specifically says it beats out some standard setups, which I agree with. I’m curious to know what soundbar your family has, because I tested the Q990C and original Sonos arc against Sony Cores I previously had (3 fronts only). On front soundstage alone in my viewing area, it was close. In fact, in some instance the soundbars did better, especially with things like dialogue. The soundstage on the passive speakers was slightly wider, but it wasn’t a day and night difference. Higher end soundbars like Sonos and Samsung don’t get enough credit. The Q990D is itself is impressive given that you get surrounds and a sub for under $1K often. And those surrounds are not as you say, small sounding. They punch above their weight and Samsung Smart Home allows for a lot of tweaking.

Just got my q990d yesterday and it’s a BEAST

Samsung q990d. Can’t go wrong with

Keep the 990d. I suspect the 990F won’t be that big of an upgrade

I just got a 990d and it’s awesome!

I’ve used both the Magnifi Max AX SR and the 990D and they are both excellent systems. The only things I would say the Polk has over the Samsung would be the Subwoofer (which is an absolute beast) and the fact the soundbar has 3 HDMI ports to plug your gear into.

I’m seeing lots of love for the Samsung Q990C. I just order the Q990D and can’t f’n wait for it to show up now.

Yeah I’m good with my Q990D

I have a 5yr old LG 4K UHD and the Q990D works very well with everything.

Samsung Q990D is solid

Absolutely 0 - it was super easy and has been faultless

Awesome gear you got coming. I paid a similar price $1300AUD for that it’s so cheap imo

u can skip q symphony. Its a hit or miss. As in it will mess with your sound stage. The 11.1.4 is enough for the atmos bubble, you dont need any enhancement to it.

I've had issues with my Q990D from the first week or two. Some of them were more frequent (Spotify not detecting the soundbar via Spotify Connect or at all), some of them rather rare (not playing via Spotify Connect or Tidal Connect when selected and connected, or another time TV sound via eARC) and some of them were just one offs (sudden raise of volume when switching from eARC at level 15 to a WiFi source, suddenly playing at level 60 or higher).They're mostly related to additional features around integration with other services, so it's hard to tell who's at fault, but for me it just isn't seamless integration where I would expect it. This is the kind of hassle I'd expect from a custom setup, i.e. home theater with an AVR and more components from various vendors, where tight integration is simply impossible. That said, I'd still recommend it, the core is solid, it delivers the best sound of all my devices. And from what I read a couple months back, soundbars in general are known to be troublesome, too. None of the vendors seem to have a model that works flawlessly in all scenarios. Not bricking their soundbars either, but still their soundbars having issues.

I'd argue the same applies on the Q990D also. At higher volume you really notice the smaller drivers, with the sound hollowing.

Only problem with Q990D is that Samsung pushes out updates that bricks your sound system. How I know? Sitting here waiting for a hail Mary fix I found online after my sound system is unresponsive...

Well it’s only been 7 months since the new update. I had to reset my Sonos every week. Until recently. I’m still going to sell my Sonos shit though. Samsung q990d ftw.

You have the best soundbar that came with surrounds and a sub that money can buy right now. No need to be looking at AVR stuff yet (it’s a money pit with no fulfilment). Only thing I could really recommend is maybe getting your surrounds to ear-level height. That way Atmos will do its part for you. Great buy overall though! Glad you like the system!

I got q990D for 775 at videoonly.com as openbox 3 weeks ago. They often had deals on the last weekends and when you go there you can still negotiate.

My 5 cents. I have 990d and hta7000 in second room. My neighborhood have sonos full setup(1 sub 3 gen) and I listening hes sonos setup a lot. And now I want to change my 990 to sonos. Because.. dam. That sound much better... idk why rtings do this. And ofc that not better x2.5 times but 1.5 i think. if you have money.. so why not?

dude, please please just spend $500 more for the lifetime best soundbar 990D. or at least get 930D. You spent >$1500 for S90D, why not spend a bit more for the same tier soundbar

I understand that style is important. But man, unless u want to spend >10k, u need to sacrifice either the design or sound quality. So for the sound quality, just get 990D.

I have the Q990D and it's amazing!

Go with your gut. The Q99D kicks ass!

I have the Q990D and it freaking kicks some serious ass in my home theater. Just watched Dune Part 1 last night and boy was it amazing!

I have a Q990D. Mine has been bricked, but fortunately they are just swapping it for a new one, so I've had no issue other than the wait. But is still absolutely ridiculous that it happened in the first place

I bought the same setup and returned it for the q990d.

I returned my 990d for the arc ultra and era 300 setup. You can also add front speakers for Sonos with the sequencr app.

Yes I know, but you can have fronts and surrounds with sonos. the q990f may finally let you use frames for that but the 990d doesn't

works great for me and sounds better than the 990d

It is not a huge issue if the rear speakers are next to the couch and not behind it. That's the case with me (recent 930C owner, just switched from 2.0 myself) and it sounds fantastic (and mine aren't even level with each other). Samsung is a much better deal than Sonos and even LG. If you have the means and are willing to go for the 990D, do it, it's pretty much universally accepted to be the best "bang for your buck" system out there. The 2 additional channels the 990 has over the 930 are located at the rear. Basically the 930's rear speakers have front and up channels, while the 990 adds a side channel to it. There are however a couple of other differences: the 990 has one additional HDMI port and supports 2.1 HDMI allowing 4K 120fps video passthrough, while the 930 does not. This would mostly be an issue for gaming at this point which you don't seem to do.

The Samsung HW-Q990D is the best you can buy and it's $1500.

I got the samsung 990d for $1,275. If you can somehow use a perksatwork account, it’ll be within this range.

I’m just an average joe consumer so no means for me to do A/B testing but this reviewer did say D sounded better. Can’t verify it though. Link: https://www.avsforum.com/threads/samsung-hw-q990d-11-1-4-dolby-atmos-soundbar-review-one-of-the-best-just-got-better.3298094/ In any case you can’t go wrong with 990C seems like

What am I doing wrong is my big question. I would argue I’m a pretty tech savvy guy and I always figure out a way to get things to work but I set up this soundbar last night and it’s been really underwhelming. A friend of mine got his a few weeks ago and told me he wasn’t Wow’ed either. So many amazing reviews online, it makes me believe I set it up wrong. Anyway, I hope I’m doing something wrong and that some amazing people on this sub can help me out! Set Up: Soundbar via HDMI eArc to LG OLED C3 - Option 1: Apple TV via soundbar to TV - Option 2: Apple TV directly connected to TV - Rears set up as Front Speakers through App - Sub close to the soundbar Here are the issues: - It feels like the sub is non-existent. My old system sounds a lot punchier. - Pretty flat sound all around, especially at lower volume (I can’t go higher than 10 really) - It starts to sound better once I go up to 15-20 but I can’t really do this all the time. It’s just too loud. - Changing any settings in the app for the sub doesn’t seem to make any difference. Played around with it and nothing really happens in terms of bass. What am I doing wrong? My old system for $300 seems to perform better than this $2k set? That just can’t be right.

I felt like a $2k set should be good enough for me who is definitely not an audiophile. I’m not paying more that’s for sure lol. I did get it off Greentoe for $900 but still …. This is a $2k MSRP system.

Hey man you could buy it from the grey market places such as Greentoe or Woot. Once the new Q990 gets announced it January, we will see great pricing on the older 990D. You can already get it for $950 at Greentoe but I think deals in the 650-750 range will become available soon. And all of that is tax free and shipping too. I bought my C3 77 on Greentoe this year, great service without issues and you still get your warranty plus extra protection if you choose to purchase that.

I’ve had OLEDs for the past 5 years and never invested in a good sound system. Then I made the mistake to visit a friend who has the 990D. I am like you that I didn’t want to spend that type of money on a soundbar but I might crumble this year …

I too "stepped down" to a q990d. I had cobbled together a decent system over the years, but after moving the speakers just didn't fit the room, wire management is challenging for the space, and my receiver was getting on in years. I just had to cut the cords. I was dumbfounded that I could just plug it in and it just work well. I'll eventually build out a new HT that's designed specifically for this space, but I don't feel a huge rush on that.

I have two additional powered subwoofers hooked up to my q990d for a total of three. If you're not scared about voiding the warranty, it shakes the house!

https://youtu.be/XcKJcc-U89w?si=je6ltjUwi-NvMglK Just like this. I've been using it for months with no issues. I added a subwoofer y splitter to add another one. Im using two 10" plus the stock samsung.

People with true setups will say yes. I have the Samsung q990d and have modded it, so I have two additional powered subs. Sounds great, shakes the house! But what do i know. Im just some random person on reddit.

Wife gave me the OK to get TV/soundbar to replace our aging LG OLED TV/Vizio 5.1.4 soundbar. Ended up with S90D 77" and 990D soundbar, and they gave me the 10% off, plus there was a $300 off for bundling both, plus the Education discount. Overall it felt like a pretty good deal. I will miss Dolby Vision, I'm sure, but I'm hoping I don't have all the issues that I was having with my current setup - mostly due to aging hardware and some incompatibilities. With that saying that I also contemplated 990F but I'd rather get a really good deal than overpay after having to wait much longer. Plus when the wife gives you a pass, you take it... Also, I'm worried that the new sub on the 990F might be "too" good and my wife will hate it. So figured I'd rather not go there (although I bed she'd prefer the size of the 990F vs the 990D "monstrosity"). We do have a full theater building with all SVS speakers and 155+ wall-screen, but for the living room it's all about the WAF, and she seems to approve (until everything arrives this week...) Good luck and know that the 990D is probably a great deal (if you wait for the price to go down again, which it will)

vizio did not have e-arc. The vizio one had a lot of noise and issues with sub/rears; like bad connection. I had had issues with an old top of the line samsung soundbar, as well; I think the first one that added atmos. First couple days was odd. Sounded file but bass was lacking. I had a suspicion so after the couple days, I tried something; the sub was not auto-paired with the soundbar. I paired it and there was a lot of difference. Unfortunately my wife doesn't like the bass (in general) because it gives her headaches; but at a very low level it works fine. Overall, it's an improvement; I was having a lot of issues between the LG TV, the apple TV, and the soundbar. Now I'm on Samsung S90D and the 990D soundbar with apple tv and 0 issues so far.

Samsung 990d (just don't connect it to wifi)

Major issue with a recent software update, which effectively kills the unit.

Get a Samsung Q990D I bought it last month and it is a BEAST. best purchase i made this year

TL;DR: make sure whatever you get has a subwoofer and satellites if your space allows. The other comment here by u/Smooth-Lie-3906 that linked rtings.com's "under $500" list is the best answer, but I just went through a similar decision so wanted to give my 2c. My budget was $1000 and I wound up getting a great deal on a Samsung Q990D for that price, but before that I tried a bunch of setups. I'm not an audiophile so I just wanted something that 1) sounded good 2) could break through other sounds like an air conditioner and 3) had clear dialogue without being set to a volume that would blow my eardrums out during sound-effects. To fulfill all of those criteria, what I learned was that regardless of the bar itself, having a subwoofer and satellites led to the biggest noticeable boost in quality. For example, comparing my 10 year old Samsung 5.1 setup to a new Sennheiser Ambeo soundbar (no sub, no satellites), the Samsung actually sounded better in most dimensions to my untrained ears, so I returned the Ambeo. Regarding the Samsung Q990C or Q990D (maybe B also), there's a feature that I LOVE that lets you run the rear satellites as front speakers. Other systems probably have this feature by a different name, but in my opinion it's an amazing feature that now I probably wouldn't go without. Since the Q990 rears are pretty massive with 3 speakers in them, they are decent on their own, so it can make any audio feel like it's really filling the room, obviously at the expense of surround. In some ways, it actually feels most like a "movie-theater" experience even though you aren't getting sound effects directionally. I wish I could always have this on unless the source audio is Atmos, DD+, or DTS.

I've checked them all out and the Samsung seems to be the only one to tick all the boxes for me with 3 hdmi 2.1 where as most get two. Most media groups have voted it their top soundbar this year so after waiting ages for the right price I ordered one today for £899 delivered (UK).

990d as a package is the better value. With unlimited money the Sonos will sound better as you can add better kickers and subs

As a 990d owner, I can assure you for music Sonos will always sound better

Bang for buck .. Samsung Q990D ... there's a reason it keeps winning EVERY damn year for the last 5 years.

Well I was going to say that's disappointing, but I have a Sony a90j paired with the q990d so I'm not missing anything. This soundbar does absolute magic with audio. Very pleased with my purchase.

Q990D and set the rears to fronts. This gives you a future proof setup and the best bang for buck on the market.

I can’t suggest a specific bar but I just picked up a Samsung Q990D and I’m blown away by how good it is. I came from a Bose 700 and Bass Module and personally have never liked Samsung. But I have to say that this thing is killer! The Sony HT A7000 might be worth looking into? I’ve heard that it’s great on its own and it’s the old model now so you might find a bargain.

Ours are right by the couch. Probably 60cm from our ears and they sound great. You can easily adjust channel levels to suit. I’m not suggesting the Q990 for you but just saying that I’m impressed with the product.

Have you tried the Samsung Q990d?

The Q990d review by RTINGS is very positive. [https://www.rtings.com/soundbar/reviews/samsung/hw-q990d](https://www.rtings.com/soundbar/reviews/samsung/hw-q990d) You get a soundbar, 2 rear satellite speakers, and a standalone subwoofer for less than the price of a singular Arc ultra soundbar depending on sale prices. If you have money to burn then buy the Nakamichi Dragon. Otherwise, the Q990d is probably 85% the sound quality of a ultimate sonos setup(arc ultra, 2x Era300, 1x12 inch subwoofer) for under half the price. The Q990d even supports DTS, DTS:X, and DTS-HD MA. Sonos does not support these formats even with the new Arc Ultra because they don't want to pay the licence fee. So with Sonos you are limited with the immerse sound that the system can output.

Do you think some of warmth could be improved in the Q990d by playing with the EQ settings?

🤦🏻‍♂️ I thought they were coming later in the year. The Q990D I bought weeks ago is fine…

Just got a Samsung Q990D for our living room and the sound quality is fuckin amazing. Big worth. Look for deals for around $900 or less.

Ordered mine 2 weeks ago from this seller on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/375508283606?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=oY5tzw50Ree&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=Zs7JQdPVTmO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Also woot.com has had it on sale for $899 a few times now

I got the Samsung q990D, I like it just not user if you want to spend that much on it.

Bose is that brand that has the nameplate recognition from decades of advertisements to convince the masses they are the best. No fault to you for feeling this way. They make good products and have good engineers. But there are people that make better products that the mass market doesn’t recognize by their name. There are products that provide more value for money than Bose. Personally I would say Sennheiser is my pinnacle quality brand. Others have a best in category, but they tend to have the best lineup across audio products. I just won’t be able to ever afford their stuff. Samsung is the winner value to performance in the soundbar market. Comparing the $2000 990D to a $3300 Ambeo Max with Sub the diminishing returns is evident.

So the way you get “5.1” without what’s called discrete speakers, the ones in the back and 3 upfront, is something called “psycho acoustics”. Which is a process of directing sound to bounce of walls to simulate sound coming from that direction. It’s been around for a while however there is a lot and I mean a lot of snake oil peddling in the $100-$300 price range especially without discrete speakers. I’m probably a month into my research of soundbars. It’s a lot to sift through. Samsung makes the best overall soundbar in the Q990 but unless you’re getting the EPP discount they are north of $1000. The budget version in their line would be the QS730D at $300-$450 on Amazon. Does a pretty good job with 3 speakers simulating surround with 2 height speakers to provide Atmos effects. Sonos Beam and Bose 600 are the midrange no subwoofer options around $500. Great clarity and do a good job of simulating surround. Height effects aren’t that great on either model. Budgeting lower than these is Vizio M512-H6 and JBL Bar 5.1/500. Both I think are good units that won’t leave you feeling you’ve been duped.

I've just updated a few days ago from a 65Q74T TV with Q90R soundbar to a 77S94D with Q990D soundbar (I could get a sweet Black Friday deal) and I must say it's worth it. The sound is clearer and the soundbar has much more settings to tweak. Also the rear speakers are louder than the Q90R. Can't tell yet if the the soundbar loses wifi connection, as was often the case with the Q90R. Also the Q-Symphony function is really great, it makes for a much fuller surround experience.

Just added 990D to my LG TV. Zero troubles with connection and setup, excellent sound and very clear dialogue. I foresee a 500% increase in movie watching in my future 😄

I'm sorry you're dealing with this issue, I was hesitant on buying this but I ordered it and 2 days after I ordered it I saw 990D was on sale on woot and ended up getting that and returning q65c. Also if you do decide to return just go to your nearest Sam's to return it instead of doing it through the app it was a hassle for me. Good luck!

Woot's an Amazon company since 2010, I think someone recently posted about a new deal for 990D here, which was a lil cheaper than when I bought it a month ago. I've been using Netflix mainly, Better call Saul is my current show, every now then I play planet earth which has really good Atmos effects.

I think you would be amazed by how much the surrounds add these days with Atmos, and how much better it is that they and the sub are wireless these days. I have a q930c and a q990b - both are great, but the q990 series is just better sound in every way once you've heard both. Also, the side channels on the rears seem to create a more joined up bubble of sound. I'm pretty certain you can buy both as standalone sound bars with just subwoofer...q900 series perhaps? I think it varies from country to country. I suspect that if you went q930c you'd be more than happy though. It's a great system in its own right. My brother is delighted with his.

I'm definitely the wrong person to ask, because I have both a q900b and a q930c and think both are incredible. I had an amp and full surround setup before and it couldn't hold a candle. You should be able to get the q990d to sound great in that room setup. When you get the setup correct, you'll find that the all sounds louder because all of the output from the speakers is matched. When you are first setting it up, if it doesn't sound perfect, just keep playing music and it will get there. Occasionally you hear little hiccups or breaks in the sound and this is it changing the phase or the timing of particular speakers. At points you will find that the sound maybe sounds dull at the front or too quiet at the rear, but just let it work itself out. Try and be patient and trust that the Samsung engineers know what they're doing. What I quite like to do, is play music at first and leave it for a good couple of hours before switching on SpaceFit etc. I think the initial 'calibration' is more crude and gets to where it needs to be sooner than spacefit does. I feel switching spacefit on only with a good initial 'calibration' is important.

The q990d is the best Samsung option for pretty much any room, as it is a better quality sounding system. Don't get fooled by this idea of it being overkill. At the same volume it will sound clearer and it's overall better. However, I didn't buy a second q990 for the bedroom. Instead I bought a q930c which is an excellent alternative for quite a bit less money. It's also significantly smaller. That's probably your best option. In the UK, you should be able to get one for around £550 - at which point it becomes a no brainer for your situation.

You can use the Q990 rears as front L/R’s - with discounts and cashback it’s hard to beat it if you’re after bang for buck

Honestly do yourself a favour and ignore advice from anyone mentioning r/hometheater - they experience a $100 soundbar and think they’re all the same when in reality the top end bars are great. The Q990D is most definitely comparable to any budget 3.1 or 5.2 separate AV setup I switched from a 5.1 setup to the Q990D as I wanted a more cinematic experience. I have lost a tiny bit of clarity but the very good atmos representation outweighs it. Plus this only cost €500

I said representation because I know it’s fake atmos. Of course a full separate setup that’ll have ceiling speakers will sound better, it’ll also cost a lot more What separate setup is comparable to a Q990D that costs €500? You’re not gonna get the same cinematic experience from anything under €1,000 imo. I’m moving my towers to another room where they’ll primarily be used for music. I suppose if money is no object you’re correct but for me, and I think most people, it’s always about performance to value - I don’t think anything beats the Q990D when it comes to that.

I recently bought it for $750

I’ll receive $3.77 in Samsung points, but I’m happy to assist you. The issue now is that the employee price is showing $1199 instead of $900. I’ll text you as soon as the price drops back to $900, so you can get the deal like 900 - 10% discount+tax. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to get the $50 first-time app buyer discount again. BTW I don’t like it. The sub-woofer sucks!!

I just bought a Q990D! Planning on making sure that auto updates are off

The q990d gets super loud

Im returning the q990d the vocal clarity is not so good compared to my Bose system and it get way to loud sometimes the rears drop sound. I will wait for the 990F

If you have an edu email, you can signup on samsung to get education discount. 990c is only ~680 with discount. 990d is 1050 and only worth it for gaming (4k 120hz passthru) im told, but basically the same as 990c. I actually got the 990d today (you can pickup at bestbuy) and it sounds great Also if you have a BOA credit card, there’s a samsung 4% off deal

I have a Samsung s95d/q990d and an LG OLED/Sonos setup. The soundbar is amazing for price, esp if you can get a work or edu discount. The Dolby vision picture is not much different to Samsung which uses HDR10 or HDR10+. The bar will work perfectly fine if you choose to pair it to an LG TV though. Good luck with your purchase.

That's a great question. I'd say Samsung. I got a great deal by pairing the TV and the soundbar, with a discount for edu and cash back from Rakuten. I'm really impressed by LG Oleds though so you can't lose with them. I'd say the only thing that has annoyed me about the Samsung TV is I have to manually turn my TV on with a remote instead of being able to with my Apple TV remote. I don't really miss Dolby Vision on the Samsung, although I wish it had it. HDR10+ is their version of it and it still makes stuff look amazing.

Without a hesitation the Sonos beam gen 2. Or if you can find a good deal online one of the Samsung Q990 deals. I own 3 different soundbar setups and I'd say Samsung or Sonos have been the most impressive. Sonos for sound and Samsung for value.

I own the Full Sonos arc ultra system and Q990D. If you don't care about cost then get Sonos. I personally like it more for the surrounds and music. Samsung I have hooked into my bedroom tv and I'd say it's quite a bit more horse power and sounds awesome as well. For the cost Samsung can't be beat value wise. For fun surrounds and music I enjoyed Sonos more. I came from the Arc to Arc ultra and I'd say it's about 20 percent better sounding to me with quite a bit more bass. I enjoyed the Era 300s so much I ended up getting a pair to hook a turntable to. I will say that the systems are dependent on the quality of stuff you play to get them going. I see all kinds of people playing basic stuff on the bars expecting magic. 4k player and Atmos stuff gets the blood flowing. High quality streaming stuff is nice as well. Both have great dialogue settings. Either way sorry for the rant, good luck!

I actually have both in my room currently. For bed TV I have the Q990d and for gaming TV I have the ultra/2 300s/2 sub 4s. I paid way more for the Sonos setup and got Samsung one for around 800 with my TV. I'd say the Samsung Is louder and feels more powerful with the one sub vs one sub. I like the Surrounds on Sonos a lot more with Atmos stuff. I like music a lot more with the Atmos on Sonos. Overall I'd give Samsung a 9 and Sonos a 9.5 with systems the way they are setup now for me. With one sub I'd give them both a 9. However, for value alone Samsung destroys the Sonos setup. Good luck!

I have both the Sonos Beam Gen 2 (in the bedroom) and Samsung Q990D (in the living room). Even though the Samsun Q990D is about 4 times the cost of the Sonos Beam, I would argue the Beam has better voice quality. You won't have an issue with hearing dialogue with this soundbar.

The difference, contrary to appearances, is noticeable. I use a 930C and bought a Q990D for my parents, but before taking it to my family home I connected it and checked the sound and honestly - I would gladly exchange my 930C for a higher model. Difference maybe isn't big, but there is improvement in overal sound quality, and you can feel why you pay more for higher model.

Samsung Q990D or the Q930D which is slightly smaller and the perfect size for a 55” TV. I have 55” LG C9 too and got the Q990D as it was on offer and cheaper, I paid 8000nok which is $750.

I was in the same boat and ended up getting the Q990D as it was on offer and cheaper than the Q930D. The prices yo-yo and most people get the Q990D for under $1k (I paid 8000nok which is $760). They are basically the same, the Q990D has 2 extra rear channels, 4K-120Hz pass through and is a bit louder.

Get the 990d if you can afford it

It's good but I feel the TV and soundbar are too big for that space

The 990d bass would be much improved in a bigger room

Same exact setup at our house. The dedicated theater has proper receiver/speakers, living room has a Samsung Q Symphony soundbar with wireless surrounds with Atmos.

Samsung are generally speaking great value for money but I found it great with TV Shows and TV especially when audio is good quality (DTS:X, Dolby Atmos etc). For music it’s good but not great. I don’t know for the other ones as I don’t have them. Good luck !

Firestick 4k max is a terrible partner for Q990D if you play lossless audio content through a NAS or local playback though. It’s unable to pass through any hi-res audio codec (Dolby Atmos TrueHD, DTS:X etc)

I think you can hold a bit longer your audio setup, it's still ok ! You still need to have a dedicate subwoofer to have decent performance. Rear speakers are a must if you are watching a lot of Tv shows/movies with surround audio (Dolby Atmos, DTS-X etc) If you want to upgrade I would recommend without a doubt Samsung because of bang for buck and your price range is not 4 digits. The 3 options I would consider from Samsung are (1 least expansive, 3 most expansive). All these options include at least soundbar + subwoofer. 1/ Q800D : if you really don't want rears speakers or have small space. It's a great system and you can purchase later great rear speaker if needed (SWA-9500S) which are great and not too expansive. 2/ Q930D : it's basically Q800 + rears included but very slightly better. generally around same price as Q800 + rears 3/ Q990D : the king of this sub for a reason. It's a Q930 but a tiny bit bigger and more powerful. Sub is a bit better. I would highly recommend it if you have a no immediate neighbors or a big TV room but it's not on your budget. Ngl 3/ is not in your budget but at least you know. You can check previous year model (replace D on product name with C) and be patient if budget is a thing you can find awesome deals on those kind of products (best buy deals, second hand market etc). I would not go below those product tier given your current audio system which is old but not that bad !

I may have been unlucky and got a lemon but I bought a S95D paired with a Q990D and had nothing but problems and a nightmare scenario with my Q990D. Samsung is a horrible company to deal with. You can look at my post history if interested to see what happened or I’m happy to talk to you in DM. I would stay away from the Q990D at all costs and if you do decide to buy it make sure it’s from a retailer that will allow you to return it when you eventually have problems with it (do not buy directly from Samsung). There’s a reason it’s much cheaper than comparable systems. I don’t see a point in saving money on a system like the Q990D if it will eventually fail you in one way or another.

Good point. I think you’re right for the most part although I’m upgrading to Sonos Ultimate Immersive set after getting rid of my Q990D. While much more expensive, I do think it’ll have comparable/better sound and be more reliable. All a matter of how much you’re willing to spend.

I wish Sonos had hdmi pass through but that’s OK because my Samsung Q990D pass through never really worked correctly anyways. Did you buy it directly from Sonos?

The clarity of dialog is so much better in the 990d then my pervious Samsung soundbar. On some cable channels or just watching movies, dialog would get blended into the background sound and get lost. Now it's clear as day and couldn't be happier. Also check Walmart on the 990D, got mine with 2 day turn around for approx $900.

Total gimmick QSymponhny with Samsung compatible tv isn’t great so I kept it off and ended up putting my new 990D on my C3 perfection.

I can’t even go to 25 volume like 17-18 max on my 990D and it’s amazing

Not enough to warrant an upgrade if you have the 990D that’s for sure.

I have the Vizio elevate and the 990D. Anecdotally, they’re both great soundbars, but if you take away price expectation and go into it blind, the 990C/D sounds better. I ended up getting a new 990D for $1000, and I still think it’s about 2x better than the elevate. For reference, I use the elevate in my game lounge and it has great surround sound especially with modern games. The 990D is in my movie room (which we also use for gaming.) The 990D is just louder, the sub is better in every way, the surround speakers are better, and I love the customization and ease of access the app has. It’s nice to just pull out your phone and adjust every single level and setting on the unit. All of the side and top firing speakers just turn it into an absolute animal for immersive and surround sound - even in a less than optimal environment. I do prefer the Elevate for music, because the 990D doesn’t allow you to turn the sub down enough to a moderate enough level without completely turning it into a side driver. I listen to mostly bass heavy rap/hip-hop, and if you’re not trying to get evicted I don’t recommend the 990D. If you’re buying a soundbar strictly for music though, you should probably just buy a pair of XM5s and call it a day. So, for $600, I would say the elevate is worth it. For $1000 I would say the 990C/D is worth it. If you’re paying more than $1200 for the 990 that’s when I’d start looking at a unit with better performance like a true quad stereo setup. Just my two cents, not an audiophile, just ironically have both of these soundbars as my daily drivers. I also live in an apartment, so I haven’t been able to truly test out the subs, but I can confidently say the 990D sub is overkill for 99% of people who are regular consumers. Basically on point with what OP said, but a little bit of a different perspective.

Got mine week ago. Spend about 2 days playing around with settings before noticing that soundbar was not placed high enough. No i got clear sound when playing music👍🏽theres also alot of tips around how to set up the sound. Imo got moneys worth

Got a LGS95TR and it’s dog shit I hate it so much, going to have to swapped over for the Samsung Q990D but thought I should just ask here first Heard something about you can get the Sony Bravia Theatre 9 and pair it with Klipsch sub and rear speakers? Want rears, centre and sub

Sweet thank you will get it tomorrow!

Thank you for that bro the 990D is only what’s available from the store for me so if I were to buy them today I’d just get that, I like the quads but I have no room for 2 side fronts why I need a sound bar, rears and sub so that’s why I’m looking at the 990D, Core 300 setup and ultimate arc ultra setup, but been told I need 24/7 internet for it to work

I did bro bought it yesterday

Yeah my only issue I have, never had a connection issue with my current setup

Went with the 990D gonna wait for the core 300 as no one could give me the answers I needed for the arc ultra setup

Samsung Q990D is amazing I have the Samsung Q990C, Sony A95L, Apple TV, and Panasonic UB820 the soundbar will be shaking walls with all its high quality output!

Yes that is correct on the Samsung Q990D it has a little digital screen on the actual bar and it will show Dolby Atmos if it is available. On the Panasonic UB820 if you play any OTT content you hit the info button and it will show DTS X and etc. that’s how I know I’m getting the feed.

Yes you are very welcome I’m active in the community you can’t go wrong with the Samsung Q990D/C there is plenty of bass and you can customize your settings on the Samsung “smart thing” app. If you are into streaming it sounds really good, if you are into physical media this thing will blow your socks off due to the OTT quality haha

ERAC matters more than brand imo Bravia 8 is a phenomenal OLED it will have no issue with the Samsung Q990D. I have a A95L paired with a Samsung Q990C works perfectly paired together.

I rate the Q800D if it not paying full price for it! Or Q990D you can use the rear speakers as extras at the front! Just s setting in the app.

They are right and wrong. Will it work better? Yes, but also no. Via HDMI Earc, that's the point it's so you can use any! The Samsung rep agreeing is probably just to make life easy, I've been a rep in store and agreed with other brands for the sake of peace and get them a sale. The pros of sticking to a brand will be highly outweighed by a quality upgrade of two bars. I think Samsung bars get a good rep due to price to what you get, I've always said Samsung bars are great but not usally at full cost, since usally they sell them cheaper WITH a TV. But that being said reviews are ALWAYS list price for example in the UK you'd never pay more than £999ish got a Q990D (right now all offers are £899!) LG is the same at full cost they're harder to recommend. Get the one YOU think sounds best.

Having heard them all, and owing a Q990D I'd strongly say the ARC. Then Bose then Samsung/Sennheiser. Only Samsung/Sennheiser is for music I think they sounded good enough but for the other 30% I think the 990D is better. I had a demo of the Q990D and the full Sonos set up, for music jesus the Sonos was amazing (even with no rears) but as soon as a movie comes in the Q990D slaps the Sonos for room filling sounds really full audio. The Bose was very nice but for me by the time you add the Sub in your paying Q990D money. And for that 1% movies I'd take the Samsung.

I had a Q800B/C and I'd day the Bass is much better on the Q990D than my last two bars. BUT this isn't the "upgrade" yes the sub is better but for me it was the addition of the rears that was a huge upgrade for me!

I got the 990D from Woot and it was delivered fast and all was good.

Yep all normal. I was similarly concerned but I’ve had it for a month and no complaints.

You have to shop around for deals. I got mine for just under $1000 a couple weeks ago on Woot.

Soundbars are very definitely fine and a big step up from TV speakers. I would love to hear what you're using tho as it's always interesting NB Op, I wouldn't be concerned with trying to keep the soundbar Sony, the TV speakers combining with the soundbar don't really add a great deal. I have a bravia 8 and swapped out my older Sony soundbar for a Samsung q990d which I am really pleased with

I doubt the D sub is going to be better in any aspect. This new 300w dual 8" sub has to be much better. The weak sub was always the main problem with these bars.

I never seen a sub like that with two drivers on the opposite direction, but they existed before Samsung. Sub is sealed, so way smaller. I also never heard a sealed sub, just read opinions. I will order the soundbar, but I returned the B and the D due to the poor subwoofer performance.

I get you, same speaker hardware, but Samsung does wonders every year by just improving software and chips managing those speakers. Soundbar internals are always very different, to the point that each year gets noticeably better.

It is definitely different, just don't know how to explain. I liked the D better.

I also agree to get the 990D on discount. And if I go above volume 12 out of 100 on the Q990D not in night mode no one is sleeping in a room next door, put it that way.

I bought two in the last 2 weeks. 1 for 975, one for 1070. If you have WorkPerks, MemberPerks, are ID.ME verified, or have an AAA membership - there are Samsung discounts. Also always ask live chat for a discount. Pair with Rakuten for even more savings via cash back.

The q990d is currently $1000 on Woot… I also just bought it on eBay for $825…. The only word of caution is that if you’re in the United States, most of these big deals on the Q990 D seem to be Canada models or non-US models. That basically just means that Samsung may or may not have the one year warranty, if you buy it in the United States. That said, there are big deals to be had on all of the sound bars right now if you just wait for the deal.

It’s $900 from focus camera on eBay. Bought mine before Thanksgiving. It arrived perfectly. It’s still 899 as we speak!

Do you only want a 2.1 soundbar and sub - or would you also like to add rears for surround/Atmos? I would suggest looking into the Samsung Q990D or last years Q990C - they both sound incredible and can be found for ~$800-1000. Woot has the Q990D with sub and rears for $1000 currently, and I just got it for $825 last week. I have the flagship Sony system that was the predecessor to the Bar 9 - it’s incredible but I spent nearly $3,000 for the bar, rears, and the beastly sub…. The sub is better, but everything else about the Samsung system is better and it’s so much less. My 2 cents! Link in case it’s helpful… this isn’t the best deal to be had but still only $100 more than I paid and a great deal! (NEW) Samsung HW-Q990D 11.1.4ch Dolby ATMOS Soundbar w/Subwoofer - $997.99 - Free shipping for Prime members https://electronics.woot.com/offers/new-samsung-hw-q990d-11-1-4ch-dolby-atmos-soundbar-w-subwoofer-1?utm_medium=share&utm_source=app

I went from Q90R (2019) to a 990D (2024) after the Q90R sub developed some strange crackling behavior and it was a noticeable improvement. Wife appreciates the smaller form factor as a bonus

One of the reasons I chose the 990D was precisely because the rear speakers were hardwired. It would be a complete pain in the ass moving speakers around everytime I wanted to watch something. Now if they offered it as an option to do either then that would be an upgrade but not battery only.

I have a 990d happy as. Samsung 990d vs JBL 1300x https://www.reddit.com/r/Soundbars/s/8ROSWrPS4Z 990c vs JBL 1300x https://www.reddit.com/r/Soundbars/s/uPlptmdO9l

I bought the 990D yesterday from Bestbuy - installed in less than 15 minutes. No issues. Samsung removed that update, so you will not have issues if you buy it now. It’s absolutely incredible and it replaced a Samsung S650 soundbar that was a medium tier. Night and day difference. Buy the 990

I had a premium LG soundbar for the past 5 years and always had issues with the rear speakers cutting in and out, bass would drop here and there, and didn’t sound as premium as the price I paid for it. Recently upgrade to the Samsung QC-990D and I could not be happier with my choice. The system sounds amazing and way better than the LG system I had. I considered the Sonos system but I got a killer price for Samsung and it came with everything included(soundbar, sub, and rear atmos speakers. I literally feel like I’m at the movies with how loud it can get, how easily it is to hear dialog, and how much bass and rumble it can produce. Never had that with my LG.

Return it and get a q990d don't know why you would even bother with the 930. Also helps to run some of the atmos demo's on Dolbys app might make you chang3 your mind.

Absolutely!! Unless you use decent headphones only. I have the Samsung HW-Q930D setup I got $849 AUD or $520 USD.  I'd prefer the Q990D but at $1449- it's not worth it for me. But the difference in an immersive experience is just as important as the screen. I get offended seeing a nice new TV with bad external speakers or none at all. In my situation, I have my PC also plugged into the TV. I have the Asus tuf oc rtx 4090 with 2x hdmi 2.1 ports and 3x displayport. I have a hdmi cable plugged into the TV and another plugged into the eARC port. With this, I get both Dolby Atmos and DTS: X Ultra. Latency free and supports all the latest codecs. The best is hearing directly via TV apps such as Disney+, Netflix, Prime and Kayo. The surround, smooth deep bass and clarity with the upfiring speakers on both the bar and rear speakers is 'chef kiss'. Oh and with the q930d and q990d the rear speakers have 0 noticeable Latency even though they are wireless (apart from power cord) using Bluetooth to the bar. Eitherway, do it and don't look back. 

I just bought the 990D with an LG C1 ( a bit outdated but still a fantastic TV) and I’m absolutely blown away by the whole experience. I’m still playing around with the EQ and channels but even if of the box it’s insane, I’ve hooked it up directly to EARC as well. Tested it with the first 20 or so minutes of Revenge of the Sith and my lounge room was rumbling and the hum from the sabres was intense. Hope this helps

Q990D, best for the $. It will blow you & your neighbors away. You wont need the TV speakers.

Q990D is best for the $$

In my case I wanted a 77" A95L. It was $1500 more than a 77" G4. So I got the G4, & had more than enough $ left over to buy a Q990D soundbar. The G4 turns out to be an awesome TV, & that soundbar is more than awesome! Esp when BOTH were less $ than the Sony by itself!!!

People just dont believe me that louder doesnt mean better!!! Funny story, I had a moron on here tell me my Q990D sucks. I asked him WTF he thought was better for the same $? He said his JBL Bar 1000. WTF, the 1300 isnt even as good. Real dumbass

Gotcha! I do wish the Q990D had a 10" Sub.

That must be why he said the Q990D was crap compared to JBL 1000. He values Bass more than anything else. Now I understand him more! Thanx.

990C/D is the best sound for the $. You can get a little louder, IMO not better, for a ton more $$.

Get the Q990D on sale ASAP. The F will have a different sub, but cost quite a bit more. Sonos is very good, but will cost you atleast twice as much!!!!!!!!!!! & they're having nothing but problems right now. AVOID

Q990D Best for the $!!! You're Welcome!!! Peace Out

Q990D. Period! You're Welcome

990D will read your room. Sonos more $$ & has had App problems.

I have the samsung 990d is bloody amazing

I have a 990D and love it. Completely changed my movie/sports room.

This might be an unpopular opinion but I prefer my 990d over the arc. I find the woofer better on the 990d. I like bass.

I had the same doubts before purchase, but quite simply....Yes, it is in a class by itself and deserves the accolades. Just try it. You won't go back. I had other Vizio and Samsung Atmos systems before but the 990 is substantially better. It makes the others feel like toys.

An actual system would be better, but if you need it by Friday… the Q990D Is the way to go.

La primera vez que escuche la Q990D en el lugar que la compre me decepciono enormemente, sonaba latosa y cero imersion la barra, pero luego me acorde que esa bocinas eran nuevas y todavia no habian experimentado o pasado el break in period (recomiendan un minimo de 30 hrs de uso como minimo) y a medida que empece a usarla (ya tengo mes y medio) la calidad empezo a mejorar al punto que cada vez que la uso me sorprende que mal sonaban la primera vez que las escuche; el cambio en la calidad e imersion fue brutal despues de dos semanas aproximadamente. Muchos creen que es un mito eso del break in period o quemado de las bocinas para que desarrollen el potencial completo que pueden ofrecer, pero siempre he experimentado esto cada vez que he adquirido headsets, soundbars, etc, el sonido mejora enormemente entre mas horas usas el producto o bocinas. Y no olvidar los firmwares updates, la ultima actualizacion a finales de Octubre (1016v) mejoro aun mas la calidad de sonido, hasta viendo videos stereo en Youtube note el cambio de calidad en el sonido, ni que decir en Netflix, Primevideo con contenido atmos.

I got my q990d from Amazon- open box in excellent condition with a 2 year warranty for under $1,000. Wasn’t even opened.

Do you live in an apartment or townhome? If not, I recommend saving an extra $200 and getting the Samsung 990D, or waiting a bit until they discount it heavy for the release of the F.

It’s the newest model of the 990 series, but only provides minis improvements. The 990D is $1600 full price, but you can get it deeply discounted, which is why it’s so popular. https://youtu.be/kef17V06BWA?si=mwWAdK_m7fL4WXgY You’ll find a bunch of posts in this sub about how to get the discounts

You’ll be recommended the Samsung Q990d, or Q990c. I just recently installed the Q990d. It’s fantastic - for a price to value ratio it’s very good. My kids and wife were blown away with it. For a non audiophile, it’s a damn good system.

I find the 990D wows my family and sounds quite good to me. While I appreciate a full system not a SB, my family don't miss the old system

I was looking for a q900c and couldn’t find one at a decent price, ended up just going with the 990d on sale for $750. I will use them as additional fronts or sell on eBay if they add much for me. I won’t know until they arrive on Friday.

Wow i just bought a q990d lol

You get what you pay for. I got a 990D and I am over the moon, love it. Bottom line is rear speakers are mandatory imo, and don’t worry about Atmos unless it’s at least .3 if not .4. You want up firing driver on the rear speakers.

The 990d sounds awesome. I spent a few thousand on my living room setup. Klipsch speakers, a couple subwoofers, ceiling speakers, amps, denon receiver and whatever else goes into it. It sounds awesome, I decided on the Samsung 990d for my office and I'm blown away. Makes me wonder why I spent so much for my living room setup. I'm with you, I was also sceptical about soundbars, only paid $850 with their discounts so I figured I'd give it a try and I'm now a believer.

990d

I have the A95L, have the 990D plugged into the eARC. It turns on/off when I turn the tv on/off. I can adjust the volume with the tv remote but everything else is via Samsung app or the actual remote for the soundbar.

Q990D, I have the A95L as well.

I went with Samsung 990D, got it from woot (often goes on sale) and I am very pleased with it. Also, Samsung might have a new version coming soon if you’re willing to wait.. My buddy has the Arc and his app almost never works. He is not happy.

I hope so too, price difference is just massive, I canceled my Sonos order and purchased open box Samsung for 900$

yeah, I returned unopened Sonos and got Samsung, Sonos is just unjustifiably expensive, even if it is slightly better, at that price it does not matter.

bought it already for 900$,open box on Amazon

I had the Q990D. Ended up returning it due to the neverending link problems. Thankfully I got my money back

Make them more reliable? My first set of Q990D had to be returned because one speaker on the bar was clearly broken. I had never had a speaker arrive broken or break--ever. They aren't supposed to be fragile prone to fail devices.

Left front. Most noticeable on Dolby Atmos music and piano tracks.

I have a PS5 and Xbox hooked up to the q990d and both work fine...but, it took a lot of troubleshooting to arrive at that configuration. I had an Apple tv and Nintendo switch plugged in at first, and it was handshake hell.

I've had a Sony soundbar and now the q990d. The Samsung is superior in sound quality, but it has some annoying issues. It lacks an on screen menu which just feels weird, and places a lot of faith on Samsung's automation implementation. It's super fragile and honestly I don't have a ton of confidence that it's going to serve out its life without showing some defects. It can also be picky on cec compatibility with some input devices--like a Nintendo Switch. The Sony just worked perfectly and is still working in another room--except for some weirdness pairing to Bluetooth headphones.

The grille is metal, and feels solid, but mine arrived bent-possibly damaged during production or delivery. Also, check out this guy's problem with his Q990C. [https://www.reddit.com/r/Soundbars/comments/1f51zxr/noticed\_some\_weird\_bending\_of\_the\_front\_grill\_in/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Soundbars/comments/1f51zxr/noticed_some_weird_bending_of_the_front_grill_in/)

100% agree I had Samsung Q950A Samsung Q990B Samsung Q990D and now quads and it’s not even close when we talk about that proper real cinema feeling quads absolute destroy Samsung q990d and Samsung is just way too too loud for my likings

Personally what I did was I’m not saying it doesn’t work but I just left everything on zero space fit on and bass enhancement I’d say after a couple of days the bubble started to feel more immersive I would start your theory but jm not bothered haha because I have been using it for two months now and I’m genuinely happy with it so I don’t wanna ruin it I got Q990D I had Q990B before to this another thing Q990D has a very flat airy profile sound similar to quads in my opinion so maybe that’s why some people don’t even like it. This thing poops my pants at Volume 10-12 Atmos content loud one system

Your one Is Faulty my rears are loud at Factory deafult maybe show a recording

I believe the method your saying is if you want a fast way to get the best out of q990d however if you don’t mind waiting I’d say put it on Adpative space fit on and bass enhancement on and than give it a few weeks and it will be at it’s peak

Do you find the system to be loud as well

What’s your usual volume

Interesting I Reckon tho After a couple of weeks it would have automatically distributed sound correctly

Hey I would like to try your method of self calibration I reset soundbar does the sound mode need to be in standard or Adpative or it doesn’t matter

What about movies

Also are u noticing with space fit sound it adds +3db I feel like it’s a Samsung bug only happens on certain resets

Also does it have to be volume 20-30 Can it be volume 10 haha because 20-30 with atmos content is really really really loud haha in my room

I tried it Adpative and I can definitely say it sounds different doesn’t sound so much one sided so thanks haha

Yeh kind of can agree with u

Yah okay I’ll maybe test it but I feel like it’s been two months now since I buy so space has had lots of time to tune to room

Yah I’ll see how it goes haha but I think it’s fine however sometimes I get the impression right side of room is abit stronger in phantom than left side but than my left side is open and idk it feels like the way the movies are mix it’s more to the right how do you feel about this

Yeh sometimes space fit sound can be the issue but I think it’s fine for now for me

I 100% agree I got Q990D I do believe it’s doing better but the Jump from volume 9 to 10 is quite scary tbh

Q990B, Q990C, Q990D and Q990F. All the same except 4K/120hz support in the last two. If you have any of these, you're good. Additionally, the reviewer should correct the review and mention that the Q990D already supported 4K/120. The way it is written, it sounds like it is a very important new feature, when it is not even something new.

For any unaware, Samsung has a new proprietary audio format meant to compete with Dolby atmos called IAMF. Many major companies are backing this alternative and it could easily be an improvement over atmos and dts:x. It is unknown if it will be updated for old devices, I for one will be pissed off if my q990d doesn’t get updated.

Dts:x pro is an additional meta layer I thought so it should be supported on q990 series? As mentioned in another post Samsung has created a new technology to combat Dolby atmos and dts:x called IAMF. Supposedly it’s superior and has a lot of major backers like Apple and big tech companies. If this doesn’t get updated for old devices, especially this years current q990d I will be very upset with Samsung.

Love my q990d got it cheap and wouldn’t trade it for a sound system twice as expensive. Only negative I can think of is the sound bubble is kind of small. It sounds best sitting in front of it and right between the rears obviously. Sitting outside of its bubble even just a little bit can reduce the impact a lot and would be the only reason I’d consider the hta9 for example. I have vaulted ceilings and an open living area though. But if I were setting up 4 discrete speakers I’d want a real home theatre setup personally. Also I’ve stated dozens of times and will say it again no dts:x passthrough on Samsung qd oleds and many other tvs makes the q990d a must over q990c for gamers, sports lovers and movie streamers. Anyone who utilizes 120hz or higher really. Bypassing the soundbar and plugging the video directly into an hdmi 2.1 port on the tv has caused so many issues with various media players, streaming devices and console apps I’ve tested.

Q990c is better bang for your buck but I wouldn’t trade my q990d and have found the 120hz passthrough essential.

Nah my bad mixed you up with op but yes replying to you. I have a q990d and it blows away the ht a9 I had. Never heard the hta7000 but looks like they use the same subs? Probably depends on the unit and the area I have heard some people getting faulty q990c but don’t think it’s that common. Dual subs is a big plus but I thought the sw5 was underwhelming. Didn’t get that really low refined bass like my q990d does. Q990c I gifted was even punchier bass but not as refined. Watching the spinning ship scene of interstellar with the incredibly low bass tones is literally life changing on q990d. I use that scene to test all the sound systems I’ve had (quite a few) and you really need sub 30hz to get that deep impact and the sw5 just didn’t cut it for me. Only issue with q990d is it loses a lot of impact if your outside the bubble it produces if its not cranked up. And even though I’d love an extra sub just for a more balanced profile, the single sub is as loud and capable than I’d ever really need unless I ever upgrade to a real dedicated theatre.

I just got the q990d for a small house and set it up tonight. Besides the bass it bothers people less than when I watched movies with tv loud. Got a really sensitive significant other in my household who is isn’t even bothered by it. And she hated my old Avr and speaker setup. Q990c is $750 with epp/student discount right now and if you game chst a bit (settings>support>chat NOT the popup chat they are different) you can get an extra 10% discount. Also you use Rakuten on top you can get a cash back on top. Not sure if it works in UK but I was selected for a campaign for sc9s 50% off and can hook someone up since I’m not using it but I highly recommend s990c or d over it.

Should have got the Q990, can you return it?

Q990D is the goat, shits absolutely crazy

Q990D ofc. It’s a no brainer

The Samsung Q990D is really good, I think 98% of people would be thrilled with its performance.

990D is the best overall by miles.

Between the 3, the Q990D offers the most compelling package. Sound-wise, the Samsung ekes out a win over the Sonos Arc, and handily trumps the Bravia Theater Bar 9. I've not had a single good experience with the Bar 9, so anecdotally, I can't recommend it at all. Moreover, the Q990D comes as a complete sound system, with the rears and the sub. This, in itself, is a great reason to spring for the Samsung over the other 2 options. If you must stick with Sony, go with the HT-A7000; I think it sounds better than the Bar 9 across the auditions I've had with both bars.

I did a s*** ton of research over the last couple months, ended up going with the Samsung q990d. But the one that kept popping up was the Hisense ax5125, it's like 350 bucks but it gets great ratings in that price range and even punches a bit above its weight class in some of the ratings

I just couldn't get the hosense when the 990 was only a couple hundred more for room correction, wireless rears and 11.1.4 vs 5.1.2. plus I have Samsung phones and watches so the ecosystem is already in place for me.

FYI got mine new on eBay from a seller for $1185 (best offer) before tax. Had it listed in the $1300s

Hell yeah! Love mine so far. Haven’t even tweaked with the settings yet so I’m sure i can optimize a few things

100% I got the 65" B4 and got the q800D, it's a great combo. Next step up is probably a proper 5.1 sound setup with receiver, sub and speakers. There is the q990D but to me it just didn't seem worth the extra cost, the q800D gives a good experience at a decent price.

I too prefer prefer adaptive. Because it not adapts to locations of speakers and space set up, but it adapts to the type of movie or show you are watching. But keep in mind, it's what Samsung thinks, not your personal preference. Regarding the lack of rears, it depends on the movie or show. Most of the time, you probably wont hear sound from the rears unless the sound was required. This was something that took some time for me to get used to. Now, its more like I get surprised if sound from the rears are very active in action movies or even the overhead sound effect from atmos. There 2 two things I do that help. I use my Roku Ultra and that helps me to ensure Dolby Vision and Atmos are always on, even if it is artificial. The other is when I play my PS5, I keep the sound output on amplifier so I can enable Dolby Atmos and that is a VERY noticeable difference.

Most songs formatted in Dolby Atmos or other spatial audio sounds great on this this system. Gives a nice sound stage presence to almost all genre except rock/alternative. You're lucky to even ultra HD

I have the 990D and you'll really enjoy the 990C. Being able to listen to tracks in Dolby Atmos format from Tidal (Amazon and Apple also offer format, sadly not Spotify) is an awesome experience. But even if not in Dolby format, it's a great system, especially when set to grouping if you have a party you can move the rears to whatever room. And when not listening to music and watching movies, few systems can rival the 990 series

I have the 990D because of the 2.1 HDMI. And I don't think I've ever gone past 20 and that was just to test it. Usually the volume is between 7-12. Maybe 14 depending on mood. The quality of the sound is far more important than power. That's why I always laugh at people who hype up the Dragon 🙄

I would get the Q990D, but if you don't need the 2.1 HDMI for gaming, then you can get the Q990C for same price as the Q930D. The Q990 both have excellent Atmos and the bass isn't overly punchy

Honestly, I am not a fan on this company and their pricing. I was looking to recommend the Samsung HW-Q990D or if you dont care about not having 2.1 HDMI the cheaper Q990C model for less and I saw they had Q800s for the price of the Q900s. Anyways, I recommend checking out Walmart, Amazon, or Woot for deals on either of these 2 models. I promise you they wont disappoint and certainly worth the best bang for buck and rated better than the Sony you're looking at. [https://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-hw-q990d-za-11-1-4-channel-q-series-soundbar-with-wireless-subwoofer-and-rear-speakers-dolby-atmos-and-q-symphony-black/6570312.p?skuId=6570312&extStoreId=819&utm\_source=feed&ref=212&loc=19231583506&gad\_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0Oq2BhCCARIsAA5hubXs857IxxJpB32YtLSH7MnxevYm4EKkUAcGUcAVh4xIWkqIwldr3mAaAr9sEALw\_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds](https://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-hw-q990d-za-11-1-4-channel-q-series-soundbar-with-wireless-subwoofer-and-rear-speakers-dolby-atmos-and-q-symphony-black/6570312.p?skuId=6570312&extStoreId=819&utm_source=feed&ref=212&loc=19231583506&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0Oq2BhCCARIsAA5hubXs857IxxJpB32YtLSH7MnxevYm4EKkUAcGUcAVh4xIWkqIwldr3mAaAr9sEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds) DO NOT BUY AT THIS PRICE! But I wanted to share one of the models. And you can find the Q990D for under $1k on deals that happen. Like Woot for example, or prime day, black friday, etc

I agree. I have a Q990D and absolutely love it. Here is an in depth review by Andrew Robinson on Q990D. Honestly, this also applies to the Q990C too. [https://youtu.be/kef17V06BWA?si=W7V5zofpIPYru-TS](https://youtu.be/kef17V06BWA?si=W7V5zofpIPYru-TS)

This, i just bought my q990d for a STEAL. No way in hell im paying 1599$ for the same thing

I have an LG C1 tv and a Samsung Q990D soundbar… they work well together. That being said, I lose out on some of the functionality of the soundbar. Samsung has this feature that lets you use the tv as an additional center speaker… for instance… The Q990d is fantastic, but the downside is it only has one earc connection, and the other two hdmi ports don’t work when you connect the tv to the soundbar through them. I also can’t connect my tv to the soundbar via WiFi, but can through Bluetooth… but then I don’t get surround sound

a Another 990D. I'm totally happy with mine.

Not him, but I just watched my 4K disc of Oblivion last week— on an LG C4 with the Q990D– and after I tweaked the rears, Atmos was nothing less than incredible. The Atmos track for Oblivion is reference quality in the first place... it's my first time ever having something like it, and I don't regret spending almost 800 dollars on it at all.

I cranked the overhead and side channels up— that was my problem, they were on too low. After that, everything was golden.

What I’ve noticed with my q990d. It sounds pretty mediocre at quieter levels <20. Sounds really great at loud volumes. Like the overall quality of the system shines when the amp is pushing harder

I currently have a 5.1 system comprising of a Kenwood 5.1 speaker set and subwoofer, paired with a Yamaha RX-V485 receiver. Late last year I decided to go for the Samsung Q990D soundbar after seeing many reviews praising it as the greatest and that it could rival most traditional systems. At first it sounded amazing but then I noticed the soundstage was very narrowed in the front. Long story short, I sold it and went back to my original system and after some tweaking it sounds ten times better than the soundbar ever did. In conclusion, it all comes down to preference. If you're happy with the sound, then that's what matters

Don't listen to anyone says get 990d, I have both in my place rn and changed them like 4 times listening to different music and videos and movies. They absolutely sound the same, I thought 2 more speakers on the rear may make a huge difference but not at all, conclusion is only buy 990d if you need hdmi 2.1, if not get whichever is cheaper, 990 series are 20% loader but you won't get near the max because they both are extremely loud, I couldn't go above 30 for any of them (0 to 100 is the range) so cheaper wins the contest

Just got a 990D, you will enjoy.

Where I got mine too! It’s a beast and I bought speaker stands.

I have the Samsung Q990D mounted below my TV. I also ordered speaker stands on Amazon that were designed for it. I have to say I’ve been extremely happy with everything, and I’m not a fan of Samsung at all. The system really is amazing. Sometimes the background noise of some content actually feels as if it’s happening in my home and I get confused. Also was playing RDR2 and the birds chirping actually sound real. When you’re sitting in the middle of it, it actually sounds like being out in nature. I had basically unlimited budget, just wanted the best overall solution without having a bunch of big black boxes everywhere. I even looked into really high end soundbars and I’m very happy with my decision. I ordered this brand new for $1000 and I’d do it again.

Sound quality will not, but once I switched to Samsung OLED with 990D, I had no audio cutouts and one remote works for everything. Earlier I had TCL, and noticed random audio cutouts

I just paired a Samsung Q990D to my B7. It's awesome. Great sound. It took a second to set up. I bought mine on Woot for $899.00. That was an infrequent deal, but you can get it for as low as $1,399.00. I would not look at any other soundbar especially since you get the two rears and a sub.

I just got the Q990D and second this. AR's review is what sold me.

Best bang for buck would be the Samsung HW 990D. You can find it for around $800 (release price was nearly $2000). And if you are more into movies then music it's way better than a Sonos setup. [https://www.rtings.com/soundbar/tools/compare/samsung-hw-q990d-vs-sonos-ultimate-immersive-set-with-arc-ultra/49714/80854](https://www.rtings.com/soundbar/tools/compare/samsung-hw-q990d-vs-sonos-ultimate-immersive-set-with-arc-ultra/49714/80854)

If you listen alot to music "standalone" than Sonos is a better option(especially if money isn't a factor). But for movies Samsung destroys the Sonos setup and price wise it is not even a discussion. Also check several head-to-head reviews on the internet (RTINGS for example) and you will see the 990D (or B/C) is doing a great job against Sonos which is 3 times the price. Best thing is to try them both out at home a send back the one you don't like ;)

Samsung q990D is great and wouldn’t go anything lower than that for a good tv.

I would go with the 990d for the price you can't beat it.

Picked up a Samsung hw q990d really good wanted the klipsch flexus core 300 but only now coming out in March 2025.The 990d is good for the price the sonos and klipsch will almost be triple the price with sub and rears.

I had a traditional wired system 5.1.2 sold to buy a soundbar my wife did not like the look of big tower speakers with atmos speakers on top of them.for movies the 990d is great for music using my onkyo receiver with my rtia7 with out the sub not even close you heard all the detail from those polk towers.soundbars are getting better each year .Right now don't know if i keeping the 990 or going to wait for the new models,really wanted the klipsch core 300.Anyways have a few weeks to decide to keep or return.

Bestbuy in Canada got a open box for 1250.00 tax in new on special here 1725.00 tax in.the core 300 alone will be around 1600.00 tax in here then you need rear speakers and sub.thats why the 990 is a great deal good luck happy holidays!!!!!

The 990d is a good for the price I did not get bricked and I had auto updates on and even try to update manual.I was one of the lucky ones in [Canada.Now](http://Canada.Now) in any case auto updates is off.

You will get good sound quality (atmos)with Netflix,Prime,Disney from the sony tv eARC but you need the better packages from each also try tidal for music free trial you will see how good atmos music is on the 990d.For sure blueray players will sound better but streaming is good enought for me I can't watch a movie more than once don't need a library of dvd did that with vhs and cd (lol)

try tidal music with atmos free trial will sound great you will hear the the base even at volume 10 base at minus 6 it does on my 990d and im sure yours will

you can't beat the 990d for price

I bought the 990d and i'm happy with it.I did not want to wait for the 990f because it would be over price for 8 months.Want to wait for a few years see how much they get better and the price I paid I don't lose to much money.

Not under 1300.00 Canadian tax in

Well today was my last day to return my 990d got it a little less than you CAD and guess what box is in the garbage and I kept it.I wanted to get the klipsch core 300 but with the sub and rear speakers its sonos price and it got delayed to March,also was thinking of getting the 990f and if you wait till July your going to pay over 2000.00 CAD not worth it going to have a more powerful sub maybe a little better sound the 990d will not go down in price here.That why I decided to keep it worth the price.Try tidal music its free trial for a month and for $2.00 extra 2 extra months it has atmos music.

try tidal music with atmos free trial sounds pretty good on the 990d not like my avr yamaha with 2 polk rtia7 no sub on

Save your money buy the hwq990d you can't beat it for the price now and in a few years when newer models come out your not in a big loss if you still want to change it.

I got the hw990d and love it sure the Sonos with full package with dual sub will kill it (triple the price)but for the money you can't go wrong it sounds great.I'm sure in a few years soundbars are going to get better and you saved a lot to buy a newer model.(if so lol)

I have the 990d this is the way I have the rear [speakers.My](http://speakers.My) room is 13 ft. x 19 ft. my sofa is on the 19ft wall open one side.I did not have any problems with mine. https://preview.redd.it/l9944ic66rqe1.jpeg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=118b0e2a345626b4b6e92b2a29c57b8f6b40d6ed

For the money the 990d is great.

The 990d without a doubt, yes samsung fucked the update but that's not the soundbars fault and if you want prove look how pissed everyone is without it. Samsung fixing it and even those getting next day replacements it's too long. Even a day without it would be rage inducing I only got away it because I turn automatic updates because many years ago I lost data because data one started.

I wish Samsung would offer a sub upgrade for the q990d/c/b… the q990 beats my Bose ultra with bass module in every way except bass…both precision and boom…would love to keep my q990d but with bose level of bass/mid bass

Interesting…u truly think it beats the bass module 700? I’d be interested as my living room & kitchen are too big for the q990d’s slightly anemic bass… So [get this sub?](https://www.amazon.com/SVS-PB-1000-Ported-Subwoofer-Black/dp/B08X4ZRQC4?th=1) Then what do i do? Genuinely curious and appreciate the advice

Q990d if you buy then best option is updated firmware via usb,which one I did and no problem.aftet updating the bass improved %10. Second option is jbl 1300.

Both are high premium soundbars.i have both and loved movies.

If you don't like treble, Sonos may not be the one, they go for a very treble forward sound. I didn't like it, couldn't tune my Arc to sound good so I sold it for a Q990D. The other thing to keep in mind if you are fussy about sound, which I admit I am: is Sonos seems to tweak the sound signature of their bars once or twice a year, so there is no guarantee if you like its sound now, that you will still like it in a years time, after they tweak its sound. @

Yes, I want dedicated front left and right speakers. I would have already updated to the Quad, but I can't talk to it to change volume or play music. Sticking with my Q990D until there is a system with front left and right's and that I can talk too.

I just bought one, it should arrive this week. I did hear one in the showroom but they only had a display unit so waiting for it to be delivered. In the showroom it did sound very good. I upgraded from a queue 990D. Once I get it Home, if people are interested, I can give it a quick review.

Yep took it back to the shop and went the 990 D again. I found it to be a bit sharp in the treble region and there was a lot of compression when listening to music. Much prefer the sound of the 990 D. Plus, believe it or not these days, it does not have any inbuilt microphones on the sound bar. So you cannot talk to it to play music or get it to change volume via voice without having your TV on.

I have replaced my Sonos bars with a Samsung Q990D and an Sennheiser Ambeo mini. Both are great for both moovies and music. So you can get bars that do both pretty well, it's just that most don't.

aaI have an Ambeo in one room and a Q990D in the other. 95 percent of the time I don't miss the rears because the Ambeo is so room filling. Just my oppinion, but I don't think we will ever see rears for the Ambeo. If you do decide to listen to music, I think the Ambeo is the best by far out of your suggestions.

cc@Samsung also has a bug where if you are listening to a playlist which has some atmos and some non-atmos songs, when an atmos song comes on, volume will drop by about 50 percent. Changing volumes all the time does drive me nuts. I am thinking of replacing it with a Ambeo plus, because I don't have rears in my second living room where I have an ambeo and don't miss the rears most of the time.

Stand alone Sennheiser Ambeo mini in the sun room and Q990D in the living room and both with a little EQ are quite good for music. At least to my ears and I am quite picky about sound.

Q990D all the way

Value wise Q990D will always better. Especially with that 120Hz passthrough. Would go very well with gaming

Q990D clears. Better bass better clarity at low volumes. Sonos isnt worth double the price

Yes q990d is very good just make sure You set up your settings right

if the 990d have just some extra smart functions go for 990c, i personaly putt all smartfunctions off, they are rubbish, nothing you can't do with other devices

bluray remux atmos. i would recommend anyone to buy at least 1 UHD bluray movie with atmos!! insane on this soundbar

i can't go up to 14 and above, my door posts literaly shake out of their fundation😂

The money saved purchasing the D will vastly outweigh the difference in the newer F series sub which seems to be the only major difference. I was on the fence but got the 990D a few weeks ago. Paid about $775 after all was done from Samsung store using all the tricks and my EPP/EEP pricing, whichever one it is. Save the cash, get yourself a blue ray player or a game console.

Samsung Q-symphony - Samsung’s iteration of using the tv speakers within the soundbars surround setup - does not work with HDMI input. So if you are planning on either playing everything through an external device like Apple TV (I do with 100% everything I watch (the way to go if you want to use a Samsung tv without going insane (*Ti*…let me load that last bit of information first…*zen*)) and/or planning to route everything else through the soundbar (my pc is connected to my Q900D so I can playback Atmos and DTS) then this feature is 100% useless (as in unavailable) to you. That was a lot of words to say: I’d check if that’s the same with LG because if it is there is really no argument for going with the LG bar. And also: the Q900D is really awesome, much better than I possibly hoped it could be. Maybe you can snatch a good deal for it or the Q900C (I doubt that the 800 is anything but a great soundbar as well though). Just make sure to get one with dedicated sub and rears!

Have you changed any settings on the tv for the soundbar? I just installed my 77” G4 with 990D and I am in love with it, I just want to make sure that I haven’t missed anything. Thanks!

thanks for the reply, I configured it over my phone with the Samsung app, so there is nothin else left. Thanks again!

Don’t listen to this. The LG bars are bad compared to the Samsung. Your choice is the correct one. You have the best value for money in regards for sound compared to other soundbars and even some HT setups.

I have both the Samsung Q990D and the Sonos Arc + Gen 3 Sub + Era 300. The Samsung Q990D definitely sounds better and costs much less than the Sonos setup. Would recommend the Q990D anytime

I've not had any delay with a 990d on PC using pass through. The q600c I had however was unusable with out of sync pc audio. 990d is fast enough at processing anything that I was able to additionally pass the signal through an earc hdmi/amp splitter before it gets to the sound bar and pass that audio clone through a home cinema receiver to add more subs and a pair of ancient bookshelves as sides before I noticed any sync problems (don't ask I had spare equipment lying around).

Woot, my dude. They're $997 new right now.

https://electronics.woot.com/offers/new-samsung-hw-q990d-11-1-4ch-dolby-atmos-soundbar-w-subwoofer-1?ref=mwj_sh_el_2_bs Or you can claim you're a student and get the edu discount through Samsung.

I've had my Q990D for a couple weeks and I love it. Paid just over $1k on the Samsung employee store.

Well I have the q990d and it is very good for its price. It will blow any tv speakers out of the water. Just connect the soundbar to the TV using HDMI earc port. The port is labeled as such, you can't miss it. Then maybe you would need to set the TV to explicitly use the soundbar instead of the internal speakers, if it doesn't happen automatically. The OTT apps will then automatically use the soundbar. You won't be disappointed.

Q990b, at least some older units had issues with dropping rears/sub I think. If money is not issue I would get the q990d - it is newer, have 120hz 4k HDMI inputs. If you are tight on budget the. Q990c is just as good but only have 4k 60hz inputs. Most people connect their devices to the TV directly so they do not care what i puts Soundbar provide, (except earc). I would buy q990c unless you want 120hz 4k inputs in q990d. I do have q990d and I have my devices - console and PC - connected to the Soundbar, so DTS:x works and I had some weird audio issues when PC was connected to the TV directly (tv is s90D). So for me the 4k 120hz support on Soundbar is worth it. May save your some potential hassle.

It is not a bad TV. The image quality is superb. My issues is with the weird audio bugs when connecting the PC directly to TV with q990d. Like not working rear channels (but side channels work). I did not try to connect my PS5 pro directly to the TV if the issue is also there. Some people had similar issues also with the consoles, some people had no issues, from what I found on forums etc. So I use q990d ports instead, since they are 120hz and they works the best. Personally, I would not buy a Samsung TV now. Their panels are top-notch, but their software is shit.

Add a sub out to run a proper subwoofer or two. Add a way to put the left and right front channels far apart from the center channel to get proper positioning and better directional audio.

Maybe, height spkeakers fully wireless with (replaceable) batteries? Would be nice!

I haven't personally tested the Q930, but typically with the Samsung lineup you'll get much better performance when disabling the rears/surrounds. I can confirm this was the case with both my Q950A and 990D. If you're a frequent music listener, you can run two cheap smart plugs to your rears and set up a scene to enable/disable them. You can also further tweak performance using the EQ. As an audio enthusiast myself (I'm a musician and mix engineer), I found performance for music listening serviceable. Sub/mid bass is too forward, boomy, and ephemeral; it lacks impact and slam. Mids are far too recessed and there's not enough detail past 1-2k. As above, you can correct some of this with EQ, but you may find it lacking. In summary, it's too warm, dark and veiled. My very strong suggestion is to test the method I mentioned above if you can demo it locally, if running it for both use cases is critical.

Just got my q990d, same impression as OP. Rears barely noticeable. The bar overwhelms the rears no matter how I adjust the channel levels. The directional sounds are not apparent, blurry at best, if any. Do not notice obvious height effects. It's in my bedroom, and it's not big at all, and ceiling isn't tall either (and it's flat). Played around with the settings but not working so far. I use Apple TV and Disney+, and "Dolby Atmos" does display on the soundbar itself. The overall sound isn't "bad". It's more or less immersive, but most comes from the front, as if I was using front stereo speakers. But the L/R separation is worse than the decent decade-old computer speaker(PSB Alpha PS1 + Subseries 100, 2.1) I previously used. Could there still be something I missed? Or did I just expect too much?

It actually felt much better the next day. Not sure what changed. I played around a lot with the positioning and the settings. But the next day even with all the settings reset, it feels immersive. Playing it louder helps too I guess, with the "space fit correction" thing (maybe, I can't confirm). But I still stand by my comment about the comparison to my previous 2.1 speakers. Only get a soundbar if you really need the convenience of less wiring and are limited in space. But keep in mind that each component still needs to be wired to the power outlet (and you need 4! And each power cords are quite short, you might need extension cords). £616 is actually a steal to me though. I got it at an equivalent of £936, which should've already been a huge discount in my country (usual price is £1337). I think you should still get it. Pretty sure you have your reasons to opt for a soundbar. Just don't come in with an overly high expectation. Mind the room shape as it seems to be quite selective of it, especially the heights effect. And it is kind of hard to test it because obvious height tracks occur only from time to time in movies that support Dolby Atmos. (And all apps that lets you test exclusively height effects won't be free)

Nice, you could utilize the Q symphony to get an even better experience. I imagine it'd help with the "flat" sound source (compared to a real 2.1 speaker set and at low volumes) I've been complaining about. I never have a chance to use this without owning a Samsung TV. Looking forward to your review.

I don't think soundbar can be overkill. I have the Q990D in my bedroom and I can't even feel the height channel no matter how I adjusted it (both physically and in the settings). Some people say they can feel it though, so I'm guessing it will be extremely selective of the room shape. But if you really want to heighten the probability of effectiveness of height channels for the full Atmos effect by a soundbar, you'd get the best possible your budget allows. But if OP has a nice return policy then maybe he can try them out in his room and return/repurchase if not effective.

Having just gotten Q990D for my bedroom (your living room looks much bigger than my bedroom), I'd suggest if you have to get a soundbar, go as high as your budget allows. They all get plenty loud and immersive enough for sure, even the more budget friendly ones like Q930,Q800,700 etc., but my Q990D sound "thin" even compared to my decent computer speakers from a decade back (PSB Alpha PS1 + Subseries 100) with less left right separation. Also, the subwoofer of Q990D is already not deep enough (I expected much deeper for its size, and I've adjusted all the bass-related settings to "on" and "max"). Q930 subwoofer is supposedly smaller in size, so I can only imagine even less deep. So to maximize separation and timbre of the sound I'd suggest getting the best you can. I know the Samsung flagship ones go on nice discounts a lot, so people ought to use it. Only go sennheiser/Sony/Sonos/Nakamichi if budget allows. Or if you don't care about immersion/surround and more about separation / timbre, a pair of similarly priced 2.0 or 2.1 bookshelf speakers is going to sound better.

The bass is worse on the 990D, I can only describe it as clumsy and unrefined. Definitely the weak/cheap link in the overall package. Just note, though, that overall, even taking that into account, the sound is easily a step up than an equivalent sonos arc/sub/era300 surround setup because the Sonos relies on the sub to keep up, the 990D is held back by it. The Sonos sound has a hard limit in terms of quality and sounds stuck inside itself. That's how I see it coming from being nearly 20 year sonos person....to not.

I mean if we’re going by points the ultra immersive set scored 8.1 vs 990d’s 8.6. You’re telling me .5 makes or breaks a system? Dnt forget the score includes video passthrough, audio latency via passthrough, and wireless playback. The first two sonos scored 0 since Sonos does not support passthrough - and the last one sonos minimally supports.

any soundbar sub is better than samsungs worthless sub.

it's not fine. other soundbar subs dominate it.

dual sub? samsung doesnt support 2 separate subwoofers. two drivers in a single cabinet is not dual sub.

Soundbars never tick all boxes. It’s obnoxious.

Other soundbar subs dominate the 990d subwoofer. Thats all that needs to be said.

Lmao. It’s not a dual sub. 2 drivers doesn’t equate dual sub. I bet you believed the “quad subs” for the dragon too, am I right? This is just a subwoofer with two drivers most likely opposing each other. Sonos isn’t dual sub either - it’s drivers.

Only if you are willing to spend 1300€ on release or wait until BF 2025 for price drops. I sold my q990d for what I bought it for and waiting for this, got a 25% off coupon code and 250€ in points. Should be able to get it down to 900€ 😂👌

990D but if you have no need for HDMI 2.1 or Roon integration as an example, then have a look at the 990C.

I got mine in Ebay a couple of days back for 900.. one of the best purchases.. the sound quality is amazing.. sub packs a punch

Just get the 990D and don't update the firmware for a while.

i have a 990d with a lg g3 i tryed both ps5 to the soundbar and ps5 to the tv i didnt noticed any difference or lag, but with the ps5 directly to the tv when the soundbar power on i recive a notification "dolby atmos soundbar" that wasnt shows with the ps5 to the sounbar, but the very reason to set me this way was the fact that you cant power off the soundbar if you want use just the ps5, you have to maintain the soundbar on..

Just to add a little info... The rear speakers can be positioned as side speakers and can even go on the corners of a couch or hang off a wall. They are pretty low profile. Also, I had to upgrade from a 930b to a 990d. I agree with everything g that's been said their is barely any difference in sound quality between the bars. So why did I upgrade? The pass through. I need 4k/120hz/vrr. If you're a gamer and especially if you have a PC. You're gonna want the pass through. eARC just doesn't cut it when you hear the difference pushing the raw audio to the receiver 👌

Not going to dispute the issue that you experienced, but stating that the product ‘eventually will fail you’ is a bit short sighted. There are always edge cases, but the vast majority of Q990d owners are pretty happy with their purchase.

Absolutely agree on this. I have LGC4 and taken Samsung HWQ990D soundbar and it is mind-blowing how one soundbar can change whole experience.

Try Samsung 800D model ! Soundbar with subwoofer. Slightly costly than LG soundbar recommend for C4, but superior sound to that. PS - I purchased Q990D with LGC4 and it is money well spent. Thanks to this sub.

Absolutely the opposite. The Dragon system calibration is ridiculously detailed. It just needs to be done manually on screen which is fine. In my old HT system which used Audyssey, I still had to fine tune the calibration. The atmos from it is much better than the Samsung 990D that I own.

Q990D user here. Never used Q990C but I’ve searched enough of it. And no this new model does not address that problem, and you should have a separate wall mount to prevent that from happening.

I love my q990d for music

Samsung Q990d, supports HDMI 2.1 and pulls out Dolby Atmos, is undoubtedly the perfect bar for gaming

I recently bought the 990D, prior to the update that bricked these units. But waiting to update any electronic device until you know the update is safe *should become common practice.* Turn off auto-updates and you'll be good, wait a week to be sure that all bugs are worked out. I know Samsung should be better at this and have QC worked out prior to letting out the update, but my point still stands. The 990D truly is too good of a package for the pricepoint. Im loving my 990D, no ragrets.

I have a 600 sq feet open plan living dining and kitchen area and I just bought the Samsung 990d(Amazon upgraded my order of 990c at no charge) and it sounds amazing!

I have 990d with 77"G3 and it's amazing. Dolby atmos gaming is super loud and boomy

I went with 930 and am perfectly happy with it. I can't use it with beyond 30 out of 100.. honestly I don't see what I'm missing. Yet the 990 was only 150 euros more , I Fomo'd a lot

From what I've read the difference is slim. 990 gives you more power but as I said can't even go beyond a third of the max volume on the 930 before it's too loud. More channels but no content comes with more than 7 anyway.

Yes in surround mode it does play sound to create a surround sound. I don't know if the extra simulated channels on the 990 are worth it since I've only got the 930.. if it's 50% more expensive I would be happywith the 930. In my case it was 15% price diff hence the fomo

From someone that owns the Q910C and going by what other people on this sub are saying about the Q990C, you will not regret getting the Q990D. My Q910C has a single sub and it blows me away what it can do. And the Q990C/D is the best Samsung has to offer. The benefit of the Q990D is it can do 4K/120hz passthrough; perfect for your PS5 right there.

That is correct unfortunately. OP if you have a PS5 or Xbox or a Gaming PC, then definitely get the Q990D as it has 120hz pass through. The other Q990C doesn’t have it either

I second this one if you’re going the cheaper route. But I would highly recommend going bigger and get the Q990C.

If you’re not a gamer, I’d recommend getting the Q99OC instead for half the price. It lacks HDMI 2.1 but it has the same guts as the Q990D; its last year’s best model. If you are a gamer, I still recommend the Q990D.

So you definitely have the space for a 3.1 or even a 3.1.2. As someone who has both a Samsung soundbar and currently rocking a 2.1 in bedroom, you can do either one and be very happy with it. When it comes to budget the Samsung Q990D might be cheaper than buying a good 3.1 setup. Because you need to buy a receiver, speakers, wires, and more. Its worth it but know what you’re signing up for. With the Q990D it outputs impressive sound and you will be happy with it. If you opt to buy a 3.1 setup explore the hometheater subreddit and do your research first.

I got a G4 and the PS5 Pro. I’ve been looking for one myself that has HDMI 2.1. Apparently it’s hard to find one that allows VRR and ALLM. The Q990D from Samsung does. I was not going to pay $2000 for it. Luckily someone pointed out it was $999 on Woot.com (2 days left on the deal). I returned one soundbar I got from Amazon and jumped in on that deal. It should be here in the next week!

Had? Still is! 25 days left or until it sells out. Mine arrives today!

I took the plunge and bought the Q990D will recieve it this Tuesday. This LG crap again refuses to work. I'm tired of playing with it to get to function again.

Oh My, the Q990D is so much better. It's nice to be able to turn on the TV and have the soundbar not give me one problem after another. I knew the sub was going to be bigger, but didn't realize it was as big as it is.

I just got my 990D and I'm very happy with it.

Concerning the Samsung HW-Q990D. Their statement is simply not true. I tested the Q990d, returned it as the sound quality didn't convince me. I got the Arc Ultra with Sub and Era 300 and it is superior in every way. They claim that the Q990D can compete with a full Sonos surround set and that is simply not true. Sonos system provides a wider soundstage. More detailed, better imaging, bass, surround. Much much better than Samsung option for music. The Q990d is great value, and the Sonos system is too expensive. But let's be fair. In terms of sound performance, the Sonos is superior as it should. What Hi-fi review provides a more accurate description of the Arc Ultra performance. [Sonos Arc Ultra review: a superb-sounding soundbar with improvements to more than just bass | What Hi-Fi?](https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/sonos-arc-ultra) As a soundbar it trades blows with the Bravia Theatre Bar 9 where Bravia is better in some areas and the Sonos with others. Same for the Ambeo. The following review gets into a bit more detail showing the frequency response and comparing it with the Ambeo. [https://youtu.be/TS5FWUUdp0w](https://youtu.be/TS5FWUUdp0w) People need to stop making false statements that the Q990d sounds as good as the Sonos full immersive set. as it drives people to buy the wrong product if they are looking for sound quality. I bought the Q990d after watching and reading so many good reviews. RTINGs was one of the main reasons why I got the Q990d. But for music the Q990d lacked detail and bass was too muddy. That is not the case with Sonos solution. It is superior in every way., But far more costly as well.

u/smajser I've been trying the q990D for the last few days as I'm deeply divided between keeping them or switching to the Sonos Arc Ultra + Sub + Era 300. I know. It's a lot more expensive. My main issue with the q990D is that I'm not impressed. The bass seems a bit muddy. The soundbar soundstage a bit limited and overall, not a lot of detail. Specially for music. In movies the Atmos feel is decent. I like the loads of options available, but my main priority is sound quality. I like a more detailed sound signature, with punchy bass. Decent soundstage. I know the q990D is great for the price, but if price is not an issue, is the sound quality of the Ultra + 300's noticeably bettter?

We are exactly on the same boat. I bought the LG G4 83” as well. With such a massive TV I want much better sound quality to pair with it. I just tested the Q990d, returned it and I’m now waiting for the Sonos Arc Ultra + Era + Sub. Sharing my experience in hopes it will save you some time. First I was leaning towards the Q990d and asking opinions on it: [https://www.reddit.com/r/sonos/comments/1g9juap/comment/ltcri7k/](https://www.reddit.com/r/sonos/comments/1g9juap/comment/ltcri7k/) Then I received it and started testing it. Ended up feeling that it wasn’t enough. [https://www.reddit.com/r/Soundbars/comments/1gfq1cl/comment/luyaxvw/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Soundbars/comments/1gfq1cl/comment/luyaxvw/) In practice the sound quality of the Q990d didn’t convince me. It wasn’t much of an improvement over my old Onkyo Home theater system. The soundstage was smaller. (its a soundbar). But really. I wanted a big upgrade when it comes to sound quality and this wasn’t it. Bass felt muddy to me. Not much detail or separation. There’s a lot of options to tweak but overall I can tell this is a mid range system. I considered other options such as the Sony Bravia Theater and others. So after checking early reviews for the Arc Ultra and contacting with my local audio store where I bought the Q990d, the consensus seems to be that even though the Q990d is great value, the Arc Ultra sounds better than any other soundbar in the market. Sure it doesn’t have the sub and rear speakers, but it can be expanded. Sure it costs 3-4x more than the Q990d when you buy all the components but it will sound much much better once the system is complete. The Arc Ultra + Sub + Era is a $2500 investment. 4x the price of the Samsung option. But it seems that is the price to pay for a premium audio experience. It won’t be 4x better than the Q990D. But according to user opinions and other reviewers it is indeed a step up in audio immersion. To quote the reddit user that helped me : “(arc ultra) expect very marginal improvements, but also very noticeable in sound quality, fidelity, and overall balance!” “For the best? (Money no object type of situation), Sonos, especially if you spend at least 40% of your sound bar use time listening to music.” In my case I value sound quality above all else. I’m willing to sacrifice Chromecast, DTS X or extra HDMI ports for better sound and integration. I’m tired of wasting money on jack of all trades options that are great value but don’t excel at the most important metric. Sound. Lastly, there is one thing that made a difference for me. Dolby Atmos spatial audio music. I’ve got Apple Music but I don’t have an Apple TV. Currently it is only possible to hear Apple Music with Dolby Atmos on the Q990d if you have an Apple TV. (i don’t) With the NVIDIA Shield, and other streaming devices it seems the only option is stereo. Options are still a bit limited when it comes to getting Dolby Atmos music on the Q990d . But on the Sonos Ecosystem, you can stream Apple Music, Tidal. Amazon Unlimited, from the Sonos App to the Arc with Dolby Atmos. And that makes a huge difference for me as I want the best music experience … Reviews: [https://www.sound-advice.online/product-reviews/sonos-arc-ultra](https://www.sound-advice.online/product-reviews/sonos-arc-ultra)

Rtings was a big reason why I got the Samsung soundbar. But I now realize that’s from a performance X value perspective. Rtings will evaluate the Arc Ultra soon. i can assure you that it will gain the best sounding soundbar award. The Q990d will remain the best all in one package for the price.

If you're willing to spend $520 ex taxes on a new soundbar, spend a little bit more, buy a secondhand samsung q990C. Maybe $650 off marketplace secondhand. It's reasonably new, so will be in good condition still. It will work seamlessly with your tv. It absolutely slaps. A couple of cheap secondhand speaker stands or cheapest off Amazon for the rear speakers maybe $30-$50. Amazing sound. Just bought the newer 990D model new, no great difference to someone who isn't an audiophile. Play PS5 and XBOX series X. Sounds great. Download some 4K movies with Dolby ATMOS. You won't be disappointed. I've bought Samsung's, Sony and LG soundbars of various qualities. This is the best soundbar I've ever owned and rival's a home theatre setup for the same cost if you aren't an expert. Ease of setup and use 5/5.

It's a crime that a $1000 soundbar only has an 8 inch sub.

💯 It's really solid for movies but lacking big time for music, especially at lower volumes.

I know. They're replacing my q990d bricked by them of course. They want to replace the whole system, ridiculous. They expect me to have packaging for it, which is stupid. All they need to do is replace the bar. They deliver and collect the old system at the same time. I won't be packing anything this is up to Samsung, really bad customer service.

I do not understand why some people say the Q990D does not have much base. when I am watching movies it is not constantly rattling my windows, but that is because whoever did the sound for the movie did not want it to do that,but man when they want the base to hit it will rattle my whole house. I am 100% satisfied with the base.

I’m right here with you. I bought mine and moved surround speakers and subwoofer all over the room. Tried different modes and it just sounded terrible. The only time it sounds decent is with the volume way up and then it’s too loud lol. I read all the reviews and was completely shocked when I heard it for the first time. I felt like I was crazy for not liking it after all the craze. I had to send it back. Over 1k for a mediocre sound system I couldn’t do it. Now if anyone loves it I’m super happy for you I’m glad you do. People have different “tastes” when it comes to sounds and everyone has different acoustics depending on size and shape of room etc. Ended up getting a Sennheiser Ambeo plus and it fucking blew me away compared to the Q990D. The Ambeo sub is a little lacking but so much better than the Samsung. This is all of course my opinion and will vary from person to person but if you feel this system is lacking go to Best Buy or something and try the demo. Night and day for me.

I responded to another comment on this thread. Best thing you can do is hit up a Best Buy or something and try the display models to see if it sounds like something you are interested in. I originally bought the Q990D based off all the reviews and I was super disappointed. I wanted to like it so badly but I just couldn’t. I messed with moving speakers around my living room and all of the settings on the app. Nothing worked to me it sounded terrible. Like I stated in the other post sound can be subjective and the size and shape of your room may impact the sound quality quite a bit. But for me I felt like I was completely missing the hype and it sounded insanely bad for the price. I ended up getting a Sennheiser Ambeo plus and the sound quality just blew me away. Ended up paying around 1700$ for the Amebeo plus and the sub so it was a little more expensive but I don’t regret switching it out for a second. On the flip side if you are active duty or a college student Samsung has a huge discount on the Q990D if you buy from their website using a .mil or.edu account. Not hating on the sound system at all it just wasn’t for me.

Best bang for buck is the Samsung Q990C or Q990D. High end sound for semi affordable price

Its boring, but there really is just one flagship competing in that price range. The Q990 series is just the best as of now. I hope to see some proper competition eventually.

No, the samsung will be much more value. If you can get the Q990C or D for a cheap price or on black friday sale id do that. It is noticable from 930 to 990. Yet its bigger. If you dont need HDMI 2.1 (4k at 120hz) passthrough the soundbar, the Q990C is essentially the same as the D for less money.

Was truly torn on this or the Q990D at major discount. This sealed the deal. It really is the exact same soundbar with just a better sub. IMO no sub in Soundbar Land is worth an up to $900 premium over its predecessor. Q990D it is. Now just a matter of waiting for the big price drop.

If you’ve got the budget for it, the Sony Bravia Theatre Quads are supposed to be amazing. Widest soundstage and best sound bubble, which sounds like it would be great for your large living room. Pair it with the SW5 sub or, if the rumors prove true, wait for Sony to debut a new and improved subwoofer soon. Otherwise, the soon to be released Samsung Q990F which is basically the same as the D but with an improved sub itself. And if $ is a concern, yes the Q990D is the best bang for the buck, especially once the F debuts and Samsung slashes prices on its older 2024 model

I have the soundbar 900, surround 300s and bass module 700. It sounds great if you like the Bose bass heavy sound profile. I’ve heard the soundbar ultra has better AI dialogue features but even that sounded gimmicky to me when I checked it out. The Q990D may be the better move considering you get the rears and a sub for a much lower price than the complete Bose setup. If you want a true home cinema, then you definitely have to get an AVR and separate speakers. But if you want to stick with a soundbar then the Q990D is the most viable choice 99% of the time. Also the Bose soundbars don’t support DTS/DTS-HD (except the 700 which does lossy DTS core) so if you have blurays or use IMAX enhanced with a streaming service that audio will not work/ gets transcoded to lpcm. The Q990D has full codec support, here’s a link to a rtings [comparison](https://www.rtings.com/soundbar/tools/compare/samsung-hw-q990d-vs-bose-smart-soundbar-900-with-speakers-bass-module/49714/28849).

I think they feel like they have to find anything, no matter how small, to show how they differ. That “max volume” tidbit I would have never discovered on my own because I would never have this 990D that loud ever.

I have the 990D. Inside the SmartThings app when you open the “advanced sound settings” there are 4 options: Voice Enhancement, Bass Enhancement, Night Mode, and Virtual.” Looks like moderate bass is just for the 990F.

Yeah I saw that. But I have the 990D and don’t think I’ve ever had it at max volume once though. 🤷‍♂️

I don’t think I’ve ever been above 35 on my 990d.

990D. Don't look back. I had a Nakamichi 9.2.4 Shockwafe. The difference was amazing.

990d for sure. It's better than many speaker setups. Definitely worth the money, especially if space is an issue.

Samsung Q990d is the Rolls Royce of Soundbars. If you have the budget, and space, go for it. It's the best you can get without buying separate speakers IMO.