Samsung - HW-Q990D
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Last updated: Dec 30, 2025 Scoring
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"Literally couldn't think of any pair of IEMs + dongle dacs could sound as analytical as the C3P+ for around $70. ... detail is just sooo much better. The C3P+ is just leagues ahead the I5 in terms of detail and resolution. ... the C3P+ is actually the closest sounding one to really expensive iems or headphone that I have."
"Crazy good from the jump! ... When you factor in they're only $99 and go toe-to-toe with Bose QC Ultra at $299, this is the deal of the year!"
"Can't recommend them enough for the value, sound like $200 earphones."
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"Noble fokus rex5 best sounding change my mind. ... Five drivers per ear bud game changing for sure ... Yes, you're so right. They are by far number one. ... There may be a few airbuds that get better battery a little bit, better ANC but right now my two cents worth, there's nothing on a planet that sounds better than these. ... I have all the heavy hitters. The techniques 80/100 Sony 4 and 5 sennheisers 3 and 4 and the Devialet gemini II. ... Ronontech on YouTube did a review on the Aviot a few days ago. I belive he liked the Nobels better. ... Also on YouTube, check out Flossie Carter review on the Nobles, he went absolutely nuts. Best sounding wireless earbuds he has ever heard."
"As for gaming I'd probably rank them 1. A50 ... As for music I'd rank them 1. A50 ... And for movies I would rank them 1. A50."
"these fifth generation A50s sound better than anything I’ve ever used. ... New DAC, new Graphene drivers, really nice sounding."
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"Q990D is the perfect partner with firestick 4k max 2023, your movies will output dolby atmos."
"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)."
"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."
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"Besides the center channel on Samsung is fantastic even on my Q800 which is not as good as the 990. It's so clear it's crazy, glass breaking in movies sounds real as well because of the center channel."
"blew me away with the level of detail it has ... nothing I've had even sounds remotely close ... none of them are even close to the Ambeo in terms of detail to the sound ... it's truly INCREDIBLE!!!"
"Sounds sooooo insanely polished & perfect it's almost scary how clean it sounds. ... If you strictly want the absolute cleanest sounding system, Ambeo Plus is the ONLY way to go!!"
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"Q symphony is amazing. ... With the first two bars, you could clearly tell the sound was coming from below the TV… q symphony fixes that completely."
"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. ... can also confirm with this setup : pc-->q990d-->G4 oled no audio lag"
"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. ... So I use q990d ports instead, since they are 120hz and they works the best."
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"the current sub is beyond terrible, at least to my ears. ... my 80W 10" Vizio subwoofer that is miles better than the Samsung ... The biggest complaint about the Samsung soundbars was always the lack of bass. ... I returned the B and the D due to the poor subwoofer performance. ... The weak sub was always the main problem with these bars."
"the subwoofer disconnects sometimes every 15 seconds ... now its been ok after reconnecting it for the 20th time"
"Will they fix the subwoofer dropage issues? ... Ended up returning it due to the neverending link problems."
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"el sonido de estos earbuds son un asco ... nunca habia tenido unos earbuds con tan bajo volumen en el audio ... Ni si quiera me sirven para la funcion mas basica, para trabajar (Google Meet, Teams, etc), casi no se escucha nada ... ya lo intente en 4 devices (Quest 3, Android Phone, 2 Laptops) y lo mismo, YouTube, Musica Local, Juegos, Videos, etc en volumen MAXIMO.. y todo se escucha demasiado bajo ... el audio es demasiado bajo, de nada sirve que tenga las otras features si el audio es literal el 5-10% que un earbud normal de los que se compran en el mercado"
"The subwoofer is weak and almost non existent."
"the subwoofer sucks. ... I have it turned up and can barely hear or feel the damn thing."
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"the subwoofer disconnects sometimes every 15 seconds ... now its been ok after reconnecting it for the 20th time"
"Will they fix the subwoofer dropage issues? ... Ended up returning it due to the neverending link problems."
"Who can hear their sub let alone like it 😳 ... I have found the sub is essentially a paper weight nothing more. ... it is miles miles ahead of what samsung puts in. ... Utter nonsense"
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"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."
"just don't connect it to wifi ... Major issue with a recent software update, which effectively kills the unit."
"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 ... Sure they drop the ball with the update"
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"sudden raise of volume when switching from eARC at level 15 to a WiFi source, suddenly playing at level 60 or higher"
"it get way to loud sometimes"
"it just sounded terrible. ... The only time it sounds decent is with the volume way up and then it’s too loud lol. ... Over 1k for a mediocre sound system I couldn’t do it. ... 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. ... it sounded insanely bad for the price."
Depends on budget. Better clearly exists but Q99d has been $400-1100 in this sub recently which is really good value vs. competitors. Not sure if you were just comparing the soundbar without sub and back speakers. IDK if you can even buy it that way or the cost to compare it vs. bravia bar 8 or anything else similar. On the other end once you hit a certain price point wiring an actual system surpasses the value prospect of soundbar/wireless but if you do want a soundbar or wireless soundbar surround setup with no budget consideration you wouldn't go with Q990D.
r/Soundbars • Is the Q99d the best thing on the planet? That’s all I see in this community. Does anyone use something different? I have a Bravia Bar 8 for example ->For my main TV watching space Q990D or wired system if I have \~$2k+ budget. For a TV in a living space used for stuff other than watching I haven't found Sonos deserves all the hate and might do an arc ultra with a sub and then have 2 era 100s for other rooms that I can pull into a surround sound group when needed.
r/Soundbars • Is the Q99d the best thing on the planet? That’s all I see in this community. Does anyone use something different? I have a Bravia Bar 8 for example ->I don't understand, you bought the best soundbar in that price range and returned. Jbl will not be as good. You should have stuck with 990d and if you really hate the music on it so much, then get something dedicated for music. I am sorry, but I have been reading for a while and 990d/f are the top in that price range
r/Soundbars • Best $1000 soundbar system for music and movies? ->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.
r/Soundbars • Is it worth it to wait for the new soundbars for 2025 ? What are the best options out there? ->Q990D all the way. Never get the extended warranty.
r/Soundbars • Help Me Decide: JBL Bar 1000 vs Samsung Q990D Soundbar ->Q990D for me. Love it.
r/Soundbars • Samsung HW-Q990D vs Sonos Ultimate Immersive Set with Arc Ultra Side-by-Side Soundbar Comparison ->You’ll be happy with the Samsung Q990D. and its 50% off on Woot which Amazon owns. I personally love it.
r/Soundbars • What is the Best Surround Sound System? ->Moved in to a three level townhouse and no way to hide all the wires. Went with Q990D and love it. And technology has changed. Can’t believe my Onkyo receiver is going for about $40 on FB marketplace 😆
r/Soundbars • Tired of my old 5.1 setup and all the wires — is it time to switch to a soundbar? ->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.
r/Soundbars • Best soundbar for my 4k LG Oled C3? ->Mostly recommended is the Samsung q990 for its value for money and quality. I have q990d and recommends it, it has atmos and dts x and been using it for my LG c3
r/Soundbars • Good Soundbar With Dolby Atmos for my LG OLED 55' TV? ->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
r/Soundbars • Samsung HW-Q990F ->Also, at least with the q990d you can adjust the volume of the rears and change it left/right as well. For me in my usual seating position the right rear is a bit closer to me than the left rear so I have the right rear turned down a bit in volume to make it equal to my ears.
r/Soundbars • Small space soundbar? ->At that price point, why don't you consider a Samsung Q990*? A true surround with an amazing quality.
r/Soundbars • Trying to decide between Sonos Arc Ultra or a 3.1 setup ->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.
r/Soundbars • Q990D or Q800D? (I have no space for rear speakers) ->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.
r/LGOLED • Soundbar Options for a 77” G4 / C4 ->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.
r/Soundbars • Which sound bar to buy? ->Same. Love my 990d.
r/Soundbars • Which soundbars do you have real-world experience with, or have reliable info about , that help with dialogue clarity? ->I got a Samsung q990d for my lg. I don’t regret it. Best soundbar I’ve ever had.
r/Soundbars • Should I get an LG sound bar for my LG TV? ->I have the Samsung q990d and it’s a great soundbar. I’d recommend it if he wants to go the soundbar route.
r/Soundbars • Which soundbar(with support for rears/surround) is highly recommended? ->I’ve had Sony, lg, and Vizio and recently got a q990d and it blows my other soundbars out of the water. There are definitely better surround sound options out there. But as far as soundbars go it seems it’s either Sonos or Samsung that most people champion. And most reviewers agree.
r/Soundbars • Is the Q99d the best thing on the planet? That’s all I see in this community. Does anyone use something different? I have a Bravia Bar 8 for example ->Any soundbar can do. But depends on how immersed you want to be. A 200 dollar soundbar is not going to sound near as good as a 1000 dollar one. I have a Samsung q990 and it trumps every other soundbar I’ve had up to this point. I’d highly recommend it if you have the cash. But if not, any soundbar will be better than tv speakers.
r/PS5pro • Any soundbar will do? ->Samsung Q990D will blew away both sony and that jbl
r/Soundbars • Help me choose a soundbar between Q990D, JBL Bar 800, and HT-A3000 ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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