
Samsung
Q990F
Value for movies and easy setup, but music falls flat.

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I was going to buy this exact model for $700 buck a couple days ago at BestBuy, instead I went with the Samsung Q930D that was on clearance for $850. I'm glad I did and am loving the Q930d sound system. The one thing that held me back from getting the QS750F was that the rear speakers are wired together. I wanted an all wireless speaker system (only needing to plug them each to a power outlet). But if that is no issue, from what I've researched, the QS750F is a great buy. I think I would have been happy with it regardless but in 2026 I want my speakers to be all wireless. Another option that I actually bought but am returning is the Sony Bravia Theatre System 6. It's new and only $600 at Bestbuy. The bass hits hard with the subwoofer. I'm talking it feels 20 times more powerful than even the Q930d. My issue and reason I am returning is the rear speakers are not only wired together, they are wired to a bulky mac mini looking box. Also, the soundbar is wired to the subwoofer and all the connections go to the subwoofer. It did not feel wireless at all in any way. Oh and also with the Sony Bravia Theatre System 6, the soundbar does not have upfiring speakers on it. It makes the sound feel like its coming from a small box directly in front of you. With upfiring speakers on other soundbars, it makes the sound feel wider and more open. Overall though I think the QS750f would be a great buy. Only has 1 wire between the rear speakers, the soundbar has upfiring speakers, the subwoofer looks to be really good according to reviews. It has wireless capabilities like chromecast to it. I don't think you can go wrong with it.
Depending on where you get it, the QS750F is about 100 more than the 600 on sale and comes with very good rear speakers. The upgraded sub alone is worth it imho over the 600. Its the set up I have for my brother.
HomePods are amazing, but they'll never beat a proper cinema system. If you want to make use of HomePods also, then sure go for them. But if your priority is better sound whilst playing games/watching movies or tv, Cinema system all day. Also if there's any way your budget can stretch then I would swap to the QS750F from Samsung which will give you surround sound and better quality all around. It's about £150-200 more but totally worth the price.
The Q800F is definitely a better soundbar experience (3.1.2 vs 5.1.2) and if you ever decide that you want rear speakers later on, you can always get the SWA-9500S kit which are better than the rear speakers that come with the QS750. But otherwise if you want to get a better surround sound experience from the get go and are willing to set up (and probably buy stands for) the rear speakers, then that might be the better choice for you.
I just got this Samsung from woot yesterday, it’s totally sick. Especially for the price
I just yesterday got Samsung HW-QS750F 5.1.2Ch, it’s a mid tier but punches big, tbh it’s fn sick. Paired up with my lg c1 tv just fine. It’s on sale right now on woot for $499 for this month
Without a doubt go with the Q810F, it's higher end. The QS750F(not Q750F) is more of a premium slim line soundbar, not exactly to push the best quality, but to get a great system as soon as possible, which will sacrifice in certain areas, like driver size. The QS750F will only be 5.1.2 total with the rears, if rears weren't there then the bar is 3.1.2. The Q810F+9500S will be a 7.1.4 system, the bar without the 9500S connected it's 5.1.2, so the rears also have height up firing speakers! The rears from the QS750F will be much lower end rear speakers. So yeah Q810F will be what I would get if you want pure quality and awesome Dolby Atmos.

Samsung
Q990F
Value for movies and easy setup, but music falls flat.

Sonos
Beam (Gen 2)
Compact value, but virtual Atmos and app issues.

Samsung
HW-Q990D
Powerful, immersive value, but poor music and buggy software.

Sonos
Arc Ultra
Immersive Atmos and bass, but pricey and poor for music.

Samsung
Q930F
Strong value for movies, but music and HDMI 2.0 limit.

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