Samsung - Q800F

Its great! I just set it up this weekend! I recommend the sound fit mode, sub +2 and maybe a notch or two up on the treble. Gamer pro setting also widens the soundstage a bunch.

IMHO, the Q800D is an incredible value and will not disappoint. While the F series does have the newer compact sub, the actual driver size is smaller. The Q800D has an 8in driver, while the Q800F is a 6.5in driver with an 8in passive radiator. Both are superior to the S800 series, as they'll have much richer tone due to their larger drivers and higher wattage.

Hey, what do you mean the glare? Do you mean the sound coming from the speaker would be affected by the lines? Like making it bad unlike the D? Really curious cuz I’m having an issue with my F and today when I turned off the top speakers (by connecting to optical cable and playing only 5.1) the issue seems to have resolved.. please let me know. Or you mean glare on the tv? Thanks

BTW i have it, and I see no glare or reflections on my TV whatsoever

I get where you’re coming from, but I’d respectfully disagree. A HomePod 2 stereo pair does an excellent job with clarity, imaging, and smart room correction. For music, it’s genuinely impressive, especially if you’re invested in Apple’s ecosystem. That said, when it comes to home theater performance, an entry-level premium soundbar like the Q700f or Q800F brings things the HomePods simply don’t, dedicated centre channel for clearer dialogue, a wireless subwoofer for deeper and more powerful low-end, and up-firing drivers for true height effects in Atmos. Those aren’t just marketing terms, they’re measurable hardware advantages.

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

Get at least. 3.1 bar. I like the Samsung q600f for it's value. It's enough. It's good. It's a hell of a lot better than the tv speakers. Something like the q000f will blow you away without being too bulky. But it's double. Split the difference with the q800. I quite like the Samsung bars. Sony's good but expensive and piecemail. I don't really like their sub and bar combo ones. Some with sonos or bose. Nice but expensive and piecemail. TCL and Hisense have stuff but I've never heard it. But also haven't heard discussion about it. I like JBL. But their bars are just too bass heavy and the mids aren't great. Lg's not bad either. But Samsung is my choice

If not the q990f get the q900f. Same bar and sub, no rears. It's honestly a fairly big difference, though I quite like the q800f

Firstly q-symphony is more of a gimmick so don't bother with it(it is nice but no big deal). Also the q800c is a better soundbar than the bar 500, so go with the samsung. Yes go with the q800f if u can.

Samsung Q800F, I have bought it two days back its absolutely amazing. Go to samsung store and listen if demo is there. JBL is more on bass side good for music though, LG is not good in general.

34,000/-, mumbai. I am also using with TCL TV. Go for it, it’s good.

LG is 3.1 while samsung Q800F is 5.1. Samsung also have 3.1 which is convertible and close to 28-29k, see demo for as well.

Get the 990 at that price! I got the q800 at ~$400 earlier this year and picked up a set of 9500’s literally yesterday for 200 so for $600 total down I have a system 90% of the way to the standard of your 990D. Some people might balk at that assessment but the rear speakers are honestly transformational! I put on wicked (something I wouldn’t normally watch) to test it and say through the whole thing because sound was just coming from everywhere.

just picked up a Samsung Q800F and i'm very happy with it and i managed to get it for 360€

I recently bought a Samsung Q800F for my LG C4 and very satisfied with the sound