I bought this soundbar a couple of days ago. Best buy i've made in years. I'll be saving for a Samsung Q-Oled tv next, still a bit pricy at the moment though. I have my PC connected to it and my 65" TV. Superb sound and works great with games as well. As i said, best buy i've made in years.
And its Black! Not this dark gray of the 990C. This would better fit in most Setups. Also it packs a new "Party Mode" using the satellite speakers to create a fuller sound for music playback. These key differences are missing in this review...
@@godspeedmaximus no, the C is black, and the D is graphite. So, the new is a bit less darker. I see this new tonality as more premium, but then is a matter of personal taste.
Hello, do you have issues with the q950a, soundbar disconnecting from the tv every few weeks or maybe a month apart? On the display it would say it still connected as ARC but there is no sound and does not show up on the tv sound options menu. If I unplug the soundbar for a minute for the issue to go away.
It allows for 4k 120hz... So let's show some people playing Nintendo Switch! (2:00) Haha. I'd love to get this bar, but I think the connection for the surround speakers limits my placement too much.
@spacecadet2172 Power cable, which was too short on the last one and I'm assuming is the same for this system. And there'd be no way I'd be willing to plug it into an extension cord. I just don't have a good room for it because it would make it very limited and not allow me to set the speakers into their best positions.
Got an amazing deal on this one £760 refurbished (box opened once but everything sealed so basically brand new) I've got an LG OLED C8 from 2018/19 I hope everything runs smoothly. I may lose out on lossless Atmos though and it may end up being compressed? I'm not too bothered as will be a massive step up from the internal speakers
Thank god for Chat GPT. I let it know the product combinations including Apple TV 4K and in 2 seconds it surmised the best connection setup. Apparently ATV 4K > Q990D then q990d > LG OLED C8 This should have everything working in theory
For Samsung TV users it would be helpful to let them know q symphony overrides Dolby atmos, so using it puts the system into a DSP setting that makes it sound worse. Avoid q symphony, and leave it on standard soundbar setting thru eArc🙃
@@Embre_2 My cu8000 had an update August 2024, that made the q symphony sound better for terrestrial TV but it doesn't work on hdmi inputs which suits me, but is altogether a bit of a gimmick 🙃
Prizes dropp a lot when the new version comes out. From €1600 (original Samsung Price) dropping to like €800 ! The C one is 799 atm and the D one already dropped to around 1000.
@@michaela5430 I have a q600b, and can't watch it past 20 for Atmos, I've had it on PCM for music on 50, when neighbour was out, but it's ridiculous. I dread to hear the 990 fired to full volume 🙃
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Will the rear speakers work as surround sounds when playing PC games that supoort it? Or would I need to download the Microsoft Spatial Sound to get it to work, or would I work straight out of the box with some form if upmixing? Thanks.
@@Slayer9009 If your pc has Dolby digital sound and eArc in the hdmi you should get surround in your rears. Otherwise it will need to be in surround mode 🙃
Depends on a lot of factors. If you connect your primary device to the soundbar input, and then soundbar then into the tv, then you will get full benefit using that device even without eARC as eARC is not being utilized. However, if you want to use your TV like a hub with all your input devices connected to it, then you will need eARC to get the full benefit of features.
@@ricric8348 you will through the soundbars own hdmi pass through. Only smart apps will not have Atmos sound. So a game console, media box or Blu-ray player will work with the 11.1 surround 🙃
compre una SAMSUNG - SOUNDBAR Q990B pero no conecta el bluetooth a pc dell para audio , no conecta el bluetooth con laptop dell para audio.alguna solucion?
2025 would be a perfect time to upgrade my setup. Rebuild a PC with a new GPU (nvidia blackwell should come out next year), new AMD Granite Ridge CPU, possibly grab a new OLED TV. And finally grab this for half the price (you can look how deep Samsung discounts 990C), get proper 2.1 support with VRR without pain (audio-sync with PC is a notable point with the previous model). I had to wait for years for proper 4k gaming to reach reasonable consumers, but I think it's finally time.
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Got one on the way coming from a Vizio 2.1 I got like 12 years ago 😂 I must say it’s a champ still rocks just fine but it can go in my room the 86” needs this guy to go with I have never lived the surround life but im ready and I got to do it up right
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compre una SAMSUNG - SOUNDBAR Q990B pero no conecta el bluetooth a pc dell para audio , no conecta el bluetooth con laptop dell para audio.alguna solucion?
Great review. How does it compare to the Sony HT G700? I often have problems understanding the dialog with the Sony soundbar because everything (sounds, music, voices) gets mixed up, even if the overall quality is not entirely bad. But I usually prefer to use headphones as I can hear the voices very clearly. And that's why I'm thinking about getting the Samsung HW-Q990D. Does that make sense?
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Adding HDMI 2.1 and still having six frames of audio lag when switching on Dolby Atmos is rubbish. :| I get it's probably not the soundbar's fault - Atmos just wasn't built for gaming. Here's hoping a lagless 7.1.2/7.1.4 protocol shows up soon
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I bought I Samsung S90D TV and this soundbar Q990D and I want to connect a PC on this setup. My PC has a RTX 3070 TI which has HDMI 2.1. Can you pls tell me if It's better I connect it via soundbar or directly on TV? Thank you.
@@SG-4u that's good to know, I need to go and check it out as that would potentially be a deal breaker for me to not be able to control what I hear (although I do believe this is very good out of the box)
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I upgraded from HW-Q90R. The HW-Q990D is a major improvement even without the need for HDMI 2.1. I placed the older model in my bedroom so it didn’t go completely to waste.
@egocd The Q90R only has 7.1.4. Its rear speakers only have sound from the front and top. The 990D is 11.1.4. The rear speakers have sound from the top, front and side for more immersion. It has spacefit sound pro which calibrates the sound to your room after analyzing your environment. There are more customizable settings in the SmartThings app. It has AVA which optimizes the voices so that dialogue is crisp and clear even in scenes with loud music and/or sound effects. Overall, the sound and bass fill the room more than the Q90R which is already 5 years old.
these are the dimensions we recorded in our full review on our website! Width 8.8" (22.4 cm) Height 16.1" (40.9 cm) Depth 16.1" (40.9 cm) The sub is about the same size as a desktop computer. It connects to the bar wirelessly, so you can place it anywhere in your room.
I hope Samsung creates a larger more powerful Sub in the future that can be connected to 990 series as an upgrade. I feel it lacks some deep punch on bass compared to other sound systems “cough Klipsch” other then need for Bass from Sub this System is really good
@@bulletproofchunkdion those are all more than two characters, so having it only 2 characters scroll at a time is ridiculous and does not match the premium pricing. It’s a huge oversight that they have not addressed for years
@@spacecadet2172 it’s 4 characters for one, so now I know you’re just being a petty little brat. And again, that’s enough to give you the info you need from a soundbar. Plus most info will show up on the tv screen. Besides most of us that can afford stuff like this would rather it be minimal in the first place. We like the minimal look and don’t need a 10” screen distracting us with useless information.
Great review. I have a q600b, and wish i had the privacy to use this system. Even at 20 volume, the bar is very loud for Blu-rays, and i have a neighbour next to my lounge. An option to add a 2nd sub would make this unbeatable 🙃
I bought this soundbar a couple of days ago. Best buy i've made in years. I'll be saving for a Samsung Q-Oled tv next, still a bit pricy at the moment though. I have my PC connected to it and my 65" TV. Superb sound and works great with games as well. As i said, best buy i've made in years.
And its Black! Not this dark gray of the 990C. This would better fit in most Setups. Also it packs a new "Party Mode" using the satellite speakers to create a fuller sound for music playback. These key differences are missing in this review...
It is darker than the previous model? Count me in!
@@godspeedmaximus no, the C is black, and the D is graphite. So, the new is a bit less darker. I see this new tonality as more premium, but then is a matter of personal taste.
@@FranciscoCapelo hmm you say one thing, he says another 🧐
@@godspeedmaximus 990D is darker, close to black. I have seen in in person.
I have the 950A, still doing a good job 👍
Hello, do you have issues with the q950a, soundbar disconnecting from the tv every few weeks or maybe a month apart? On the display it would say it still connected as ARC but there is no sound and does not show up on the tv sound options menu.
If I unplug the soundbar for a minute for the issue to go away.
@@23ele no issues so far. Everything works fine
@@23elei do
It allows for 4k 120hz... So let's show some people playing Nintendo Switch! (2:00) Haha. I'd love to get this bar, but I think the connection for the surround speakers limits my placement too much.
😂 We can't help it that it's the preferred game to play in the office!
Which connection are you referring to? They are completely wireless (other than a power cable)
@spacecadet2172 Power cable, which was too short on the last one and I'm assuming is the same for this system. And there'd be no way I'd be willing to plug it into an extension cord. I just don't have a good room for it because it would make it very limited and not allow me to set the speakers into their best positions.
@@mrchiledonut what’s wrong with an extension cord?
They probably think the switch is able to render games at 4K 120hz
Got an amazing deal on this one £760 refurbished (box opened once but everything sealed so basically brand new)
I've got an LG OLED C8 from 2018/19 I hope everything runs smoothly. I may lose out on lossless Atmos though and it may end up being compressed? I'm not too bothered as will be a massive step up from the internal speakers
Thank god for Chat GPT. I let it know the product combinations including Apple TV 4K and in 2 seconds it surmised the best connection setup. Apparently ATV 4K > Q990D then q990d > LG OLED C8
This should have everything working in theory
For Samsung TV users it would be helpful to let them know q symphony overrides Dolby atmos, so using it puts the system into a DSP setting that makes it sound worse. Avoid q symphony, and leave it on standard soundbar setting thru eArc🙃
Demmm, I didn't know that. I need to try it now. I guess the same applies to my 990c
Turns out it is the au 8000 TV version of q sound lite, it works on a cu8000 🙃
@@lascye2507 it was on an au8000 so higher end or newer models may be ok 🙃
As a owner of this same line of soundbar i can confirm this is true. It completely messes up the surround, and sound way better without Q-Symph
@@Embre_2 My cu8000 had an update August 2024, that made the q symphony sound better for terrestrial TV but it doesn't work on hdmi inputs which suits me, but is altogether a bit of a gimmick 🙃
Prizes dropp a lot when the new version comes out.
From €1600 (original Samsung Price) dropping to like €800 !
The C one is 799 atm and the D one already dropped to around 1000.
If you find someone with corporatebenefits or unidays, you can get it for 800.
Has anyone pushed the B, C or this D version to Max volume? Highest I tried was 70 - anymore than that would've created a black hole😅
😂 Nobody should have that kind of power
Some audios formats I go past 60 maybe 80 but that’s very few and between audio formats or content
I have only taken my Q930B to 30, but neighbors were complaining at 25, lol :(
@@hp6r try sound proofing your room if u can
@@michaela5430 I have a q600b, and can't watch it past 20 for Atmos, I've had it on PCM for music on 50, when neighbour was out, but it's ridiculous. I dread to hear the 990 fired to full volume 🙃
I an looking forward to your review on the soundbar JBL Bar 1300 and comparison of two these soundbars
Nice video keep up the good work
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Can we get a video review of the Polk magnifi max ax sr? I feel that it’s an underrated gem
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This one or the Sony a7000?
Any issues with using the Samsung Q990D with Sony Bravia 9 TV
Any one knows how those passthrough works? There are 2 hdmi IN to the speakers. How do i choose which hdmi In to use? From the speaker controllers?
I love how you guys test for latency on the soundbars. I haven’t seen any other reviewers do this. 👍
Will the rear speakers work as surround sounds when playing PC games that supoort it? Or would I need to download the Microsoft Spatial Sound to get it to work, or would I work straight out of the box with some form if upmixing? Thanks.
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@@Slayer9009 If your pc has Dolby digital sound and eArc in the hdmi you should get surround in your rears. Otherwise it will need to be in surround mode 🙃
Does the bar support Dolby vision for both its inputs and outputs. From what I read online it supports Dolby Vision but want further confirmation.
Wow u are good
For an audiophile and casual movie enjoyment will it be good??
Does q990d have tweeter in sound bar and rear speaker
Am torn between this and the LG US90TR. I will be getting the LG 55 C4 tv and believe you can use any soundbar with any tv?
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What is the din for ? It should be din output for bass shakers
My TV only has HDMI arc not eARC will I get the benefit from 11.1? Thanks
Don't bother for the money. Save up to get an updated TV and the matching sound bar
Depends on a lot of factors. If you connect your primary device to the soundbar input, and then soundbar then into the tv, then you will get full benefit using that device even without eARC as eARC is not being utilized. However, if you want to use your TV like a hub with all your input devices connected to it, then you will need eARC to get the full benefit of features.
Thanks ..good info
@@ricric8348 you will through the soundbars own hdmi pass through. Only smart apps will not have Atmos sound. So a game console, media box or Blu-ray player will work with the 11.1 surround 🙃
compre una SAMSUNG - SOUNDBAR Q990B pero no conecta el bluetooth a pc dell para audio , no conecta el bluetooth con laptop dell para audio.alguna solucion?
2025 would be a perfect time to upgrade my setup.
Rebuild a PC with a new GPU (nvidia blackwell should come out next year), new AMD Granite Ridge CPU, possibly grab a new OLED TV.
And finally grab this for half the price (you can look how deep Samsung discounts 990C), get proper 2.1 support with VRR without pain (audio-sync with PC is a notable point with the previous model).
I had to wait for years for proper 4k gaming to reach reasonable consumers, but I think it's finally time.
Good video have you heard of the klipsch flexus core 200 soundbar?
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Got one on the way coming from a Vizio 2.1 I got like 12 years ago 😂 I must say it’s a champ still rocks just fine but it can go in my room the 86” needs this guy to go with I have never lived the surround life but im ready and I got to do it up right
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this surrounds are better than era 300's?
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I am in need of purchasing so i check rting website and used their comparison feature
Answer is yes q990d is better
compre una SAMSUNG - SOUNDBAR Q990B pero no conecta el bluetooth a pc dell para audio , no conecta el bluetooth con laptop dell para audio.alguna solucion?
Great review. How does it compare to the Sony HT G700? I often have problems understanding the dialog with the Sony soundbar because everything (sounds, music, voices) gets mixed up, even if the overall quality is not entirely bad. But I usually prefer to use headphones as I can hear the voices very clearly. And that's why I'm thinking about getting the Samsung HW-Q990D. Does that make sense?
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Wow, I was hoping the Atmos height performance would be better, which is really the whole point.
Samsung is going to ditch Atmos. Why would they want to improve Atmos performance?
@@floydefisherwhere did you hear this?
What do you mean? This soundbar has the 2nd best atmos performance of any device ever tested by rtings in their entire history!
@@spacecadet2172 For some reason, UA-cam is deleting my replies to this. Google IAMF and see for yourself.
@@spacecadet2172 They are ditching Atmos for something they invented called 'IAMF'.
Adding HDMI 2.1 and still having six frames of audio lag when switching on Dolby Atmos is rubbish. :| I get it's probably not the soundbar's fault - Atmos just wasn't built for gaming. Here's hoping a lagless 7.1.2/7.1.4 protocol shows up soon
any new info about that? did u update firmware and try game mode? thx
How does it compare to a non-soundbar Dolby Atmos home theater system with ceiling speakers?
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I bought I Samsung S90D TV and this soundbar Q990D and I want to connect a PC on this setup. My PC has a RTX 3070 TI which has HDMI 2.1. Can you pls tell me if It's better I connect it via soundbar or directly on TV? Thank you.
check the manual, it has many tips and must knows. ideally for lowest latency u hook everything to the bar and use game mode when playing
It don’t matter but I connected my pc/console straight to my TV.
The Equalizer on the app only being Bass and Treble is amazingly crap
That’s only in certain modes, I think. There are more bands when not in an auto mode.
@@SG-4u that's good to know, I need to go and check it out as that would potentially be a deal breaker for me to not be able to control what I hear (although I do believe this is very good out of the box)
Thanks for the review. Question. Is the included cable a HDMI 2.1?
Yes!
Each brand has their specialities in audio it looks like
how does this compare to the JBL 1300 ?
The comparison has already been made and Q990D is better.
JBL bass power is high, that's all
can you guys do yamaha true x 50a next please!!
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Does HDMI 2.1 Passthrough supports 1440p 240 Hz?
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Would this work with a c3 83” or would you recommend the sc9s?
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This or q990c vs sonos arc/sub gen3/ 2 era300s?
Sonos arc with sub gen 3 and 2 era 300 = the best
Do the Sony Bravia Quad.
Keep your eyes peeled 👀
Wonder if they tested the new Sony soundbars...yet???
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I just got a q990c with education discount for 600
I see no reviews on the q910D I should be getting one today let’s see how it goes!
How is it.
@@CaliFinestDemon amazing bro!
@@CaliFinestDemon which soundbar you got?
Is it worth upgrading from a HW-Q90R? I don’t need HDMI 2.1.
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I upgraded from HW-Q90R. The HW-Q990D is a major improvement even without the need for HDMI 2.1. I placed the older model in my bedroom so it didn’t go completely to waste.
@@Mike4VR How is it better?
@egocd The Q90R only has 7.1.4. Its rear speakers only have sound from the front and top.
The 990D is 11.1.4. The rear speakers have sound from the top, front and side for more immersion. It has spacefit sound pro which calibrates the sound to your room after analyzing your environment. There are more customizable settings in the SmartThings app. It has AVA which optimizes the voices so that dialogue is crisp and clear even in scenes with loud music and/or sound effects.
Overall, the sound and bass fill the room more than the Q90R which is already 5 years old.
You just answered your own question
Does anyone know if the subwoofer is an 8" or 10" sub?
these are the dimensions we recorded in our full review on our website! Width 8.8" (22.4 cm)
Height 16.1" (40.9 cm)
Depth 16.1" (40.9 cm)
The sub is about the same size as a desktop computer. It connects to the bar wirelessly, so you can place it anywhere in your room.
I think he meant the driver size in inches
Usually the subwoofer is an 8", since it's similar to Q990A, B , C
Good point, sorry about that. We can confirm the sub has an 8inch driver!
I hope Samsung creates a larger more powerful Sub in the future that can be connected to 990 series as an upgrade. I feel it lacks some deep punch on bass compared to other sound systems “cough Klipsch” other then need for Bass from Sub this System is really good
Hi Vanessa
You have re-used text from TV reviews - "Should you buy this TV?" 6:15 onwards. This is a soundbar, right?
So no 4K 144Hz passthrough? Are you sure? I find it strange that the latest Samsung OLED TV supports 144Hz, but the soundbar does not.
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Despite being 4 generations old Samsung still cant give a readable diaply on sound bar, what a joke this is
What exactly do you need to read on a soundbar display? It does what it needs to.
@@bulletproofchunkdionvolume, input, mode, settings customization, triggering of different sound modes and audio formats…
@@spacecadet2172 you can literally see all that as it is.
@@bulletproofchunkdion those are all more than two characters, so having it only 2 characters scroll at a time is ridiculous and does not match the premium pricing. It’s a huge oversight that they have not addressed for years
@@spacecadet2172 it’s 4 characters for one, so now I know you’re just being a petty little brat. And again, that’s enough to give you the info you need from a soundbar. Plus most info will show up on the tv screen. Besides most of us that can afford stuff like this would rather it be minimal in the first place. We like the minimal look and don’t need a 10” screen distracting us with useless information.
Great review. I have a q600b, and wish i had the privacy to use this system. Even at 20 volume, the bar is very loud for Blu-rays, and i have a neighbour next to my lounge. An option to add a 2nd sub would make this unbeatable 🙃