If you're interested in purchasing this system, here are links to do so: Samsung Q950T US (paid link): shop-links.co/1722018979999079934 Samsung Q950T Int (paid link): geni.us/k7lQmPS Also, check out my comparison video of this system and the Sonos Arc surround system! ua-cam.com/video/126xl6nAmn4/v-deo.html
Hi Jonah! Great video, thanks for the information, it's been very helpful. I wants sound bar with Dolby Atmos but have an open living room with a vaulted ceiling, like yourself. What system would you recommend, and if possible with Dolby Atmos? Many thanks! Dave
I only like and sub creators that answer questions, when they make a video then after a week never go back to the questions, they dont deserve it. If you wan to run a channel and be successful its work, you have to talk to the people who support you, a simple answer here or there and we are happy.
5.1 wired setups? I have a 2009 LG 5.1 Blue Ray home theater with a 2009 47 inch 240 Hz TV that both still rock. So I wonder how these wireless 5.1 or 9.1 systems sound as compared to that.
Thanks, much, Jonah! I'm considering buying this for my 75 inch Q90T and was completely lost within the soundbar realm of madness. I was tossed between getting Sonos, which was recommended by about every professional audio installer and this Samsung, simply because it's the same brand of my TV. At my age, my DJ days are 25 years behind me and if this system sounds good for sports and Blu-Ray movies, I'm all in. Plus, I'm, now, too lazy to shop for comparable soundbars at similar price points. Your review is fantastic! I appreciate you buying it on our behalf.
Thank you so much for highlighting that an optical connection degrades the audio from 9.x to 5.x. I assumed optical is the highest bandwidth connection.
J, Great review and concise! I previously owned the Samsung r950 soundbar, and ended up selling it to a friend. The surrounds and subwoofer were barely audible, not to mention the constant static coming from my surrounds. The sound is fantastic when listening to Dolby Atmos, but other times I can only hear the soundbar, while the surrounds and subwoofer were silent. I ended up purchasing the Sonos 5.1 set, and never looked back. 🙂
Jonah, even though my JBL 9.1 soundbar sounded great, I ordered a renewed 950T and like it even more. Man, the sound effects are all over the room and I love it!
Which do you prefer more the Samsung or jbl asking before I buy. I really love music so can you please help me decide on which one sounds better for music?
@@itsvontae718 If you can find the q950a at a good price, GET IT! It will blow you away! BUT, if the q950t is more in your budget, it's a great one too.
Thank you for such a great reviews. I was considering purchasing this sound bar as the price has just dropped by half here in Australia. Be bring very suspicious I of course jumped on UA-cam for reviews and glad I found your channel. I won’t be wasting my money on this product.
Good review. I was able to get one of these soundbars around Christmas 2021 for $1050 as an open box item at Best Buy. It was in perfect shape, so I figure it simply was a return, so it was a steal IMO at that price. Soundwise, excellent sound from a soundbar. One of my biggest complains are that there will be moments that the subwoofer and/or the rear speakers are offline. I bought STITCH by Monoprice smart power strips to power cycle these speakers with my phone when they go offline, instead of having to unplug the speakers. This may be a common issue among similar soundbar setups, but it certainly annoys me. Second biggest complaint is the diplay, which I can't for the life of me understand why they didn't use a front display like every other soundbar, so I end up using the phone app more than I'd like. I also agree that the cloth is definitely a poor choice of materials as it collects dust, pet hair, and more, but I'm over it lol. Anyways despite some faults, mainly the ones I mentioned, which were also mentioned in the review, I'm very happy with the soundbar which I plan to enjoy for a long time. :-)
I finally fixed the sound dropout on this soundbar after 2 years of use. The good news is that there are no more sound interruptions, the bad news is that I should have done it 2 years ago. The solution was so simple that I can't stop laughing at myself. I simply changed the placement of the subwoofer to match the soundbar. Instead of standing under the soundbar, I placed it at the back of the room, behind the surround speakers, so now they see each other in a straight line, no more Bluetooth interruptions, no more disconnection , no more dropouts.
I just bought this. Paid $1,200 at best buy. It sounds great and set up super fast and easy with was nice. My main issue is the same as your issue. Making those adjustments to get the best sound based on seating, was a pain in the arse. definitely easier with 2 people so you're not up and down
Samsung always did use those super small woofers.... It would be almost perfect if they would just do a nice 8inch sub tuned low in a nicely ported enclosure on like 300rms
Thank you for your review, based on what you said and my own observations I bought the Q900A, which is the same setup without the back speakers. I share your opinion about them and decided to save some cash and avoid them. I found it on sale at 650€ which is great price for my area and so far I am quite impressed with the product.
I found the review itself very informative. Good descriptions of the equipment itself, the very beginning and the very end itself were particularly helpful. Advice on setting up the equipment itself, always very good. Sometimes these products take a little know-how to get them working properly. Overall the video itself was very helpful. Thank you. Very, much.
Just ordered one tonight. Found a "Black Friday" sale from a reputable eBay seller. $978.00 No tax and free shipping! I think that is a win right? I couldn't justify even considering the Sonos Arc at that price...
Anyone who can tell me, if they have done something about the software and apps. Improvements and updates? I can buy ine for 400 dollars in mind condition, what do others out there thibkin of that level? Thx, to Jonah for a objective nonsponsored subjective analyse....TYVM!
Just bought this today, its fuckin epic. Except for the display on the top instead of the front, which I honestly didn't give two fucks about once id heard the performance, it is an absolute beast. The clarity of voices is superb, the dolby atmos is mega, cost me £1125 using 25% discount code on samsung website. So rrp was £1500 deal is on until 3/11/20. If you're into you're movie and music then get it, it will massively improve the entire experience of whatever you're listening too 😍
Considering a Samsung Soundbar HW Q910B and a good quality big Samsung TV. Just worried about sound quality vs old school wired LG 5.1 home theater systems, especially bone cracking bass. 😁 As for HDMI cable angles, you can get adapters that do 90 and 45 degrees
Nice review! I am waiting for comparison with Sonos... Even if at this level the user experience should be at highest standards, and this one does not look so promising on this.
This is why i subscribed, well done video... Alot of talk of this being the best.. Samsung label tells me no way!! Experience with 2 diff models has put me off them for life, Tv's r perfect but not sound!
Live sound test. One with low frequency music such as 'Yeah by Usher", mid range music such as "Any Jazz", high frequency music such as live orchestra.
Thanks for the great review!. Voice is a HUGE deal breaker. I always have to adjust volume with my existing Samsung 2.1 - and it has a pre-programmed Voice setting, but it sacrifices the rest of the sound quality. How is voice with Sonos? Sonos seems to have exponentially better software/app whereas the Samsung software/app is pretty basic. The bonus for Samsung is the multiple HDMI + eArc where as Sonos only has eArc. Samsung works seamlessly with my existing Samsung TV, so that gives me peace of mind. They’re comparable in price (Sonos Arc +. Subwoofer + One SL speakers combo) with the Samsung, but Sonos has a nicer cleaner look to it. Leaning towards Sonos Arc as the first component and will add on with time.
@JonahMatthes. Been thinking of getting this soundbar but with the announcement of the HW-Q950A (no official release date yet) do you think i should wait until it released to compare or should i just get it now?
I just purchased the Q950T. I have a LG OLED tv with only ARC. From what I understand in your review, the only way to get the FULL details on the Atmos is to have a tv with E-ARC, or to add some kind of secondary audio device? Is it worth it for me to do all this? Will the sound be THAT much worse if I just connect it to the ARC? I don't want to spend so much money on the sounder only to not have optimum sound. Thanks in advance for your help! I really enjoyed your review!
Thank you for the great review. Is there still only one button on the remote to switch trough the source? If Yes, do I need to stand up from my couch to check which source has been selected :)? This would be really annoying...
Thanks for this video. This is really different from the other reviews that I have seen for this soundbar. One quick question. Samsung advertised that this produces immersive sound only when used with QLED TV. Is yours a QLED TV? And whats the advantages of having another media player to connect to Soundbar instead of directly connecting it to TV?
Biggest thing missing is that it has no Dolby Vision passthrough , almost every new Netflix show is having Dolby Vision support and also no auto calibration
it does have dolby vision passthrough ( I have the bar) it also has earc so you don't even need to connect your devices to your soundbar and connect them directly to tv
@@kengkhim it's pretty hard both of them have separate stereo speakers for more immersive experience. But JBL SUBWOOFER IS GIANT! Extreme bass. It's better if JONAH do the review of it
@@kengkhim I haven't watched any detailed review of JBL or never listened to it. So, i can't really tell. I feel like if Jonah will do the review that will help a lot.
In holland the prize is 800 euro's 😮 but its go,s with a good tv so i think about to buy it only one side of my living room is open is that a problem? And are some of the problems al ready fixt? Because i have try the soundbar inside mediamarkt and there the sound was not that great and i hear pops and bangs from the sub
15 drivers are high, just check yamaha yps 5600 (it has 46drivers).. Buy jbl 9.1 less cost and you get sorround, but this is different league for sound quality.. (setting this one is difficult specially when music doesn't come out of back speakers in normal stero music)
My opinion is .. all things in the world would never be perfect quality but imagine buy the expensive soundbar with nearly perfect sound system, its should be great, not fail.
Nice review. Actually sound bars with more than 3 speakers built in doesn't make any sense 3.1.2 sound bar with 2 surround speakers is the way to go or invest in a proper setup.
Hey, thanks for your great review! I have a question, maybe you can help me or the community. In Germany, the HW-Q950A Model 2021 costs exactly the same as HW-Q935B Model 2022. So, what should I take? the newer model mid-end or the old high-end model from Samsung. Thank you very much, looking forward to your answer- Many greetings
Thanks for the useful review ! You showed the exact details i was looking for. Now a question, i own an "old" Samsung UE65F8080 (7 years now) will this tv already make sense with this soundbar ? I mean, no dolby atmos from the tv or is a tecnology embedded in the soundbar itself ???
Hi Johah, I am planning to get 85" QLED(2021 Q70A) and a matching sound bar to have home theatre setup in my lounge space. My lounge size is 12.5 foot depth, width is 10.5 foot and ceiling height is 7.9 foot. I wish to have 4 seats in a row. Mostly i watch regular TV shows, movies, and sports. I dont play games on this home theatre. Could you please advise on choosing between Home theatre soundbar samsung HW-Q900A and Q870A(2021). Both are in same price the range. HW-Q900A has 7.1.2 channel sound without rear speakers. HW-Q870A has 5.1.4 channel sound with wireless rear speakers. Could you please suggest me to choose the better soundbar from the above two and few tips on setup, considering my room space, TV size and seating capacity. Thanks in advance.
Good review. The one real thing I disagree with is where the display is located. On top is far better. If you have the TV and soundbar located in a better position (lower), then if you have to manually change things it's better on top while you're looking down at it. Where you pictured it is way too high. It looks like a Hotel placement.
The ideal placement for soundbars is at ear level. If it’s low enough for you to see the top, especially this display, when you are sitting then the soundbar is too low. Yes my setup is much too high, but the ideal height is at ear level.
@@JonahMatthes I don't mean seeing the top when you're sitting. You literally proved my point. I didn't specify, I just said lower than you had it. If it's at ear level when sitting, then you'll still be looking down on it when standing in front of it to manually operate it (unless you're an extremely short person). Also ideal soundbar placement is unfortunately usually at odds with ideal display placement.
@@wonkothesane8632 My point is, you want it to sound the best when you are sitting where you normally would, not standing up so you can actually see the display. You'll also adjust settings way more while sitting than standing, thus it's more convenient for the display to be on the front, not the top. That's why almost every single soundbar out there has the display on the front, not the top.
Hey there---so I do have a pretty open layout. What system would you suggest for something like that? I just can't seem to justify dropping the 4-figure pricepoint for a system that I primarily hear out of the sound bar...
Can I mix 9.1.4 Channel Dolby Atmo in Davinci Resolve Studio 7.2.? SAMSUNG HW-Q950T 9.1.4ch Soundbar w/Dolby Atmos/DTS:X and Alexa Built-in and be able to rout and see the individual channels in the Preferences / Audio / Speaker set up?
Any recommendation on speaker levels for the soundbar and rear speakers since you own this and what mode for movies and music do you prefer? Thank you so much!!🤘
Thx for the review! What do you think about the Q900, same system as the Q950 without the 2 rear speakers? Will it be immersive enough? Asking that because in Europe, Q900 is about 790 vs 1490 for Q950 which I am finding insane for the 2 rear added speakers.
Thanks for the review definitely helped make my purchase decision however the problems you have with the material I actually prefer over the plasticky Sonos . But then again I can see how a cat might also prefer this over the plasticky Sonos . Great in depth review .
Does anyboy has Problems with rear speakers? Especially when the Volumen is up to 50% and more. And some scenes like (Intro Theme of Strangers Things) or deep sounds in Avengers or other actions films the rear speakers distort. The noice sounds like you are making popcorns😀 unfortunately this destroys my experience with this soundbar:-( could anybody helps. Samsung did "repair" it but without success..
Great review! It’s on sale now for $1,500, is it still worth it for that price? Also, I read some customers saying something about not being compatible with the Appletv 4k. Could you please tell me if there is any issue pairing this soundboard with the Appletv 4k in terms of playing Dolby atmos.
Hey Quick question. I have my Chromecast, Apple TV box and sky all connected to the tv through hdmi. How do I connect the Samsung 9.1.4 through hdmi to get the full use out of all the speakers ? I currently have an optical cable connecting my current Soundbar to the tv. As it’s an optical it picks up all the boxes mentioned above. You mention the optical won’t give the full 9.1.4 experience Thanks
I have recently decided to upgrade my sound bar that I have currently (no arc/Earc devices) which lead me to doing some research and several of your review vids. Your content was great with your honest opinions and straight forward approach and tech explanations made me subscribe and look forward to future reviews. I do have a question, my living room is almost identical to yours with the open area (no side walls to bounce off of) and vaulted ceilings, what would you recommend to combat this? The A/V "EXPERTS" in my area just want me to buy more stuff to solve this (upcharge me).Your opinion/advise would be very helpful as i am currently leaning to the Nakamichi. Thanks again.
Thanks for watching my videos! Unfortunately, there isn’t much that you can do for very open living rooms. Most soundbars utilize bouncing sounds off of walls in some way. The Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra is a great surround option here because of the 2 sets of surround speakers. Upward sound effects won’t work well, but at least you can get the full surround experience. Hope this helps!
Hey Jonah, if I want to wall mount this Soundbar, what should the distance between the Soundbar and the tv be and also the distance between the Soundbar to the cabinet below it be? I’m worried that it might affect the sound dispersion. Thank you in advance.
I have a TV(Ru7100) which doesnt support eARC, so i doubt i will get Dolby Atmos. to Overcome this, can i plug in Apple TV to HDMI IN of soundbar and another cable from HDMI out to HDMI In of TV to get uncompressed Dolby Atmos?
Yess...I am having Samsung NU 7470 model 2018 TV but not having Earc Hdmi port but I'm using Himedia Q10 pro media player connecting to Soundbar in HDMI 1 IN and another cable from Soundbar ARC HDMI OUT port to TV HDMI ARC port to play Audios like Lossless 96 khz Dolby Atmos. Other Audios like Dolby digital plus & DD 5.1, DTS HDMA,DTS HD plays every format this media player rocksss👍
Hi Jonah , I just bought this soundbar . I have LG C9 and playstation 4 pro , I just wanted to to know if you connect external devices drirectly to soundbar or to TV a, nd then use easrc for video passthrough. What is the best option in your experience , I have massive collection of ps4 games which support PCM 5.1 , and i think this soundbar's hdmi in ports don't suport pcm 5.1 . I guess connecting directly to Tv will give widespread support for Video formats. What's ur advice on it
Hi, my friend can you tell me what is better is this Samsung or the Nakamichi 9.2.4 SSE Shockwave ultra because I'm curious ....thanks for your answer ...
If you're interested in purchasing this system, here are links to do so:
Samsung Q950T US (paid link): shop-links.co/1722018979999079934
Samsung Q950T Int (paid link): geni.us/k7lQmPS
Also, check out my comparison video of this system and the Sonos Arc surround system!
ua-cam.com/video/126xl6nAmn4/v-deo.html
Hi Jonah! Great video, thanks for the information, it's been very helpful. I wants sound bar with Dolby Atmos but have an open living room with a vaulted ceiling, like yourself. What system would you recommend, and if possible with Dolby Atmos?
Many thanks!
Dave
Why can't you say, "Alexa?"
Will UA-cam get mad?
@@andoniades Haha UA-cam won't get mad, but I don't want to say "Alexa" and trigger everyone's Alexa-enabled devices.
@@JonahMatthes that's when you say,
"Alexa, hit 'Like' & 'Subscribe'"
Lol
How does the subwoofer perform for music?
this guy is for the people!! he got requests to do a review and he bought the soundbar with his own money? get this guy some likes and subs!
I only like and sub creators that answer questions, when they make a video then after a week never go back to the questions, they dont deserve it.
If you wan to run a channel and be successful its work, you have to talk to the people who support you, a simple answer here or there and we are happy.
@@mattpipke5716 that’s a bit much to ask for isn’t it?
@@mattpipke5716 Definition of entitled.
Nice try, Jonah.
Never have I ever thought that one day I would be vacuuming my speakers
Lmfao
Yes. After years of owning several high quality 5.1 set ups I bought one, and really happy I have. Sounds is great, and NO MORE MESSY WIRES!
Really happy to read this as I am about to move from 5.1 to a soundbar.
5.1 wired setups? I have a 2009 LG 5.1 Blue Ray home theater with a 2009 47 inch 240 Hz TV that both still rock. So I wonder how these wireless 5.1 or 9.1 systems sound as compared to that.
Hey mate. Just wondering if you use them for gaming as well? And if so what’s the sound experience like when gaming?
Thanks, much, Jonah! I'm considering buying this for my 75 inch Q90T and was completely lost within the soundbar realm of madness. I was tossed between getting Sonos, which was recommended by about every professional audio installer and this Samsung, simply because it's the same brand of my TV. At my age, my DJ days are 25 years behind me and if this system sounds good for sports and Blu-Ray movies, I'm all in. Plus, I'm, now, too lazy to shop for comparable soundbars at similar price points. Your review is fantastic! I appreciate you buying it on our behalf.
Thank you so much for highlighting that an optical connection degrades the audio from 9.x to 5.x. I assumed optical is the highest bandwidth connection.
This guy is very articulate
I didn't know anything about Dolby atmos ,He explained it very easly
J, Great review and concise! I previously owned the Samsung r950 soundbar, and ended up selling it to a friend. The surrounds and subwoofer were barely audible, not to mention the constant static coming from my surrounds. The sound is fantastic when listening to Dolby Atmos, but other times I can only hear the soundbar, while the surrounds and subwoofer were silent. I ended up purchasing the Sonos 5.1 set, and never looked back. 🙂
Would have liked more detail and opinions on the overhead channels and their effectiveness.
Jonah, even though my JBL 9.1 soundbar sounded great, I ordered a renewed 950T and like it even more. Man, the sound effects are all over the room and I love it!
Which do you prefer more the Samsung or jbl asking before I buy. I really love music so can you please help me decide on which one sounds better for music?
@@itsvontae718 If you can find the q950a at a good price, GET IT! It will blow you away! BUT, if the q950t is more in your budget, it's a great one too.
Thank you for such a great reviews. I was considering purchasing this sound bar as the price has just dropped by half here in Australia. Be bring very suspicious I of course jumped on UA-cam for reviews and glad I found your channel. I won’t be wasting my money on this product.
Aren't all bass ports glossy? I figured it had something to do with air smoothly passing through it.
That is one expensive scratching post Mr. Kitty! Great review Jonah. Can’t wait for the comparison.
Good review. I was able to get one of these soundbars around Christmas 2021 for $1050 as an open box item at Best Buy. It was in perfect shape, so I figure it simply was a return, so it was a steal IMO at that price. Soundwise, excellent sound from a soundbar. One of my biggest complains are that there will be moments that the subwoofer and/or the rear speakers are offline. I bought STITCH by Monoprice smart power strips to power cycle these speakers with my phone when they go offline, instead of having to unplug the speakers. This may be a common issue among similar soundbar setups, but it certainly annoys me. Second biggest complaint is the diplay, which I can't for the life of me understand why they didn't use a front display like every other soundbar, so I end up using the phone app more than I'd like. I also agree that the cloth is definitely a poor choice of materials as it collects dust, pet hair, and more, but I'm over it lol. Anyways despite some faults, mainly the ones I mentioned, which were also mentioned in the review, I'm very happy with the soundbar which I plan to enjoy for a long time. :-)
I finally fixed the sound dropout on this soundbar after 2 years of use. The good news is that there are no more sound interruptions, the bad news is that I should have done it 2 years ago. The solution was so simple that I can't stop laughing at myself. I simply changed the placement of the subwoofer to match the soundbar. Instead of standing under the soundbar, I placed it at the back of the room, behind the surround speakers, so now they see each other in a straight line, no more Bluetooth interruptions, no more disconnection , no more dropouts.
I just bought this. Paid $1,200 at best buy. It sounds great and set up super fast and easy with was nice. My main issue is the same as your issue. Making those adjustments to get the best sound based on seating, was a pain in the arse. definitely easier with 2 people so you're not up and down
Its at 790 euro's (860 dollars) now here in the netherlands.😅
@@Urr_078_AKA_TTJ yeah, its down to like 1k here now
Great, detailed review. Thank you for taking the time to do it and share.
Loved the review! Detailed and precised. I was waiting for this one tbh! And now I'm excited for comparison between this and Arc!
One of the best on the market right now definitely in the top 5 , it’s a beast . Expensive, and the hdmi fit in no problem at all , JBL awesome also ,
Oh top display is absolutely just the dumbest thing ever just sayin .
Samsung always did use those super small woofers.... It would be almost perfect if they would just do a nice 8inch sub tuned low in a nicely ported enclosure on like 300rms
The cat probably was wondering who you talking too 😂
Thank you for your review, based on what you said and my own observations I bought the Q900A, which is the same setup without the back speakers. I share your opinion about them and decided to save some cash and avoid them. I found it on sale at 650€ which is great price for my area and so far I am quite impressed with the product.
I found the review itself very informative. Good descriptions of the equipment itself, the very beginning and the very end itself were particularly helpful. Advice on setting up the equipment itself, always very good. Sometimes these products take a little know-how to get them working properly. Overall the video itself was very helpful. Thank you. Very, much.
Nice job, this is the second review that I have seen you done.
I wish SONOS had up firing rear speakers and that is supported DTX. Maybe in 2021
I wish! We will see if they plan on releasing anything like this.
리뷰 깔끔하네요 한국어 리뷰가 없는데 사운드바 고를때 참고가 많이 되네요. 한국사람인데 잘보고 갑니다!
What a nice review, it is really helpful when I choose my sound bar. btw I'm Korean
I picked up this soundbar just the sound bar it's self used for 250 for my condo no subwoofer or rear speakers
Just ordered one tonight. Found a "Black Friday" sale from a reputable eBay seller. $978.00 No tax and free shipping! I think that is a win right? I couldn't justify even considering the Sonos Arc at that price...
What they need is a configuration such as - two soundbars for back and front and two subwoofers I think.
I agree. The sound quality is great. But it sometimes hard to hear conversations from the tv
Thanks man you answered all my questions and a few I didn’t know I had.
I bought this for 799$ in Sweden, really good discount!
Finch on Apple TV+ was the best atmos experience ever
Thank you for your reviews!! Do you have a review for the Samsung HW-Q850T 5.1.2ch? and if it has the same issues as the 950? Thank You
Anyone who can tell me, if they have done something about the software and apps. Improvements and updates? I can buy ine for 400 dollars in mind condition, what do others out there thibkin of that level? Thx, to Jonah for a objective nonsponsored subjective analyse....TYVM!
Just bought this today, its fuckin epic. Except for the display on the top instead of the front, which I honestly didn't give two fucks about once id heard the performance, it is an absolute beast. The clarity of voices is superb, the dolby atmos is mega, cost me £1125 using 25% discount code on samsung website. So rrp was £1500 deal is on until 3/11/20. If you're into you're movie and music then get it, it will massively improve the entire experience of whatever you're listening too 😍
Considering a Samsung Soundbar HW Q910B and a good quality big Samsung TV. Just worried about sound quality vs old school wired LG 5.1 home theater systems, especially bone cracking bass. 😁
As for HDMI cable angles, you can get adapters that do 90 and 45 degrees
Nice review! I am waiting for comparison with Sonos... Even if at this level the user experience should be at highest standards, and this one does not look so promising on this.
Coming soon!
This is why i subscribed, well done video...
Alot of talk of this being the best.. Samsung label tells me no way!! Experience with 2 diff models has put me off them for life, Tv's r perfect but not sound!
Much appreciated!
Live sound test. One with low frequency music such as 'Yeah by Usher", mid range music such as "Any Jazz", high frequency music such as live orchestra.
Thanks for the great review!. Voice is a HUGE deal breaker. I always have to adjust volume with my existing Samsung 2.1 - and it has a pre-programmed Voice setting, but it sacrifices the rest of the sound quality. How is voice with Sonos?
Sonos seems to have exponentially better software/app whereas the Samsung software/app is pretty basic. The bonus for Samsung is the multiple HDMI + eArc where as Sonos only has eArc. Samsung works seamlessly with my existing Samsung TV, so that gives me peace of mind. They’re comparable in price (Sonos Arc +. Subwoofer + One SL speakers combo) with the Samsung, but Sonos has a nicer cleaner look to it. Leaning towards Sonos Arc as the first component and will add on with time.
the cat is the star of the show :D
@JonahMatthes. Been thinking of getting this soundbar but with the announcement of the HW-Q950A (no official release date yet) do you think i should wait until it released to compare or should i just get it now?
For around $200 I go with Sonos. The Arc with sub and one's as surrounds it's very impressive.
I just purchased the Q950T. I have a LG OLED tv with only ARC. From what I understand in your review, the only way to get the FULL details on the Atmos is to have a tv with E-ARC, or to add some kind of secondary audio device? Is it worth it for me to do all this? Will the sound be THAT much worse if I just connect it to the ARC? I don't want to spend so much money on the sounder only to not have optimum sound. Thanks in advance for your help! I really enjoyed your review!
Thank you for the great review. Is there still only one button on the remote to switch trough the source? If Yes, do I need to stand up from my couch to check which source has been selected :)? This would be really annoying...
Big fan q950t from INDONESIA 🇮🇩
Haven’t found an answer ever after hours on the internet. Wondering if the rear speakers and be setup as front speakers instead?
Good work. The cloth is such a drag.
whats the point of a 'wireless' speaker if you have to plug them in with a wire (power cord)?
Where are you going to get the power to power the speakers amp? We’re not at that stage yet.
Good review, the price in Austria is now 1200 € with 150 € cashback, so you have to pay 1.050 € (all taxes included)
Thanks for this video. This is really different from the other reviews that I have seen for this soundbar.
One quick question. Samsung advertised that this produces immersive sound only when used with QLED TV. Is yours a QLED TV? And whats the advantages of having another media player to connect to Soundbar instead of directly connecting it to TV?
I bought one and I say YES ... it's worth it.
Biggest thing missing is that it has no Dolby Vision passthrough , almost every new Netflix show is having Dolby Vision support and also no auto calibration
Avforums says Dolby vision is passed through even though they don’t say it in specs.
it does have dolby vision passthrough ( I have the bar)
it also has earc so you don't even need to connect your devices to your soundbar and connect them directly to tv
Can you please do a review on JBL 9.1 Soundbar (which has detachable speakers). If it fits your budget.
Ravinder Singh JBL9.1 or this?
@@kengkhim it's pretty hard both of them have separate stereo speakers for more immersive experience. But JBL SUBWOOFER IS GIANT! Extreme bass. It's better if JONAH do the review of it
Jbl is good for very big room because the bass is very strong
@@kengkhim I haven't watched any detailed review of JBL or never listened to it. So, i can't really tell. I feel like if Jonah will do the review that will help a lot.
In holland the prize is 800 euro's 😮 but its go,s with a good tv so i think about to buy it only one side of my living room is open is that a problem? And are some of the problems al ready fixt? Because i have try the soundbar inside mediamarkt and there the sound was not that great and i hear pops and bangs from the sub
15 drivers are high, just check yamaha yps 5600 (it has 46drivers).. Buy jbl 9.1 less cost and you get sorround, but this is different league for sound quality.. (setting this one is difficult specially when music doesn't come out of back speakers in normal stero music)
Whats the main differences between this one and previous model q90r? Is this one any better?
My opinion is .. all things in the world would never be perfect quality but imagine buy the expensive soundbar with nearly perfect sound system, its should be great, not fail.
So the sound bar acts as your front left and right? What about the up sound, I am 9 feet away will I really hear it?
Lol love that cat's close up! Lol
Nice review. Actually sound bars with more than 3 speakers built in doesn't make any sense 3.1.2 sound bar with 2 surround speakers is the way to go or invest in a proper setup.
Nice video! Do you like the system for playing music? I heard the older variant ( the q90R) had some trouble with music
Great video with all necessary info.
Just one question is it worth it at $1000 and what is the frequency of updated on this system.
Currently at 500usd, does it make sense to buy? Or is it too old now?
Great review! but need a little sound test for us to listen to, please.
Just subscribed btw.
Will you be reviewing the samsung 950a soundbar ?
Nice! Was thinking about this one but I’ll do more research before I buy
Hey, thanks for your great review! I have a question, maybe you can help me or the community. In Germany, the HW-Q950A Model 2021 costs exactly the same as HW-Q935B Model 2022. So, what should I take? the newer model mid-end or the old high-end model from Samsung. Thank you very much, looking forward to your answer- Many greetings
Thanks for the useful review ! You showed the exact details i was looking for. Now a question, i own an "old" Samsung UE65F8080 (7 years now) will this tv already make sense with this soundbar ? I mean, no dolby atmos from the tv or is a tecnology embedded in the soundbar itself ???
You got to love the fairy animal that always love to get in the video
what DISC did you use or file to calibrate the level of each speaker??
Hi Johah,
I am planning to get 85" QLED(2021 Q70A) and a matching sound bar to have home theatre setup in my lounge space.
My lounge size is 12.5 foot depth, width is 10.5 foot and ceiling height is 7.9 foot. I wish to have 4 seats in a row. Mostly i watch regular TV shows, movies, and sports. I dont play games on this home theatre.
Could you please advise on choosing between Home theatre soundbar samsung HW-Q900A and Q870A(2021). Both are in same price the range.
HW-Q900A has 7.1.2 channel sound without rear speakers.
HW-Q870A has 5.1.4 channel sound with wireless rear speakers.
Could you please suggest me to choose the better soundbar from the above two and few tips on setup, considering my room space, TV size and seating capacity.
Thanks in advance.
I would go with the HW-Q870A. Dedicated surround speakers in a room like this will perform very well.
Another great honest presentation thanks. Greetings from James J in Limerick city Ireland
Thanks for your review mate!
As of right now, the price is 1,394.00 USD. I’m waiting for the price to drops a bit more. Additionally, push the software updates.
how about sound quality between Q950t and Sonos ARC sub and play1?
Good review. The one real thing I disagree with is where the display is located. On top is far better. If you have the TV and soundbar located in a better position (lower), then if you have to manually change things it's better on top while you're looking down at it. Where you pictured it is way too high. It looks like a Hotel placement.
The ideal placement for soundbars is at ear level. If it’s low enough for you to see the top, especially this display, when you are sitting then the soundbar is too low. Yes my setup is much too high, but the ideal height is at ear level.
@@JonahMatthes I don't mean seeing the top when you're sitting. You literally proved my point. I didn't specify, I just said lower than you had it. If it's at ear level when sitting, then you'll still be looking down on it when standing in front of it to manually operate it (unless you're an extremely short person). Also ideal soundbar placement is unfortunately usually at odds with ideal display placement.
@@wonkothesane8632 My point is, you want it to sound the best when you are sitting where you normally would, not standing up so you can actually see the display. You'll also adjust settings way more while sitting than standing, thus it's more convenient for the display to be on the front, not the top. That's why almost every single soundbar out there has the display on the front, not the top.
Hey there---so I do have a pretty open layout. What system would you suggest for something like that? I just can't seem to justify dropping the 4-figure pricepoint for a system that I primarily hear out of the sound bar...
Can I mix 9.1.4 Channel Dolby Atmo in Davinci Resolve Studio 7.2.? SAMSUNG HW-Q950T 9.1.4ch Soundbar w/Dolby Atmos/DTS:X and Alexa Built-in and be able to rout and see the individual channels in the Preferences / Audio / Speaker set up?
Any recommendation on speaker levels for the soundbar and rear speakers since you own this and what mode for movies and music do you prefer? Thank you so much!!🤘
Thx for the review! What do you think about the Q900, same system as the Q950 without the 2 rear speakers? Will it be immersive enough? Asking that because in Europe, Q900 is about 790 vs 1490 for Q950 which I am finding insane for the 2 rear added speakers.
I have a Q900T and am very happy with its room filling sound and bass when used in conjunction with my Samsung 75 TV.
Thanks for the review definitely helped make my purchase decision however the problems you have with the material I actually prefer over the plasticky Sonos . But then again I can see how a cat might also prefer this over the plasticky Sonos . Great in depth review .
Does anyboy has Problems with rear speakers? Especially when the Volumen is up to 50% and more. And some scenes like (Intro Theme of Strangers Things) or deep sounds in Avengers or other actions films the rear speakers distort. The noice sounds like you are making popcorns😀 unfortunately this destroys my experience with this soundbar:-( could anybody helps. Samsung did "repair" it but without success..
Great review! It’s on sale now for $1,500, is it still worth it for that price? Also, I read some customers saying something about not being compatible with the Appletv 4k. Could you please tell me if there is any issue pairing this soundboard with the Appletv 4k in terms of playing Dolby atmos.
Great video. How's does it sound if you are not able to use the back speakers?
Hey Quick question. I have my Chromecast, Apple TV box and sky all connected to the tv through hdmi. How do I connect the Samsung 9.1.4 through hdmi to get the full use out of all the speakers ?
I currently have an optical cable connecting my current Soundbar to the tv. As it’s an optical it picks up all the boxes mentioned above.
You mention the optical won’t give the full 9.1.4 experience
Thanks
Do you think it would improve sound if you had some auto-EQ or room correction SW/DSP, and did some tweaking?
I have recently decided to upgrade my sound bar that I have currently (no arc/Earc devices) which lead me to doing some research and several of your review vids. Your content was great with your honest opinions and straight forward approach and tech explanations made me subscribe and look forward to future reviews. I do have a question, my living room is almost identical to yours with the open area (no side walls to bounce off of) and vaulted ceilings, what would you recommend to combat this? The A/V "EXPERTS" in my area just want me to buy more stuff to solve this (upcharge me).Your opinion/advise would be very helpful as i am currently leaning to the Nakamichi. Thanks again.
Thanks for watching my videos! Unfortunately, there isn’t much that you can do for very open living rooms. Most soundbars utilize bouncing sounds off of walls in some way. The Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra is a great surround option here because of the 2 sets of surround speakers. Upward sound effects won’t work well, but at least you can get the full surround experience. Hope this helps!
@@JonahMatthes I came to the same conclusion, thank you for the input.
Hey Jonah, if I want to wall mount this Soundbar, what should the distance between the Soundbar and the tv be and also the distance between the Soundbar to the cabinet below it be? I’m worried that it might affect the sound dispersion. Thank you in advance.
Any info on upcoming soundbars? Will samsung release any new soundbars in 2021? And mainly thinking about successor for the q950t...
Guys with my experience go with JBL 9.1 soundbar you really gonna love it ...
I have it and it sounds nice. 😉 best bass and sound
I have a TV(Ru7100) which doesnt support eARC, so i doubt i will get Dolby Atmos. to Overcome this, can i plug in Apple TV to HDMI IN of soundbar and another cable from HDMI out to HDMI In of TV to get uncompressed Dolby Atmos?
Yep! You’re correct!
Yess...I am having Samsung NU 7470 model 2018 TV but not having Earc Hdmi port but I'm using Himedia Q10 pro media player connecting to Soundbar in HDMI 1 IN and another cable from Soundbar ARC HDMI OUT port to TV HDMI ARC port to play Audios like Lossless 96 khz Dolby Atmos.
Other Audios like Dolby digital plus & DD 5.1, DTS HDMA,DTS HD plays every format this media player rocksss👍
Hi Jonah, in your opinion what is the best, that Samsung soundbar or the Lg SN 11?
Did you use a Samsung TV with e-arc support? Since you mentioned that you had problems.
Hi Jonah , I just bought this soundbar . I have LG C9 and playstation 4 pro , I just wanted to to know if you connect external devices drirectly to soundbar or to TV a, nd then use easrc for video passthrough. What is the best option in your experience , I have massive collection of ps4 games which support PCM 5.1 , and i think this soundbar's hdmi in ports don't suport pcm 5.1 . I guess connecting directly to Tv will give widespread support for Video formats. What's ur advice on it
On ebay they're going for under 1000 just ordered one
Very Good, Nice and easely, so an foreighner can understand too, thank you
Hi, my friend can you tell me what is better is this Samsung or the Nakamichi 9.2.4 SSE Shockwave ultra because I'm curious ....thanks for your answer ...
Nakamichi shockwave 9.2 vs this which is better ?