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Samsung HW-Q990C

Samsung HW-Q990C
alaScore 100

14 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 reviews of Samsung HW-Q990C. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Home Theater Systems for all reviews. Comments about the usability and soundstage are generally positive. The bass quality and sound also get good feedback, whereas some have doubts about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Home Theater Systems the Samsung HW-Q990C is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 100/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : John Archer (trustedreviews.com)

Samsung HW-Q990C Review

 

Samsung's flagship soundbars have earned a fearsome reputation, so hopefully the new Q990C can continue the peerless run of form

Outstandingly powerful ; Peerless ; Dolby Atmos ; staging ; Dolby Vision and HDR10+ pass through

Expensive for a soundbar ; No 4K/120Hz passthrough ; Subwoofer occasionally struggles with music

Samsung’s latest flagship soundbar doesn’t exactly reinvent the wheel – but then it doesn’t need to. And at least what improvements it does make are in all the right places.

Feb, 2024

Expert review by : John Archer (techradar.com)

Samsung HW-Q990C review: the best Dolby Atmos soundbar experience on the planet

 

Unlike previous Samsung flagship soundbars, the Q990C doesn't deliver any design differences from its predecessor aside from sporting a slightly different color. However, a few new features make the Samsung HW-Q990C one of the best soundbars. For...

Exceptional power and range Uniquely complete surround sound 16 ‘real’ audio channels

No 4K 120Hz HDMI passthrough Bass issues with music Launch price isn't cheap

The Samsung HW-Q990C delivers the class-leading power and immersion that have long made Samsung’s flagship soundbars so special. It's an incredible home theater experience, where you're truly taken over by engrossing Dolby Atmos sound. It doesn’t move...

Jul, 2023

Expert review by (t3.com)

Samsung HW-Q990C review: a fully-immersive soundbar experience

 

Samsung's latest flagship soundbar builds on the success of previous generations to deliver exceptional object-based sonics

Genuinely immersive sonic experience ; Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support ; Deep but controlled bass

No 4K/120Hz passthrough

This feature-packed and genuinely immersive soundbar powerhouse delivers Dolby Atmos and DTS:X object-based surround with enough cinematic scale to please even the most demanding movie fan. The subwoofer digs deep and is well integrated thanks to...

May, 2023

Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury (cnet.com)

Samsung HW-Q990C Soundbar Review: Great Dolby Atmos at a Premium Price

 

The HW-Q990C is Samsung's flagship soundbar and it includes most of the things people are looking for in a $1,000-plus speaker system. Those extras include Dolby Atmos and wireless streaming -- and even both at the same time. I've always believed that...

Superb sound for Atmos movies Class-leading music replay Excellent build quality

Expensive Limited inputs Display is hard to read

At the end of the discussion, it becomes a matter of how much money you want to spend. The Samsung sounds noticeably better than the Vizio Elevate, and it's better built too, but it's also a lot more expensive. The Samsung's price is currently reduced...

Nov, 2023

Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)

Samsung HW-Q990C 11.1.4-Channel Soundbar Review

 

The Samsung Q990C is an excellent soundbar that offers all of the benefits of the Q990B, our Editors' Choice winner for high-end soundbars last year. That's because the $1,899.99 Q990C is almost the same exact system, completely untouched except for...

Detailed, immersive 11.1.4-channel audio Powerful bass Supports Apple AirPlay and Spotify Connect Built-in Alexa voice control Q-Symphony support for compatible Samsung TVs

Expensive Only supports SBC codec for Bluetooth Minor upgrades from previous model

It Wasn't Broke, So No Major Fixes The Samsung Q990C is an excellent soundbar, which is unsurprising because it’s an almost completely unchanged version of the terrific Q990B. It doesn’t bring anything new to the table, though, and it’s pricier than...

Nov, 2023

Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury (cnet.com.au)

Samsung HW-Q990C Soundbar Review: Great Dolby Atmos at a Premium Price

 

This Samsung soundbar offers excellent performance in both music and movies, but the high price limits its appeal.

Superb sound for Atmos movies ; Class-leading music replay ; Excellent build quality

Expensive ; Limited inputs ; Display is hard to read

Nov, 2023

Expert review by : Ben Patterson (techhive.com)

Samsung HW-Q990C

 

Packing 22 drivers and 11.1.4 channels, Samsung's refreshed high-end soundbar follows in the footsteps of last year's version.

Big, immersive, yet detailed and subtle sound ; Syncs its audio with Samsung TVs ; SpaceFit Sound room correction ; AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect support

No discrete volume for built-in Alexa ; Power cords for satellite speakers are too short ; Q-Symphony and wireless Dolby Atmos require a Samsung TV ; No Chromecast support

The HW-Q990C doesn’t offer many improvements over Samsung’s recent flagship soundbars, but it still delivers stellar audio performance and a bevy of features, particularly for Samsung TV owners.

Sep, 2023

Expert review by : Alice Clarke (gadgetguy.com.au)

Samsung HW-Q990C Soundbar review: the right finishing touch

 

Samsung's Q990C is an excellent Dolby Atmos soundbar system that, in the right room, will give you jaw-droppingly good audio.

Sounds great ; Well priced ; Has everything you need in one box

Looks a bit boring and imposing ; Samsung doesn’t appear to sell stands for the rear speakers (third party stands are available elsewhere)

An excellent Dolby Atmos soundbar system that, in the right room, will give you jaw-droppingly good audio.

Sep, 2023

Expert review by : Nick Woodard (hometheaterreview.com)

Samsung HW-Q990C Soundbar Review - Cinematic Spectacle Samsung HW-Q990C Soundbar Review - Cinematic Spectacle

 

Samsung's latest flagship Soundbar is another Dolby Atmos powerhouse.

Fantastic sound ; Immersive Dolby Atmos ; Tons of Features ; Simple setup

Rear speaker cables are too short ; Small onboard display

It’s hard not to love Samsung’s newest flagship system. It sounds excellent, regardless of what type of content you send its way. It sets up (mostly) seamlessly, is easy to use, and is packed with useful features. If you can live with the annoyances of...

Apr, 2023

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