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Samsung HW-Q950A

Samsung HW-Q950A
alaScore 94

18 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 reviews of Samsung HW-Q950A. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the design and soundstage are generally positive. The usability and price are also appreciated. Many are critical about the treble quality, and there are some mixed reviews about the bass quality.

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treble quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Samsung HW-Q950A is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : John Archer (trustedreviews.com)

Samsung HW-Q950A Review: Cinematic immersion | Trusted Reviews

 

Samsung's HW-Q950A soundbar system carries a record-breaking number of channels – and it sounds absolutely awesome

Massively powerful, distortion-free movie soundtrack playback ; Creates a uniquely immersive sound stage ; Compact design for such a powerful system

Expensive by soundbar standards ; No full auto-calibration system ; Ridiculous LED placement

Jun, 2021

Expert review by : John Archer (techradar.com)

Samsung HW-Q950A review

 

More channels plus huge power equals all kinds of awesome

Hugely powerful movie playback ; Remarkably well-rounded Dolby Atmos soundstage ; Dolby Vision and HDR10+ passthrough

Expensive compared to rivals ; Poorly positioned display ; A little unrefined with music

Nov, 2021

Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Samsung HW-Q950A Dolby Atmos soundbar review

 

Samsung's HW-Q950A soundbar fires on all cylinders at all times

Extremely present centre channel ; Room-filling sound ; Excellent feature set

Rears can be distracting ; Subwoofer not well integrated ; Not the most nuanced or dynamic

The HW-Q950A is a forthright and punchy performer with crystal clear vocal delivery and plenty of features

Oct, 2021

Expert review by : John Archer (t3.com)

Samsung HW-Q950A review: the ultimate Dolby Atmos soundbar experience

 

The Samsung HW-Q950A is an 11.1.4-channel monster of a soundbar, and it's the best audio upgrade available today

Hugely powerful sound ; Uniquely complete 3D soundstage ; Q-Symphony feature on Samsung TVs is great

Very premium price ; Better for movies than music ; No full auto-calibration system

The Samsung HW-Q950A combines of the power and precision of a high-quality separates system with the compact form factor of a soundbar – it's a spectacular success.

Jun, 2021

Expert review by : John Archer (homecinemachoice.com)

Samsung HW-Q950A Soundbar Review

 

The world's first 16-channel soundbar system leaves John Archer ducking for cover More and more soundbars these days – high-end ones, anyway – stretch the soundbar definition to breaking point by comprising much more than just a single speaker unit...

Oct, 2021

Expert review by : Steve Withers (pocket-lint.com)

Samsung HW-Q950A review: Ultimate home cinema immersive sound

 

With a huge number of channels - 11 at the front, a sub, and four at the rear - this is one highly accomplished immersive sound experience.

Full sonic immersion ; Well integrated bass ; Auto EQ feature ; Passes Dolby Vision and HDR10+ ; AirPlay 2 and Alexa built-in

No Chromecast ; SmartThings app limited ; Display is on the top of soundbar

This soundbar adds more speakers to deliver a compelling 11.1.4-channel experience with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X object-based audio decoding. The inclusion of eARC, Dolby Vision and HDR10+ passthrough, Apple AirPlay 2, and built-in Amazon Alexa, also...

Jul, 2021

Expert review by : John Panoryios (rtings.com)

Samsung HW-Q950A Review

 

The Samsung HW-Q950A is the next generation of the Samsung HW-Q950T. This premium Dolby Atmos soundbar has a subwoofer and satellites to enhance your listening e...

Dolby Atmos support. Graphic EQ and presets. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Apple AirPlay 2 compatibility. Dialogue enhancement tool. Gets loud.

Doesn't support Chromecast built-in. Bass and treble adjustments don't work.

The Samsung HW-Q950A soundbar is impressive for mixed usage. It's an 11.1.4 soundbar with a balanced sound right out of the box, so you don't have trouble hearing dialogue in your favorite TV shows or instruments in your favorite songs. If you like...

Jun, 2021

Expert review by : Alex Hernandez (techaeris.com)

Samsung HW-Q950A first look: Amazing Dolby Atmos and DTS:X soundbar that fills the room

 

Samsung brings its best sound game to one of its top-of-the-line soundbar packages, the Samsung HW-Q950A with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.

Apr, 2021

Expert review by : Sameer Mitha (digit.in)

Samsung Soundbar HW-Q950A Review: Bringing the house down

 

Read the in depth Review of Samsung Soundbar HW-Q950A Audio Video. Know detailed info about Samsung Soundbar HW-Q950A configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

Fantastic sound output for movies, music and games ; Immersive surround sound effects and good channel separation ; eARC support with two HDMI pass-through ports ; Easy to set up ; Support for Dolby Atmos and DTS-X

Dolby Atmos height simulation could have been better ; Would have preferred slightly longer power cables for the rear surround speakers ; I wish settings could be controlled via the TV display when connected via ARC instead of the small display on the...

The Samsung Q950A is one of the best soundbars we’ve tested when it comes to sound output. It has very good audio quality for all content, be it movies, TV shows, games and even music. It has very clear channel separation, detailed sound and can give...

Oct, 2021

Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Wow

 

I purchased this on 19th October, and I must say that the sound is great, still getting used to the Dolby Atmos, the reason I got this as there was a special deal if you purchased the Neo Qled 65inch tv I got this soundbar 1/2 price. Who doesn't love a...

Oct, 2021
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