Samsung HW-Q990C

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

Staggeringly immersive soundstage ; Deep, powerful and controlled bass ; Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support

No 4K/120 and VRR passthrough

The Samsung HW-Q990C is a premium soundbar with a hefty price tag that offers superb sound quality and an incredibly engaging three-dimensional sonic experience. The presence and deep bass delivered by the rear speakers and subwoofer really help...

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.

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...

Starker, eindringlicher und dennoch detaillierter und subtiler Klang ; Synchronisiert seinen Ton mit Samsung TVs ; SpaceFit Sound Raumkorrektur ; Unterstützung von AirPlay 2 und Spotify Connect

Keine diskrete Lautstärke für die integrierte Alexa ; Stromkabel für Satellitenlautsprecher sind zu kurz ; Q-Symphony und kabelloses Dolby Atmos erfordern einen Samsung TV ; Keine Chromecast-Unterstützung

Die HW-Q990C bietet im Vergleich zu den letzten Samsung-Flaggschiff-Soundbars zwar nur wenige, dafür aber wirkungsvolle Verbesserungen. Die exzellente Audioleistung und die Vielzahl an Funktionen machen die Premium-Soundbar vordergründig für Besitzer...