items: items 1: articleHeading: Samsung HW-Q990F Soundbar Review
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articleSummary: This review notes the soundbar's advanced AI features for bass control.
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snippets: The HW-Q990F excels in delivering dynamic and immersive sound., This soundbar offers extensive connectivity options, including HDMI 2.1 with 4K/120Hz passthrough, eARC support, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi, Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast, and Spotify Connect., Samsung's Q-Symphony technology enhances the experience with compatible TVs. AI features improve bass and dialogue clarity.
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items 2: content: It's pretty rare that the new model of any technology gets smaller and better at the same time. I was pretty skeptical when I heard the Q990F was decreasing the size of the subwoofer while also making upgrading it to a dual woofer but they did it.
The subwoofer is insanely compact and more powerful than any single unit sub I've encountered.
The support for Dolby True HD and DTS:HD make the most of your lossless 4K Blu-rays for the true home theater fanatics and the heights effects add an extra dimension on the streaming services that support it like Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Paramount+ to name a few.
This soundbar sounds Eclipsa audio but as a brand new format, there isn't a lot of content to test it out with but nice to have a future proof soundbar, since this will show up on YouTube in the coming years
The main unit and the satellites are really sleek and create a wide sound stage with good surround effects.
The calibration and dialogue boost options really help complete the home theater experience as does the Q-Symphony feature if you have a Samsung TV to connect it to.
The power of the Q990F makes you think twice about going to the movie theater if you have nice enough neighbors to really let this baby rip.
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title: Compact, powerful subwoofer with Dolby True HD
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items 3: content: Samsung has released their latest flagship soundbar for 2025. I was able to test the new 11.1.4 soundbar for about a week to get some preliminary thoughts on the premium soundbar.
Samsung made a few changes on their flagship soundbar package this time around. Starting with going with the new titan black color over graphite black. The soundbar actually looks less premium in my opinion. The greyish color sticks out under my 2022 Samsung 65-inch tv. The system packs 23 total speakers, this is up from 22 with the new dual 8-inch speaker subwoofer.
Soundbar
The soundbar itself is slightly thicker and has ridges on the top. The overall design is similar to the other soundbars of old 990B-990D, but this version seems like Samsung wanted to go with “if it aint broke” approach.
Subwoofer
My biggest concern was the subwoofer’s design change. The subwoofer is now more compact and comes with dual 8-inch drivers. Samsung opted for the compact design over the taller box design with their past soundbars.
Wireless Rears
The wireless rears retain the same design language from past years. Front, side and upward facing speakers that produce a great all-around sound.
Features
The HW-Q990F has a jam-packed list of features. I would suggest pairing the soundbar with Samsung’s latest television to get the most out of the system. Wireless Dolby Atmos and Q-Symphony are back and better than ever. SpaceFit Pro handles calibrating the soundbar in your room. The system has 4k 120Hz passthrough for all the gamers as well.
Sound
The HW-Q990F performed really well with everything I threw at it. I wasn’t sure if the new compact design of the subwoofer would perform well with heavy bass laden tacks.
To some degree, the subwoofer sounded better than the HW-Q990D’s sub. The subwoofer provided some deep bass while watching movies with Dolby Atmos enabled tracks.
I can’t wait to test and hear more about the Eclipsa Audio support. I’m looking forward to this new open-source standard to test the new soundbar’s limits. Music sounds fantastic on the bar. I listened to different tracks across all genres of music for hours, and I was impressed with the sound delivery.
Conclusion
Samsung continues to set the bar with their premium soundbar. Feature packed with
all the latest bells and whistles. Since this is an early review, I’m sure to find many more gems and/or quirks to detail over the coming weeks. Well done Samsung for setting the bar and maintaining it.
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title: New compact subwoofer, dual 8-inch drivers
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items 4: content: Setup was pretty easy. The wires for the speakers are all the same, so you don't have to figure out which ones go to the soundbar, which ones to the speakers, or the sub, and so on. Surround sound speakers and the subwoofer picked up without having to be paired. Samsung even included brackets for the soundbar to be installed under the TV. The
Once I turned it on and heard the Disney startup, goodness gracious, I was very impressed. Bass kicked in nicely, even though it is small, it packs a nice punch. The subwoofer has dual drivers, so the bass low is pretty impressive for such a small sub. The surround sound is just a pleasure to hear. You are taken right into a movie. The dialog is fantastic. It's crystal clear without having to turn up the volume to hear what is being said. I really like the wireless speakers, I didn't have to run wires all over, although I was a bit skeptical. While watching movies, the speakers did not drop out at all. Superb sound coming from all around. I have yet to dial in the sub and speaker levels which will make an even more impressive feel.
One problem I did have was connecting to the SmartThings app. I have a unifi network and spent hours trying to connect. I eventually figured it out by changing WPA3 to WPA2 and disabling PMF. Once I did that, the soundbar connected with no issues.
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title: Easy setup, wireless speakers, clear dialogue
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items 5: content: This soundbar is amazing 10/10 on every front. It was a great addition to our home entertainment space. The smart features with SmartThings, Wireless connection make setup a breeze and we were enjoying it in under 10 minutes. From Movies to TV shows the sound fills the room and creates a wonderful soundstage. We change between SpaceFit sound and Adaptive sound based on our media. The Game Mode Pro really takes gaming to next level. Our kids love the gaming with this soundbar. The newly designed Subwoofer is a real deal and can trounce sound from much much expensive audio systems.
The design is so clean and gets lot of compliments. Samsung has knocked this one out of the park!
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title: Amazing sound, smart features, great subwoofer
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items 6: content: This isn't my first Samsung Dolby Atmos soundbar, but this is by far the best one yet. At first glance, they significantly change the aesthetic. They ditched the cloth cover in favor of a metallic shell, with a very pleasing grid pattern along the length of it. The subwoofer now has two drivers instead of one, and it absolutely pounds the bassline of my favorite Sleep Token songs. If you have a newer Samsung TV, the Q-Symphony feature is something you have to witness to understand. It allows your TV speakers to be incorporated as additional channels, creating an even deeper atmosphere for movies and shows. I absolutely love the improvements Samsung made this year to their flagship soundbar.
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items 7: content: Setting up the HW-Q990F was a breeze using my SmartThings App. I hooked it up to my 75-inch QN900C, which allowed me to utilize Q-Symphony. This allows the soundbar to work together with the TV speakers. With the Active voice Amplifier, voices came thru crystal clear. This is now the only way to watch TV. Movies come to life with the sound coming from every direction. The compact 8-inch dual active sub-woofer packs a punch and delivers great bass. The HW-Q990F will make an excellent addition for your home entertainment system.
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items 8: content: I upgraded to the Samsung Q990F from an older and cheaper soundbar and the difference is night and day. The surround sound is good– the rear speakers and up-firing channels actually make it feel like you're in a cinema. Explosions, voices, and even subtle background sounds are crystal clear.
Setup was super easy, and it synced with my Samsung TV instantly with Q-Symphony. The new subwoofer design looks better in my living room and still delivers deep, punchy bass.
The tap view is also a convenient feature for casting.
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items 9: content: I want to start by saying how terrific it sounds. Atmos content is immersive, the redesigned subwoofer sounds much more refined, and pairing this setup with my NeoQLED for Q Symphony makes this a knock out of the park.
However, the appearance of the soundbar leave a bit to be desired. Despite the advertisements showing the Q990F more black, you can clearly tell that everything is more of a graphite/Grey once you have it up, making my setup look mismatched visually. Also, the front of the soundbar has some warping in the plastic, which really is unacceptable at the price point of this system.
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title: Terrific sound, refined subwoofer, Q Symphony
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items 10: content: I upgraded from Yamaha YSP 2700 to Q990F the sound clarity is mind blowing. I was in the assumption that Yamaha had the best sound clarity until I heard from Samsung. The sound will take you to the next level. Very clear voice, small sub with mind blowing output, the satellite speakers are very powerful. Worth the money spent. The sound bar is really huge compared to my Yamaha and sound output is excellent.
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items 11: content: Very good sound system, woofer is good, sound quality is great. Crisp and clear sound with great subwoofer. Qsymphony with my Samsung TV works great. There are some issues I find with HDMI Arc, sometimes it does not connect with TV. Audio is also poor in HDMI arc. Soundbar is bit bigger but satellite speakers are even too big for Satellite speakers.
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items 12: content: The Q990F builds upon the the already successful Q series of premium soundbars.
This model (although a smaller footprint sub) packs a punch. Wonderful sound separation and powerful bass from a smaller design. It will transform your viewing and listening experience. Nearly perfect in all ways.
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items 13: content: Was set on the 990D until the last minute. Ended up opting for the 990F given its sale price is the same as the previous model. Main other difference that tipped me towards the 990F was its sealed sub with dual 8” drivers target than the single driver ported design on the 990D. Have had other ported subs and also experienced the “rattling” you’ll see in some reviews.
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items 14: content: 🔥 Just upgraded to the Samsung Q990F and it’s an absolute beast!
Crisp dialogue, powerful bass, and full surround with rear speakers out of the box. Dolby Atmos is unreal — feels like I’m in the cinema every night. Easy setup and works perfectly with my Samsung TV
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items 15: content: Excellent sound bar and so much better than our old surround speakers. The dialogue is much clearer making it easier to understand what is being said on films and programmes. The sound generally is very good and the bass woofer well controlled but it really comes into its own with Dolby Atmos films - can’t stop smiling, it’s like being there.
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items 16: content: I have been eyeing off the Q990 soundbar for a couple of years and it has always rated highly on the review websites. This one had extra appeal because of the revamped woofer. This system is very easy to set up and sounds perfect. Definitely worth purchasing.
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items 17: content: Bought this 2 weeks ago to pair with my tv and very impressive.
Adjusts sounds and makes it so easy.
Sounds amazing and love the option of rear speakers to create a movie theatre experience.
The sound is crisp and very impressive.
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