The BEST Home Theater SOUNDBAR JUST Got BETTER! Samsung Q990C Review
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► The BEST Home Theater SOUNDBAR JUST Got BETTER! Samsung Q990C Review
00:00 SAMSUNG Q990C SOUNDBAR INTRO
01:55 Q990C SETUP/REMOTE & APP
02:34 Q990C SOUND PROFILES: STANDARD, SURROUND SOUND & ADAPTIVE
03:57 HOW THIS BAR PERFORMS
04:33 THE Q990C SUBWOOFER
05:17 DIALOG CLARITY
06:56 ATMOS SOUNDBAR PERFORMANCE
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09:38 SOUNDBAR COMPARISONS: SAMSUNG vs SONOS ARC
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11:20 SAMSUNG Q990C vs Q950A/Q990B + MY FINAL THOUGHTS
12:28 KRISTI on the Q990C
17:00 Q990C vs SENNHEISER AMBEO
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The lack of 2.1 is "not a problem" at all if you have a TV with 2.1.
You need a GPU with at least 2 HDMI ports. What I do with my PC is to send an HDMI 2.1 to the tv, and another HDMI cable to the soundbar. The only "complicated" thing is you having to send another cable from soundbar to another, in my case tiny 7" monitor. In such configuration, both, Windows and GPU think your soundbar is a second display. You should only use the "extend these displays" setting. Only con, sometimes a program will only open in the tiny screen, and you'll have to drag it to the tv screen. But hey, that way I can always get the best video and audio at the same time.
I alrea have it
I have a lg top tier tv so I’m not going to get the best out of a great tv with a Samsung soundbar
@@JayPatrol it would be batter han with a lg soundbar still lol. Nobody uses q symphony anyway.
Compare that samsung soundbar with the jbl 1300x
I love the quality and how complete these reviews are. Thanks guys! I know you enjoy this as much as we do.
Watching you from Chile ♡
Much appreciated!
I'm not even looking for a soundbar. I'm just here for that B-roll 😄
Still happy you're here and I thank you for watching!
Then there’s the regulars waiting for Kristi
Sorry, Andrew, but not that sorry😂
@@robinsonbrand in your honest opinion if you were in a position to buy 990c or jbl 1300x or klipsch 1200 today for a 20x10 room and I currently have jbl 9.1 and 7.1 which one 8s the best all around upgrade
Major compliments on the discussion voice interruption. Every reviewer has to find its own voice and format. Because, hey there are so many of you. But I dig this one a lot. Keep it going.
Ontopic. I came to this because of the Nakamichi Dragon, and wanting Atmos in my renovated house. Still no clue what I want.
Such a great review, he is the best at these. It feels so calm cool collected and at the end you truly feel like you can make an educated decision. Sorry for being gone so long but keep kicking ass!!
This soundbar is phenomenal. I have a full blown home theater, but when listening to regular tv or streaming I do now want to fire up the home theater. I can fully state that this soundbar can replace most peoples dedicated home theater system. It is unbelievable the clarity, transparency, depth and the amazing surround effects; it is seamless all around you with no breaks in sound front/back. The width is as wide as your walls, I have heard sound coming from everywhere. Bass is more than adequate and blends seamless with the main speakers. Note, I installed with the sub port facing me. The processing power and ai to coordinate 21 amps is remarkable. No snaps when I switch between apps. Only downside is no documentation, even on-line manual is sparse info...have to rely on discussion groups. There are steps left out that is crucial in getting the eArc hdmi and soundbar to work. It cannot get better considering its compact size. As usual, top consistant review from you and Kristy.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm glad it's working for you!
I'm having an issue hearing dialogue on the Q990C when heavy action scenes are happening and I even have the centre channel at MAX. Any tips?
@@LoganScottY, I’ve had the same issue and sometimes the dialog is muffled even when I have the voice enhancement switched to on. Did you manage to fix your issue by tweaking the settings ?
@@leeskelton9715 I did actually fix it. I turned most of the channels down by a lot and then raised the main volume up and increased the centre channel a little bit, however if you're not watching Atmos content then I think the dialogue won't be as sharp on older sound mixes. That being said I was very happy with the changes I made. Dialogue sounds a lot better for older mixes like 5.1
@@LoganScottY would you happen to have a note of the settings that you adjusted to? If you do please post them and I’ll give them a try.
Thanks for your prompt reply
Regards
Lee
This is the review that made me pull the trigger and buy it. I was NOT disappointed. I’m stoked about it and enjoying it. Thank you for such a well-made, detailed review that covers so much.
Glad I could help!
I bought this back in july 2023 after much research.. at first the app was a bit sketchy. It would often disconnect and then i would have to go thru the whole setup process again.. a few updates later and the app barely disconnected. When it does disconnect now, it will automatically connect and i wont have to go thru the setup process again. Loving this soundbar. The bass is perfectly fine. Im also using it in a small room.
Fabulous job as always guys I’m getting a Neo QLED 55 inch TV and I think I’m convinced to go with the Samsung 990C sound bar
I bought it and I have a large open plan living room with dining area and kitchen and this system is amazing even with the rears up against the back wall.. it’s way better than my old Yamaha receiver and kef e305 egg speakers. Oh and I got a portion with a free Samsung bespoke jet a1 vacuum! Bonus!!
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks guys for another great review. I have the Sony A9 w/ Sony A95K and I still believe it's the best Atmos system around. And you are so correct that having a Sony TV acting as the center channel is a must. Look forward to the Sonos review!
I love my 990B especially for the $650 I paid for it refurb on prime day. it got my neighbor to turn up their audio in retaliation the day I was stretching it's legs in a test, and when I took it on vacation to an Airbnb open concept with a 24+ foot ceiling great room, it filled the space flawlessly, concernts sounded so lively and authentic, loved it.
Got the Q990C recently for my media room, loving the experience already. Having a “blast”. Couldn’t agree more with you Andrew!
I have the Q990C connected to an 85" QN900B.... our living room viewing experience is almost as good as our dedicated theater. Running the TV and Sounbar speakers together is just awesome!
Really appreciate you sharing your personal experiences!
My parents have the ARC and it does music well, it's a bit more full and warm. But movies and overall sound the 990C is amazing.
@@robinsonbrand I purchased the QN900B thanks to watching your review and I don't regret it one bit. Even considering the OLEDs I passed on.
You guys do the best reviews .. world class. Keep up the great work! 👏👏👏👏
Much appreciated!
Thanks as always Andrew & Kristi! I was really hoping you would review the Q990C one of these days when I delayed my plan for the Q990B so much that Samsung launched a new one :D Loved the review - you answered so much! And I'm not sure anyone else mentioned this, but adding graphs to help make objective sense of how you describe the sound, especially between different sound modes is EXACTLY what I didn't know I needed in my life!!! Thank you so much guys!!
Coming from old Vizio surround system it's like night and day. I had to raise volume to 50 to get any good rumble. With the Q990c I got it pegged at 18 and can feel the rumble. The voices are clearer as well.
I wanted the Sony but they cost more than I was willing to pay. I'm happy so far with purchase. I will have to put it through its paces this week with music, gaming and movies.
Hi, thanks for your reviews - they are really great! How does the 990c compare to the next Samsung soundbar in the lineup - the 930c? My room is perfect square 12 by 12 feet so I'm trying to find a cheaper dolby atmos solution for gaming/watching tv shows.
Great review!
My brother-in-law just purchased the 990C along with a 2023 Samsung TV. Something to note - I wasn't able to get q-symphony working via the wireless connection - had to be wired via HDMI to activate that feature. I didn't spend a ton of time with his setup, but I could barely tell when q-symphony was activated let alone that it made a significant impact.
We just got one and I absolutely love it. I have never heard a sound bar setup that sounds this close to a traditional surround setup. My only complaint is the display on the front of the sound bar is unusable being so small and being behind the grill mesh. We have it paired with a q900c and the pair sounds awesome.
Wonderful review of the Q990C. I currently have an old Pioneer AVR for my HT, which I am satisfied with for the time being. Now that I have a listening-only two channel system in my living room, my music needs are being met. When the time comes to upgrade my HT, I will be considering all options as it seems that soundbars have come a very long way!
Looking forward to seeing your review on the sonos arc.
Will be cool to do one on the Arc, x2 sub gen3 and a pair of the era 300
I've had several soundbars and surround sound package but it was only when I purchased an AVR and a pair of stereo speakers did I realise what I was missing (stereo imaging, thumping bass, fully enveloping soundstage etc) besides going down this route one can always add to it overtime... surround speakers, subwoofers one can even get height speakers and experience a real non-virtual Dolby Atmos experience. Something IMO upward-firing speakers can't cut. Nowadays AVRs are so simple to setup they even walk you through the process.
Remember our ears follow our eyes to where the story lives.
Yes ! Absolutely!
A simple 5.1.2 surround system with avr will always be superior to a sound bar at any price point.
Thank you Andrew for this video this has helped my decision greatly. I have had purchased this Samsung Q990C and only been able to enjoy it for less than 2 weeks and it has been amazing. Can’t wait to throw all the content on the OLED paired with this Dolby Atmos capable sound bar!
I have a traditional system and wanting to downsize without too much compromise. I have bipolar rear speakers and I love the effect they produce, so it’s great to see systems with two side firing drivers.
I just downgraded myself to this soundbar 😅
Wahooo i always love you guys. i but this soundbar and blowing away by the sound even blow my traditional home theatre
away ...when it come to movies
Thanks for sharing your experience. It's a great system.
When it comes to dialogue intelligibility, if it's a Denon or marantz AVR with there cheap off-the-shelf resistors & capacitors then I would go with a sound bar. But I can assure you when one goes high-performance its a whole different ballgame.
How does this soundbar perform when playing music from an iPhone using AirPlay?
So freaking awesome you reviewed this. Been wanting your thoughts on it for awhile as I’m hoping to get this for our bedroom. Been looking at the 900c, same sound bar minus the satellites, since I can’t place the sats behind us. However, do you think they would work if I put them in the corners? That would place them more to the sides then behind us. Thanks again for an awesome vid!
Just ended up purchasing this on heavy discount...can't wait!!
If this is helpful to anyone. Bought this soundbar for a small room. Rear speakers are great don’t necessarily have to have them behind you, just angled them towards my position more. Elevated the sub on a chest of drawers with the acoustic lens pointed towards me. Dolby Atmos sounds great. Until I elevated the sub I was disappointed with the bass, now it sounds fantastic. Hobbit and Lord of the rings sound great with it. Put sub to +3 and increase bass to 2, use space fit by activating the mic then turn space fit on. Then you’re good to go. Probably better in a large room but I’m more than happy with it.
I have a 990B and it is excellent in both Streaming and music. I have the latest Apple TV 4K and Apple Music sub and Dolby Atmos music is so good.
I love the energy you have for this stuff Andrew!
Question. If on a scale of 1 to 10, with [10] being the Sony AZ7000ES with a 7.1.4 set up and [1] was normal TV speakers, where would you put the Q990C?
It would just be really good to know how much better a proper home theatre set up can be compared to how much you rave about the 990C!
I have an older Samsung tv without the symphony thing and I wouldn’t be able to use HDMI 2.1 full spec but I am surprised they haven’t matched its capabilities to their current top tv since the two are seen as going together. Interesting to see the arc I’ll definitely look forward to the review I’m still happy with mine, though I do only have the bar (I’d love to be able to try the sub and surrounds at some point).
You had mentioned the vocals are not chesty but male vocals still need presence. Looking at the frequency response, the dip from 220hz to 700hz looks like it won't make music mids sound "full" or male vocals have warmth. Just because dialogue is crisp and clear doesn't mean it doesn't need body
This exactly what I’m missing. Installed the bar this week and don’t like it.
@@Rik448 Man what's I'm finding out is that most soundbars are like this, and the only way to really see if they are/aren't is to test em out. To be honest, I don't notice it all the time, so I might overlook it lol
I have the q990b and it’s lovely
G'day from Oz Andrew. Been waiting for this review for a while Andrew. Awesome. I've had this bar for a month now and you confirm what I hear. Picked this up for around $750 US (1100 AUD).
Connected to a TCL 75"Mini Led and Panasonic 820 4k Blu Ray. Absolutely love your channel.
When I was young I loved watching car shows in the morning on TNN, and now I watch this. Keep up the good work A&K👍
I really appreciate that! (I used to watch the car shows in the morning with my Dad)
I can’t seem to find anyone that has compared the Q990c with the Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite Bluetooth 7.2.4 Channel Dolby Atmos earc. Do you have input? They are roughly the same price right now.
I recently bought this soundbar for my 15x15 open concept room. I was honestly skeptical of the bass but MAN! my previous system was a 5.1 with a Martin Logan 10” sub and the sub with this bar is amazing! I ran a sweep on it and it goes down to 27hz I’m really happy with it and it’s simple to use, a plus for my wife!
Now this is a first, experiencing your review of the Samsung Q990C Soundbar on my Samsung Q990C Soundbar..... Loving it!! 😊
I got this during their sale for EPP/EDU account sale for 700 dollars plus 10% discount when I requested it from their expert team chat, ended up paying for about 750. So great of a soundbar!
Im not into soundbars. But if you say it can compete with a traditional home theater, its pretty impressive how far theyve come.
If you're building a 5.1.2 setup around 2-way bookshelf speakers and say an AVR this bar can 100% compete and even embarrass a lot of the competition.
The thing about budget to mid-price AVRs whenever the movies sound Dynamics changed one will usually find themselves having to reach for the remote control yet again! And that's regardless of what kind of centre channel one is running. It's cost me well over £10k to finally get mine sounding away I want it. Stick with a sound bar. Not unless one loves music more.
@@robinsonbrand
I doubt that….
Coffee in hand. Ready to go. Cheers
Don't skip a minute, two big reveals in this one 😉
Thanks again for another great review. I just finished purchasing the Q990C and Samsung should thank you for it! I can’t wait to set it up! Btw, you guys are great together! She always brings up what I’m thinking… I love it! GBA! 🇺🇸
Thank you so much! Happy to hear the Q990C is working out for you.
I gave up on all the soundbars and just got me the sonos arc and sub and dont regret it. Still here to learn about it though. You guys are my number 1 for sound.
Just picked up a 77" Samsung S90C and now in the market for a better home theater system. Going back and forth between the Q990C and the Sonos Arc + Sub. Each of them has their pros for my use case, I totally like the expandability of the Sonos system and I've read that adding 2 Era 300's to the system is game changing, however I the investment is much larger. I like that this combined with my Samsung tv would make the system even better and obviously the price difference is a huge factor as well. I've seen the Q990C drop to $839.99 multiple times in the last month with EPP so I'm having such a hard time deciding right now.
Exactly same here, while I have LG C1 65’ instead. The Q990C is now on sale, originally price is 16 000 NOK, but now 10 000 NOK. I like the idea of the sonos arc, but god damn what a expensive and slow-paced «investment» it must be. The arc itself is basically the price for this badboy on sale, so for me it’s a no-brainer; I’m getting Q990C. While the multiroom option with sonos seems so smooth, I just dont think it will be worth it, and therefore I’ll rather get this one instead, and just use a solid wireless speaker for kitchen, bathroom or bedroom as I like. I belive that is the most rational solution.
I have the same TV only 65" and 990c. Connecting the thing is simple as TV recognizes it. Smartthing controls are awesome although sometimes it stops working and the soundbar requires to be removed and added back. Perhaps, that though, could be attributed to my router.
The sound is simply amazing for both: music and movies in my opinion.
I also got the 77" Samsung S90C this summer (on sale) and I got the Q990C now on BF for ~$990. For me it came down to compability with the TV (less cables and remotes) as well as the "sound quality for the buck" even if this is a finite system and with sub par estetics.
Hey Andrew awesome video! Like many I also bit the bullet and made the purchase after your review - Samsung should slide a few bucks your way ;). Quick question at 14:18 you show a screenshot of the samsung app with SpaceFit Sound, and Active Voice Amplifier toggled on. I'm guessing this was your preferred set up (alongside the Adapative sound mode)?
m glad you're enjoying your soundbar. The images shown at the time stamp referenced were for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect my personal settings, which would only apply to me and my room. Find what combo works best for you and enjoy! Thanks for your support and for watching!
@robinsonbrand Hi Andrew. I watch (and like) every video - thanks for all you do!
I am confused about whether to use pass through on my Sony X950G TV? Currently off, am I hamstringing the Q990C from giving me all the atmos it can? What settings do I focus on with pass through on or off? I want best decoding, and perhaps not double decoding.
#toomanysettingstoo manyplaces
Sorry, no $$ for a 77" Samsung TV to eliminate the question, but wouldn't that be nice.
BTW, Samsung support couldn't (wouldn't) help me with the question, advising I call Sony support. Do you think Sony info would be reliable? Would you recommend calling Samsung back to try a different support rep?
I consider your information reliable!!
I see a lot of comments/questions regarding high ceilings. Andrew does address this sort of in this video, in that these soundbars with upward and side firing drivers are dependent on walls and ceilings to get the full benefit because the sound needs to bounce off. I personally wouldn't weigh height channels/effects heavily because a lot of movie mixes just aren't well done and most of us don't have perfectly square rooms.
Hi guys, amazing review as always, we really appreciate it! I have one question.. As my living room setup is not ideal to have the surround speakers behind the couch, have you tried to use them in "front mode" to see how they'd sound?
I'm very convinced to buy this soundbar but I have an LG G3 OLED TV... what will I lose in terms of compatibility? Q-symphony and that's it? Unfortunately it seems to me that LG soundbars are not competitive compared to other brands, even if you want to spend a lot of money.
Only the Q-symphony
Please do let me know how you think this system stacks up to the Sony HT-7000/SA-SW5/SA-RS5 bundle system.
This. Very interested
Hello Andrew, could you please let me know, from your opinion and experience, which, precisely only the one, Dolby Atmos Sound bar you will recommend?
Hi and Happy New Year! May it sounds the best! :) May I kindly ask if it’s worthy to pay more than double for the ht-a9 with sw5 than for the q990c. I try to decide over our first ht system, me being more a stereo audiophile person. :) Thank you so much!
I bought this just after it launched for $1200. I also took the sub electronics and put them in a dual 10" sub enclosure that I made and WOW! This system sounds fantastic.
I have a 13 inch focal chorus 700 sub is it possible to connect somhow
No
@@robinsonbrand Yes! It's so rich and full sounding. The enclosure is tuned to 32mhz. I wish you could hear it. The voice, the mids, the highs and lows are all so crisp and clear. The base is strong but doesn't distort the other sounds. Don't say no until you hear the final product! It's fantastic, I love just sitting and listening to music now.
@@robinsonbrand And why no? Please explain without hearing it.
Thanks for your great video!! I just purchased the Q990C soundbar which came with a Samsung BN39-01997A HDMI cable. I can't find any specs for this cable anywhere. Do you know if it's an HDMI 2.1 that supports E-Arc? Thanks again! As always, Great job!! 👍
From my experience the HDMI cable comes with Q990C is only a premium, not ultra fast that supports eARC/ 48Gbps. I bought a seperate cable for that. Always look for the HDMI certification when buying a new ultra fast cable. Cheers!
Thank you! I'm going to go ahead and get a couple cables that are certified 2.1 ultra fast as you stated. Thanks again, appreciate it!! 👍@@kits.m.i7694
What is the interest to buy HDMI 2.1 cable to connect soundbar to tv ?
I use the HDMI cable that came with the bar and I can passthrough Dolby true HD Atmos with no issues, eARC works fine with it as well.
Hi Andrew, really likes your review on TVs and sound bar. Currently I’m having some headache in choosing between JBL bar 1300 with Samsung sound bar. If budget is not a concern and wanted to have full immersive cinematic experience (with TCL 98inch). Which sound bar you would recommend. Thank you
Great review!
I have to choose between the 990C and Denon 2800 combined with B&w mt50. Can the Samsung equal or beat such a traditional setup?
Hey Andrew Robinson have you heard the polk magnifi max ax sr and how would it compare to the samsung q990c and bose 900
Yes
I watched your review 2 years ago on the Sony HT-A9 which you seemed to speak very highly of. In this review of the 990C, Kristi brought this model up and it seems your opinion has changed. Did something in the last two years change your mind about the Sony?
2 years is a long time in technology. New stuff gets invented, better products come out. If you bought top of the line phone 10 years ago, do you think it will still be the best option? Obviously not, because there are so many better options. It's not that old technology gets worse. But everything else gets better.
Spot On as always Guy's- This works in our Master Bedroom (although I really wanted the Klipsch 1200-lol-fer Music) But my livin' room will always play my vinyl
I do have the Sony A95K, without having listened to both the HT A9 and the Q990C, which one should i go for blind? I'm priorising better Surround Sound effects, but do not have enough place for a dedicated Hometheater AV setup, would the HT A9 be better than the Q990C in my situation?
Cannot believe that after almost 3 years of telling us we need to check out and review the ARC, none of you have commented on the fact that we have it now. Knock me over with a feather.
Nobody wants to jinx a future review of the ARC. That's my take.
@@BryanRuby Fair enough, I guess I was just expecting the comments to be all about the Sonos ARC and was legit worried it would overshadow the Samsung.
For anyone following your channel they know your deal with Arc. So I think enough said. You had the decency to mention it in this review. I was ready to write a ripping comment on you reviewing this minor incremental change in this Samsung bar, when in a previous review you remarked you would never review a model (re Arc) unless there was a good reason or new version. All I would say is that if the Arc review isn’t next Sunday, the army awaits! Maybe the Arc review, a 3yo product, is more about calibrating against other products reviewed and the Sonos universe than it is about the product itself; like an editorial on the state of things.
Decency? We mentioned it because we were finally sent one. For the record, and this is covered in the video, the Q990C is not an "incremental change". I'll save you the trouble, the ARC review is not coming next week.
Ah darn. Thanks Andrew, I’ll stay tuned regardless.
What would you choose as your ultimate decision, Sony tv + HT-A9 or Samsung tv + Q990C? 🤔 Or a mix maybe? Answer please 🙏
Got my Q990C a few weeks go. Its an amazing improvement over my previous homepods
Do you like more than Jbl 1300x ?
Hey Andrew or anyone, did you do a manual speaker calibration, or did you just stick with the spacefit sound feature?
Great review , I have the 990c and the 990b and i can confirm that the bass and the rear speakers are much better due to the fine tuning Samsung have done .Cleaner bass sound and more content in the surrounds with better detail to my surprise. I have no doubt that the Samsung is the best bar to buy for the money, much better than the sonos system .
My OCD always tweaking when I see that the two slabs are not level. Can’t you adjust them👀
Nice review!
One question, this setup or a Harman Kardon citation 1100 with a sub s?
Hi Andrew, does the 990c work well in a room with a vaulted roof?
My TV room is 16x16 feet, roof height is 17 feet(vaulted), please suggest a good system that suits the requirement, budget no constraint.
Hi Andrew, I would like to have your opinion on this - I have a TV that supports 4K @ 120hz and it has an eARC port as well. I have a PS5 which I will be using to play games and to watch movies using 4K Blurays. Since the Q990C doesn't support HDMI 2.1, will I get the maximum benefit from watching movies through PS5 using Blu-rays. If not what's the best setup to connect the TV, Q990C and my PS5 ??. Kindly consider this request and reply me.
Thank you.
Yes! please answer this question! Many gamers are reviewing this!
Yeah I need this info
Can you not just plug your ps5 into the tv? Do you need to go through the sound bar?
@@UnitedKingdomRC That's what I thought - what reason would anything else need to run through the soundbar?
@@Darkk_Sagethat’s what I’m trying to figure out, I have a 4k 120hz Samsung tv with an e arc slot, ready to go. Why does the lack of 2.1 limit me?
Me quietly making note of what to get for a sound bar when I need one. Thanks guys.
I would start here for sure because it has arguably the best objective performance all things considered of all the bars on the market while costing the least amount of money for the privilege.
Good morning friends! Exciting to hear that soundbar tuning continues to evolve. This appears to be a great solution for most folks. QOTD: I think this further drives the point that you raised in the A9 review (and continued in Sony AVR videos) that much of the progress comes from the settings and electronics.
I could see using this in a bedroom or living room as a second theater. I still personally enjoy having a dedicated AVR but fully realize I might be the minority.
I hope that you continue to have a relaxing weekend.
Thank you for answering the QOTD and I appreciate you watching!
Thank you for the insightful review @robinsonbrand! I am looking for a new sound bar mostly for home theatre Dolby Atmos sound effects, to clearly hear voices (my hearing isn’t what it used to be so I have been using subtitles a lot lately) and to occasionally route music through. I’m ready to spend a bit, and was considering the Sonos Arc + sub + era 300s. What are your thoughts and would you recommend something else instead? FYI I currently don’t have any sonos speakers, so I’m not yet invested in their ecosystem.
I just went to Samsung's website and they have the Q990D. When when will we see your review of that one ? I'm about to purchase it.
I wish I could tell you but I have no idea. I'm at the mercy of when they decide to provide one for review.
@@robinsonbrand got you
It’s the exact same, they just added hdmi 2.1 and costs 1800, Wich is insane. Go with C for 1399
@@robinsonbrand Any update on this? Wondering if its worth the 400 extra ($1800) for the new D model. Tnx
Another awesome review....
Thank you so much for watching.
Great Video as always. Can you post the sound setting that you use in the app. I wonder how that sounds on my bar.
I fully respect everything you both do. You have so much to try and remember to put in these videos and you do such a great job. There is no way you could anticipate every question we might throw at you. Also, neither of you are pinching pennies for equipment, nor lack the ability to a/b equipment, so I fully understand why you didn't/couldn't anticipate the question I have. I hope you see this and are able to address it, if possible. So...I love everything you've said about the q990c, and it is now at the top of my wish list after watching this, and other reviews. Now I just need to somehow save the money. My question is about building your own system, with AVR, speakers, etc. compared to the q990c. I heard Andrew say that he would go with AVR/speakers for music, and I'm glad to know that, but my question is in regards to movies only, in order to make an apples to apples comparison. The AVR market is vast and daunting in cost and specs. So......in regards to making as identical a sound as possible, for movies, in ATMOS, number of channels and overall quality and experience... how much would it cost to build a system that is legitimately comparable to the q990c in sound, for home theater use? It would also be nice to know the number of channels an AVR would need in order to compete toe to toe with the q990c. Could a person save money and get equally good movie quality sound by buying an AVR and speakers? After watching this review, it appears to me that the q990c is not only the easiest, but also the least expensive way to get a really, really good ATMOS/movie theater experience at home, but I'd hate to go the wrong direction because of my lack of understanding something that may be obvious to others. If you can answer, I thank you very much.
The downside of the soundbar system is that you can only do so much with digital signal processing. Ultimately there are some hard constraints set by the size of the drivers used in terms of sound, and the limited number of speaker locations used in terms of soundstage and localization. For the money, the soundbar system is still hard to beat though. If you go the receiver route, you'd probably want to start with a 2.0 system and then add a subwoofer, center, surrounds, Atmos/heights, etc. That way you can slowly build a quality system that makes the hassle and expense of going the separates route worth it. Something solid like an Arendal 1961 5.2.4 might cost you over $10k in the end. You also have to be willing to spend some time to dial in your system. So it's more of a process and different mindset.
Bought this one on black friday and its amazing. Having a hard time choosing between surround and adaptive mode.
Question tho, should the upfiring speakers in the front sound light and none bass ish? Theres like no bass in the upfiring speakers what i can hear?
Give it a week and it will work right or you can turn it up in the app. Mine felt soft for awhile and then one day it started working right. Maybe its the "spacefit" I think 🤔
@@Deveal2014 With some configuration I think it has turned out good 🙂
Should i leave spacefit on or off? And I can’t choose between adaptive or surround as well lol
@@Samiuddin98 I leave it on, it does some difference but can't tell exactly what. It sounds good anyway, it does take same time for it to adjust.
I'm also a little torn between Adaptive and surround but I've left it in Adaptive atm. Remember that adaptive is the least correct mode but probably gives the best 3D illusion. Surround is closer to standard and plays the way the filmmaker wants the sound to play. But with all speakers on. Quick comparison, Surround has better surround all the time, more accurate and better volume balance. Adaptive is more front heavy at times but uses more of a 3D illusion, plays more from the rear depending on where objects are in the picture, less accurate tho and volume balance is more dynamic. It can get high when alot of action happens on the screen and low when nothing happens. Only thing I don't like with adaptive is that it can sound a little too much treble. Then surround is alot better, sounds less upmixed.
@Samiuddin98 leave spacefit on and I've been using adaptive personally
The Q990C is amazing. It's the sound system in my sports bar basement. And the Samsung Q950A is in my home/office. Samsung makes great soundbars. I also have a high end LG S95QR which is decent.
Got both 990b and Dragon. Dragon blows it out of the water in bass, clarity and detail. But the Samsung 990b/c would be 85 percent of the dragon for 1/3 of the price. The power difference between the two is quite a bit.
I wish you expanded on that issue with Sony. I have a Sony A80K and can't get it to work. I have pass through and eARC enabled. But on the soundbar I only get Dolby Digital Plus notification on display when playing Dolby Atmos content.
Make sure u have hdmi 2.1 hdmi, also make sure u have quality content
Im also getting this, IDK if DD+ implies there's also Atmos in there...
@@iamthechessmaster yeah man, It is Dolby Digital Plus. And it is Atmos but it is not THE ATMOS, or better said, lossless TrueHD Dolby Atmos. There is no solution except buying an external player. I proceeded to buy Nvidia Shield Pro. There is no workaround unfortunately. And it is not connected to Sony/Samsung, it's a problem in general.
Thanks! I really am that 50/50 user with music every morning and video at night so traditional for me. Tuning is everything as a few updates on my amp have shown me through the years. It can make so much of a difference that I have had to re-calibrate every speaker in the 7.2.4 system!
Appreciate you watching and for sharing your personal thoughts and setup!
Your guy's b-roll quality is so good!! Keep it coming. Also, to follow up, a podcast coming from you two would be fascinating, maybe not necessarily product review podcasts, but more so social commentary on what has largely been a very... strange community. Some questions that are interesting to would be like, when is enough ever actually enough, why is music taste so personal, why does utilitarian design equate quality for some and not others, what makes living with stereo so difficult, what's the impact of streaming on communal listening, etc. Or like, why does everyone use the same test track?? Hahaha AnYwAy thanks for another great vid!
I have the Samsung s90c TV coming and was considering this sounder for it. Regarding the lack of HDMI 2.1on this soundbar, could I not just plug the PS5 or my Apple TV directly into TV to take advantage of HDMI 2.1, and have another HDMI cable connecting soundbar to the TV to get the audio ? I don't know much about this stuff.
Yes sir.
I brought this soundbar and the s90c tv. I assume since this was a 2023, it would use 2.1. Hdmi arch Is that reason when I go to settings, the dolby atoms is shaded, plus I don't see it on the sound bar. I called Samsung they sent over tech. And he didn't know anything. I am so frustrated. I thinking returning the soundbar. Because I am not seeing dolby Atmos working Help.
@@darrylchristian653is your HDMI cord in the eArc port?
I have an
Earc 2.1 and it in earc port. I was thinking since the TV doesn't use 2.1. I would need to change it?
@@darrylchristian653, the approach is simple. if you have a device that outputs Dolby Atmos and you want your soundbar to have that sound, you connect the soundbar to the tv using the e-ARC HDMI port on the tv. The other device can be connected to any other HDMI ports on the tv and it will passthrough Atmos to the soundbar
I just replaced my Q990C with the new Nakamichi dragon and let me tell you that the quality and fidelity of the sound coming out of the dragon is like a day and night difference. The dragon is worth every penny. I hope you can compare them and see for your self.
Actually it's 4 times the price of Q990C
You get what you pay for. Like I said, it’s day and night different between them.
@@nekerrivera agreed.but as a budget buyer Samsung is the best as of now.😊
Lovely video. Gonna get this after the move for sure for the bedroom. Hope everyone is enjoying their Sunday!
Thanks! Enjoy your weekend as well!
Hi. We love this soundbar and eventually will be moving where we could utilize the rear speakers… for now we don’t have the space. Could we run this no problems without the rear satellites?
Afternoon Andrew and Kristi👍
Morning KJ!
Can somebody explain how HMDI 2.0 instead of 2.1 is holding it back? I’m not understanding. My tv has a refresh rate of 120hz, so if I’m watching tv with audio coming thru the soundbar, is my soundbar limiting my tv to 60 hz? My game systems are connected straight to my tv, not the soundbar.
If your gaming system(s) are connected direct to your TV then assuming that you TV can go up to say 120, or 144hz then you are unaffected by the soundbar HDMI 2.0 limitation (sound will be sent to the soundbar via ARC OR eARC). If your gaming system(s) were to be connected directly to the soundbar then it would become a limitation and you woukd be stuck at 4k/60hz. Hope this helps
the idea is connecting the ps5 to soundbar with hdmi 2.1 will give you the 4k 120 passthrough VRR ALLM so you wouldn't lose any graphical punch and you'd have no audio latency (or the least amount) than going to the TV
Also wanted to know this, thanks
Hi
I just got the Samsung Q995C (Nordic version) and must say that i bought this only from your review.. super nice setup, but i missing some sort of Auto setup for the rear speakers..
Did you got any luck finding a solution on this or did you adjust the rear speakers manuel?
@robinsonbrand Did I hear this right - I have a Samsung Frame TV. Therefore, I can pair this Soundbar wirelessly using Bluetooth/Wifi and the Smarthings App? Am i correct?
What settings on the q990b would I need to change to get a similar sound to the C?
I would like to know too
I'm not 100% sure if the 990b review here has a frequency response graph but I think they did present one, so, you put one and the other on your screen, you compare and try to equalize the b to better correspond with the C. mind you that we can't select which kinds of filters the eq is doing, but I think is just simple adjustment so go easy on it, but shouldn't be too difficult
Updating the firmware will be enough. The subwoofer will become immersive
@@yvanokuba1649 have you tried and experienced that?
Is it compatabel with LG oled 77 inch tv
Its compatatoes yes
@robinsonbrand does the 990C need calibration? And if so, how would you go about calibrating the speakers with something like an SPL meter and test content?
I have a Samsung QN85B and vaulted ceiling in the tv area. Would this system still work well with the upward firing back speakers? Or would the HT-A9 work better?
Will Doulby Autmos work with OLED LG C3?
Yes I have a Samsung 950A with a lg c1 and it works flawless with the eArc hdmi port
Yes. Set your TV to pass through, so the TV doesn't process and change the intended sound👍
I’m really looking forward to a Review of Nakamichi Dragon 🐉 from you! A sound system with DTX Pro and AVR Dolby. The Dragon system has 3000 watts of power! It would be great to hear your thoughts on it vs Sonos system or a dedicated speaker system? Thanks!
I have a Vestel 75ud9650 75'' television and a Samsung HW-Q990b soundbar (unfortunately, there is no Atmos feature in the settings).
I don't know much. There are earc inputs on the TV and the soundbar. Do you think I can get clear and clean sound if I connect it with an HDMI cable or an optical cable? Can I benefit from Atmos sound even if Atmos sound is not on the TV? I don't know exactly what Atmos sound is like.
There is also a PCM passthrough sound setting on the television, which one should it be?
thank you for the video
Andrew... You bring the whole review alive and live 😊
Great review! The Q990C is on sale for $800 thru Samsung EPP. At that price point, does anything even come close to it?
$800! As far as soundbars go, no.
that was short lived. sold out.
@@jz9492 oof. It had been that price for about 2 weeks. Hopefully, it restocks
@jz9492 really isn't that's why I'm here now seeing if I should make that purchase
@@jz9492looks like they restocked