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.

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

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...

Excellente qualité audio, très bonne sensation immersive en Dolby Atmos, système home cinéma complet, calibration automatique, compatibilité Hi-Res Audio, 4K et HDR, connectivité au top

Barre et caisson imposants, écran LED minuscule, pas d’interface sur la TV, un peu chère

La Samsung HW-Q990C est une barre de son haut de gamme qui délivre un son de qualité HD, avec une sensation immersive très convaincante en Dolby Atmos.

Bulle immersive et précise ; Des basses à couper le souffle ; Calibrage automatique ; Usage mixte et polyvalent

Connectique limitée ; Câbles d'alimentation un peu courts

Grâce à ses enceintes surround et son caisson de basse généreusement dimensionné, la Samsung HW-Q990C est sans conteste l’une des barres de son qui compte parmi les plus puissantes et polyvalentes que vous puissiez dégoter. Elle transforme les salons,...