Now THAT was what I call a review video. Many thanks. Subscribed.

Great review thanks! Just got this soundbar and have been experiencing disconnect right off the bat. For me its rear right speaker and sub. Going to be moving this around with my wifi router but it's exact same placement as my Q950 and had zero issues with it.

Just purchased this sound bar! absolutely LOVE IT! Bass made me feel like the wall was gonna come down lol

Thanks so much Josh. A thoroughly brilliant review as per usual.

@archwaytech

2 жыл бұрын

No worries Norm. Glad you liked it 😁

Those bar settings are great lucky I watched this video again the changes make a massive difference thank you.

Awesome video, really enjoyed the review and looking forward to the comparison video!

Thanks for the wonderful review. You are always awesome in the description for a product.

@archwaytech

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. I was up till 3:30am last night finishing the editing. This is the second longest video I've done as I wanted to give you guys as much info as I can. Very happy that you liked it. Thanks for your support.

Great review. I purchased this bar a few days ago and I have been absolutely blown away. I’m coming from the q90r and it’s shocking how much better it is. Dolby atmos music is the biggest improvement. I like that you can go through the different sound stages and it’s still in atmos. You are correct though. Just leave it on adaptive. Non atmos music is amazing in adaptive. Especially older music like pink Floyd. It’s a completely new experience. Great job Samsung.

@archwaytech

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Yeah, the Q990b would be leaps foward over the Q90r. Sounds like you had a similar expereince to me and are happy withs it's performance 😀 Enjoy the upgraded sound.

@rafars2246

Жыл бұрын

rtings make no difference between the two. I can't imagine it would be that much greater, but you have to justify the money spent somehow.

@pluton247888

Жыл бұрын

Hi I’m about to go from the q90r to the q990b!! Do you think I need to make any adjustments to the wall mount as I don’t want to make any new holes on my wall to accommodate the size of the q990b

Great review! I can’t decide between this, the LG S95QR or Sonos arc and sub. Will be keenly looking out for your videos over the coming weeks!

Very Useful video bro, bought the alternative, Q930B. Got it for $1080 AUD

Recently bought the S95BA TV Q990B together all I can say is perfection unbelievable sound and picture!!!

Already have the 950a, glad the difference is not big. I can wait for the next model in a year or two 😀

@earpullconnect4356

Жыл бұрын

Pls reply how is 950a bro I'm going to buy

Nice review. I just brought home the Q930b and it's amazing. Looking forward to that review as there isn't much on KZread yet. . For $1k it was a hard sell to pay 800 more dollars for the Q990. The one step down model for 2022 seems to be a big step up compared to 2021 models and nearly matches the top model.

@daCUBSguy

Жыл бұрын

The 990B was $1399 at Best Buy with the purchase of a Samsung TV recently - but the 930B is good too!

@jamesg8246

Жыл бұрын

@@daCUBSguy Yeah when I went the Q930b was 1k and the Q990b was 1700. The Q930b is definately not a 700 dollar less performing system.

I love my Samsung Q990B! It is my first real soundbar. Works great with my Samsung 2022 OLED tv. Great review

@Zaheerkhan-mp6ft

Жыл бұрын

Dear can we play hdr movies through USB port on q990b?

@mbk2001

Жыл бұрын

@@Zaheerkhan-mp6ft The USB port is only for firmware updates. Not for playing movies.

Thank you for the bar/app settings tips. I was curious if you could go through a setup guide for the actual hardware?

I'm currently renting an LG SN9YG and I'm very happy with it, but I am still playing with the thought of returning it and getting this HW-Q990B (or Q995B, as it is called in my region) for an even more immersive movie experience.

Lovely review, this really peaked my intrest in this soundbar. I recently bought my first Oled TV a 65" LG C1 and now I want to give it the sound it deserves. This Samsung Q990B really seems a great option and even without the better sub I feel the display on the front and the much cleaner design without the cloth is worth the extra money for me compared to last years Q950A. And than you get all the other improvements on top. But I'm still on the fence. The other options I have in mind is starting out with the Sonos Arc and over time expand with the sub and surrounds or the Sony HT-A7000 and expand at a later date with a sub and the SA-R55 rear speakers. The Cinema experience is most important for me, Music not so much although I do like to watch a concert now and then. The Sony and the Sonos options are way more expensive for the complete set compared to the Samsung but if I get a better experience at the end I don't mind, I buy and use it for at least six or seven years or even longer before replacing and over that time period €1000,- extra is not that important. So how would you compare these option? And how would you rate the Q990B if you would have had it included in your "Best Dolby Atmos Soundbars in 2022" video? Thanks again for all the time you invest in your videos, it really helps and brought me up to speed in soundbar land.

@yuval260990

Жыл бұрын

I'm at the same position. I wish that we a but just the soundbar of Q990B and add on later, link the Arc. What did you do in the end ?

@Carrinthe

Жыл бұрын

@@yuval260990 I actually bought the Q990B for shy over 1000 euro's, in the end the difference in price was just too much to justify while most reviews consider the Q990B in the same ballpark as the previous mentioned options. I'm very happy with it, movie watching has been a blast (quite literally).

@yuval260990

Жыл бұрын

@@Carrinthe thanks

Brilliant review,,that just made my mind up for me thank you so much

@archwaytech

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Reef 😁

Thank you for the bar/app settings tips. I was curious if you could go through a setup guide for the actual hardware

Very good review video as always. Great products but I have read numerous users complaints of unstable connection to the rear surround satellite.

@archwaytech

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ivan. Yeah it's a shame that they're still having this issue. Fingers crossed they're able to solve it soon.

@midouakine

Жыл бұрын

Hi has this issue been solved? Due to budget constraint, Im considering 930B instead but still like 990B. If you can choose between JBL 9.1 and 930B, which one will you recommend? Thanks

Great video quite informative thank you.

@archwaytech

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Gowniyan. Glad you found it helpful.

Just got this soundbar last week and it is incredible! I was going to buy a 950a on open box clearance but I got the 990b for nearly the same price brand new! Using it in a small basement living room with low ceilings and it absolutely fills the room with sound! Really appreciate the video to show what settings are the best for this soundbar.

@archwaytech

2 жыл бұрын

What a steal! Yeah, it's unreal in small rooms. Even in a massive woolshed it sounded awesome. No worries, happy to help 😁

@R_Barz

Жыл бұрын

where did you get it from? I am looking for a deal too

@jesusfraga1614

Жыл бұрын

Did u buy refurbished?

@craiggerman

Жыл бұрын

@@R_Barz just one of my local electronics stores

@craiggerman

Жыл бұрын

@@jesusfraga1614 nope brand new!

Hi kudos to you for giving an detailed review keep doing more stuff like this.Can I use this sound bar with lg c1 since lg c1 comes with HDMI 2.1 I'm kinda confused whether ill be able to pair it up with my c1 .

I think samsung should add the surround speaker placement option in the Q950A as well.

another nice video👍. U got more views. How do you compare this new flagship with Sony A7000 package?

Hey Team, If you want to grab the Sound Test I put together you can do so here: geni.us/Q990BSoundTest

@onepurpose315

2 жыл бұрын

Did you test the front surround mode? This will be my only option? Is so what did you notice? Thanks

@theotherLewbowski

Жыл бұрын

A sales rep actually talked me out of buying the Q990B a few days ago. Told me me whole neighbourhood hood didnt need to know what i was watching lol. He pointed me towards the Q800B and he was totally right. Lost out on commission but provided great customer service 🤣🤣

I have the Q950A and will upgrade to this new bar when my older one kicks the bucket.

Thanks for the detailed review, Please advice if I can enjoy it's potential in a small living room(11ft X14ft), I am little concerned

Great review!! I’m sticking with my Nakimachi 9.2.4 and I don’t ever lose signal and I love the two big subwoofers.

The connection between main unit and sub/rear speakers is same with Wi-Fi channel 149~161, avoid using these channels for better connection of the soundbar

@ghostfpv135

Жыл бұрын

How to use other channel in my Wi-Fi? You mean the internet WiFi?

great review. how far did you place your rear speakers?

Thanks for the great review! Is the Samsung hdmi cable 2.1 compatible, or is it a standard cable?

Thanks for the great review, your positive experience with this bar is making it hard for me to decide between this and a full sonos setup. They are almost the same price here in Canada (sonos may still be +$200) I guess I’ll have to wait for the comparison video between the two. Thanks again, take care.

@AbhishekGupta-uu3uy

2 жыл бұрын

Sonos is feeling like an archaic system with no rear up firing speakers .. sure they will launch it some day and u can then add or replace but I would not suggest buying something for future promise.. I will buy a system in 2 months .. It will be either Q990B or HT-A9

@kevinhasakubota4821

2 жыл бұрын

@@AbhishekGupta-uu3uy very true, something I’ve been thinking about too. The sonos still sounds great but you’re right, the other brands keeping adding more & more features and upping their quality every single year with new models. And prices are very competitive at this end.

@AbhishekGupta-uu3uy

2 жыл бұрын

@@kevinhasakubota4821 Samsung is also notorious for dropping prices at every opportune moment whereas Sonos is adamant when it comes to giving discounts

@archwaytech

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin for the kind words. I'll try and help you answer that question very soon. I'll be thoroughly testing both over the next couple weeks and then let you know my thoughts. Anything specifically you want to know about each?

@kevinhasakubota4821

2 жыл бұрын

@@archwaytech pretty much the standard stuff you cover, how they compare watching movies, atmos, dialogue, streaming and music. Reliability during your testing, disconnecting subs or rears. Overall user experience. And which one you’re going to leave hooked up to your tv. Thanks again, take care. (I use Apple TV on a sony tv, so I can’t take advantage of any specific Samsung tv features)

I've had the Q990b for over a month and a half now and I absolutely love it. For what it's worth, I have it paired with an LG C1 oled that I bought at the same time, and I can verify that the soundbar volume can be controlled with the LG remote, at least when connected via eArc. The volume level shows on the screen as well. Haven't tried any other input methods though. I also do not have any connection issues between the rears and the bar. The distance between them is about 12-15 ft. Has been absolutely flawless so far. For context I live in a condo in Toronto, Canada.

@captain7091

2 жыл бұрын

I am looking also for a 990B for my C1. Would you say it’s a worthy soundbar ?

@croman38

2 жыл бұрын

@@captain7091 Absolutely! It pairs perfectly with my C1. I guess the main downsides are that you can't take advantage of Q-Symphony and also if you are using the C1 with its stand like me, the soundbar blocks a tiny sliver at the bottom of the tv screen. Like maybe an inch or less. Bothered me a little at first but I don't notice it anymore really. Eventually though I might put a flat piece of wood just slightly bigger than the footprint of the stand to elevate the tv just above the soundbar. Other than that it works flawlessly with the C1 👍

@jasonfinney4578

2 жыл бұрын

Ayyy, I too am in T.O and have an LG OLED (CX). I have the 950A. Can u do me a favour? Do you have an xbox series x? When i use my series x and run everything through eArc to my Q950a and have the xbox set to dolby atmos, there is audio lag. Does the Q990B have that issue??

@jasonfinney4578

2 жыл бұрын

@Brian Rodriguez please do check, I would really appreciate it!! People say they dont get the same lag but its very noticeable for me

@vbasu5

Жыл бұрын

I too purchased the Q990b, but I feel I am not able to extract full juice from it. The bass is very mild compared to other Soundbars I tested, like JBL 9.1, etc.

I have one and this thing rocks in my theater

Hey, thanks for your great review! I have a question, maybe you can help me or the community. In Germany, the HW-Q950A Model 2021 costs exactly the same as HW-Q935B Model 2022. So, what should I take? the newer model mid-end or the old high-end model from Samsung. Thank you very much, looking forward to your answer- Many greetings

Great review. Have you or anyone got a verdict between the HW n850 v HW q990b Really interested in seeing if it’s worth the upgrade

Thanks for this awsome review! Does it suuport DTS and DTS-HD?

@archwaytech

2 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome 😁 It can play all of these formats: Dolby 5.1ch / Dolby Digital Plus / Dolby TRUE HD / Dolby ATMOS / DTS 5.1ch / DTS HD / DTS-HD Master Audio / DTS:X / LPCM 8Ch

hello josh ..thanks for all the videos ..i got the samsung 990b finally. ..can u suggest which are the wall mounts i can use for 2 rear speakers please ?

Great review as always! Super excited for the Q990B vs Sonos ARC and wondering when we can watch it?

Thnx for making this review. After Watching this video I did buy the soundbar. I almost bought the sonos set. And the sonos set is really good in the netherlands it is also 2 times expencive!! I did hear the sonos and the q990b toghter side by side and I think its not 1000 euro worth!!!

for amateur home theatre room would you recommend this over professional setup of dolby atmos which will cost 2-2.5x of this? and thanks for super solid review. only issue was your accent of english is lil different for indians so if possible try to be little slow.(for now i paused and replayed to understand what u said :p)

I know you’ve been resting this soundbar against the sonos for your next video, can you comment on the connection issue with the rears/sub? Is it still happening, if yes, how often it happens and for how long? I really want to pull the trigger on one of these, the Samsung is on sale again and makes for a very compelling purchase.

Hi, if I connect my firestick pro max directly to the q990b soundbar can I still get Dolby Atmos output via netflix/prime video if the video output is to a 1080p screen or projector?

Do you recommend this bar sound for LG C1? In case you don’t recommend it what would you recommend for good Dolby atmos at that range price?

Hi Josh. I can't find the last setting from your recommended ones. Namely, the Virtual Surround Sound, which you recommend to disable. Where is this option exactly? I just bought a Q990B and I am trying to set it up according to your instructions. Regards 😁

Hey Guys would the Samsung Q930B be a better choice for smaller rooms? Because its less speakers bouncing off everywhere and also doesn't have Rear Side firing speaker (which I don't have space for because they'll be in the very corner)

Awesome, when are you getting in the lg s95qr

@archwaytech

2 жыл бұрын

As soon as it becomes available in New Zealand. I'm looking at the local websites most days 😋

hello, do you have to set up separate channels with the SpaceFit + option? Shouldn't it be done automatically?

Super test, I'm currently using a soudbar 990b in a combination of CX and PS5. Do you choose the Game / Adaptativ mode, which would be the best to get out of Playstaion?

@archwaytech

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers man. I chose adaptive for everything because of ease of use and there wasn’t much difference between gaming and adaptive. Adaptive figures out what type of content you’re playing and sets it so the sound is best for that content.

Great review! I’m wondering what is the best result to place the subwoofer? Just like how you showed on your video, let the drive to face right ? Or turn the drive to face audiences?

@archwaytech

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Roy 🙂 The driver is best facing away from the cabinet. Check out this video for how to figure out where to place the sub in your room... kzread.info/dash/bejne/kWh_tLhvc6fXqKQ.html

Superb review 👍 I have this one for a week now and expected some more of the sub and rears. Probably some further settings will increase this. More concerns I have with automatic switching between optical (D.IN) and TV eARC. The cable tv receiver is connected with hdmi1 of the 65QN65B. Via the same receiver I connected for sound only (radio channels ) the optical cable to the soundbar. When I switch off the TV the soundbar is not picking up the signal from the optical cable. This only works when I remove the eARC from the soundbar. Am I wrong with my expectation of this setting or is the soundbar not working properly? Thanks for helping me out with this.

@JosephKarthic

Жыл бұрын

See if there any setting to change sound output to optical in soundbar... In your case the tv is handling the sound from receiver and routing it to soundbar via hdmi, if you want to send another optical output to soundbar then see if there's any output setting in receiver

Is it way better than sonos arc bundle and sony ht-7000 bundle? Which is best package to buy. Pls suggest.

Hi Josh, just wondering if you will be doing a review of the LG S95QR. I’m trying to decide between the Sonos Arc, 990b and the S95QR. Not really any reviews for the LG just yet. PS, I watch all your videos, keep up the great work.

@archwaytech

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks William for the kind words and watching all my videos 😊 I'm planning on reviewing the LG but unfortunately it's not available here in New Zealand at the moment.

Great review! I'm considering this soundbar or the Q930B model since my room is only 25 square meters. Is it a big difference between these models?

@prettyboytao5205

Жыл бұрын

no

@joyel01

Жыл бұрын

SAME. I think I might get Q930B because of the smaller room I have.

Does this pass through Dolby vision, and is it hdmi 2.1?

Hey man Iggy here from Melbourne Australia, Great Review… I’m just wondering is the Alexa function is working on your Soundbar Q990b? I recently took back the Q930b Soundbar because the Alexa function wasn’t working. I used the Samsung SmartThings App to to connect both the Soundbar and signed in and allowed my Amazon Alexa App/Account to link the Soundbar which was successfully done. When I say “Alexa” or “Hey Alexa” this feature is still not working on the Soundbar. The mic on the Soundbar is on and everything. When I tested the Q930b in the store I bought it from it worked when I say “Alexa” or “Hey Alexa” it worked in the store, that’s why they upgraded me to the Q990b which was great but now the Alex is not working on this new Q990b. I Have a 2020 Q950T QLed 75” TV but this should not make a difference right. Am I doing something wrong? Cheers

Hi I just purchased the Q990B, connected to the Apple TV model A1625 (bought it a few years ago). Connected to my 12 year old TV but has ARC HDMI. I’m all excited cos I switched from my BOSE 700 to this hoping to be able to enjoy full Atmos sound system. are use Netflix because I was told that if I have it set up correctly, the movie itself or show Atmos or 5.1. I think I did get a glimpse of Atmos in the display in Netflix, but soon it all turned to 5.1 instead. Was wondering if you can help me what have I done wrong?

@ Archway Tech. Is there a big difference in sound quality compared to the Samsung HW-Q800B, just for watching movies? Let's not count on the rear speakers?Are the subs the same size? Thanks.

a question about your settings. You have turned all the controls all the way up except Center. Wouldn't it have been enough to simply lower the center?

Hey! i just bought the Q99B and need wallmounts for the rear speakers. Could you recommend me some? would highly appreciate it

Have had this for month now and i’m blown away with how big sound it offers! Only negative thing i can say is left rear speaker disconnecting. It doesn’t happen that often, but this price product and where audio is everything this shouldn’t happen at all because it’s ruining the experience. I really hope Samsung can fix this with firmware, i also still can get new replacement unit, but i wonder does it make any difference.

@MrPerMick81

Жыл бұрын

Looks to be a global issue. My left rear speaker is also disconnecting!!!

@delic83

Жыл бұрын

@@MrPerMick81 when you bought it? I still have my "broken" unit, i saw this soundbar now have almost one month wait time here, so even if i want replacement it will take long time to get new one.

@MrPerMick81

Жыл бұрын

@@delic83 i got it as a replacement for my fidelio a month ago. Forgot to turn off auto-update.

@delic83

Жыл бұрын

@@MrPerMick81 ok, so old unit too, speaker issue didn't came with update. I didn't update it right away and yet i had rear speaker issue since first day. I wish it could be fixed with firmware, but i don't know. Samsung haven't released firmware over a month.

@MrPerMick81

Жыл бұрын

@@delic83 I guess I will hołd it and see. Don't really have alternative in PL in this price range. I was very happy with fidelio but there is no model for 2022. I am not a big fan of samsung.

Thanks for this excellent review...How do you feel it against Bose 900 + bass module 700

@archwaytech

2 жыл бұрын

No worries 😊 I enjoyed the overall sound of the Samsung better than the Bose and it comes at a cheaper price too which is nice 😊

Excellent review, Ive got an older Sony TV which only has ARC (not eARC). It has got optical out. If I connect the optical out from the TV to the Samsung Q990B would it then give me true Dolby Atmos?. Keep the videos coming. Regards Kevin

@timsmith3743

Жыл бұрын

What is your media source TV? Then none of the Streaming services support lossless formats (eg; true HD), they support Atmos DD+ which is a lossy format and is fine for ARC. With an older TV ensure Audio Passthough has been enabled, so the formats are sent straight to the soundbar. If you have an older TV a very cost effective upgrade is to consider a device like an Amazon 4k Firestick and plug this directly into the sound bar. The single firestick remote will control everything, and the apps (Netflix, Plex, Prime, ect..) are so much faster than even on the latest Sony TVs. While you can plug the firestick into a HDMI port on the TV in your case, if you are concerned about the TV not supporting a particular audio format, this takes this out of the equation. PS: Whatever you do, don't use the optical out, standard ARC has higher bandwidth and supports more audio formats, less sync issues ect.

Listening to the test file, it really does sound like the sub struggles in the large room environment. Do you think that is an accurate representation of how it felt to you when testing?

Great job one’s again! 😎👍 I’ll pass on this soundbar! Lol 😆

@archwaytech

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Henry. 😁

Hello, are you still getting disconnected rear speakers please or it's gone with an update maybe. Thanke

I have a Philips One TV PUS8546, should I pair it to a Samsung soundbar like this one? Thank you!

What soundbar would you recommend under £500 with some of the latest features?

Hi. Have you adjust the WOOFER settings? Thanks.

I’ve been looking forward to this review. Cheers 🍻 How does the sub compare to the JBL 9.1 subwoofer?

@DsLmaNiaC

2 жыл бұрын

The sub is great even in the older series like the q90r I own and the q900t I used to own. Controlled and punchy enough lows. So I think they will be even betr3 rin this one.

@LoafRock

2 жыл бұрын

@@DsLmaNiaC I had a q950a & was disappointed in the bass output.

@DsLmaNiaC

2 жыл бұрын

@@LoafRock man if you expect a boom outcome you won't get it with the Samsungs. I have been using them for gaming and movies and they sound great Plus you can buy the separate 10 inch sub to enhance the outcome if you want to.

@archwaytech

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Bread. The Q990B sub is more controlled and can still give you a similar low end to the JBL. I think this new Soundbar is a game changer in that you get awesome sound performance for movies and music at a resonable price.

How do you think it compares to a dedicated AVR system with in ceiling speakers? I had a 5.1 system, with floorstading speakers and an extremely powerful sunfire subwoofer, was planning to buy an Atmos compatible receiver, but then just abandoned the idea for a while. My room is quite small and I still have all the speakers. In the end, do you think it's best to make it a 5.1.4 system, or forget about it and buy this soundbar? For me, it will be a lot cheaper buying the soundbar, the receiver itself costs almost twice, and then there's all the installation and ceiling work...

Hey, I have the 95t 2020 tv and this 990b soundbar, I see you connected it true WiFi, should I connect it true wifi or e arc? And does wifi even give dolby atmos? Also, I see bo option to click Dolby Atmos as sound mode no matter how I connect it? (When I press the i button twice it says multi channel eArc?)

Good review. Pls compare ro Sony tha9

@archwaytech

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sjay!. I really want to get my hands on the A9 but it's not available here in New Zealand yet. Hopefully I can try one soon.

What is the best speaker stands I can get for the 2 speakers?

I've got q800B about a week ago, I plugged my fire tv stick in soundbar itself and got another HDMI in ARC ports of TV and Soudbar respectively. I'm getting dolby atmos in demo mode of fire stick but not able to get it in any netflix (have premium account) or amazon prime movies having atmos audio. can you please help me out with what's wrong. :)

Hi i was wondering if you have seen the difference in the q930b versus q990b. I know its 9.1 vs 11.1 but the cost difference is significant. We just bought a fire tv, and have an old(5 years) Samsung system 5.1 that doesn't mesh well, so we are looking to upgrade.

@joyel01

Жыл бұрын

YH, I'm thinking of Getting Q930B because it sounds very Promising. Haven't seen youtube reviews for it tho.

When did Dr. Strange start doing sound bar reviews????? J/k ;), very good and thorough review.

@archwaytech

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha... I've never been likened to Dr Strange before 😂 Thanks for the comment 😄

would like your take on the Q800B & S60B

I have a qn90b with a 990b soundbar. The soundbar is hooked up through earc to the tv. I have a Xbox x hooked directly to the tv also. I have played around with listening to Apple Music and Spotify through the Samsung tv apps and the Xbox x. Yesterday I hooked up the Xbox x directly to the soundbar and the sound on Apple Music and Spotify is so much better. The problem is that the Xbox does not do 120fps through the soundbar so I was wondering if I leave the Xbox x straight to tv for picture quality but wanted music directly to the soundbar is a Apple TV plugged in straight to soundbar best option for Apple Music and Spotify sound quality or do you know of other options that would be better?

Got mine a few weeks ago, gotta say that I was really impressed! I thought the sound would be thinly but, man!, it really is not. Good for movie as well as music. This bar does not play!

@delic83

2 жыл бұрын

It’s quite something if you haven’t experienced surround sound system before at home, like i wasn’t. I was blown away from the first second! Too bad i’m experiencing random connection cuts with rear speaker, but otherwise it’s just stunning system.

@Ucada

Жыл бұрын

@@delic83 That's too bad. Heard a lot about random dcs. Mine, personally, has not happended yet. Hope it's still that way.

@delic83

Жыл бұрын

@@Ucada I returned mine two days ago, i will get new replacement unit next tuesday. I hope it will work like it should be, because overall it's so great sounding system!

Is running an AppleTV though the soundbar preferred versus connecting the AppleTV to the the TV's HDMI and using eARC with the soundbar?

@archwaytech

2 жыл бұрын

If your TV has eARC then you’re finefine too plug the Apple TV in through the TV. I plug it in through the soundbar because I don’t have an eARC enabled TV.

Just Bought the Q930B. A Great speaker just like the Q990B but cheaper. 9.1.4 is so good

@midouakine

Жыл бұрын

Hi have you experience any issues so far? Im considering 930B vs Jbl 9.1

@joyel01

Жыл бұрын

I haven't come across any major issues, the speakers sound amazing and the bass is very good too. The sound is very immersive. :)

@midouakine

Жыл бұрын

@@joyel01 great to know, thank you for your sharing:)

This or the sonos immersion set with the Arc soundbar?

Would it be worth upgrading from q90r

11:57 I dont get why you max out all the channels. Wouldnt it be the same if you left the center channel at -3 and the others at zero?

Thanks for the very very useful review, I was able to get the complete information for Q990B and purchased the same very recently 2 days ago. Samsung Q990b is really a flagship model could hear every little bit of sound from it and totally impressed with the atmos performance. I have connected it with my Samsung AU8000 65" TV through HDMI EARC to ARC input of the sound bar. I have downloaded a few sample videos from the internet for ATMOS contents sample files. But mostly i get a message on the TV which says Audio format is not supported could you please help on the same is there some specific settings for this.

@marshallnotmathers6668

Жыл бұрын

I used to have this problem to. Unfortunately it’s the TV. It seems like the signal is read by the tv first and detects it’s not playable.

@lynguyen-iy9hf

Жыл бұрын

You can change TV audio output Setting is Passthrough.

@lynguyen-iy9hf

Жыл бұрын

@@marshallnotmathers6668 you can change TV audio output setting is passthrough.

May i suggest a speaker placement video for the rear speakers 😃😎👍

@archwaytech

2 жыл бұрын

Sure: kzread.info/dash/bejne/amp62aexkbjXfMY.html 😀

How does it compare to the Bose 700 system?

Q950A, Q930B or Q800C+SWA9500s ? Without price aspect

Can you please do a review of Samsung - HW-Q930B/ZA 9.1.4ch to see if it's a worthy contender to the Q990b

Hello there great review .. you mentioned wireless connectivity to samsung tv .. Does it include their UST projectors like LSP7T or 9T also?? Additionally can I pair them samsung UST to soundbar for more sound ??

@archwaytech

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers. I couldn't find a list of compatible devices but in the Samsung documentation it says 'available with select Samsung 2022 TV's.' If i was to guess I'd say that the projectors aren't apart of that, but that's only a guess.

@AbhishekGupta-uu3uy

2 жыл бұрын

@@archwaytech I'm dead set on getting a UST by the end of this year.. Placing a soundbar and UST together is a struggle, looking for interesting furniture to overcome the hurdle else I will go with A9s

Hi and thanks for the review. Im in the market for a soundbar, and its up to this or the Bose 900 , do you think its worth paying almost double for the Bose or this 990 its good enough. I will be mainly using it for movies and to play my favourite songs. Thank you

@archwaytech

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Brad. I personally would buy the Samsung over the Bose even if they were the same price. The Samsung has a smoother sound whereas the Bose doesn't control the high frequencies as well. Hope this helps.

You can connect a second sub as long as it’s the same model. You can order a second sub but you need to tell them that its a replacement. And to connect them hold ID set and hold up on the remote

@archwaytech

Жыл бұрын

That's interesting. Have you tried that with your setup?

@CasperTLW

Жыл бұрын

@@archwaytech yeah it worked with my q90r and my 950a

There will no detailed reviews of the 990B, waiting for a good review since months, thanks a lot for that. My only question is JBL 9.1 has crazy bass, so between 9.1 and 990B, which one is better overall?

@blown9079

2 жыл бұрын

Also askimg the same question no respond !!!!!!! Cmon man RESPOND!!!!

@archwaytech

2 жыл бұрын

No worries Supratik. The Q990B has better controlled bass and plenty of it, even for the biggest explosions. I would buy the Q990B for the best sound quality and it gives you much more control over the sound than the 9.1

@onepurpose315

2 жыл бұрын

@@archwaytech how does this compare honestly to the ambeo, spare change had a critique about dialogue… did you notice it was tinny

@archwaytech

2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t tried the Ambeo so can’t comment on that. I found the dialogue to be crisp and didn’t have the tinniness that I’ve found with other bars

@onepurpose315

2 жыл бұрын

@@archwaytech appreciate the quick response now I’m waiting on the arc vs this video lol , also considering the ht a9 but hate the white color

How does the room calibration work? I'm looking to invest in a new TV (Sony A80J) and a new Soundbar (maybe this one). As I'm living in the attic of the house and the TV as well as the soundbar are located in the slope of the roof, I'm really worried about the surround / Dolby Atmos experience. Is there a proper way to calibrate the Soundbar to account for the angle of the celling and not messing everything up?

@timsmith3743

Жыл бұрын

Even dedicated HT systems are subject to the room acoustics and will require calibration. The "AutoEQ" feature auto calibrates based on your room. You run this during initial setup and after any furniture changes\speaker changes. "Spacefit" feature does NOT require a Samsung TV, continually optimizes settings based on the acoustics in the room.

Hi! I have to install my surrounds on the wall, quite a bit higher than ear level due to my small room. Usually this would mean that I would just point the speakers downwards, towards the main listening position. However, since the Q990B's surrounds have Atmos drivers on top and also side surrounds, wouldn't that cause everything to sound wrong? Especially the Atmos, since the system is expecting to bounce the sound from the ceiling, and in this case they would be pointing almost towards the my projector screen.

@dharmasx2

11 ай бұрын

how did this go? im in the same situation

hi, Great Video ! Can you also let me know how does this bar stand against Sony HT-A9 ? Is it better or HT-A9 beats every soundbar in the market?

@S1mmz

2 жыл бұрын

Got rid of my A9's and now have this and don't regret it. Center was too weak on the Sony and it's not very good on normal TV and KZread content etc. Needs good feed like disks or uhd streaming to really perform and isn't very good on low volumes. Samsung on the other hand goes VERY loud but is also super detailed on low volumes. Found the Atmos content to be on par with both.

@krishnannallappa46

2 жыл бұрын

@@S1mmz Great.... This is what I wanted to know ! Thank you ! 😊🙌

@drsatyam29

Жыл бұрын

@@S1mmz Just wanted to know from you , whether the ATMOS feel in sony Hta9 is at par with Q990B. Also the 360 spatial mapping of sony is at par with spacefit technology claimed by samsung. If so , than q990b is an obvious choice at half the price........Please let me know as you have experienced both the systems.

@S1mmz

Жыл бұрын

@@drsatyam29 Sony's tuning is better than spacefit, however it's still not perfect and you have no control over the channels to adjust them. Samsung you can control the channels, so with a SPL meter you can tune them perfectly to the same level for better clarity. Sony, you can make the sound stage wider as you can put the speakers further apart (fronts), however the center channel is really weak and the biggest downside of the product. Seeing how 70% of the sound comes from the center channel, it was the thing I hated the most. Samsung the center channel is really clear and strong and it also goes very loud. Sony on low levels is really poor also, where as the Samsung is still very detailed on low volumes. Atmos levels I found they were the same on both devices with no clear winner, although as per first comment you can adjust the channels to make the heights better on the Samsung. However as I've always stated, work works for my room, may not work for you... But no the Sony is not worth the extra money as I found the Samsung to be better.

I'm on the fence about getting the Q990B vs the Sonos Arc + Sub + Ones.. How do you think the sound compares (for movies and music listening)?

@archwaytech

2 жыл бұрын

That's the next video I'm working on so will outline my thoughts and give you a detailed analysis of which has better sound quality.

@commitdubs

2 жыл бұрын

@@archwaytech Awesome, look forward to it! Thanks

@iandeming

2 жыл бұрын

In this comparison video, I’d love to hear about L/R separation. The ONE weakness I feel the full Sonos system has is that it seems to throw some of what should be “front left” and “front right” to “rear left” and “rear right.” In most movies I watch, a lot of the music is coming front the rears, when it feels like it should be coming more from the “stereo front”. When the mix pulls the music to “front and center,” it appropriately moves to the “center channel.” Not sure if anyone else has this issue, but it’s my only gripe with the Sonos Arc, Ones, Sub setup I have. It sounds like the Samsung may do a slightly better job with giving that “front left” and “front right” soundstage?

@MAXMUSTERMANN-kg1th

2 жыл бұрын

@@iandeming I own the SONOS ARC with Sub Gen3 and the one SL's I don't have these problems and I am completely thrilled.

Maxing out every channel except center? Wouldn't it be just as easy to leave everything flat, and just lower the center?