Hey Team. If you’ve got the Q990B can you let me know if: 1. You get dropouts 2. You’re happy with the Soundbars performance I think this will be helpful for those looking at buying it to gauge how others are finding it. Cheers 😊

I recently picked up the Q990B and I absolutely love it. Zero issues with Dropouts. I'm in an apartment and have a decent sized living room. I've tweaked the settings through the smart things app. I also have a Samsung Q60b 65" TV that pairs with the Qsymphony feature and it sounds fantastic.

You have great videos, thanks for the content. I made a Samsung q-995 (nordic version) based on various of your videos. As such I hope your channel gets the growth it deserves.

Probably the best highlight soundbar review on KZfaq! Awesome stuff. Have subbed. Thank you. I'm currently deciding which direction to go as my old faithful Yamaha 777 has packed in this morning... 😢

Thank you for the update!

I got the q990b with 65in s95b, and have a smaller room…this thing is so much fun. Mostly game on it and its very impressive. Even the side firing speakers work with series x as it has atmos. And no issues with connection.

Thanks for this awsome content :)

Love your work your a massive help thank you.

I’m glad you did this video! I’ve already commented before on previous videos but long story short; I started out with 990B, returned it and returned the second 990b all due to horrible drop out issues. I should note that I have a fairly small room with my router being on the other side of the house. I have very little interference in my TV room. I personally couldn’t keep something with drop out issues due to the fact, I would constantly be thinking about the damn speakers and wondering if the surround speakers were on or not. I needed a Soundbar with DTS support and I have an LG Oled so I went with LG S95QR. I’m very happy with the s95. I do believe the Samsung subwoofer is just better overall which lends to better sound overall. I also think the Samsung room calibration made more of a difference. I don’t use it for music so for music idk which is better.. also, the LG took more tinkering with channel levels to sound best. I sit close to my surrounds so I dropped those down 2 levels and max out overhead with side channel up 3 levels.. I found the surround sound quality or 3d bubble to be just as good as Samsung 990b. The LG works great in my room! I’d much prefer not worrying about speaker drop outs and have in my opinion a slightly lesser quality in sound. It’s not as if the LG is crazy distorted either, I even like the tonality of it. It’s just unfortunately let down by the subwoofer and subsequent crossover. It almost feels as if LG didn’t put enough effort into the fine tuning which is unfortunate… since it clearly has the power.. Anyways I’m happy with the LG, it great for movies and I’ve had no issues pairing it with my LG Oled. Again, for me so many bars lacking DTS was frustrating also..

Q930B is amazing well worth getting !!

I've got Q930B hooked up with LG cx and it work flawlessly. Audio is great bass is really nice, music sound great. I am really happy with Q930B

This is a great video. Thanks!

Great Video thank you

Thanks for the great video. I am to buy a Samsung 2022 TV on Black Friday and torn between the 990 and 930. In germany it is 300€ difference. Its a shame you dont get sponsored. Keep up your great work.

Went through 2 Q990B units from Amazon, both manufactured Jan 2022. Both had dropouts (sub and both rear speakers) in a smallish room. Some have claimed units made later in the year fixed the problem but cannot confirm. Went with the Q910B and have had no issues, but the sound quality is obviously inferior.

Thanks! Very informative video. Now I’m really convinced to buy the Samsung HW-Q990B and pair it to my LG C2 65”

I've had the 990 for 2 months in my 10'x12.5' living room. Rears are 8' from bar and 5'ft from listening position about 1' behind my ear level. Zero dropouts. Sounds amazing and I hear sounds in familiar movies I haven't heard before. I set the rear level at -3 as well as the sub. I have a soon to be 3 year old Hisense with just Arc but recently added a Firestick Max 4k as it's Wifi 6 capable. Full Dolby Atmos and Vision and in addition the Firestick and Hisense remote both operate the 990 and surprisingly the Hisense remotes even operates the Firestick with the exception of the Home key which will bring me to the Hisense homescreen. I highly recommend the 990, best sound I've had in my living room.

Q930B here - after two weeks of ownership I've had no drop-outs whatsoever. Brilliant soundbar for the money and after the £300 cashback via redemption makes this an absolute bargain. I haven't managed to get the volume above 18 so far as it's so loud, even in my fairly large living room. Love it.

Thank you.

I was going to buy the Sonos arc with the sub and Los one sl but when I saw Best Buy's offer of $999 for the complete Samsung I didn't think so since the complete Sonos is the same for $2,300 and I'm happy with the Samsung

I have been following your channel and it has been immense support!! Thank you! I do need a bit of suggestion though. I currently have Q800b 8k and Q990b Soundbar system and Apple TV 4K. I do get a lot of problem of sound disappearing suddenly and it happens literally every 2nd day.. after few times switching the source on sound bar, switching the tv audio output to (tv,bar, bar+ tv) different options and few restarts it picks the sound back up but it happens fairly regularly. Also from yesterday I have noticed sound bar system has started out of sync with tv specially in Q symphony mode. Do you reckon it’s a faulty Tv, Soundbar or both? I have tried all sort of changing of settings, resetting but nothing seems to help :(

I have the 930B, first one had all kinds of weird issues and got a free replacement. This one has been perfect, with no drops at all. Sounds is honestly brilliant, not sure how much better the 990B would really get on a day-to-day.

i have the 990 b i enjoy it so far. my issue is the mounting brackets/holes are 18 inches apart. My studs are 16inches apart. Any suggestions other than a mounting block?

I have a Q930B with a Samsung 55QN94A TV and the bar sounds and performs brilliantly. No drop outs at all.

Zero dropouts here and amazing sound!

Sonos sound quality next level

I just bought the Q990B in May 2023. I spent hours trying to get all speakers to pair with my new Samsung TV. With the soundbar and the TV plugged into the same power strip, finally I unplugged it all at once. When I plugged the whole thing back in, it synced up immediately. What a relief. Now, I need some stands for those rear speakers. What do you suggest?

I was reading on reddit that the q990b build after, May I believe, are been fixed, they changed the wireless module inside... anyway, I don't have the soundbar yet, I am still on the market becuase of this problem, but one solution that few ppl said was to change the router channel, don't pick one around 150, don't remember the exact numbers, but stay around the 40... if someone has a problem with dropouts can give it a try

Nice overview of the soundbar 👍 I originally bought a Q800b was great but felt I was missing the rest speakers.. tried being SWA9500s to go with them but Samsung was very slow with them so instead I bought a Q930b.. the rear speakers made a real difference with Dolby atmos and really happy with the purchase .. was lucky as on sale at JB for $810AU now it’s back to $1499 Also it’s paired with my TCl C835 and have no issue with control. Sound can be moved up and down by the Tv remote and also haven’t suffered any drop outs Keep up the quality reviews 👏

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Hi , Great work, and Thank you!! I'm looking for a dolby atmos sound bar, But I'm little confused which one to get. It's for my living area and cieling height is 10ft. confused between sony GT700, samsung q-800B, and samsung-Q930B. (max budget is less than or equal to the samsung q930 bar.) your thoughts and inputs would be helpful. Thank you. -regards Darshan.

When is the JBL Bar 1000 review coming out and how does it compare to the Samsung 990?

Having massive dropout issues within 4.5 meters... Just retourned the rear speakers and getting new ones hopefully

Have the drop out issue with the Rear left and Sub. Now in repair since Oktober 25. I have it paired with a Philips 55OLED804 and volume control etc via the Philips remote works perfect. No issues.

So i'm keen on getting 990b for my media room however house has been delayed with rain ( 6months ) would you go ahead and get this if it's on sale Black Friday or wait till next yrs model comes out which may fix things like the drop outs etc : may improve the system even further ?

I bought the Q990B a few weeks ago after buying a QN90B tv, I did look at the Q930B but for an extra £200 I would have regretted not going for the better version, really happy with the sound quality in a 15' by 18' room with the tv and sofa opposite ends without any dropouts you speak of. Also it paired up first time when switched on without any input required from myself it was that easy. Sound quality is excellent too. It's actually quite dangerous as it's keeping me in the house living like a hermit 😂

🍻 great video

I have purchased the Samsung HW-Q990B. I am waiting for it to arrive. I saw your rear speaker stands. What can you tell me about them? Thanks.

Anyone looking at buying the Q930b it's very hit/miss as far as subwoofer volume output depending on content. Movies it's great, but if streaming Internet music is your thing, look elsewhere.

I have the 990B, I dont have delay with the app. I have the S10+ phone. My main concern is to find the good ajustement for each speaker and choose the right sound option. I bought this week so I didnt try that much. Im still waiting for the support for the rear speaker. I would say if you have the money, its worth it especially with rabate like this week. I didnt go over 35(level) sound that things shaked a bit XD... I didnt have lost signal for the rear speaker, at least, I didnt notice. Im coming from a LG SL8YG which lose the signal from the subwoofer. Im not impress with Q-Symphony since you have only 2 sound option (adaptive and gaming). Im using the Q80 75 inch (2020) and everythings work well. Anyway, thank for the original review.

Just purchased the q930b, thanks for the review! Quick question - do you recommend any particular speaker stand for the rear speakers? Samsung don’t seem to sell any

i just bought the q930b from best buy for 719.00 plus tax(open box in excellent condition). im very impressed with the sound but i have a chance to buy the q990b new for 979.00 plus tax. its paired with a 77 inch lg c2. which one do you think is a better value at these prices? I use the sound bar for tv shows/movies.

Hi there, Would you wanna help me choosing the best Dolby Atmos sound bar? What according to you is the best Dolby atmos sound bar that money can buy?

Samsung Soundbar HW-Q7CB w/ Dolby Atmos is on sale at Costco. It's 250$ off the original pirce and expires tomorrow (Nov. 20, 2022) we have never bought a sound bar and have no idea if this is a good sound bar or even a good buy. Can you tell me if this has a good sound and does the sub have good bass? We were using comp speakers & subwoofer and that worked great for years. We upgraded our TV and the new TV does not have the proper hookups for our comp speakers & sub.

Does the PS4 Pro (which I currently still own) and the PS5 (tba lol) also support Dolby Atmos? They do with supported bluerays I suppose. And also heard rumours they do now with some streaming services like Disney+ and HBO Max, or only so on PS5? (No Netflix or KZfaq I guess yet :( ) You have by any chance some more info about that?

Just receved 990b the sound is so loud and i love it but i set it at 20 volume beyond that its too loud.and i was thinking if i shoud have bought 930b, does the sound of the 990b is better than 930b?or it just the same sound but the 990 is just louder?

I have the Q950A set up with my 2020 SONY 750H (I think is the tv model number?) and only get issues with the volume through the tv display and my 4k player display. My 4k player is a sony as well and it says a certain volume number on the tv and when i check the samsung smart things app, the volume is a completely different number.

I can get the Q930B (complete set) for $799, but I just ordered the Bose 900 b/c I think the sound is more crisp. I still have to buy the $700 Bose sub. I’m buying a 65” C2 today. Should I just go with the Q930B and send the Bose 900 back and save the money?

I am wondering. compare Bose 650 with 990b. Which one is better. Though they don’t seem like competitors

I currently have the Q930b but really disappointed with a number of things. Lip sync is out on most sources and the slider in the Smart things app doesn’t allow for audio to be sped up, only delayed. Using with LG C9. Also, loads of drop outs using Airplay. Finally, rear speakers are fairly minimal in Atmos impact even when adjusted using channel feature. Swapping for a Sonos Arc and Sub Gen 3. P.s. great job on the reviews / vids Josh, keep it up!

Think it would work well with an Epson LS800 projector?

I have a Qn90a tv (2021) will the soundbar work? Or will I lose out on Dolby Atmos?

Bro, I just bought the Q910B because it is 736 dollars with taxes, do you think that in the future I should change the satellites for the SWA-9500S with upward trigger channel to improve the surround and atmos performance? Are those speakers worth it? since those are completely wireless, not like the ones that the Q910B originally brought. please answer me, I love your channel

Can’t wait to set mine up this weekend. Can I put my rears to the sides instead of behind since my couch is against the wall? Thanks!

Hi Josh, great video there! My current Samsung andriod TV (AU7000) does comes with eARC but it can't decode Dolby ATMOS. If I stream ATMOS content through Netflix from the TV above, could Q990B reproduce ATMOS?

Bro plz advice shud i go with BOSE 500 BUNDLE OR SAMSUNG Q990B AS BOTH AT SAME COST IN UAE .AND CAN BOTH B PAIRED WITH SONY A80K TV ?.

I can't play passthrough audio on my movies with a refresh rate of 23.976hz on my TV, wether I am connected through earc or it's hdmi inputs. I tried with a true HD movie with Kodi on a Linux PC. It works with a refresh rate of 30hz and above, but not below, so not at 23.976hz. I am thinking about sending it back.

Bose Soundbar 900 vs Samsung q990c which one is better and also does q990c work well with Sony A80k TV?

I’ve had the 930B for 2 weeks now and love the overall performance from it . The only problem I’m facing is connectivity issues while using airplay from my iphone and macbook . Need to restart my wifi router every time to get it work with airplay . Currently update latest software update too . Anyone facing this same issue ?

Any help, choosing between samsung hwQ930 and bose 600 with bass module 500?

I have this SoundBar connected with my Sony Bravia X900 using HDMI ARC Cable. Problem I'm facing is when I increase the Volume using TV Remote, it goes up nicely. But when I'm reducing the volume using the TV Remote, the volume only reduces to 14 or 12 or 5 and holds there. It never goes down all the way down to Zero. When using the Samsung Remote, it does work as expected. Anybody else having the same issue. Please help.

Hi if my TV an LG SK8500 only has 4x 2.0 HDMI ARC not eArc it seems. Would I be able to get proper Dolby atmos with this. I've read something about the eArc and pass through. If I wasn't going to be able to get Dolby Atmos then that would be a deal breaker.

I am in between this model and the nakamichi shokewafe ultra.

i got the 930c on sale for like $800 or $900 and looks like the 990 is $1400 on sale. regularly $1800. the price difference is crazy to me for the 2 extra speakers and different sub

Hi, how do you switch off the voice over every time it senses a network problem

Do you recommend the subwoofer touching the furniture, or a couple millimeters away from it as shown in this video?

Will this serve a long rectangular room with a flat ceiling - 60 sq m in which I am trying to get a sound bar for only one end serving about 25 sq m of the room.

One question I have is does the movie have to be a Dolby atmos, or is it that any movie could play dolby atmos?

Mate…..I’ve tried and tried to get my rear speakers to stop flashing blue. Disconnect everything. Plugged back in. Still flashing. Speakers aren’t that far away from sound bar. Any ideas. Ta.

Might be simple to answer, but the on the bar, which is the wide speaker and which is the side. I mean to me, side means the ones on the side and the ones at an angle are the wide....but you could also say side is side of the centre and wide is the ones on the ends of the bar as its the widest part.

I had a full Arc system with 2 sub gen 3s and 2 Sl ones as surrounds I just changed to the q990b and so,far no drop outs still fiddling with the sound settings but so far I like it more than the Sonos the bass is crazy set on +3 and it rattles my apartment I have a newer Samsung tv and it just works as a pair better than the Sonos it’s just more seamless and q symphony is pretty cool the Samsung supports way more audio formats than the Sonos and the atmos effect is noticeably better I just put my Sonos Sl ones paired with 1 sub in my bedroom and that sounds really good I do think the Sonos sounds better with music than the Samsung but movies are better with the Samsung

Q930C or Q990C for small room 24 m2? Can anyone help me 🙏🙏

Can it be used with Mac systmem through HDMI ?

Helllo my Friend! I love your videos! Great job. I have still on question. I got Q700A, bought last year. This year my in-laws want to buy one set, the question is what is better, can you tell me from the best to least best :) ? Q800A,, Q700B or Q700A should I buy for them? Iin my country the prices are very close. Just, if you could choose only one set, what would it be? :) Thank you in advance.

I have ordered Q990B after watching your reviews, hoping it will be better than JBL 9.1 in every aspects. Thanks for your work.

Hi. My Q990B is about to be delivered but the Fire TV cube has no eArch (just plain HDMI). Can you still get Dolby Atmos using the Fire TV cube as input source, which is connected to the HDMI (not ARC/eARC) of the TV, in which the eARC of the TV is in turn connected to the eARC of the Q990B? Thanks in advance 😊

can it connected with MAC system with HDMI ?

Do I profit from Samsung's synergy if I have an Ultra Short Throw Projector (LSP9T) instead of a TV, as well? There is literally no information if the LSP9T can do Q-Symphony with the Q990b. I also don't know if I can control its volume with the laser TV's remote. And finally - where do I place an atmos soundbar when using a UST projector? mounting it to the wall is not so easy because I live in Germany, so like most houses there I don't have drywall but reinforced ferroconcrete walls. Hiding the cables is virtually impossible unless I violate the walls with a demolition hammer.

I have no had any issies or drop outs on my 990B. Using it with Hisense U8G TV

Can you add wireless speakers from other brands to listen to music? Id like to add speakers in other rooms and all of them play together

No one says whether dolby atmos is locatable with these upfiring methods. I highly doubt that! :(

Great video and great channel. One question, I have the Samsung s95b tv and the q990b bar and I have an audio delay problem on my xbox series x with the dolby atmos settings. I have the xbox series x connected directly to an hdmi 2.1 port of my tv, but I see that when configuring my xbox with dolby atmos audio format and with the maximum resolution 4k 120fps the audio reaches me with a delay. What solution do I have? Greetings and keep it up.

8:30 can someone explain this to me what he mean by this? I have 930b and i only see 1 hdmi/arc port, what does he mean by in/out??? Cuz I'm not sure I'm getting atmos

Hello. I recently got this soundbar . And its amazing. The sound the bass everything. Got one problem though and need your help. I have a hisense tv with hdmi earc . When i play dolby atmos content on netflix amazon ot plays it flawlessly. Also when i download a file with compressed dolby Atmos format it play it easily. But when i try to play a download file via usb on the tv which has a high bandwidth dolby atmos with true hd. It just wont play any sound. Pls help me with that

Best stand alone bar right now? No sub or rears and I can’t afford the ambeo

Anyone using Q990b with LGC2, cant decide btw LGS95Qr and Q990B.

Hey Josh, first of all, congratulations on your channel. 2 weeks ago I bought the Q990b for my samsung Q80b but I can't get Dolby atmos in the information on the bar. The HDMI cable is connected to the eARC port of the TV and in the TV settings the dolby atmos function is activated, however when viewing any content compatible with atmos when giving information to the control of the bar indicates Dolby Digital😤 I don't know why the dolby atmos isn't activated, any solution?

Just ordered a ebay refurbished one for $1075 To top it off, they give you a 2 yr warranty when samsung only gives 1 yr

Hi, Iam still confused about the placement of rear speakers. I have placed them right next to my sofa as there is a wall behind it. Do I need to point the Samsung logo on rear speakers forward facing soundbar or turn towards my ear. Which is the best way to get the optimal rear and Atmos sound ?

I get crazy audio delay on my Xbox when dolby atmos is turned on.

With PS5: Sonos Arc setup, Sony HTA9 or Samsung q990b?

I've got a chance to get this for $979 through work discount program. Is it a no brainer to get it ?

Just got the q930b. While I'm super happy.. (previously owned a Logitech Z906) the bass and rear speakers lack :( otherwhise it's an very nice sounding system overal.

So the sonos 5.1.2 sounds as good as 11.1.4

A7000 + Sw5 + 300w Sub vs Q990B ?

Hi is samsung q990b better then sony ht-a7000?

Subwoofer is terrible on the newer samsung bars. Barely hits like a subwoofer should.

hopefully I won't experience dropouts, since it will only be 2.5 meters away from the main unit

FROM A BOSE FAN -OPEN CONCEPT HOME DECENT SIZE HOME-PRETTY BIG FAMILY ROOM SAMSUNG Q990B-GREAT PACKAGE- NO DROPOUTS FOR ME -GREAT FOR MOVIES, BUT THE SUB IS VERY LACKING (I PUT TO MAX) DID ENJOY BUT BECAUSE THE BASS WAS LLACKING -TAKING BACK-LOUD SOUNDBAR-GREAT REARS-I WANTED TO SAVE THE MONEY AND TRIED TO LOVE THIS SINCE I ALSO OWN A QLED SAMSUNG BOSS 900 WITH BASS MODULE- GREAT BASS/EVEN AT 0 WAS AWESOME!- SOUNDBAR IS LOUD NOT AS LOUD AS THE SAMSUNG BUT I HEARD MUSICAL NOTES ON THE BOSE AND NOT THE SAMSUNG- I WISH BOSE HAD BETTER REARS-WAITING FOR SOME GOOD REARS TO COMPLETE THE SYSTEM-GREAT FOR MUSIC, BASS WILL MAKE UR FLOORS AND COUCH RUMBLE-GREAT FOR MOVIES AS WELL SONOS-QUIET SOUND BAR -REARS ARE OVER RATED/SAMSUNG HAS BETTER REARS-SUB IS THE ONLY GOOD THING

The most important question: samsung hw-q990b or jbl1000??? Which is better and mkre realistic cinema souround and atmos sound?