Samsung HW-Q990D Soundbar Review - 2024's Best Pick?

The Samsung HW-Q990D is the manufacturer's 2024 flagship soundbar. Replacing the previous year's Samsung HW-Q990C, this bar's standout feature is HDMI 2.1 support, which allows for 4k at 120Hz passthrough, so it's ideal for streaming content from a device or playing video games on a newer console. Like its predecessors, it also has a wide array of sound customization features including the room correction feature SpaceFit Sound Pro to optimize sound to your room's unique acoustics. You can also expect an immersive listening experience, thanks to its rear speakers.

Model Tested: Samsung HW-Q990D

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0:00 Intro
0:45 Design
1:28 Connectivity
3:38 Sound Quality
5:40 Additional Features
6:12 Verdict
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[justinz]

I love how you guys test for latency on the soundbars. I haven’t seen any other reviewers do this. 👍

[mrnobody]

I bought this soundbar a couple of days ago. Best buy i've made in years. I'll be saving for a Samsung Q-Oled tv next, still a bit pricy at the moment though. I have my PC connected to it and my 65" TV. Superb sound and works great with games as well. As i said, best buy i've made in years.

[barebarekun]

Gotta give credit to Samsung, they knew how to price their soundbars.
Not like their rivals who tends to overpriced their soundbars a lot just because of their reputation.
I'm looking at you Sony and JBL.

[pauker]

And its Black! Not this dark gray of the 990C. This would better fit in most Setups. Also it packs a new "Party Mode" using the satellite speakers to create a fuller sound for music playback. These key differences are missing in this review...

[MunKeeButt]

Great review. I have a q600b, and wish i had the privacy to use this system. Even at 20 volume, the bar is very loud for Blu-rays, and i have a neighbour next to my lounge. An option to add a 2nd sub would make this unbeatable 🙃

[Grc_]

I have the 950A, still doing a good job 👍

[MunKeeButt]

For Samsung TV users it would be helpful to let them know q symphony overrides Dolby atmos, so using it puts the system into a DSP setting that makes it sound worse. Avoid q symphony, and leave it on standard soundbar setting thru eArc🙃

[the_renaissance_man_channel]

Awesome, waiting for comparision between samsung Q990D vs Sonos Arc and JBL Bar 1300

[varindersinghbimbra]

Please tell me that virtual sound on or off

[mrchiledonut]

It allows for 4k 120hz... So let's show some people playing Nintendo Switch! (2:00) Haha. I'd love to get this bar, but I think the connection for the surround speakers limits my placement too much.

[bigmoney]

How does this soundbar compare to teufel 5.1 sound bar ????

[mdk]

Can you recommend me a soundbar or a set in order to have a very good immersion but firstly ultra nice dialog quality?
The dialog quality and price are first conditions.
Have a G3 TV.
Thank you very much.

[jessa.]

Would this be worth the upgrade over an old 5.1 Martin Logan speaker system?

[ChessFluency]

Can you connect additional rear Samsung speakers for larger rooms?

[Redridge]

Any issues with using the Samsung Q990D with Sony Bravia 9 TV

[ronloftis]

I have the HW-Q910C and loved the Dolby Atmos effects watching Wicked. I got it used for $400

[amortyatoru]

i just bought it for 850$ and it is amazing!

[JuniorArgn]

Hi
I have a question: I have a 2017 Dolby Atmos 7.2 home theater system. It sounds great. Is it worth upgrading to this sound bar for $760?
I look forward to your answers

[vyvynylification]

Nice! I paid €350 for my Q-800D and it's doing a great job too! :) I also have edifier s2000 mkIII bookshelf speakers which blow the 800D out of the water in every way, including bass (they don't even have a seperate subwoofer) so it makes me wonder about the value of even more expensive sound bars. But I'd need to hear it to know it! The downsides to the bookshelf speakers would be: the connection isn't always as smooth, the audio is ALOT better but it's a 2.0 system and voices aren't as boosted

[alindumitruazoitei]

Hello can tell me what is the impedance of the subwoofer ? Q990D ?