HW-Q990D
The Atmosphere of a Home…
02/29/2024 19:41
The Samsung HW-Q990D is something so robust and enveloping, it's difficult to put into words. The breathtaking execution of Dolby Atmos in a convenient and compact form factor is almost unbelievable.
Setup was an absolute breeze. Using HDMI eARC on my Samsung S95C QD-OLED TV, the soundbar automatically connected on powerup and configured the Q-Symphony setting. This allows my TV speakers to be used as additional directional sound, creating an even deeper sound spectrum.
There were two obvious upgrades I noticed this year from last year's Q990C. First, it's has HDMI 2.1 passthrough, allowing for 4K 120Hz, which is a must have for next-gen consoles. Second, they changed the color, which is a major aesthetic upgrade in my opinion. You can see the difference in my surround speaker images. The speaker on the left is the Q990C, which is a greyish color, while the Q990D on the right is solid black. Trust me when I say it is a huge improvement in how good the soundbar looks under your TV.
The remote is the same slim formfactor as last year's model, with the convenient "CH LEVEL" button that lets you navigate directly to speaker level adjustments, and the "TONE CONTROL" button that takes you right to the bass and treble adjustments. If you haven't purchased a Samsung soundbar in a few years, you'll find these buttons a convenient addition to the remote.
The sound on this unit is loud, and I mean loud, and the base is comparable to an actual movie theater. Where the HW-Q990D really shines is its implementation of Dolby Atmos. When you watch content that has full Dolby Atmos support, the depth and accuracy of the directional sound will leave you speechless. If you are using a Q-Symphony enabled Samsung TV, it literally sounds like voices are coming directly out of the characters' mouths on the screen.
If you are looking for a full-scale soundscape in video games, movies, and sports, the HW-Q990D will give you that and so much more in a convenient and compact formfactor. I promise this soundbar will make your friends and family jealous of your home setup.
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Cleveland , Spojené státy americké
Age: 44
Gender: Female