ZDNET's key takeaways The Samsung HW-Q990F home entertainment system is on sale on Amazon for $1,347, including a soundbar, external subwoofer, and two rear speakers.
The Q990F is packed with software features, plenty of audio modes, and delivers big, room-filling sound.
However, there aren't many substantial upgrades over last year's model, leaving no urgency to upgrade. $1,497.99 at Amazon $1,599.99 at Samsung $1,497.99 at Walmart more buying choices
For a limited time, the HW-Q990F soundbar is on sale for $1,350 on Amazon, a whopping $650 off the regular price.
You don't need me to tell you that a soundbar can greatly improve the home entertainment experience with fuller, louder, and higher quality sound for your shiny new TV. But if you want to go further, adding rear speakers and a subwoofer can turn your soundbar and TV combo into an immersive home theater.
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Samsung's flagship soundbar, the HW-Q990F, comes with two rear speakers and a subwoofer, and includes a stellar lineup of home entertainment's most star-studded features. I gave up my beloved Sonos Arc Ultra system for two weeks to spend some time with Samsung's newest soundbar, and here's what you should know before making a purchase.
Coming from last year's model, the Q990F soundbar's exterior received a slight redesign, as the coloring is a softer black-grey color instead of pure black. The Q990F's external subwoofer is also more compact, with Samsung opting for a cubed design instead of a taller rectangular shape.
The Q990F is a large and imposing soundbar; it's recommended for TVs 60 inches or larger, and its large stature does equate to big, room-filling sound. Despite its larger size, the Q990F has a sleek and modern design, sure to fit in with your home decor.
I paired the Q990F system with Samsung's 2025 QN90F Neo QLED 4K TV, and the two make a wonderful pair. Although you don't need one of Samsung's latest TVs to get the most out of the Q990F, some features, like Q-Symphony, can be unlocked only with a compatible Samsung TV.
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