I spent hours testing Samsung's new flagship soundbar - it gave my Sonos a run for its money

Kerry Wan/ZDNET During CES 2025, Samsung announced two flagship soundbars to complement its new line of TVs. Samsung's HW-Q990F is the latest Samsung home audio system in a box, aiming to compete with last year's Sony Bravia Bar 9 and Sonos Arc Ultra. The HW-Q990F's demos at CES were limited, so I was excited to assess its performance when Samsung invited me to its quality assurance lab. I watched movies, listened to music, and tested the soundbar's most advertised features. If you plan to upgrade your home theater, you'll want to know about the HW-Q990F. Also: How I upgraded my soundbar audio quality for free - and 4 other ways to give it a boost Although I spent a few hours with the HW-Q990F system, the following isn't my final verdict; I still need to receive a review unit to determine the soundbar's full capabilities. However, I'll share real-world and lab-controlled insights about the home entertainment system in the coming months. The HW-Q990F is the successor to the HW-Q990 ... Read full article.