Samsung HW-Q990D

Powerful and immersive sound stage ; Excellent HDR and gaming support over HDMI loop through ; Good with music too

It’s not cheap ; Creates more clutter than a single soundbar option ; Might annoy the neighbours!

The HW-Q990D might not look very different to its highly acclaimed predecessor, but its sound is on a different level – with music as well as movies. Which pretty much by default makes it the best full surround soundbar in town.

Large, immersive and three-dimensional sound ; Dynamic, weighty and detailed ; Two HDMI 2.1 inputs

Very occasional bassy crackle ; Hard-to-read display

The Q990D delivers Dolby Atmos (and DTS:X) in a way that very few soundbar packages can match, and the added HDMI 2.1 support will be a game-changer for some

Incredibly immersive spatial audio delivery ; Powerful and well-integrated subwoofer ; Plenty of features for next-gen gamers

The front display is a bit useless ; The Q990C is discounted now

This peerless soundbar system delivers Dolby Atmos and DTS:X three-dimensional audio with incredible immersion and plenty of cinematic flair thanks to rear speakers and a powerful subwoofer. The use of high-quality drivers also makes it a good choice...

Highly immersive spatial delivery ; Tightly integrated subwoofer ; HDMI 2.1 connectivity

Not as easy to install as a basic ‘bar ; Front display is fairly useless

This feature-packed flagship offers greater immersion than any other soundbar on the market, and while installation takes a bit longer you’ll be rewarded with an amazing spatial audio performance.

There is a lot to like about the Samsung HW-Q990D. Samsung TV owners with compatible Q-Symphony TVs will benefit greatly from this soundbar. But everyone who has the cash to plunk down on this guy, should consider it. It is a bit on the heavier side,...

Good surround in movies & games ; Dolby Atmos & DTS:X support ; Rear speakers & subwoofer ; eARC & HDMI 2.1 passthrough

Sound quality limitations ; Music performance ; Boomy subwoofer bass ; Choice of material, reflections ; Individual units cannot be upgraded

Price (MSRP): $1999.99 ; Dimensions (HWD): 2.7 x 48.5 x 5.4 inches (soundbar); 16.2 x 8.6 x 16.1 inches (subwoofer); 7.9 x 5 x 5.5 inches (rear speakers) ; Weight: 17 pounds (soundbar); 25.8 pounds (subwoofer); 7.5 pounds (rear speakers) ;...

Class-leading sound ; Awe-inspiring Dolby Atmos ; Powerful app and intuitive controls

Samsung ’s HW-Q990D didn’t just pick up where the Q990C left off. It followed its older relative step for step, delivering a familiar, awe-inspiring experience. The Q990D features high-end sound, combining dynamic, cinematic audio with Dolby Atmos...

Soundbars have advanced beyond their initial role of making TVs sound better. At the highest levels, the current generation of flagship soundbars includes virtually all the features of AVR-based multi-channel surround sound systems, often including...

Highly immersive spatial delivery ; Tightly integrated subwoofer ; HDMI 2.1 connectivity

Not as easy to install as a basic ‘bar ; Front display is fairly useless

This feature-packed flagship offers greater immersion than any other soundbar on the market, and while installation takes a bit longer you’ll be rewarded with an amazing spatial audio performance.