[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Samsung has released the HW-Q990D which is the premium flagship model for 2024. They finally listened to the consumers with this year’s model by adding HDMI 2.1 support. This should make console lovers happy and shows Samsung does listen to their consumers. Samsung has decided to keep the same form factor since their 2022 release the HW-Q990B. This 11.1.4 setup has continued to win multiple awards as the best premium soundbar in class year after year. Why reinvent the wheel? Here is the most asked question I have seen about the HW-Q990D “If you already own a previous model, should you upgrade to the latest version”? Are there enough features to upgrade? Here are the top features for 2024 : HDMI 2.1 with 4K/120Hz passthrough: A major improvement over the previous model, making it ideal for gamers. Powerful and immersive sound: The 11.1.4-channel system with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X which creates a rich and detailed soundscape. Q-Symphony 3.0: Integrates seamlessly with compatible Samsung TVs for enhanced audio performance. Private Listening Mode: This feature allows you to use only the rear speakers for quiet listening, perfect for late-night movie sessions without disturbing others. Spacefit Sound Calibration: Tailors the sound to your specific room layout for an optimized listening experience. Active Voice Amplifier Pro: Uses AI to enhance dialogue clarity, ensuring you never miss a word. Party Play Mode: This mode creates a balanced sound across the entire system, including the rear speakers, ensuring everyone in the room enjoys a cohesive listening experience. Roon high-resolution music streaming support. The answer to the question above will depend on your budget. Some things to consider is total cost. Since the HW-Q990D is Samsung’s high-end model, it will come with a high price tag to match. Previous year owners of Samsung’s high-end soundbars will need to determine whether the newest features are worth upgrading and would you actually have use for them. The soundscape is still stellar, and fill large rooms. In conclusion, the Samsung HW-Q990D is a premium soundbar that delivers exceptional sound quality, a whole host of features, and improved next-gen console compatibility with the addition of HDMI 2.1 for 4k/120Hz. If this is your first Samsung Premium high soundbar, this is a must buy. To all the existing owners, I would recommend a wait and see approach. Consider all aspects before taking the plunge.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Super rich and clear sound came from this awesome soundbar across the entire entertainment room. Easy to install, and to set up/pair, which allow me enough time to customize its settings to get the best sound and my system. This soundbar is so awesome, that I actually purchased a second sound bar (Q900) for my main bedroom system. Super pleased with it.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung HW-Q990D soundbar is amazing. Set up couldn’t be easier, simply plug and play! Compact design which delivers huge sound, crystal clear voices, and deep bass. All wireless connectivity, and Dolby Atmos. Upfiring rears bolster a truly immersive sound experience in your own home. Q-Synphony is the icing on the cake. This is one terrific sound system.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My experience with this surround setup has been incredible. The initial unboxing was easy. Not to bad to unpack while still have adequate packing to protect it while shipping. Setup was easy. The wireless connectivity of everything has come a long way. After simply plugging everything in and allowing it to pair setup was done super simple. I would also like to mention the this soundbar now supports hdmi passthrough at 120hz and 4k. It's a nice feature to have if your short on hdmi ports, though I would still recommend hooking the soundbar to your tv via your Earc port if your tv has it. My tv instantly recognized the system and adjusted the sound settings on its own. I also would definitely recommend mounting the surround speakers to the wall vs a stand or just on a side table, in my opinion having them higher up really helped the overall sound. So far I have watched a few movies, listened to music and played a few video games and it has excelled at everything so far. The surround speakers really do there job well for the full experience when your really getting into a movie. They are also surprisingly accurate while playing online games. I had a heads up on which direction my opponent was coming from well before I could see them. Plenty of bass for music if your into that sort of thing. If your worried about how loud the setup can get don't, I'm pretty sure you could blow out an eardrum before you max out the volume. Overall I would most definitely recommend at least trying this system out if you are in the market for a surround system

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had an HW-N950 that started acting up, and we were always turning up the volume when we needed to hear voices, and then it would get so loud during the music, we'd have to turn it down, so it was time to upgrade. Let me tell you, Holy cow, it's well worth it! I have an older Samsung TV, so I can't use all the features, such as "spacefit sound" but can still take advantage of most features! The bass on this is impressive, I wound up waking up to the bass, (i sleep over the room the soundbar is in) from what my wife was watching, and the TV volume was only at 8 or 9. Even with the bass set to 0, and the woofer at -6, it still woke me up. I wound up tweaking it a bit more, and haven't been woken up since. I was playing around with the settings and there's a "sound grouping" option to make the sound clearer in any location, and to quote my wife, "I prefer the way it sounds in this mode, it reminds me of a movie theater." My wife isn't one who is into the newest technology, so hearing her say this, made me smile and know the investment was well worth it!

I purchased this soundbar to go along with the new 2024 OLED TV and it is absolutely amazing. I am very happy that I chose this as opposed to a Sonos set, which is what I have always owned since 2017. It was the best decision. The sound quality which comes out from this device is something that you need to experience for yourself. Words can't fully explain the awesomeness. My wife is constantly telling me to turn it down, and I tell her to go watch TV in the other room, as I am going to enjoy it.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is our third Samsung soundbar over the past 12 years. This is their top of the line soundbar and in we think it is, in every way. Voices stand out and are crystal clear. Special effects project proportionally from all directions consistently with our Samsung OLED TV. Great overall experience!!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use it for movie streaming. The crisp, bass immersion is just incredible. Clear lows and highs. I would definitely recommend this sound system to anyone looking to upgrade. It was very easy to set up as well, and the peace of mind of having tech help available makes it an easy choice.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This soundbar is great for Movies, videos and TV. For music, my older dedicated Stereo system with big speakers just sounds better and more pure. The setup is easy - just plug it in and it works without messing around. The Symphony is nice but I could barely hear the difference - however I can tell it's there if I pay close attention. The bass is good, but not earth shattering. If you don't think it's enough, your expectations are too high. You are the problem. Find this at the right price and it's an incredible value. I'll never be without this soundbar again. It's a game changer.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This setup instantly turned my Q60D into an immersive home theater like none other. It’s totally changed the way my son and I watch TV together. We now look for movies and shows that have “cool, big sounds” as my 5 year old likes to call them. We don’t watch a ton of tv, but the few things we watch per week are so upleveled! Best tech purchase in years.