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Samsung - Refurbished Excellent - Q-Series Soundbar HW-Q990F 11.1.4 ch w/ Subwoofer and Rear Speaker - Graphite Black
Average customer rating
4.8
(400 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 400 reviews
5 Stars
357
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Star
3
96%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Samsung - Refurbished Excellent - Q-Series Soundbar HW-Q990F 11.1.4 ch w/ Subwoofer and Rear Speaker - Graphite Black
Customer Rating
3
The sound is great
on August 24, 2025
Posted by: Gigi49
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We have this hooked up to our new 98" tv purchased together. Great sound, love the wireless rear speakers...only thing had this hooked up with hdmi cable. After 4 months , just quit, so called company...said try a new hdmi cable, no luck, so it works with Bluetooth, but disappointed that hdmi quit and no solution. Does not work wifi either.
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy Samsung Solutions, August 25, 2025
Hi Gigi49,
Thank you for taking a moment to review the Samsung HW-Q990F Soundbar.
You can try performing a hard reset.
With Remote:
Turn soundbar off
Press power on soundbar 5 – 10 seconds
Release the power button once you see INT or RESET on the soundbar’s LED panel
Wait for the soundbar to turn back on then it should return to default settings.
With Remote:
Power Off Soundbar
Hold Play/Pause button on the remote for about 5 – 10 seconds
Release the button once you see INT or RESET on the soundbar’s LED panel
Power on soundbar and repair to your TV
Without remote
Turn on soundbar
Press and hold the volume up (+) and volume down (-) buttons on the soundbar at the same time for about 5 – 10 seconds
Release when you see LED say INT or RESET
Wait for soundbar to reboot
Samsung is committed to providing the best possible product experience, quality, and value. We back this Samsung Soundbar with a 1-year limited manufacturer's warranty, including authorized repair for manufacturer defect, if purchased brand-new directly from an authorized seller.
If you need more help, Samsung is here for you. Please call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8AM - 12AM EST (Ask for Soundbars), 7 days a week. Our Live Chat agents are also available by clicking on the ‘Support’ link on our website.
~ Samsung Solutions
Thank you for taking a moment to review the Samsung HW-Q990F Soundbar.
You can try performing a hard reset.
With Remote:
Turn soundbar off
Press power on soundbar 5 – 10 seconds
Release the power button once you see INT or RESET on the soundbar’s LED panel
Wait for the soundbar to turn back on then it should return to default settings.
With Remote:
Power Off Soundbar
Hold Play/Pause button on the remote for about 5 – 10 seconds
Release the button once you see INT or RESET on the soundbar’s LED panel
Power on soundbar and repair to your TV
Without remote
Turn on soundbar
Press and hold the volume up (+) and volume down (-) buttons on the soundbar at the same time for about 5 – 10 seconds
Release when you see LED say INT or RESET
Wait for soundbar to reboot
Samsung is committed to providing the best possible product experience, quality, and value. We back this Samsung Soundbar with a 1-year limited manufacturer's warranty, including authorized repair for manufacturer defect, if purchased brand-new directly from an authorized seller.
If you need more help, Samsung is here for you. Please call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8AM - 12AM EST (Ask for Soundbars), 7 days a week. Our Live Chat agents are also available by clicking on the ‘Support’ link on our website.
~ Samsung Solutions
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
Software needs work
on November 5, 2025
Posted by: mbze430
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The hardware is decent. I wouldn't say it's audiophile quality. But watching movie in a small room, I have it in my den. It is fine.
However, Samsung expects everyone to have a symmetrical room, because their software doesn't allow you to set volume gain individually. Instead they expect that both left and right rear are exactly same distance apart from the listening position. Uhmmm good one Samsung. NO!
They need to allow adjustment of volume/gain L/R individually.
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy Samsung Solutions, November 5, 2025
Hello,
We appreciate you taking a moment to review the Samsung HW-Q990F Soundbar.
The soundbar offers a wide range of audio adjustments to fine-tune the sound to your preferences. You can manually optimize your audio experience using the SOUND CONTROL button (identified by a gear icon) on the remote. This allows you to access and adjust settings like Auto EQ, SpaceFit Sound, AVA (Active Voice Amplifier), Voice Enhance Mode, Night Mode, Sync, Surround Speaker Mode, and Virtual Sound Mode. Use the Up and Down buttons to navigate and adjust each feature.
For more precise sound tuning, press and hold the SOUND CONTROL button for about five seconds. This enables you to adjust specific frequency bands, including 150Hz, 300Hz, 600Hz, 1.2kHz, 2.5kHz, 5kHz, and 10kHz. You can cycle through these frequencies using the Left and Right buttons, and adjust their levels between -6 and +6 using the Up and Down buttons.
If you’d prefer a quicker way to optimize your audio, simply press the SOUND MODE button on your remote and select from STANDARD, SURROUND SOUND, GAME, or ADAPTIVE SOUND modes based on your preference.
To fine-tune individual speaker channels, press the CH LEVEL button on your remote. This gives you control over levels for the Center, Side, Wide, Front Top, Rear, and Rear Top speakers. Once you've selected the desired channel, you can adjust its volume between -6 and +6 using the Up and Down buttons. There are also a couple of ways to adjust bass levels. The WOOFER button lets you increase or decrease bass by pushing forward or pulling back, with a range between -12 and +6. Pressing the button inward will reset the bass to 0. Alternatively, the TONE CONTROL button allows you to adjust both bass and treble levels within a -6 to +6 range.
For even greater convenience, you can manage all of these settings and more through the SmartThings app on your iOS or Android device. After connecting your soundbar to Wi-Fi, the app gives you a user-friendly interface to adjust and view settings right from your phone or tablet.
I hope these tips help you enjoy your new product.
If you’d like more help with settings, please know we’re here to help! Call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG (Ask for Soundbars), 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week. Or visit us on the Samsung website and click on the ‘Support’ link for:
• Live Chat
• Manuals, Software, & Warranty Info
• Creating a service ticket
~ Samsung Solutions
We appreciate you taking a moment to review the Samsung HW-Q990F Soundbar.
The soundbar offers a wide range of audio adjustments to fine-tune the sound to your preferences. You can manually optimize your audio experience using the SOUND CONTROL button (identified by a gear icon) on the remote. This allows you to access and adjust settings like Auto EQ, SpaceFit Sound, AVA (Active Voice Amplifier), Voice Enhance Mode, Night Mode, Sync, Surround Speaker Mode, and Virtual Sound Mode. Use the Up and Down buttons to navigate and adjust each feature.
For more precise sound tuning, press and hold the SOUND CONTROL button for about five seconds. This enables you to adjust specific frequency bands, including 150Hz, 300Hz, 600Hz, 1.2kHz, 2.5kHz, 5kHz, and 10kHz. You can cycle through these frequencies using the Left and Right buttons, and adjust their levels between -6 and +6 using the Up and Down buttons.
If you’d prefer a quicker way to optimize your audio, simply press the SOUND MODE button on your remote and select from STANDARD, SURROUND SOUND, GAME, or ADAPTIVE SOUND modes based on your preference.
To fine-tune individual speaker channels, press the CH LEVEL button on your remote. This gives you control over levels for the Center, Side, Wide, Front Top, Rear, and Rear Top speakers. Once you've selected the desired channel, you can adjust its volume between -6 and +6 using the Up and Down buttons. There are also a couple of ways to adjust bass levels. The WOOFER button lets you increase or decrease bass by pushing forward or pulling back, with a range between -12 and +6. Pressing the button inward will reset the bass to 0. Alternatively, the TONE CONTROL button allows you to adjust both bass and treble levels within a -6 to +6 range.
For even greater convenience, you can manage all of these settings and more through the SmartThings app on your iOS or Android device. After connecting your soundbar to Wi-Fi, the app gives you a user-friendly interface to adjust and view settings right from your phone or tablet.
I hope these tips help you enjoy your new product.
If you’d like more help with settings, please know we’re here to help! Call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG (Ask for Soundbars), 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week. Or visit us on the Samsung website and click on the ‘Support’ link for:
• Live Chat
• Manuals, Software, & Warranty Info
• Creating a service ticket
~ Samsung Solutions
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Samsung Sound Only Way to Go!
on November 8, 2025
Posted by: SunnyTheSamsungGirl
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I hooked up my Q series (Q600F) Sound Bar and Subwoofer to my Samsung Smart TV. No set up needed. Wow! The sound is so much better especially the bass, convenient too that I can use the TV volume controls to control the sound bar. No juggling remotes. Bluetooth options are easy peasy since my smartphone is also Samsung. (What can I say I'm a Samsung girl!) Great value for the price. Awesome sounding movies, tv shows and music videos.. what else could you ask for? Thanks Samsung!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
This sound system is pretty good
on November 30, 2025
Posted by: Biohazard1992
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The soundbar and subwoofer are pretty good, but the satellite speakers don't ever seem loud enough even after adjusting.
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy Samsung Solutions, December 1, 2025
HI Biohazard1992,
Thank you for taking a moment to review the HW-Q990F Samsung Soundbar. We value your feedback and will share it with our teams.
Please know, there are various settings you can adjust to improve your experience with the rear speakers.
You can adjust the volume of the rear speakers by using the remote included with the connected soundbar. Press the CH LEVEL button on the soundbar remote, then select REAR LEVEL and use the Up/Down buttons to adjust the volume within a -6 to +6 range.
Additionally, make sure that the source (e.g. TV output) is sending surround channels to the Soundbar. If you are using a format such as PCM, you may experience decreased volume to the rear speakers. Select Bitstream, Auto, or Pass-Through as these settings will allow the TV to send the correct channels to the rear speakers.
I hope these tips help to enhance your audio enjoyment. Should you need further assistance with this issue or have any questions, please contact Samsung Customer Support. Just give us a call at 1-800-SAMSUNG (Ask for Soundbars), 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week. Our Live Chat agents are also available by clicking on the ‘Support’ link on our website.
~ Samsung Solutions
Thank you for taking a moment to review the HW-Q990F Samsung Soundbar. We value your feedback and will share it with our teams.
Please know, there are various settings you can adjust to improve your experience with the rear speakers.
You can adjust the volume of the rear speakers by using the remote included with the connected soundbar. Press the CH LEVEL button on the soundbar remote, then select REAR LEVEL and use the Up/Down buttons to adjust the volume within a -6 to +6 range.
Additionally, make sure that the source (e.g. TV output) is sending surround channels to the Soundbar. If you are using a format such as PCM, you may experience decreased volume to the rear speakers. Select Bitstream, Auto, or Pass-Through as these settings will allow the TV to send the correct channels to the rear speakers.
I hope these tips help to enhance your audio enjoyment. Should you need further assistance with this issue or have any questions, please contact Samsung Customer Support. Just give us a call at 1-800-SAMSUNG (Ask for Soundbars), 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week. Our Live Chat agents are also available by clicking on the ‘Support’ link on our website.
~ Samsung Solutions
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic upgrade from my previous 5.1.4
on August 7, 2025
Posted by: Sgray1977
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been looking at upgrading to a Q series for a while and finally was able to pull the trigger. My viewing area is 16x16 and this soundbar fills the space with such unbelievable sound. The wide, height and rears do a tremendous job of really enveloping you in total immersion.
I wish there were a few more settings in the smart things app to configure but overall the app is great. I use the Q990 in conjunction with the Samsung 75 inch TV and the Q symphony feature fills out the sound even more. I extensively tested it with and without and can say that as long as you have a good enough speaker in the TV it makes a very positive difference.
Overall very happy with this upgrade and I don't think I could ever go back. Couple this with a bluray player or Fandango for high quality streams in Atmos and you're in for a treat.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Unique features
on June 30, 2025
Posted by: Kingseth
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Works great for games as the sound bar leads me to where they are in front with the subwoofer on the sides adding depth to being shot at, never though I needed a rear speaker until I figured out it helps give away unique enemy foot steps that I never knew about
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
1
Too complicated
on October 15, 2025
Posted by: Frustrated
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We are taking it back. Cannot get our Xfinity box to work. Can get Xfinity streaming but it’s so complicated to get to. Cannot use our Xfinity voice remote.
Value
1
Response from Samsung USBy Samsung Solutions, October 15, 2025
Hi Frustrated,
Thank you for taking a moment to review the Samsung HW-Q990F Soundbar.
Updating the firmware on your soundbar gives you all the benefits of the latest improvements. When the Soundbar is connected to the Internet, Auto Update allows software to update automatically even when the Soundbar is turned off. You can also update by using the SmartThings app.
If not connected to the internet, you can download it onto a USB device, and then upload it to your soundbar - no wireless connection required. Connect the USB drive that contains the update firmware to the SERVICE port of the Soundbar.
1.Go to the Samsung Electronics website (www.samsung.com) → click on the “Support” option in the upper left corner.
2.Click on “Manuals & Software” from the pop-up list > TVs & Home Theater > Home Theater > Select your model
2. Download the firmware file (USB type).
3. Unzip the file to create a folder with the file name.
4. Store the created folder in a USB and then connect it to the Soundbar.
5. A sequence of “UPDATE” > “BYE” > “ON” will appear on the display 3 times. This will take around 6 minutes.
- During update, do not turn it off or remove the USB.
- If “UPDATE” does not appear on the display window, remove the power cord from the Soundbar and then reconnect it.
- When the latest version is installed, no update is performed.
- Depending on the USB type, update may not be supported.
6. After the 3 cycles are complete, the Soundbar will restart and last source used will appear on the display for about 20 seconds and then it will go off (“UPDATE” > “BYE” > “ON”) 3 times “D.IN” > off
If you need more help, Samsung is here for you. Please call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8AM - 12AM EST (Ask for Soundbars), 7 days a week. Live Chat with an agent as well as manuals, software, creating a service ticket, and warranty info can be found at the ‘Support’ link on our Samsung website.
~ Samsung Solutions
Thank you for taking a moment to review the Samsung HW-Q990F Soundbar.
Updating the firmware on your soundbar gives you all the benefits of the latest improvements. When the Soundbar is connected to the Internet, Auto Update allows software to update automatically even when the Soundbar is turned off. You can also update by using the SmartThings app.
If not connected to the internet, you can download it onto a USB device, and then upload it to your soundbar - no wireless connection required. Connect the USB drive that contains the update firmware to the SERVICE port of the Soundbar.
1.Go to the Samsung Electronics website (www.samsung.com) → click on the “Support” option in the upper left corner.
2.Click on “Manuals & Software” from the pop-up list > TVs & Home Theater > Home Theater > Select your model
2. Download the firmware file (USB type).
3. Unzip the file to create a folder with the file name.
4. Store the created folder in a USB and then connect it to the Soundbar.
5. A sequence of “UPDATE” > “BYE” > “ON” will appear on the display 3 times. This will take around 6 minutes.
- During update, do not turn it off or remove the USB.
- If “UPDATE” does not appear on the display window, remove the power cord from the Soundbar and then reconnect it.
- When the latest version is installed, no update is performed.
- Depending on the USB type, update may not be supported.
6. After the 3 cycles are complete, the Soundbar will restart and last source used will appear on the display for about 20 seconds and then it will go off (“UPDATE” > “BYE” > “ON”) 3 times “D.IN” > off
If you need more help, Samsung is here for you. Please call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8AM - 12AM EST (Ask for Soundbars), 7 days a week. Live Chat with an agent as well as manuals, software, creating a service ticket, and warranty info can be found at the ‘Support’ link on our Samsung website.
~ Samsung Solutions
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Impressive Sound Quality with a Few Small Drawback
on May 19, 2025
Posted by: x360sucks
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been using this Q Series system for a few weeks now, and overall, it’s been a great experience. The sound is rich, immersive, and incredibly dynamic—movies and music both sound phenomenal. The rear speakers and sub really add depth, and the Atmos effect is noticeable, especially in action scenes.
Before buying, I tested this against Sony’s quad theater setup, and in my opinion, Samsung’s system came out way ahead—especially in clarity and surround presence.
That said, there are a couple of small things that hold it back from being perfect. The remote feels a bit cheap for a premium product. Also, the display on the soundbar constantly flashes the source, which gets a little annoying. It briefly shows when Atmos is active, but it disappears too fast. I really wish the SmartThings app would show when Atmos is actually playing—seems like a simple software improvement that would make a big difference.
Still, none of those are dealbreakers. The performance speaks for itself, and I’d absolutely recommend it to anyone looking to upgrade their home audio setup.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US