[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Easy setup and great sound! Great surround watching an action movie. Voice audio is clear . Need a larger display on the sound bar, too small .
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love the way it sounds, plenty of bass, sounds are clear. Calibration was easy. Love the rear speakers are wireless for easy placement.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great sound, it calibrates by itself. Great clarity that really immerses you in syncronized sound. The placement is up to you, it does the rest
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Absolutely Incredible Sound
The Samsung Q Series Soundbar HW-Q990H is a game-changer! 🔥 The sound is incredibly powerful, clear, and immersive, with deep bass and crisp dialogue that makes movies, shows, and music feel like a true theater experience. The surround sound creates an amazing sense of depth, and the Atmos experience is especially impressive.
Setup was straightforward, as was placement .the soundbar looks sleek, and the overall performance far exceeded my expectations.no speaker calibration needed, it's already synchronized from box .If you want premium, room-filling sound without having to build a complicated home theater system, this is an excellent choice.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Surround sound is terrible, you hardly ever hear anything from the Surround speakers.
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Value
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Response from Samsung USBy Samsung Solutions, August 17, 2026
Hi Gman,
Thank you for sharing your review of the HW-Q990H Soundbar. We value your feedback and will share it with our teams.
In addition to adjusting the settings through the soundbar, you may want to try checking the sound format on your TV to ensure you are getting the best experience for a surround sound setup.
If your Digital Output Audio Format is set to PCM then you will likely notice decreased performance with surround sound audio systems. Dolby options are designed for surround systems, whereas PCM provides great sound quality for stereo speakers.
On a Samsung TV this setting can be found at Home > Settings > Sound > Expert Settings. (It can also be found in the Quick Settings.)
Please also be sure you are using an HDMI cable for the connection between the TV and your HW-Q990H soundbar for the best audio experience and support for a wider range of surround sound formats. Additionally, you may want to update the firmware of the soundbar to the latest version featuring the latest features and improvements. You can update the firmware through the SmartThings app, or by using a USB device.
I hope these tips help improve your experience and enjoyment with your new Samsung Soundbar!
If you need more help, Samsung is here for you. Please call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG, Mon – Fri 8 AM – 9 PM EST, Sat & Sun 8 AM – 6 PM EST. 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.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love that the subwoofer and mini speakers are wireless. I really like the symphony feature, where I can use the speaker and the TV speakers at the same time as a single synchronization. I had Vizio speakers before and I had to bump up the volume to 50 to hear it ok, but with these speakers, I just need to go up 24 to get great clarity and sound. The placement in my room works well for these speakers, especially for gaming immersion. The calibration was simple, only took less than 10 minutes.