Samsung Q800F 5.1.2ch Q Series Soundbar + Subwoofer, Wireless Dolby Atmos, Q-Symphony, Game Mode Pro, Smart Integration (HW-Q800F, 2025) vs SAMSUNG Q990D 11.1.4ch Soundbar w/Wireless Dolby Atmos Audio, Rear Speaker Included, Q-Symphony, SpaceFit Sound Pro, Adaptive Sound, Game Mode Pro with Alexa Built-in, HW-Q990D/ZA
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#2 in Soundbars
Samsung
Samsung Q800F 5.1.2ch Q Series Soundbar + Subwoofer, Wireless Dolby Atmos, Q-Symphony, Game Mode Pro, Smart Integration (HW-Q800F, 2025)
$797.99
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Pros
- +Wider sound stage
- +5.1.2 system
- +Dedicated side-firing speakers
- +Immersive 'bubble' of sound
- +More compact, refined subwoofer
“The biggest difference you will notice is the 'width' of the sound. The Q800F is a 5.1.2 system that adds dedicated side-firing speakers... It creates a much more immersive 'bubble' of sound even with”
#5 in Soundbars
Samsung
SAMSUNG Q990D 11.1.4ch Soundbar w/Wireless Dolby Atmos Audio, Rear Speaker Included, Q-Symphony, SpaceFit Sound Pro, Adaptive Sound, Game Mode Pro with Alexa Built-in, HW-Q990D/ZA
$829.98
100/100Excellent
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Pros
- +Sub provides deeper, richer bass and fuller soundstage
- +More powerful sub
- +Delivers heavy rumble (in a good way)
- +Better for music (especially heavy bass like rap/hip hop)
- +Rumbles couch more for action movies (explosions, gunshots)
Cons
- -Sub vibrates a lot / 'dirty'
- -Very harsh at higher volumes
- -Can cause 'fear of ear damage' at volume 30
- -Need to find stands for rear speakers
“I highly recomend the Q990D... I whipped out the old sub that i still didnt send back and paired that... immediatly the sound became more filling the base was hitting lover and deeper and the entire s”