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Samsung EDU: Samsung HW-Q990B 11.1.4ch Soundbar w/ Wireless Dolby Atmos

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Samsung.com has for Samsung Education Members: Samsung HW-Q990B 11.1.4ch Soundbar w/ Wireless Dolby Atmos & Alexa Built-In (HW-Q990B/ZA) on sale for $909.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member mars_sag for finding this deal.

Note: Eligibility for Samsung discount programs may vary.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Visit the Samsung Discount Program page and select the program for which you qualify.
  2. Go to Samsung HW-Q990B 11.1.4ch Soundbar w/ Wireless Dolby Atmos
  3. Click Add to Cart
  4. Sign in or create a new Samsung account if prompted
  5. May also be prompted to verify eligibility
  6. Total will be $909.99 + Free Shipping

Features:
  • Wireless Dolby Atmos: Enjoy a surround sound experience with Dolby Atmos and skip the need for HDMI cables.
  • True 11.1.4ch Sound: Enjoy enveloping sound with 11 channels, 1 subwoofer and 4 up firing channels.
  • Q-Symphony: Perfectly synchronized audio uses every speaker in compatible Samsung TV and soundbars.
  • Spacefit Sound+: Get room filling sound designed specifically for your space. This soundbar analyzes the room and automatically calibrates the audio to create a true to life experience.
  • Up-Firing Rear Speakers: Fill the room with theater like sound with the included up firing rear speakers that project audio above and around you.

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this is $276.47 lower (23% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $1,186.46 at the time of this posting.
    • This price is also $285 lower than a Frontpage Deal from last month.
  • About this product:
    • RTINGS.com gave this soundbar an 8.5 rating, noting it is "excellent for mixed usage".
  • About this store:

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Written by mars_sag
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Samsung.com has for Samsung Education Members: Samsung HW-Q990B 11.1.4ch Soundbar w/ Wireless Dolby Atmos & Alexa Built-In (HW-Q990B/ZA) on sale for $909.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member mars_sag for finding this deal.

Note: Eligibility for Samsung discount programs may vary.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Visit the Samsung Discount Program page and select the program for which you qualify.
  2. Go to Samsung HW-Q990B 11.1.4ch Soundbar w/ Wireless Dolby Atmos
  3. Click Add to Cart
  4. Sign in or create a new Samsung account if prompted
  5. May also be prompted to verify eligibility
  6. Total will be $909.99 + Free Shipping

Features:
  • Wireless Dolby Atmos: Enjoy a surround sound experience with Dolby Atmos and skip the need for HDMI cables.
  • True 11.1.4ch Sound: Enjoy enveloping sound with 11 channels, 1 subwoofer and 4 up firing channels.
  • Q-Symphony: Perfectly synchronized audio uses every speaker in compatible Samsung TV and soundbars.
  • Spacefit Sound+: Get room filling sound designed specifically for your space. This soundbar analyzes the room and automatically calibrates the audio to create a true to life experience.
  • Up-Firing Rear Speakers: Fill the room with theater like sound with the included up firing rear speakers that project audio above and around you.

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this is $276.47 lower (23% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $1,186.46 at the time of this posting.
    • This price is also $285 lower than a Frontpage Deal from last month.
  • About this product:
    • RTINGS.com gave this soundbar an 8.5 rating, noting it is "excellent for mixed usage".
  • About this store:

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Written by mars_sag

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blivid316
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The price drops to $699.99 when bundled with a TV. I have the frame in cart (899.99) plus this sound bar with a free bezel... I may get drunk later and pull the trigger
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DarthSidius
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Insanely good price for best in class product. I ordered one with in store pickup. One tip based on past experience with Samsung in store pickup...find a store where you can pick it up today and once you receive a confirmation go on the same day. Do not let the order sit overnight. Samsung randomly has cancelled multiple in store pickup orders for me when I did not pick up on the same day I received the confirmation (I've received emails ON NOV 1 saying 'since you did not pick up by Nov 3 we have cancelled')
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SuplexCity
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I have this soundbar. Using it for around 3 months for a few hours every day with a QN90A 85" TV in the living room.

For reference, I have compared this soundbar to Sonos, Bose, JBL, and LG. All flagship models with Dolby Atmos. In terms of overall sound quality, the Bose sounded best to me and LG the worst. In music, Bose and Sonos are unparalleled. Samsung is the worst. In movies and TV shows, especially with Atmos content, Samsung was noticeably better. The surround effects are also crazy, very close to the dedicated HT system. Since I was going to use this for movies and TV shows, it was a no-brainer to go for Samsung over others. Samsung was also the cheapest, given that it already came with a sub and surround speakers.

Overall, I am fairly happy with the soundbar. The Q-symphony feature with Samsung TV actually makes a difference. It adds to the soundstage and overall immersion, and would highly recommend trying it out if you have a Samsung TV. Although, I have read mixed responses about it since it depends a lot on your TV speakers. At least QN90A and QN90B in larger sizes (65+) seem to have better than average speakers, so that helps. According to AVForums, it works best with Samsung 8k flagships.

One major issue with this soundbar, though. Sending in uncompressed audio (passthrough) can, at times, cause glitches like audio skips. On my unit, at least every once in a while, the chipset heats up and is no longer able to play lossless audio. HDMI passthrough also stops outputting 10-bit video. The fix is to turn the soundbar off for a few minutes allowing it to cool down. The issue has not been a huge PITA for me to try a warranty replacement which btw sucks. They ask you to ship the whole soundbar with no option for in-home repair or pickup. The soundbar is huge, so makes it difficult to ship.
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Nov 5, 2022 2:27 PM
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workingnonstopNov 5, 2022 2:27 PM
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Best price I've seen. Available for same price in Perks at Work store. This should go FP.
Nov 5, 2022 2:31 PM
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couchgateNov 5, 2022 2:31 PM
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Best price I've seen. And I was as able to do local best buy pickup
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Nov 5, 2022 2:32 PM
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ManakattuNov 5, 2022 2:32 PM
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Incredible deal OP. Just got one! Thanks
Nov 5, 2022 2:34 PM
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Insanely good price for best in class product. I ordered one with in store pickup. One tip based on past experience with Samsung in store pickup...find a store where you can pick it up today and once you receive a confirmation go on the same day. Do not let the order sit overnight. Samsung randomly has cancelled multiple in store pickup orders for me when I did not pick up on the same day I received the confirmation (I've received emails ON NOV 1 saying 'since you did not pick up by Nov 3 we have cancelled')
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Nov 5, 2022 2:39 PM
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BeelzeBuckNov 5, 2022 2:39 PM
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Not seeing it. Is this edu discount or employee discount? Shows 1299 for me.
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Nov 5, 2022 2:40 PM
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badpluto7Nov 5, 2022 2:40 PM
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The reviews on Samsung website worries me, so many disconnect issues…
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Nov 5, 2022 2:44 PM
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workingnonstopNov 5, 2022 2:44 PM
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Quote from badpluto7 View quoted comment :
The reviews on Samsung website worries me, so many disconnect issues…
Samsung's 100 day trial convinced me to give it a shot -- also the primary reason I went with shipping from Samsung vs. BB pickup

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Nov 5, 2022 2:45 PM
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jamesrdealsNov 5, 2022 2:45 PM
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Quote from BeelzeBuck View quoted comment :
Not seeing it. Is this edu discount or employee discount? Shows 1299 for me.
Close and reopen the app. It did show the same price at first time.
Nov 5, 2022 2:46 PM
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java568Nov 5, 2022 2:46 PM
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Anyone have experience with this vs the Nakamichis that are on sale?
Nov 5, 2022 2:47 PM
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Where-is-my-moneyNov 5, 2022 2:47 PM
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Quote from badpluto7 View quoted comment :
The reviews on Samsung website worries me, so many disconnect issues…
There's been rumors that Samsung fixed the issue in the ones made on or after June 2022. Of course, this hasn't been proven yet and the only way to know when yours was made is to check the Production date on the box. I've bought one myself and if it still has the issues, I'll be returning it.
Nov 5, 2022 2:50 PM
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DarthSidiusNov 5, 2022 2:50 PM
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Quote from workingnonstop View quoted comment :
Samsung's 100 day trial convinced me to give it a shot -- also the primary reason I went with shipping from Samsung vs. BB pickup
Sorry I searched but couldn't find any info on the Samsung Returns page about a 100 day trial. If you have a link please do share
Nov 5, 2022 2:51 PM
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Techno7Nov 5, 2022 2:51 PM
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Quote from BeelzeBuck View quoted comment :
Not seeing it. Is this edu discount or employee discount? Shows 1299 for me.
It showed up after adding to cart for me (via epp though)
Nov 5, 2022 2:53 PM
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SlickTerrier7152Nov 5, 2022 2:53 PM
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Omg what a deal
Nov 5, 2022 2:54 PM
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whatsthedealio99Nov 5, 2022 2:54 PM
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Quote from BeelzeBuck View quoted comment :
Not seeing it. Is this edu discount or employee discount? Shows 1299 for me.
I saw the price update once I added to my cart.

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Nov 5, 2022 2:57 PM
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ftee123Nov 5, 2022 2:57 PM
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1k for a sound bar? How good is this?
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