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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 5:32 PM
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VERVArhONov 5, 2022 5:32 PM
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Terms of sale shows 15 day return policy



6. Returns; Damaged Products
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Samsung.com will accept return requests for purchases within fifteen (15) days from the date of delivery.
Last edited by VERVArhO November 5, 2022 at 10:39 AM.
Nov 5, 2022 5:32 PM
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sammybocatNov 5, 2022 5:32 PM
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Quote from redmonkeyjunkie View quoted comment :
Anyone have good speaker stand recommendations
I got these rear speaker stands from Mounting Dream and love them.

Mounting Dream Speaker Stands -... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N85R...b_ap_share
Nov 5, 2022 5:42 PM
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onurxNov 5, 2022 5:42 PM
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Anyone try the cancel trick for 10% off?
Nov 5, 2022 5:42 PM
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SensibleWealth8894Nov 5, 2022 5:42 PM
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best deal and nice price this is a best price on HW-Q990B Soundbar
Nov 5, 2022 5:44 PM
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Where-is-my-moneyNov 5, 2022 5:44 PM
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Quote from sunnyss123 View quoted comment :
Any trade in available for these... Just hoping
Yes. I was able to trade-in $950 of my cash and get the soundbar for free Smilie

Jokes aside, nope - personally I have never seen Soundbar trade-ins from Samsung
Nov 5, 2022 5:45 PM
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GnomeslayerNov 5, 2022 5:45 PM
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Quote from Mrcoins View quoted comment :
Shows $799 for me
Add it to your cart. It shows $799 on the product page and $559 in cart
Nov 5, 2022 5:46 PM
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Where-is-my-moneyNov 5, 2022 5:46 PM
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Quote from ckwang99 View quoted comment :
Does anyone know if BB would price match this insane price that Samsung is offering at their website?
Will be difficult for them to verify since the price is not straightforward, so it'd be a No I'd say. But doesn't hurt to try Smilie

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Nov 5, 2022 5:48 PM
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HfzsdlsNov 5, 2022 5:48 PM
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Quote from Gnomeslayer View quoted comment :
Add it to your cart. It shows $799 on the product page and $559 in cart
Maybe different model
Nov 5, 2022 5:48 PM
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Nov 5, 2022 5:50 PM
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rahulrNov 5, 2022 5:50 PM
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How does this compare with Sonos arc setup?
Nov 5, 2022 5:52 PM
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Bargainhunter2023Nov 5, 2022 5:52 PM
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Quote from allenwr1505 View quoted comment :
I used an old edu email worked fine.
It didn't ask you for your student id or transcript?
Nov 5, 2022 5:54 PM
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VERVArhONov 5, 2022 5:54 PM
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Quote from TrungP2607 View quoted comment :
It didn't ask you for your student id or transcript?
Doesnt. I have a 10 yr old edu id. No issues using on Samsung website.
Nov 5, 2022 5:54 PM
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ckwang99Nov 5, 2022 5:54 PM
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Quote from rahulr View quoted comment :
How does this compare with Sonos arc setup?
https://www.rtings.com/soundbar/r...ZyLXdruiNY
Nov 5, 2022 5:56 PM
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treoguyNov 5, 2022 5:56 PM
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I'm a sucker for soundbars, which often ends in the hassle of returning them. This one looks good from all the reviews. I currently have the Bose 700 with soundbar and surrounds. Was considering the 900, but this price is hard to beat. Can't find many comparisons to Bose.

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Nov 5, 2022 5:56 PM
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snowcrashNov 5, 2022 5:56 PM
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Quote from rahulr View quoted comment :
How does this compare with Sonos arc setup?
All the reviews I've seen says q990b is better.
Quote from NSTar View quoted comment :
Trying to decide between 910b and 990. Anyone think it's worth another few hundreds to get the 990?
Sub is very much improved. Weak sub was a big complaint from all the previous versions.
Last edited by snowcrash November 5, 2022 at 11:01 AM.

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