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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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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 5:56 PM
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NSTarNov 5, 2022 5:56 PM
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Quote from ambiturner View quoted comment :
Just got the 910b for $560 + tax and was able to get 24 months 0 interest on it (had the line of credit from buying the tv earlier) along with $50 back at a site. Not too shabby for a bedroom setup.
Trying to decide between 910b and 990. Anyone think it's worth another few hundreds to get the 990?
Nov 5, 2022 6:02 PM
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tmoneyr007Nov 5, 2022 6:02 PM
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Quote from snowcrash View quoted comment :
All the reviews I've seen says q990b is better.
Sub is very much improved. Weak sub was a big complaint from all the previous versions.
Just recently purchased the 990B and I may have had a defective sub unit but Bass was horrible. System was overly complex to setup and tune.

Returned and got Arc with rears (will add Sub later). Sonos infinitely easier to setup and use.

The Samsung Soundbar itself was phenomenal.
Nov 5, 2022 6:03 PM
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ushkandNov 5, 2022 6:03 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?
Why do you need to if you can order through Samsung and pick up at BestBuy? I am doing just that today - order is ready for me to pick up at BB.
Nov 5, 2022 6:04 PM
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Shoot2screNov 5, 2022 6:04 PM
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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?
I went with the 910b.

I currently have the old N950 bar. It's 7.1.2 sounded great, Atmos was pretty damn good and I never had a problem with the rears.

Will move that into the basement and upgrade the main set to 9.1.2 at under $600 shipped. I think is a slicker deal than $1k after tax for 11.1.4
Last edited by Shoot2scre November 5, 2022 at 11:08 AM.
Nov 5, 2022 6:11 PM
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SlickDealBaeNov 5, 2022 6:11 PM
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Quote from snowcrash View quoted comment :
All the reviews I've seen says q990b is better.
Sub is very much improved. Weak sub was a big complaint from all the previous versions.
It is better. I return my full sonos arc setup for this
Nov 5, 2022 6:12 PM
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ckwang99Nov 5, 2022 6:12 PM
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Quote from ushkand View quoted comment :
Why do you need to if you can order through Samsung and pick up at BestBuy? I am doing just that today - order is ready for me to pick up at BB.
i have many BB store certificates to use so that's why i'm asking
Nov 5, 2022 6:14 PM
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m0sheNov 5, 2022 6:14 PM
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Just ordered! confirming this deal is also applicable to their "Employee Offers Program" which my employer is also part of, so this isn't just for the Education one.

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Nov 5, 2022 6:16 PM
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SlickTerrier7152Nov 5, 2022 6:16 PM
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Quote from treoguy View quoted comment :
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.
This samsung model shits on bose
Nov 5, 2022 6:21 PM
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St8Nov 5, 2022 6:21 PM
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Quote from ushkand View quoted comment :
Why do you need to if you can order through Samsung and pick up at BestBuy? I am doing just that today - order is ready for me to pick up at BB.
I would say because it's easier to return to Best Buy. I am guessing with Samsung orders you have to ship it back.
Nov 5, 2022 6:27 PM
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ushkandNov 5, 2022 6:27 PM
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Quote from braab321828 View quoted comment :
I would say because it's easier to return to Best Buy. I am guessing with Samsung orders you have to ship it back.
You can return at BestBuy - I am actually doing one today as I bought a Q800B a couple of days ago through EPP and picked up at BestBuy. Returning the Q800B and picking up Q990B later today.
Nov 5, 2022 6:28 PM
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boden399Nov 5, 2022 6:28 PM
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Question I Just got the Q800b which has "wireless Dolby atmos. Skip the need for hdmi cables"

Ok so how to inactivate Dolby atmos. The Samsung tv I'm using (2021 QN900a) has that blanked out under settings and says must be enabled using earc. So it's the wireless atoms claim bogus?

I am hooked up via Wi-Fi between tv and sound bar connection which I prefer over Bluetooth. I don't want extra cables running. I'm using Qsymphony mode so both tv and Bluetooth speakers are running.

Thanks
Nov 5, 2022 6:30 PM
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devilkamalNov 5, 2022 6:30 PM
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Quote from vishalreddy1222 View quoted comment :
Just placed an order through paypal and received email that it dropped price for $844.39
Not able to see that price. Showing $1299
Nov 5, 2022 6:31 PM
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regulat0rNov 5, 2022 6:31 PM
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Quote from tmoneyr007 View quoted comment :
Just recently purchased the 990B and I may have had a defective sub unit but Bass was horrible. System was overly complex to setup and tune.

Returned and got Arc with rears (will add Sub later). Sonos infinitely easier to setup and use.

The Samsung Soundbar itself was phenomenal.
Does the Sonos Arc setup sound pretty comparable? I just received Arc, surrounds, and sub yesterday (still in box with 100 day return) and am going back and forth now on keeping it or not.
Nov 5, 2022 6:35 PM
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TheUndercutNov 5, 2022 6:35 PM
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Decided to bite the bullet. Got the 85" QN90B for $2239, bundled with Q990B for $699, $120 for mounting, free 2 year Samsung Care+ and an Xbox controller. $3405 after taxes. Scheduled delivery for after Cyber Monday so I can cancel, just in case the price drops further.

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Nov 5, 2022 6:35 PM
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roactiveNov 5, 2022 6:35 PM
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After deliberating for a lot this morning, I ended up purchasing this sound bar with pick up at BestBuy today.

The Sonos is about $650-700 more and requires eARC for Atmos to work. Unfortunately my TV only has ARC (Vizio) and doesn't support Atmos passthrough so I would also have to buy a new TV also to truly make use of the Sonos soundbar. Something to keep in mind if anyone else is in the same boat.

This soundbar has HDMI direct input which eliminates the need for a new TV for me.

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