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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 6:37 PM
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St8Nov 5, 2022 6:37 PM
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Quote from ushkand View quoted comment :
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.
wait really?? Do you have a link or something that states you can do that? If so, I am in to buy one.

EDIT: chat says you can't do that.
Last edited by braab321828 November 5, 2022 at 11:42 AM.
Nov 5, 2022 6:39 PM
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caspase8Nov 5, 2022 6:39 PM
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Quote from regulat0r View quoted comment :
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.
In the same boat. I too have an Arc and a Sub. Want to know which is better? TIA
Nov 5, 2022 6:42 PM
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Dealhunting016Nov 5, 2022 6:42 PM
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Quote from caspase8 View quoted comment :
In the same boat. I too have an Arc and a Sub. Want to know which is better? TIA
Don't know about 990b but we bought 930b and man beam 2 plus SL ones is so much better in every scenarios.
Nov 5, 2022 6:44 PM
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caspase8Nov 5, 2022 6:44 PM
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Quote from Dealhunting016 View quoted comment :
Don't know about 990b but we bought 930b and man beam 2 plus SL ones is so much better in every scenarios.
Will keep the Arc + Sub. Already have 2 1s and a Play 5. Thanks a lot 👍
Nov 5, 2022 6:44 PM
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roactiveNov 5, 2022 6:44 PM
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Quote from braab321828 View quoted comment :
wait really?? Do you have a link or something that states you can do that? If so, I am in to buy one.

EDIT: chat says you can't do that.
I just spoke with chat and they say you can if you do the BestBuy pick up.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/retu...3373617300

In fact, you HAVE to return it to BestBuy if you choose this option.
Nov 5, 2022 6:47 PM
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Skirjames8Nov 5, 2022 6:47 PM
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Hi guys sorry for my ignorance but is this an easy setup to play sound from the tv and from Spotify from a cell phone? I have Bose lifestyle 650 and I've tried but it's difficult to set it up to play for the tv, only gotten Spotify to work
Nov 5, 2022 6:48 PM
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Dealhunting016Nov 5, 2022 6:48 PM
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Quote from caspase8 View quoted comment :
Will keep the Arc + Sub. Already have 2 1s and a Play 5. Thanks a lot 👍
More channels doesn't mean better sound is so true .. even my wife said more speakers in Samsung is useless lol.

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Nov 5, 2022 6:49 PM
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GatorJimNov 5, 2022 6:49 PM
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Quote from Dangs1983 View quoted comment :
Employer discount gets me to show this price but without it, still $1299. Also did anyone notice the 910B is $559? That might be the even slicker deal here
I can not get the $910 price with my valid EPP account, just $1299. Have tried clearing cookies, using a different browser and still no luck. Am ready to purchase the Q990 if I could get this $910 deal, anyone have suggestions? I do not have an .edu account, but I do have an EPP account.
Nov 5, 2022 6:50 PM
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lenfariNov 5, 2022 6:50 PM
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With my EPP, it still shows 1299 for me.
Nov 5, 2022 6:51 PM
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St8Nov 5, 2022 6:51 PM
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Quote from roactive View quoted comment :
I just spoke with chat and they say you can if you do the BestBuy pick up.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/retu...3373617300 [bestbuy.com]

In fact, you HAVE to return it to BestBuy if you choose this option.
ahh yeah there it is. Chat actually just corrected themselves. I never even knew that was possible.
Nov 5, 2022 6:54 PM
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balaji2838Nov 5, 2022 6:54 PM
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Is this only for employee or student discounts?
Because I see 1299$ price all the time. Even in the cart. How to get 910$ price?
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Nov 5, 2022 6:55 PM
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leecm
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Nov 5, 2022 6:55 PM
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How would this soundbar perform in a room with vaulted ceilings like this [bobvila.com]?
Nov 5, 2022 6:55 PM
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St8Nov 5, 2022 6:55 PM
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Quote from balaji2838 View quoted comment :
Is this only for employee or student discounts?
Because I see 1299$ price all the time. Even in the cart. How to get 910$ price?
it is also for healthcare people
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Nov 5, 2022 7:00 PM
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leecm
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Quote from onurx View quoted comment :
Anyone try the cancel trick for 10% off?
Pretty sure Samsung did away with that a few months ago after they realized people were taking advantage of it.

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onurxNov 5, 2022 7:03 PM
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Quote from leecm View quoted comment :
Pretty sure Samsung did away with that a few months ago after they realized people were taking advantage of it.
Dang...would have been an amazing deal with extra 10%

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