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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 9:40 PM
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stevedensmoreNov 5, 2022 9:40 PM
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Quote from allenwr1505 View quoted comment :
I bought it. I previously bought it at the Amazon deal for $1200 but I talked to them they have free returns, no restocking fee and you can use whatever box you wish. I will put my Amazon one in this box and send it back for a full refund from Amazon. This saves me $250.
Would this interfere if you ever need to use the warranty? Reason I ask, your purchases are tied to the serial numbers.
Nov 5, 2022 9:45 PM
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TheUndercutNov 5, 2022 9:45 PM
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Quote from boden399 View quoted comment :
Use cancel trick once u get order for more money off. Simply go to return the item online and when you click next (it won't cancel until double confirmation) it will offer you 5-10% off to keep the item.
Is this cancel after ordering before getting it or do an actual return after delivery?
Nov 5, 2022 9:53 PM
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boden399Nov 5, 2022 9:53 PM
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For fk sales this is bullsht. Samsung rep just admitted there is "no wireless Dolby atmos on the 2022 soundbars" wtf???? I bought it so I could drop the hdmi cables.

The first line in the description of all the sound bars is "wireless Dolby atmos skip the need for hdmi cables" they even went as far as a promo showing an hdmi cable in a glass case (Museum) with the guy exclaiming "well I had to put it somewhere" so sick of these companies lying about everything. I can't get atmos to work unless I connect it to hdmi. I confirmed this on Netflix movie. Dolby came on with it and Dolby went away without it.
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Nov 5, 2022 10:03 PM
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NotAnOpossumNov 5, 2022 10:03 PM
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Quote from joy192k View quoted comment :
I still don't have confidence looking at the reviews, ppl are still complaining about connection issues? What options do I have after the return period that's when most issues start.
A neighbor bought the Samsung in July. He said they didn't have too many disconnects until about a month ago, then it started happening more and more. I'm pretty good with audio/video and wireless networks, so I was determined to fix it for them. He was using a $39 router he got on clearance. You really need a decent router when you're getting into wireless home audio/video, so they replaced it with the base eero with WiFi 6. They said it was a night and day difference on the rest of their network, so I thought that would fix it. It didn't. I checked settings on everything, scanned channels, checked for interference, even made them move a lamp near one speaker. After all of that, it didn't seem to improve at all.
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Nov 5, 2022 10:03 PM
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boden399Nov 5, 2022 10:03 PM
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Quote from TheUndercut View quoted comment :
Is this cancel after ordering before getting it or do an actual return after delivery?
Once it ships and shows "return" you don't actually return it
Nov 5, 2022 10:11 PM
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RichardG6039Nov 5, 2022 10:11 PM
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Quote from badpluto7 View quoted comment :
The reviews on Samsung website worries me, so many disconnect issues…
I bought this system and hooked it up to my Samsung tv. It disconnected so much I had to send it back. Sound quality is amazing when it works but there is no reason in the world the tv should disconnect that much. Especially when it's connected to a Samsung tv.

The new feature where it uses the soundbar and tv speakers disconnected all the time. Pass on this.
Nov 5, 2022 10:22 PM
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dibbyNov 5, 2022 10:22 PM
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What's the cheapest TV that anyone has found that reduces the soundbar to 699.99 as part of a bundle?

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Nov 5, 2022 10:27 PM
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gothammNov 5, 2022 10:27 PM
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Quote from dibby View quoted comment :
What's the cheapest TV that anyone has found that reduces the soundbar to 699.99 as part of a bundle?
Probably the frame or the q70
Nov 5, 2022 10:27 PM
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talmaniaNov 5, 2022 10:27 PM
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Whelp in for one. I have a Vizio Elevate that's several years old at this point and served me well (minus the required monthly or so reboot) but at this price and having been looking at the q990b I'm in!! Thanks OP!
Nov 5, 2022 10:28 PM
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redmonkeyjunkieNov 5, 2022 10:28 PM
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Anyone else do Best Buy same day pickup but pending all day to show ready?
Nov 5, 2022 10:37 PM
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talmaniaNov 5, 2022 10:37 PM
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Quote from redmonkeyjunkie View quoted comment :
Anyone else do Best Buy same day pickup but pending all day to show ready?
Mine says shipping to Best Buy and expected delivery the 11th. Guess we'll find out if it goes through.
Nov 5, 2022 10:48 PM
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ftee123Nov 5, 2022 10:48 PM
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Quote from RichardG6039 View quoted comment :
I bought this system and hooked it up to my Samsung tv. It disconnected so much I had to send it back. Sound quality is amazing when it works but there is no reason in the world the tv should disconnect that much. Especially when it's connected to a Samsung tv.

The new feature where it uses the soundbar and tv speakers disconnected all the time. Pass on this.
Now I am having doubt buying this.
Nov 5, 2022 10:57 PM
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Juggernaut_510Nov 5, 2022 10:57 PM
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Damn! How would this compare to my 2022 current Samsung HW-Q800A 3.1.2 but with the the side speakers that i bought extra. So it's 5.1.2 i guess.

How do they compare?
Nov 5, 2022 10:57 PM
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chuckdNov 5, 2022 10:57 PM
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Quote from dibby View quoted comment :
What's the cheapest TV that anyone has found that reduces the soundbar to 699.99 as part of a bundle?
Sort the TVs by price on the website.
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Nov 5, 2022 10:59 PM
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chuckdNov 5, 2022 10:59 PM
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Quote from Juggernaut_510 View quoted comment :
Damn! How would this compare to my 2022 current Samsung HW-Q800A 3.1.2 but with the the side speakers that i bought extra. So it's 5.1.2 i guess.

How do they compare?
This is going to be better. If someone said the 800 was better than the 990, would you believe them?
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