Samsung EDU/EPP Members: HW-Q910B 9.1.2-Ch Soundbar w/ Rear Speakers (2022) Expired

Not sure what I did differently. All I did was tell them I was seeing a cheaper price and sent them a screenshot it had the TV and everything in the picture and they just said they would match it. I guess I got lucky

If you have AAA search Samsung on their website and access Samsung discount portal for EPP pricing via Aaa portal.

Not able to add it to cart at Samsung.com

Just got the 800b 2 days ago for $450. Is it a no brainer to return it for this?

I would definitely chat to price match to the current EPP price ($375) if you do keep the 800b (even if you debate returning it, I would go ahead and price match while it is in stock since it was OOS yesterday and the 910b is out of stock currently)

As far as keeping vs. returning, it depends on you personal preferences.

The 800b is compatible with the wireless 9500 speakers (that can be special ordered instore at Best Buy for $120, making that plus the 800b $495 total at the current prices). Those are "true" wireless (no speaker wires) and are Atmos, but have reports of somewhat weak sound / volume.

The 910b includes rear speakers (non-Atmos) that are "wireless" but require running speaker wires to a small box in between the two. That's ultimately a less "clean" setup (since you have to run one speaker wire to each) and the rear speakers are not Atmos, but reports seem to indicate they have somewhat stronger sound / volume vs. the wireless 9500 (Atmos) speakers.

There are some reports of intermittent wireless connection issues with both units, so pretty much a wash there.

I debated both options and ultimately ended up going with the 910b (which was $350 when bundled with a TV I was already planning to purchase vs. $325 for the bundled 800b) as I value the stronger sound and additional audio channels included with the package more than I was concerned with running the two speaker wires or having Atmos on the rear speakers, and figured I save $95 this way and don't have to deal with the in-store ordering of the 9500 speakers at Best Buy.

You could always stick with the 800b for now and decide if you want to add the 9500s in the future, in which case I think you'd be at a very similar setup without having to make the full decision right now.

I would definitely chat to price match to the current EPP price ($375) if you do keep the 800b (even if you debate returning it, I would go ahead and price match while it is in stock since it was OOS yesterday and the 910b is out of stock currently)

As far as keeping vs. returning, it depends on you personal preferences.

The 800b is compatible with the wireless 9500 speakers (that can be special ordered instore at Best Buy for $120, making that plus the 800b $495 total at the current prices). Those are "true" wireless (no speaker wires) and are Atmos, but have reports of somewhat weak sound / volume.

The 910b includes rear speakers (non-Atmos) that are "wireless" but require running speaker wires to a small box in between the two. That's ultimately a less "clean" setup (since you have to run one speaker wire to each) and the rear speakers are not Atmos, but reports seem to indicate they have somewhat stronger sound / volume vs. the wireless 9500 (Atmos) speakers.

There are some reports of intermittent wireless connection issues with both units, so pretty much a wash there.

I debated both options and ultimately ended up going with the 910b (which was $350 when bundled with a TV I was already planning to purchase vs. $325 for the bundled 800b) as I value the stronger sound and additional audio channels included with the package more than I was concerned with running the two speaker wires or having Atmos on the rear speakers, and figured I save $95 this way and don't have to deal with the in-store ordering of the 9500 speakers at Best Buy.

You could always stick with the 800b for now and decide if you want to add the 9500s in the future, in which case I think you'd be at a very similar setup without having to make the full decision right now.

I would definitely chat to price match to the current EPP price ($375) if you do keep the 800b (even if you debate returning it, I would go ahead and price match while it is in stock since it was OOS yesterday and the 910b is out of stock currently)

As far as keeping vs. returning, it depends on you personal preferences.

The 800b is compatible with the wireless 9500 speakers (that can be special ordered instore at Best Buy for $120, making that plus the 800b $495 total at the current prices). Those are "true" wireless (no speaker wires) and are Atmos, but have reports of somewhat weak sound / volume.

The 910b includes rear speakers (non-Atmos) that are "wireless" but require running speaker wires to a small box in between the two. That's ultimately a less "clean" setup (since you have to run one speaker wire to each) and the rear speakers are not Atmos, but reports seem to indicate they have somewhat stronger sound / volume vs. the wireless 9500 (Atmos) speakers.

There are some reports of intermittent wireless connection issues with both units, so pretty much a wash there.

I debated both options and ultimately ended up going with the 910b (which was $350 when bundled with a TV I was already planning to purchase vs. $325 for the bundled 800b) as I value the stronger sound and additional audio channels included with the package more than I was concerned with running the two speaker wires or having Atmos on the rear speakers, and figured I save $95 this way and don't have to deal with the in-store ordering of the 9500 speakers at Best Buy.

You could always stick with the 800b for now and decide if you want to add the 9500s in the future, in which case I think you'd be at a very similar setup without having to make the full decision right now.