Samsung EPP / EDU: Samsung HW-Q990B 11.1.4ch Soundbar w/ Wireless Dolby Atmos

rklimaszewski

Mar 14, 2023 9:47 PM

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rklimaszewskiMar 14, 2023 9:47 PM

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Quote from dollardog

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I bought this soundbar for my bedroom. In my living room, I have a surround sound system which includes a Yamaha A6A ($2,450), PSA TV2112 subwoofer ($2,600), Klipsch RP-504-C center speaker ($650), Klipsch RP-600Ms ($750), JBL Studio 530s ($600).

After watching some movies in Dolby Atmos, I was surprised to see how well the soundbar could keep up with the sound system in my living room. If this soundbar had a subwoofer output so that you can use any subwoofer then it would be a PERFECT alternative to an AVR.

This is not to say that the subwoofer the soundbar comes with is not good, as it does offer pretty good bass that can be felt. It's just that in comparison, my TV2112 subwoofer can literally shake my entire house to the point of inducing fear and the Samsung sub can't. Which I'm fine with since it's only for my bedroom.

At $950 vs. my $7K system (paid more like $6K), this soundbar is well worth it.

Finally, some useful advice. Now I know not to buy a PSA TV2112 subwoofer so I won't know what I'm missing. drool

VSeven

Mar 15, 2023 5:46 PM

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VSevenMar 15, 2023 5:46 PM

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Quote from dvdrdiscs

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Clarity on this thing is amazing. But I'm unable to say I hear anything different with Atmos. I'm playing Maverick and the signal is there as the sound bar shows DOLBY ATMOS. But I can't really hear sounds coming from the ceiling. I currently have the sound bar set to ADAPTIVE and haven't adjusted anything else in the Smart Things app. The room I have it set up in is a fairly square room that is around 14' x 14'. Any suggestions ?

First make sure everything is hooked up correctly, sub is at least 6" - 8" away from a corner (or wall if possible) and near the tv, soundbar is centered and below your TV, surrounds are 135* - 150* behind you on either side (or setup in front on either side...see page 17 of the manual). Then in SmartThings make sure the firmware is up to date which is currently v1010. Then once that's all done make sure everything in the house is quiet and go into Auto EQ then Tune Auto EQ and let it do it's thing. Once it's done start Mavrick back up, turn the volume up a bit, and skip to Chapter 3.

Last edited by VSeven March 15, 2023 at 10:49 AM.

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dvdrdiscs

Mar 15, 2023 6:11 PM

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dvdrdiscsMar 15, 2023 6:11 PM

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Quote from VSeven

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First make sure everything is hooked up correctly, sub is at least 6" - 8" away from a corner (or wall if possible) and near the tv, soundbar is centered and below your TV, surrounds are 135* - 150* behind you on either side (or setup in front on either side...see page 17 of the manual). Then in SmartThings make sure the firmware is up to date which is currently v1010. Then once that's all done make sure everything in the house is quiet and go into Auto EQ then Tune Auto EQ and let it do it's thing. Once it's done start Mavrick back up, turn the volume up a bit, and skip to Chapter 3.

Thanks for this tip. Is Tune Auto EQ in the smart things app?

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VSeven

Mar 15, 2023 6:23 PM

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VSevenMar 15, 2023 6:23 PM

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Quote from dvdrdiscs

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Thanks for this tip. Is Tune Auto EQ in the smart things app?

Correct.

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YawY

Mar 16, 2023 8:32 AM

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YawYMar 16, 2023 8:32 AM

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Quote from Spock1234

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Instead of asking total strangers for their opinion, you would be better served by watching videos from respected reviewers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujV1pJWvqag

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYHnEnhpZeQ

Hey would you by any chance know the bench that Andrew Robinson's soundbar is sitting on?

I'd like to get one. Thanks.

dollardog

Mar 16, 2023 9:34 PM

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dollardogMar 16, 2023 9:34 PM

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Quote from YawY

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Hey would you by any chance know the bench that Andrew Robinson's soundbar is sitting on?

I'd like to get one. Thanks.

There's links in the description:

https://www.bdiusa.com/products/corridor-8179-modern-tv-stand-entertainment-center

https://www.amazon.com/BDI-Furniture-CWL-7129-Cabinet-Charcoal/dp/B07F3DJH7C [bdiusa.com]

Edit - Oops, that was not Andrew Robinson, but it seems to be two of these: https://www.williams-sonoma.com/p...RP-AFF-QNT

Last edited by dollardog March 16, 2023 at 02:48 PM.

YawY

Mar 17, 2023 12:38 AM

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YawYMar 17, 2023 12:38 AM

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Quote from dollardog

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There's links in the description:

https://www.bdiusa.com/products/corridor-8179-modern-tv-stand-entertainment-center

https://www.amazon.com/BDI-Furniture-CWL-7129-Cabinet-Charcoal/dp/B07F3DJH7C [bdiusa.com]

Edit - Oops, that was not Andrew Robinson, but it seems to be two of these: https://www.williams-sonoma.com/p...RP-AFF-QNT

Thank you. Very neat and nice but out of my budget😫

Lyriq

Mar 19, 2023 3:06 PM

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LyriqMar 19, 2023 3:06 PM

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/40377316...media=COPY. I got one for 1,100

angela41716

Mar 20, 2023 3:28 PM

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angela41716Mar 20, 2023 3:28 PM

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I have a feeling Samsung will be clearing out the Samsung HW-Q990B. The 2023 HW-Q990C was just released. Keep your SD alerts enabled for HW-Q990B.

https://www.samsung.com/us/televi...-q990c-za/

CyanFeather617

Mar 30, 2023 3:17 AM

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CyanFeather617Mar 30, 2023 3:17 AM

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Dont even see the model on the website Frown

Hope it will fall down to 800 again

dollardog

Apr 1, 2023 1:15 AM

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dollardogApr 1, 2023 1:15 AM

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Did anybody else lose their pending points from PayPal?

I had 13,237 pending points from this purchase and now there's no trace of them.

VolatileVolition

Apr 2, 2023 5:54 PM

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VolatileVolitionApr 2, 2023 5:54 PM

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Quote from dollardog

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Did anybody else lose their pending points from PayPal?

I had 13,237 pending points from this purchase and now there's no trace of them.

Yeah, I noticed every single one of my PayPal points for Samsung purchases were pending and disappeared entirely.

pp2167

Apr 9, 2023 1:24 PM

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pp2167Apr 9, 2023 1:24 PM

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Quote from OliveMitten173

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Looks like 990B is at $1424, whereas 910B still has the deal at $629.99

Indeed, sale ended and learned the hard way. EDU price for Q990b was showing $1049.99 on product page. Cart changed to $1424.99. Contacted the order support team and they checked and said must be a glitch. Followed their instructions, shared screenshots, promised a price match difference, got an email confirmation of the "promise", bought it at cart price. Picked it up. Then, people started running. "Backend team" gave me three different reasons for rejecting the price match. Then finally settling on, "sorry the $1049 deal had ended two days prior to order date." The rep that "promised" the price match stopped responding.

As good as these speakers are, can't deal with customer support in the event something goes wrong. I packed the shit up and returned it.

SiennaGalley8003

Apr 12, 2023 9:23 PM

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SiennaGalley8003Apr 12, 2023 9:23 PM

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Quote from VolatileVolition

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Yeah, I noticed every single one of my PayPal points for Samsung purchases were pending and disappeared entirely.

Same here

Zetta3173

Apr 24, 2023 12:25 AM

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Zetta3173Apr 24, 2023 12:25 AM

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Any update on paypal points? Mine didnt disappear but it has been stuck on pending ever since i bought this.

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