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Samsung EPP/EDU: Samsung HW-Q990D Q-series 11.1.4ch Wireless Dolby ATMOS Soundbar

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Samsung has for eligible EPP/EDU Members (login through the Samsung Discount Program): Samsung HW-Q990D Q-series 11.1.4ch Wireless Dolby ATMOS Soundbar + Rear Speakers (HW-Q990D/ZA) on sale for $894.02. Shipping is free.

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  • Note: Offer valid for qualifying Samsung EPP / EDU Members Only, visit the Samsung Discount Program page and select the program for which you qualify before adding to cart.
About this Item:
  • 11.1.4-Channel Configuration
  • Up to 656W of Total Power
  • Wireless Dolby Atmos & DTS:X
  • Up and Side-Firing Rear Speaker Kit
  • Wireless Subwoofer Included
  • Tap to Stream Your Favorite Music
  • Use Samsung TV Speakers with Q-Symphony
  • Amazon Alexa, Chromecast & AirPlay 2
  • Adaptive Sound & Active Voice Amplifier
  • Game Mode Pro with 3D Sound

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  • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars from customer reviews and rated 8.6/10 by RTINGS.com.
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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Samsung has for eligible EPP/EDU Members (login through the Samsung Discount Program): Samsung HW-Q990D Q-series 11.1.4ch Wireless Dolby ATMOS Soundbar + Rear Speakers (HW-Q990D/ZA) on sale for $894.02. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member DelightfulMask130 for finding this deal.
  • Note: Offer valid for qualifying Samsung EPP / EDU Members Only, visit the Samsung Discount Program page and select the program for which you qualify before adding to cart.
About this Item:
  • 11.1.4-Channel Configuration
  • Up to 656W of Total Power
  • Wireless Dolby Atmos & DTS:X
  • Up and Side-Firing Rear Speaker Kit
  • Wireless Subwoofer Included
  • Tap to Stream Your Favorite Music
  • Use Samsung TV Speakers with Q-Symphony
  • Amazon Alexa, Chromecast & AirPlay 2
  • Adaptive Sound & Active Voice Amplifier
  • Game Mode Pro with 3D Sound

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
  • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars from customer reviews and rated 8.6/10 by RTINGS.com.
  • Offer valid for a limited time only / while supplies last.

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SmartLeopard131
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If no hurry, wait for 1or 2 months. It comes down to 660$ just like q990c. I am waiting for that price.
DeProof
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The sound bar has 7 front speakers and 2 Atmos speakers. 3 on the left, 1 center, 3 on right. Then the 2 Atmos are on top.
They are positioned one pointing 90° left, one 45° left, one directly facing seating on left. Center is directly front of bar. Right mirrors the left. One Atmos speaker on top each side.

Then the surrounds each have 2 front facing speakers and one Atmos speaker.
Positions are 1 facing left, one facing directly behind towards bar, 1 Atmos facing up. Right mirrors left.

One subwoofer.

There you have it folks, an 11.1.4 sound bar with 15 actual speakers in 3 enclosures.

Like I said, you just gotta be smarter than the sound bar.

And I wasn't defending anything, just explaining to your birdness how there are actually all 11.1.4 speakers in there when the bird himself said there were 3.
DeProof
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I said it once and I'll say it again. Bird. Brain. 🐦 🧠

Understand?

And you have clearly never heard this sound bar, it is one of if not the top rated sound bar out there. Like it or not, some folks need or just want a sound bar for either space constraints or aesthetics.

Either way, there are definitely positively 100% indubitably 15 speakers and a sub packed in this neat little package. And anyone with more than a bird brain knows that 15 is 12 more than 3, which is what you initially claimed genius. Now you are trying to make it about whether it sounds good or not.

No one cares if you think it sounds good (spoiler: it does sound good).

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Feb 07, 2025 11:32 PM
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RainGaterFeb 07, 2025 11:32 PM
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Quote from dawill :
All this is circa 2016 gear and I have it buried behind my golf sim stuff, as I converted that room a year or so ago after I got my Vision Pro. The speakers are by no means high end. I think I paid $400/each for fronts and rears. Center was $200-300 and so were my 4 height speakers. I believe they were all some Pioneer or JBL. Sub was definitely klipsch 15". So all in speakers were about $3500 and my receiver was $1200 IIRC. So let's just say ~$4500, which is very mid range IMO. Paired this all my an JVC RS600 projector which was about $10k at the time. So you can see how much more I value contrast ratio and visuals over audio...
Long story short, the Samsung sound bar has significantly tighter bass and less distortion on the low end. Vocals are likely about the same. This is all at normal listening levels. If you crank the shit up that 100w+ per channel setup w/ 1000W+ sub is going to shake the house and annoy your neighbors more, but who the fark does that? I'd be divorced pretty quick.
If you want to go out and spend 5 figures on an audio setup I'm sure you can beat this sound bar. However, the footprint would be much larger. Lowering into the 4 figures it gets more difficult. I'm sure there is something under 10k that could beat it but once again you are talking about comparing something designed to fill a room with ugly black boxes and all the wire routing fun. Instead of something that just sits under your tv. I think you would be very hard pressed to find anything under the MSRP of $2k that can beat it. Samsung has economies of scale as all these Q series sound bars share a lot of components. Other companies don't have the volume or shared parts to complete at this price point, or anywhere near it TBH. It's reviewed as the best speaker bar you can buy for a reason.
You nailed it bud!

Initially, I had Q930B (9.1.4) which I snagged as an open box from Best Buy for only $460. I was very impressed and wondered how a soundbar can sound so much better. Then, everywhere I look, all the reviews kept saying that Q990C is one of the best soundbars, if not the best. When Sammy had the sale last year, I got Q990C for $600 OTD, after all the discounts. When I hooked it up, I was blown away! No other words to describe it. lol

I could ONLY increase the volume to around 40, once or twice, to test it and oh my gosh, it felt like the house was coming down. I don't have the courage to even hear how it sounds at 70+ and it can go all the way to 100. Sammy did a wonderful job and hats off to them for selling it at a steep discount!

Now, my Q930B is hooked to my Desktop and rocks as well even though it's an overkill. lol
Last edited by RainGater February 7, 2025 at 03:36 PM.
Feb 07, 2025 11:46 PM
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ixrsFeb 07, 2025 11:46 PM
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this is probably the best value at this price, if you want to spend more the nakamichi dragon is amazing
Feb 07, 2025 11:48 PM
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RobertC8336Feb 07, 2025 11:48 PM
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Is everyone using the "adaptive" setting for surround? I will b using for YouTube TV, Prime Video, Netflix, and ps5
Feb 08, 2025 12:05 AM
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RainGaterFeb 08, 2025 12:05 AM
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Quote from RobertC8336 :
Is everyone using the "adaptive" setting for surround? I will b using for YouTube TV, Prime Video, Netflix, and ps5
Yes, use Adaptive mode + enable SpaceFit.

On the SmartThings app, you can easily adjust Equalizer (Bass + Treble) + Channel Levels (Center + Side + Wide + Front Top + Rear + Rear Top + Rear Side) to your liking as it's much easier do it.

If you set the Rear Speaker Mode to Front, the satellites will pump a lot more and you will have an expansive soundstage, imo.
Feb 08, 2025 12:25 AM
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jc1454Feb 08, 2025 12:25 AM
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Quote from OrangeJuice4247 :
Got it down to 754 with workplace savings store, 50$ first time app buy, 10% chat discount
Same. Took me a couple tries to get it.

The first time they only sent a link that worked through the browser. I didn't pull the trigger.

Waited a week or two and tried again on the app. Got the discount to work through the app but it wouldn't show the extra $50 until I went back in forth in my cart a couple times from the browser to the app. $754 plus tax was the total. Thanks!
Feb 08, 2025 12:27 AM
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jc1454Feb 08, 2025 12:27 AM
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Quote from haritn :
I am getting "This product is currently not available in your area." for zips in CA and NV for me. Anyone else?
Happened to me yesterday when I tried to finally pull the trigger. Saw it back in stock today and had to redo my chat with Samsung rep for the extra %10 but it worked.
Feb 08, 2025 12:31 AM
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MyrageFeb 08, 2025 12:31 AM
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First impressions:
Coming from a yamaha/klipsch 5.1 setup, I wasn't expecting much. After some quick tweaking I realized I can not have this thing past 30 volume. It's loud af. Woofer doesn't compare to my klipsch at all (which the amp blew a few months ago), but I didn't expect it to. I tried to find a good atmos demo to listen to the initial setup but failed. I'll put a Blu-ray on when I get back home and see if I can find a good scene. Someone told me 1917 is a fantastic test. So far I'm impressed with the upper and mid clarity. I'll do some in depth testing later. I can not say for sure yet that I am happy with my purchase. Need some more time.

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Feb 08, 2025 06:11 AM
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SephirothWGPFeb 08, 2025 06:11 AM
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I was able to get this for $807 out the door. Thank you! I'm coming from a full 5.2.2 setup. I just don't have the room to do it right currently. Hopefully this soundbar is as nice as everyone says and will tide me over until I can find room for my full setup!
Feb 08, 2025 06:56 PM
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emjlr3Feb 08, 2025 06:56 PM
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Quote from Myrage :
First impressions:
Coming from a yamaha/klipsch 5.1 setup, I wasn't expecting much. After some quick tweaking I realized I can not have this thing past 30 volume. It's loud af. Woofer doesn't compare to my klipsch at all (which the amp blew a few months ago), but I didn't expect it to. I tried to find a good atmos demo to listen to the initial setup but failed. I'll put a Blu-ray on when I get back home and see if I can find a good scene. Someone told me 1917 is a fantastic test. So far I'm impressed with the upper and mid clarity. I'll do some in depth testing later. I can not say for sure yet that I am happy with my purchase. Need some more time.
i got a bunch here

https://www.demolandia.net/cinema...rs-hd.html

then I found this on avs

https://www.avsforum.com/threads/...s.3297254/

guy has torrent files with everything you could want. the first file with the home theater demos is a good one
Feb 09, 2025 04:44 PM
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HonestStraw7868Feb 09, 2025 04:44 PM
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This is open box new on woot for $805.

(NEW) Samsung HW-Q990D 11.1.4CH Dolby ATMOS Soundbar w/Subwoofer (Open Box) - $805.45 - Free shipping for Prime members https://sellout.woot.com/offers/n...source=app
Feb 09, 2025 05:19 PM
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SlicknSilentFeb 09, 2025 05:19 PM
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Quote from RobertC8336 :
Is everyone using the "adaptive" setting for surround? I will b using for YouTube TV, Prime Video, Netflix, and ps5
Adaptive is suppose to be source dependent, aka, the processing changes based on what you are watching (movie, game, news, etc) while the surround mode will only upscale your signal to use the added surround and atmos channels which might overpower the center and front channels!
Feb 09, 2025 05:28 PM
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VioletTank9663Feb 09, 2025 05:28 PM
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Quote from sumthin_gud :
Tariffs bro. Not a good time to make predictions like these
It's not made in China.
Feb 09, 2025 06:20 PM
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sushantnaik11Feb 09, 2025 06:20 PM
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Pulled the trigger at $755 + taxes with $50 first time and chat 10% discount.

Switching from AV 5.1 receiver setup, hoping it's worth the price.
Feb 09, 2025 08:21 PM
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PaoloMotoFeb 09, 2025 08:21 PM
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Quote from Andrew4 :
I'm curious about this too. There are some pretty sweet open box deals from Best Buy with the current sales. Would come out to about the same price as these. The Q990D has the added benefit with the two surround speakers though.
I had been debating about the Sonos for ages when I finally bit on the Q990d - as it was have the price. I usually check rtings.com for my electronics - and the Samsung comes out well against the Sonos. Was also concerned because I have it in a room with a vaulted and angled ceiling. I've been extremely pleased with it.

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Feb 09, 2025 08:25 PM
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tochris88Feb 09, 2025 08:25 PM
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Quote from HonestStraw7868 :
This is open box new on woot for $805.

(NEW) Samsung HW-Q990D 11.1.4CH Dolby ATMOS Soundbar w/Subwoofer (Open Box) - $805.45 - Free shipping for Prime members https://sellout.woot.com/offers/n...source=app
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