Samsung has for
EPP and EDU Members: Samsung 11.1.4ch Q-Series Soundbar + Subwoofer & Rear Speaker (HW-Q990F/ZA) for
$799.84 when you follow the instructions below.
Shipping is free.
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Deal Instructions: - Visit the Samsung Discount Program and check eligibility. If eligible, sign in or create an account.
- Add Samsung 11.1.4ch Q-Series Soundbar to cart
- Your total should $799.84 after EDU/EPP savings. Shipping is free.
Includes:
- HW-Q990F Soundbar
- Subwoofer
- Rear Speaker Kit
- HDMI 2.1 Cable
- Wall Mount Kit
- Rubber Foot
- Remote Control w/ Batteries
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Community Reviews
Samsung's Q990 series soundbar bundle is a compact home theater setup that stands out for immersive surround sound, clear vocals, and strong wireless sub and rear speaker performance. The system can get very loud, handles Atmos and DTSX well, and the dual 8 inch sub is reported to fill even a 20 by 20 room better than expected. The main cautions are Samsung firmware and support headaches, including reports of bricked or unresponsive bars and Wi Fi disconnects. Some also find the bass and overall sound less satisfying than a separate AVR and speaker setup, especially at higher volumes.
Apartment or living-room movie fans wanting wireless surround sound, because it can get loud without noticeable distortion and handles Atmos upmixing well.
People setting up a TV without room for a full receiver and speakers, because the compact system still fills a large room and keeps the footprint small.
Samsung-phone owners who stream music over Bluetooth, because SSC pairing gives better quality than standard Bluetooth.
Buyers who want clear dialogue in a simple all-in-one setup, because vocals come through more clearly than on several other soundbars.
Owners who keep their soundbar online for firmware updates, because Samsung updates can brick the unit or leave it unresponsive.
Home theater fans who want deep, room-shaking bass, because the bundled sub stays compact and does not match a separate subwoofer.
Apple TV households that expect seamless everyday playback, because these soundbars can disconnect and work poorly with Apple TV pass-through.
Listeners who want a plug-and-play upgrade over a basic home theater, because the sound can feel underwhelming unless the volume is turned up high.
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I've done a lot of reading on whether an upgrade like this new system is worth it. I seem to read either "your current system is close enough to this new one, don't buy" or "get the new one, Samsung has made refinements that are meaningful"
In general, my system is fine, but i don't heard sounds as loudly from the surround speakers as I'd like to.
Please give advice, thanks!
A lot of really good engineering went into these Samsung bars. They actually use a lossless codec for wireless transmission to the sub and rears, and can get incredibly loud without noticeable distortion. The DSP is very good as well. On most systems I prefer to listen in "stereo" mode for music but the "adaptive" mode that upmixes a stereo or 5.1 source to use all the channels actually sounds great on this system. I only toggle it to "Standard" when using a true Atmos source.
Another thing I'm not sure they advertise - if you use a samsung phone, my Q990D connects with SSC (Samsung Seamless Codec) for bluetooth, which gives great quality over standard bluetooth connection. I don't use bluetooth that much for it but it's a nice convenience.
If you get one of these make sure and try out some surround music. My personal favorites are Dire Straits Brothers in Arms (the 5.1 mix SACD sounds amazing on this) and the new Atmos Blu-ray of Alan Parson project Eye in the Sky has been a family favorite since it came out a couple months ago.
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