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Aug 4, 2026 8:24 PM

Samsung EPP/EDU: Samsung 11.1.4ch Q-Series Soundbar + Subwoofer & Rear Speaker

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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:
  1. Visit the Samsung Discount Program and check eligibility. If eligible, sign in or create an account.
  2. Add Samsung 11.1.4ch Q-Series Soundbar to cart
  3. 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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  • This offer matches the previous Front Page deal that earned 44+ thumbs up.
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Written by Eragorn | Staff
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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.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Eragorn for finding this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Visit the Samsung Discount Program and check eligibility. If eligible, sign in or create an account.
  2. Add Samsung 11.1.4ch Q-Series Soundbar to cart
  3. 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

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • This offer matches the previous Front Page deal that earned 44+ thumbs up.
  • Our research indicates that this deal is $133.36 less (14% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $933.20 at the time of this post.
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.

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DontTaxBeer
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never connected my 990D to the internet. never will. firmware updates for what? it produces surround sound and picks up Atmos and DTSX correctly. i have mine in a guest room now. it was ok for that time i used it. i keep it as a backup just in case. currently using an onkyo rz30 with klipsch speakers.
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Samsung's Q990-series bundle is a wireless soundbar system built for big-room home theater, with a subwoofer and rear speakers that can deliver strong surround effects and clear vocals. The setup gets praise for loud output, good Dolby Atmos and DTS:X handling, solid wireless transmission, and a compact sub that can still fill a 20 by 20 room. The main cautions are Samsung firmware and support concerns, plus reports of Wi-Fi disconnects, Apple TV handshake issues, and occasional underwhelming bass or volume compared with separate component systems. It is best suited to buyers who want convenience and immersive sound in one package.

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  • The system can handle Atmos and DTSX correctly even when the soundbar is kept offline.

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  • Samsung firmware updates can brick soundbars or cause unresponsiveness after installation.

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  • The sound can feel underwhelming unless volume is turned up fairly high for satisfaction.

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  • The soundbar can have compatibility problems with Apple TV, including pass-through issues and constant disconnects.

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Aug 6, 2026 2:50 AM
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MarcofrommiamiAug 6, 2026 2:50 AM
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Curious, how does this stack up against the Vizio M-Elevate? I've had it for about 3 yrs and it's been solid in my living room!
Aug 6, 2026 4:14 AM
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drchipterAug 6, 2026 4:14 AM
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does it come with wall mounts for rear speakers
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Quote from Bringtherain View quoted comment :
As would any sound bar because that's not its job. The bass on this thing is fine.. I don't understand why you would need anything stronger unless you had a theater room, in which case you aren't looking at this setup period. Are you commenting on the performance of this thing from experience or are you going through your 'my way is the best way' phase?
The soundbar in the OP ships with its own sub, so yeah - bass absolutely is its job, at the very reasonable price of $800 🤣

And if you'd actually read my original comment, you'd know I've owned the YAS-108 with a real, non-proprietary sub attached. So this isn't theory, it's a lived experience you're currently arguing against from the sidelines.

I've also gone through more proprietary-sub soundbars than I care to admit, and the pattern holds every time: the bundled sub is an afterthought, and the same money spent on a legit aftermarket sub eats it alive.

This is why the Yamaha soundbars with a standard, non-proprietary sub output are no longer made - it was a bang for the buck loophole too good to last.
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May Thor favor me!
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Quote from Snakeyes77 View quoted comment :
Yup. Never connecting mine either!
I just went in the app and disabled auto update . If I recall there is a toggle for manual update
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Aug 6, 2026 1:18 PM
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AjKGAug 6, 2026 1:18 PM
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Great deal
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Quote from CTRL-ALT-DEALS View quoted comment :
The soundbar in the OP ships with its own sub, so yeah - bass absolutely is its job, at the very reasonable price of $800 🤣 And if you'd actually read my original comment, you'd know I've owned the YAS-108 with a real, non-proprietary sub attached. So this isn't theory, it's a lived experience you're currently arguing against from the sidelines. I've also gone through more proprietary-sub soundbars than I care to admit, and the pattern holds every time: the bundled sub is an afterthought, and the same money spent on a legit aftermarket sub eats it alive. This is why the Yamaha soundbars with a standard, non-proprietary sub output are no longer made - it was a bang for the buck loophole too good to last.
Obviously a non proprietary setup is objectively a better setup for the same price generally speaking but this unit is actually pretty good for the price . My beef with all these soundbars is the vocals the bass has never been to me a huge issue but the vocals have always sounded muffled to some degree at least with the handful of soundbars I've had from JBl Visio klipsich etc. This unit though does a pretty good job with vocals from my experience with using it .
But obv it will never beat a separate unit setup for the price as it shouldn't , with a proprietary setup you are also paying for convenience
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Aug 6, 2026 2:13 PM
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bl00kAug 6, 2026 2:13 PM
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I got this exact deal a week ago with my .edu email address from work as it qualified for the deal. Got it at exactly that price, shipping free, and used the 0% financing. This thing sounds AWESOME!!! I'm really happy with it. It is exactly what I was looking for with wireless sub and surround satellites. The sound is great.
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Quote from make_moneys View quoted comment :
Obviously a non proprietary setup is objectively a better setup for the same price generally speaking but this unit is actually pretty good for the price . My beef with all these soundbars is the vocals the bass has never been to me a huge issue but the vocals have always sounded muffled to some degree at least with the handful of soundbars I've had from JBl Visio klipsich etc. This unit though does a pretty good job with vocals from my experience with using it . But obv it will never beat a separate unit setup for the price as it shouldn't , with a proprietary setup you are also paying for convenience
Fair enough.

The best vocals award, as determined by the harshest of critics (elderly people with hearing loss) actually went to this Philips soundbar ~$30 about 5 months ago:

Philips B5706 2.1-Channel Soundbar with Built-in Subwoofer, Stadium EQ Mode
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Philip.../560193551
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Quote from CTRL-ALT-DEALS View quoted comment :
The soundbar in the OP ships with its own sub, so yeah - bass absolutely is its job, at the very reasonable price of $800 🤣 And if you'd actually read my original comment, you'd know I've owned the YAS-108 with a real, non-proprietary sub attached. So this isn't theory, it's a lived experience you're currently arguing against from the sidelines. I've also gone through more proprietary-sub soundbars than I care to admit, and the pattern holds every time: the bundled sub is an afterthought, and the same money spent on a legit aftermarket sub eats it alive. This is why the Yamaha soundbars with a standard, non-proprietary sub output are no longer made - it was a bang for the buck loophole too good to last.
My guy, YOU are the one that wrote that the SOUND BAR would have weak bass. You don't understand the difference between a sound bar and a subwoofer or can we start writing off your opinion now since you think the two can be used interchangeably? This is like people who call a computer a CPU. And my question is directed at whether you own the Samsung sound bar you're doing a direct comparison against. Did you actually think I was confused about whether or not you owned a model no one else brought up in this thread except for you?! what are you smoking?
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cheapie1516Aug 7, 2026 2:15 AM
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For anyone that's contemplating, set your expectation low and be surprise of how big this small system sound. The sub is a dual 8" sub and is very compact. It looks underwhelming coming out of the box but to my surprise, it fills my 20x20 room pretty well. Although it is not wall shaking bass as my dual 12" 1500w Velodyne subs in my other room but I think the bass is "almost" just right for this system. It can definitely use a little more bass but if I didn't also have the full size HT system with the dual velodynes the bass might be just fine. I did an UST projector and couldn't fit a full size center into the design, this was the next best thing and I'm happy with it. I don't think you can go wrong at this price, considering the price of a good AVR alone is at least the same price to start.

Don't be tempted to max out all your speaker levels, to compensate for the lower end, I actually lower the center and the rears almost to a minimum and the rest of the channels by ear depending on your space. This allows you to set the sub to max volume and compensate everything with just higher master volume.
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guikubivanAug 7, 2026 4:14 PM
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Is this good for playing music as well? I listen to all genres.
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Quote from guikubivan View quoted comment :
Is this good for playing music as well? I listen to all genres.
There is a yt video review discussing this . I think the tldr is .. adequate . Not the best not the worst either . Great for everything else
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venom.gokuAug 8, 2026 6:16 AM
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If only Samsung would do trade ins on these

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positivepandaAug 8, 2026 6:08 PM
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I own this. My LG speakers were better than this. This isn't bad, but wish it had more volume controls and modes.

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