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Eragorn | Staff 30.1K Views
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.

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

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  • 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.
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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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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.

  • The bundle can deliver strong surround output with low distortion for movies and music listening.

  • The wireless sub and surround satellites setup can sound impressive for a compact living-room system.

  • The educational discount purchase can include free shipping and 0% financing at the stated price.

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

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

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

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

  • Samsung support and service handling can create refund eligibility problems if a technician route is used.

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Aug 8, 2026 9:13 PM
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cheapie1516Aug 8, 2026 9:13 PM
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Quote from guikubivan View quoted comment :
Is this good for playing music as well? I listen to all genres.
Not perfect but good enough
Aug 9, 2026 1:49 AM
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DezignstarAug 9, 2026 1:49 AM
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I bought this about a month ago using the educational discount for around $800. To be honest I was not that impressed I upgraded from a Vizio basic home theater system that was over 10 years old. I was used to listening to a Bose home theater sound system at my friend's house and thought it would kind of compare but it was a little bit underwhelming unless you turn up the volume pretty high.
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Aug 9, 2026 4:02 AM
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Joined Nov 2018
Rockey_bostonAug 9, 2026 4:02 AM
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how about this compared to sonos arc with gen 3 woofer?
Aug 10, 2026 2:51 PM
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PurpleDime768Aug 10, 2026 2:51 PM
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Thanks!
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Aug 10, 2026 9:28 PM
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fotoetienneAug 10, 2026 9:28 PM
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Quote from drchipter View quoted comment :
does it come with wall mounts for rear speakers
It does not. The rears have 1/4" 20 thread mounting holes. There's lots of options. I got https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005BV0FHG and am happy with it.
Last edited by fotoetienne August 10, 2026 at 03:52 PM.
Aug 11, 2026 1:17 AM
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NavyWallaby409Aug 11, 2026 1:17 AM
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Does anyone think it'll go lower than this now that the Q990H is out?
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Aug 11, 2026 2:24 AM
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Quote from NavyWallaby409 View quoted comment :
Does anyone think it'll go lower than this now that the Q990H is out?
There's a chance it could drop to $700 but IMO it will probably just sell out before it hits that price point.

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Aug 11, 2026 3:41 PM
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zopiAug 11, 2026 3:41 PM
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I've got a Samsung HW-Q950A 11.1.4ch system from 2021.

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!
Aug 11, 2026 5:13 PM
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godzenAug 11, 2026 5:13 PM
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Ah yes, the classic "I don't miss my Denon and Klipsch setup" said with the quiet confidence of someone who traded their Porsche for a Civic and is now writing a Yelp review about how acceleration, handling, and build quality are overrated anyway. The "form factor" defense is a great argument right up until the soundbar attempts to move air below 80Hz, at which point it does its best impression of an overpriced Bluetooth speaker having an asthma attack in a pillow fort. 😆 You clearly skimmed right past the YAS-109 - the entire point being a soundbar that solves your form factor concern And doesn't collapse into a wheezing mess the second bass shows up. Similar footprint. Real bass. A massive upgrade, and at less than half the price of the OP soundbar.
Been there done that. Spent tens of thousands on floorstanding amps wires blah blah now I have this and it works just fine lol. Life moves on kids travels etc. Now I rather drink coffee in masai mara or tour different part of the globe vs blasting speakers on stupid Hollywood movies lol. But yeah we get what you saying.
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Aug 13, 2026 10:36 PM
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CamoguyAug 13, 2026 10:36 PM
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I used to be a soundbar hater but this is a totally different beast. I have the Q990D purchased a bit over a year ago for around this price with EPP and have been blown away. I have a Denon with Pioneer Andrew Jones speakers 7.1 setup in my media room so I know what a real discrete system can sound like. This isn't quite that but it's incredibly good for the form factor and looks great in the living room.

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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Aug 20, 2026 6:58 AM
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Maincomet621Aug 20, 2026 6:58 AM
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I have q990c. Not sure if it is worth to upgrade to q990f. The only problem on q990c is frequent wifi disconnects. Which is very irritating

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