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Samsung HW-Q990H with Music Studio 7  Soundbar Review

Notice: Below are the preliminary measurements for the Samsung HW-Q990H with Music Studio 7. Members have early access to the test results, and some measurements may be updated before publication.

The full review will be published in a few days.
Tested using Methodology v1.3 
Samsung HW-Q990H with Music Studio 7

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  1.  Updated Jul 03, 2026: Early access published.
  2.  Updated Jun 22, 2026: Our testers have started testing this product.
  3.  Updated Apr 21, 2026: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
  4.  Updated Apr 20, 2026: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

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Style - Bar
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Style - Subwoofer
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Samsung HW-Q990H with Music Studio 7 Style photo - sub Sample
Sub Wireless
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Enclosure
LockedLocked
Style - Satellites
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Satellite Wireless
LockedLocked
Dimensions - Bar
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Samsung HW-Q990H with Music Studio 7 Dimensions photo - bar Sample
WidthLockedLock" (Lock cm)
HeightLockedLock" (Lock cm)
DepthLockedLock" (Lock cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
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Samsung HW-Q990H with Music Studio 7 Dimensions photo - sub Sample
WidthLockedLock" (Lock cm)
HeightLockedLock" (Lock cm)
DepthLockedLock" (Lock cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
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WidthLockedLock" (Lock cm)
HeightLockedLock" (Lock cm)
DepthLockedLock" (Lock cm)
Mounting
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Samsung HW-Q990H with Music Studio 7 Bar Mounting Holes Sample
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Samsung HW-Q990H with Music Studio 7 Satellite Mounting Holes Sample
Mountable Bar
LockedLocked
Bar Brackets Included
LockedLocked
Mountable Satellites
LockedLocked
Satellite Brackets Included
LockedLocked
0.0
Build Quality
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In The Box
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Samsung HW-Q990H with Music Studio 7 In The Box photo Sample
Sound
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Stereo Frequency Response
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Channels
LockedLocked
Tested Preset
LockedLocked
Slope
LockedLock
Standard Error
LockedLock dB
Low-Frequency Extension
LockedLock Hz
High-Frequency Extension
LockedLock kHz
LEARN ABOUT STEREO FREQUENCY RESPONSE 
0.0
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
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Samsung HW-Q990H with Music Studio 7 Frequency Response Calibrated Sample
Suggested Preset
LockedLocked
Suggested Bass Setting
LockedLock
Suggested Treble Setting
LockedLock
Slope
LockedLock
Standard Error
LockedLock dB
Low-Frequency Extension
LockedLock Hz
High-Frequency Extension
LockedLock kHz
0.0
Stereo Soundstage
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Crosstalk Error
LockedLock dB
LEARN ABOUT STEREO SOUNDSTAGE 
0.0
Stereo Dynamics
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Samsung HW-Q990H with Music Studio 7 Dynamic Range Compression Sample
SPL @ Max Volume
LockedLock dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
LockedLock dB
DRC @ Max Volume
LockedLock dB
LEARN ABOUT STEREO DYNAMICS 
0.0
Center
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Localization
LockedLocked
Slope
LockedLock
Std. Err.
LockedLock dB
SPL @ Max Volume
LockedLock dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
LockedLock
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
LockedLock
LEARN ABOUT CENTER 
0.0
Surround 5.1
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Localization
LockedLocked
Slope
LockedLock
Std. Err.
LockedLock dB
SPL @ Max Volume
LockedLock dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
LockedLock
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
LockedLock
7.1 Rears
LockedLocked
LEARN ABOUT SURROUND 5.1 
0.0
Height (Atmos)
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Localization
LockedLocked
Slope
LockedLock
Std. Err.
LockedLock dB
SPL @ Max Volume
LockedLock dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
LockedLock
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
LockedLock
LEARN ABOUT HEIGHT (ATMOS) 
0.0
Sound Enhancement Features
Room Correction
LockedLocked
Dialogue Enhancement
LockedLocked
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
LockedLocked
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
LockedLocked
Bass Adjustment
LockedLocked
Treble Adjustment
LockedLocked
EQ
LockedLocked
Surround Level Adjustment
LockedLocked
Rear Level Adjustment
LockedLocked
Height Level Adjustment
LockedLocked
Virtual Surround
LockedLocked
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Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
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Optical Audio In
LockedLocked
HDMI Out
LockedLocked
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
LockedLocked
Full HDMI In
LockedLocked
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
LockedLocked
RCA In
LockedLocked
USB for Files
LockedLocked
Ethernet
LockedLocked
Subwoofer Output
LockedLocked
0.0
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
Dolby Atmos
LockedLocked
Dolby Digital
LockedLocked
Dolby Digital Plus
LockedLocked
Dolby TrueHD
LockedLocked
DTS
LockedLocked
DTS:X
LockedLocked
DTS-HD MA
LockedLocked
PCM Channels
LockedLocked
0.0
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
Dolby Atmos
LockedN/A
Dolby Digital
LockedN/A
Dolby Digital Plus
LockedN/A
Dolby TrueHD
LockedN/A
DTS
LockedN/A
DTS:X
LockedN/A
DTS-HD MA
LockedN/A
PCM Channels
LockedN/A
0.0
Audio Format Support: Optical
Dolby Digital
LockedN/A
DTS
LockedN/A
PCM Channels
LockedN/A
0.0
Audio Latency: ARC
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PCM-2.0 ch
LockedN/A
PCM-5.1 ch
LockedN/A
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
LockedN/A
Dolby Digital
LockedN/A
Dolby Digital Plus
LockedN/A
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
LockedN/A
LEARN ABOUT AUDIO LATENCY: ARC 
0.0
Audio Latency: HDMI In
PCM-2.0 ch
LockedN/A
PCM-5.1 ch
LockedN/A
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
LockedN/A
Dolby Digital
LockedN/A
Dolby Digital Plus
LockedN/A
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
LockedN/A
LEARN ABOUT AUDIO LATENCY: HDMI IN 
0.0
Audio Latency: Optical
PCM-2.0 ch
LockedN/A
Dolby Digital
LockedN/A
LEARN ABOUT AUDIO LATENCY: OPTICAL 
0.0
Video Passthrough To TV
1080p Max Refresh Rate
LockedN/A
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
LockedN/A
4k Max Refresh Rate
LockedN/A
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
LockedN/A
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
LockedN/A
8k Max Refresh Rate
LockedN/A
HDR10 Passthrough
LockedN/A
HDR10+ Passthrough
LockedN/A
Dolby Vision Passthrough
LockedN/A
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
LockedN/A
FreeSync Passthrough
LockedN/A
G-SYNC Passthrough
LockedN/A
ALLM Passthrough
LockedN/A
0.0
Wireless Playback
Bluetooth
LockedLocked
Wi-Fi Playback
LockedLocked
Chromecast built-in
LockedLocked
Apple AirPlay
LockedLocked
Spotify Connect
LockedLocked
Additional Features
Interface
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Display
LockedLocked
Bar Controls
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Remote
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Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
LockedLocked
Google Assistant
LockedLocked
Apple Siri
LockedLocked
Microphone Mute
LockedLocked
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