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Channels
3.1
Channels
3.1.2
Our Verdict
Samsung HW-Q60C
Samsung HW-Q600C
The Samsung HW-Q600C is better than the Samsung HW-Q60C, especially for height content like Dolby Atmos. The Q600C has two up-firing channels, so it doesn't have to downmix Atmos content into stereo like the Q60C. The resulting sound is more clear and lifelike. The Q600C has a better stereo soundstage, too.
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- HW-Q60C (Black)
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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.6
7.6
Stereo Frequency Response
8.0
7.7
Height (Atmos)
3.6
5.5
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
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Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
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Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
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Satellite Wireless
No
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
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Width
40.6" (103.0 cm)
40.6" (103.0 cm)
Height
2.2" (5.7 cm)
2.3" (5.8 cm)
Depth
4.1" (10.5 cm)
4.1" (10.5 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
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Width
7.2" (18.4 cm)
7.3" (18.5 cm)
Height
13.5" (34.3 cm)
13.4" (34.0 cm)
Depth
11.7" (29.6 cm)
11.6" (29.5 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
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Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
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Satellite Mounting Holes
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Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
No
Build Quality
8.0
7.5
Build quality photo
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In The Box
In The Box photo
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Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.0
7.7
Stereo Setup
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Raw Frequency Response
Preview Graph
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Frequency Response Small
Preview Graph
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Channels
3.1
3.1.2
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
-0.46
-0.90
Standard Error
2.37 dB
3.56 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
38.3 Hz
36.2 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.0
7.8
Frequency Response Calibrated
Preview Graph
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Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
-2
-2
Suggested Treble Setting
1
0
Slope
0.00
-0.07
Standard Error
2.15 dB
2.23 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
41.2 Hz
43.0 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
6.5
7.0
Crosstalk
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Crosstalk Error
2.75 dB
2.26 dB
Stereo Dynamics
8.2
8.4
Dynamic Range Compression
Preview Graph
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SPL @ Max Volume
93.9 dB SPL
95.3 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
0.29 dB
0.31 dB
DRC @ Max Volume
1.55 dB
1.57 dB
Center
7.8
8.3
Center Setup
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Frequency Response
Preview Graph
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Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.60
-0.67
Std. Err.
2.73 dB
2.91 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
70.5 dB SPL
89.3 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.43
0.39
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.76
2.49
Surround 5.1
3.7
4.3
Surround Setup
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Frequency Response
Preview Graph
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Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
-0.72
-0.52
Std. Err.
2.93 dB
2.98 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
72.2 dB SPL
91.7 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.32
0.31
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.12
3.74
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
3.6
5.5
Height Setup
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H Frequency Response
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Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
-0.42
-0.09
Std. Err.
3.09 dB
5.48 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
64.8 dB SPL
85.4 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.80
0.73
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.96
1.14
Sound Enhancement Features
7.4
7.7
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
Yes
Yes
EQ
Graphic + Presets
Graphic + Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
No
Rear Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Height Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
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Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI Out
eARC
eARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
No
Full HDMI In
1
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
1
Ethernet
No
No
Subwoofer Output
No
No
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
9.6
9.6
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Not Supported
Not Supported
DTS-HD MA
Not Supported
Not Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
9.6
9.6
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Not Supported
Not Supported
DTS-HD MA
Not Supported
Not Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
2.0
Audio Latency: ARC
7.7
6.4
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
93 ms
133 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
99 ms
133 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
101 ms
106 ms
Dolby Digital
93 ms
123 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
90 ms
119 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
128 ms
131 ms
Audio Latency: HDMI In
7.3
5.9
HDMI Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
100 ms
118 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
108 ms
118 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
106 ms
107 ms
Dolby Digital
113 ms
143 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
103 ms
132 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
136 ms
140 ms
Audio Latency: Optical
8.3
9.7
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
109 ms
89 ms
Dolby Digital
173 ms
108 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
8.5
8.1
1080p Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
30Hz
Not Supported
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
Yes
Yes
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
Yes
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
No
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
No
ALLM Passthrough
Yes
Yes
Wireless Playback
6.0
6.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
No
No
Chromecast built-in
No
No
Apple AirPlay
No
No
Spotify Connect
No
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
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Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
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Remote
Remote photo
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Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
No
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