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Samsung HW-Q990D
Samsung HW-Q990F
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Samsung HW-Q990D
Samsung HW-Q990F
The Samsung HW-Q990F is the follow-up to the Samsung HW-Q990D. They're more alike than different with 11.1.4 configurations, similar tunings, features, and performance. The biggest difference is the Q990F has a redesigned sealed subwoofer that rattles less than the ported Q990D when playing back deep bass, but you may prefer the bass tuning of either more. The Q990D, on the other hand, compresses less in the bass at max volume. Otherwise, whichever is less expensive may be the deciding factor.
Variants
- HW-Q990D (Black)
- HW-Q990F (Black)
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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage
Mixed Usage
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Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Enclosure
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
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Height
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Depth
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Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
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Height
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Depth
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Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
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Height
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Depth
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Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Bar Brackets Included
Mountable Satellites
Satellite Brackets Included
Build Quality
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
Tested Preset
Slope
Standard Error
dB
dB
Low-Frequency Extension
Hz
Hz
High-Frequency Extension
kHz
kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Suggested Bass Setting
Suggested Treble Setting
Slope
Standard Error
dB
dB
Low-Frequency Extension
Hz
Hz
High-Frequency Extension
kHz
kHz
Stereo Soundstage
Crosstalk
Crosstalk Error
dB
dB
Stereo Dynamics
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
dB SPL
dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
dB
dB
DRC @ Max Volume
dB
dB
Center
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Slope
Std. Err.
dB
dB
SPL @ Max Volume
dB SPL
dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
Surround 5.1
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Slope
Std. Err.
dB
dB
SPL @ Max Volume
dB SPL
dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
7.1 Rears
Height (Atmos)
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Slope
Std. Err.
dB
dB
SPL @ Max Volume
dB SPL
dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
Sound Enhancement Features
Room Correction
Dialogue Enhancement
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Bass Adjustment
Treble Adjustment
EQ
Surround Level Adjustment
Rear Level Adjustment
Height Level Adjustment
Virtual Surround
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
HDMI Out
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
Full HDMI In
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
RCA In
USB for Files
Ethernet
Subwoofer Output
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby TrueHD
DTS
DTS:X
DTS-HD MA
PCM Channels
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby TrueHD
DTS
DTS:X
DTS-HD MA
PCM Channels
Audio Format Support: Optical
Dolby Digital
DTS
PCM Channels
Audio Latency: ARC
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
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PCM-5.1 ch
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Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
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Dolby Digital
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Dolby Digital Plus
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Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
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Audio Latency: HDMI In
HDMI Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
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ms
PCM-5.1 ch
ms
ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
ms
ms
Dolby Digital
ms
ms
Dolby Digital Plus
ms
ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
ms
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Audio Latency: Optical
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
ms
ms
Dolby Digital
ms
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Video Passthrough To TV
1080p Max Refresh Rate
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
4k Max Refresh Rate
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
8k Max Refresh Rate
HDR10 Passthrough
HDR10+ Passthrough
Dolby Vision Passthrough
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
FreeSync Passthrough
G-SYNC Passthrough
ALLM Passthrough
Wireless Playback
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi Playback
Chromecast built-in
Apple AirPlay
Spotify Connect
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Apple Siri
Microphone Mute
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Samsung HW-Q990D vs Samsung HW-Q990F: Main Discussion
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Hey, I replied to your question in the review comments for the Q990F. Thanks
I can share the power consumption listed on their labels (not the output), but this only indicates so much. Wattage is related to things like loudness, assuming that’s why you’re asking, but other variables like the sensitivity/efficiency of the drivers strongly influence the output loudness. I think the best metric for real world use is checking their max output in dB/SPL and compression in the Stereo Dynamics sections. They have very similar output volumes: 99.3 dB/SPL for the Q990F and 99.4 dB/SPL for the Q990D. The Q990F has a bit more dynamic range compression at max volume overall, but this is splitting hairs. Anyway, here are the consumption wattages, in case that’s also what you’re interested in. Q990F Bar: 41W Sub: 48W Satellites 19W each
Q990D Bar: 41W Sub: 26W Satellites: 19W each
Excellent analysis, but I found no reference to the power output of this soundbar. Seems like Samsung is not disclosing this info, am I right?
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Hello, I’m from Brazil and I’m using the translator. I had the Q990C, and now the Q990D. I found a significant difference in 3D sound immersion. I found it better in the Q990D version, perhaps due to the DSP techniques. I wanted to know what you thought of the 3D sound immersion “Dolby Atmos” between the Q990D and Q990F, subjectively. Is it the same or is one better than the other by how much? Thank you.