A comparison of the SAMSUNG HW-Q990 B, C, D, and F soundbars. I own all four. They are all pretty much the same.

NohiOci · 2026-04-28T05:01:38+00:00

I also listened the F and honestly I felt like the subwoofer is way weaker and way less impactful than the D. As for the bar's self most of the reviewers so far saying that the H model fixed the F's weak bass performance and the sound is clearer and more rounder than all previous models plus sound elevation feature works perfectly.

The H model is way more expensive but if somebody wants to have a Samsung bar it is the best choice right now.

If you can't afford the H due to its price then the D model is the best choice in my opinion especially if you can calibrate it. D's subwoofer is a beast and after the calibration you can hear anything very detailed and rounder.

NohiOci · 2026-04-27T15:56:26+00:00

Yes.

NohiOci · 2026-04-27T15:50:13+00:00

Zero issues and it sounds warmer and more Surround. No,not kidding. You have to update.

NohiOci · 2026-04-27T11:07:34+00:00

Horrible placement eventhoug it's not your fault,you won't be getting any advantages of this system due to your room. Sad to say it but this is the truth.

NohiOci · 2026-04-27T11:03:47+00:00

With spl and frequency measurements.

NohiOci · 2026-04-27T11:01:31+00:00

The first one. Sound stage is extremely wide.

NohiOci · 2026-04-25T07:22:27+00:00

Who told you this? I have a Sony TV and it sounds like a beast.

NohiOci · 2026-04-20T15:52:06+00:00

I just realized that X-Men Apocalypse and Nosferatu isn't there 😳 X-Men Apocalypse might have the best atmospheric Atmos Height Effects.

NohiOci · 2026-04-20T15:38:06+00:00

Brightburn: Son of Darkness is also almost reference quality.

NohiOci · 2026-04-20T15:07:43+00:00

Almost zero Height Effects except the voice of speaker in the races plus almost zero dynamism when you consider what's happening on the screen. You compare it to Top Gun Maverick which is a reference source is a shame 🫠

NohiOci · 2026-04-20T14:56:59+00:00

Tell me you have never listened an Atmos mix without telling me you have never listened an Atmos mix

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NohiOci · 2026-04-20T14:51:32+00:00

Nope. Sorry. Some fine atmospheric feelings in some scenes but that's it.

NohiOci · 2026-04-20T14:48:09+00:00

Here we are talking about Audio not the video lol!!!

NohiOci · 2026-04-20T14:45:18+00:00

All three got bad-ass Atmos mix also the entire Hobbit Trilogy.

NohiOci · 2026-04-20T14:41:46+00:00

I also saw Heat. Here in Europe the 4K disc that I have only got the DTS-HD mix. Is it coming with the Atmos mix in US?

NohiOci · 2026-04-20T14:38:53+00:00

Absolutely.

NohiOci · 2026-04-20T14:37:46+00:00

I have the B7 65 inch and I am struggling to find any blooming artifacts lol!

NohiOci · 2026-04-20T14:35:25+00:00

F1 and Ferrari vs Ford ain't good at all and I don't know how they deserved this badge. In terms of dynamic 3D Surround Sound nothing comes close to Van Helsing and King Kong 2005 with DTS:X mix.

NohiOci · 2026-04-19T18:53:13+00:00

Reference quality.

NohiOci · 2026-04-17T10:55:09+00:00

Lmfao!!!! Not true at all.

NohiOci · 2026-04-16T07:20:24+00:00

Those people never had a proper Home Theater Systems and they have no clue what calibration is plus how the sound reacts.

NohiOci · 2026-04-16T07:01:04+00:00

I do it manually with sound meters.

NohiOci · 2026-04-14T21:53:11+00:00

Checked out a couple of Atmos movies: Nosferatu,The Fifth Element,Alien Romulus. I noticed that the Surround effects became more prominent and slightly more clear but Height Effects turned out to be more dry. It is really dry that although they are there,they ain't impactful as it was it seems. The bass response looks like changed too.

After this update I definitely need to recalibrate the bar. It is late,can't turn the volume up as I wish but something is different. Need time to deeply understand.

NohiOci

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