SAMSUNG HW-Q990B/ZA 11.1.4ch Soundbar
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About SAMSUNG HW-Q990B/ZA 11.1.4ch Soundbar
Overall Feedback:
69% positive
77% liked the sound quality, yet 23% expressed dissatisfaction
The sound quality of the source material affects the sound quality of the 990B.
Mounting the sound bar at 4 feet up improved the sound quality.
The sound-bar has good sound quality and competes well with top entries from other manufacturers. The frequency response is balanced and sound comes in clear across all frequencies. I was also surprised at the punchiness of the subwoofer.
The sound quality of Q990B competes well with top entries from other manufacturers.
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70% highlighted the subwoofer performance, but 30% found it lacking
In terms of sound quality, I found that this sound-bar competes very well with the top entries from other manufacturers. I was also pleasantly surprised at the punchiness of the subwoofer despite it only being an 8' driver.
I experience horrible disruptions to movies, TV or music due to the subwoofer randomly disconnecting and connecting.
I have faced an issue with the subwoofer dropping in and out at random every 5-10 minutes. Many others have also noted this issue on various message boards and on rtings.com. This review expresses my negative feedback regarding the wireless subwoofer performance of sound-bars.
65% praised the connectivity range, yet 35% faced signal drop-offs
Since I purchased the system, I have not faced any Bluetooth speaker drop out issues.
The rear left speaker loses connectivity shortly after starting to use the product and continues to disconnect long after.
If you place the rear speakers and subwoofer 10-15ft away from the soundbar, there will be issues even though the manufacturer claims max range of 30+feet.
I faced issues with connectivity of the soundbar. One surround speaker was dead and the other would not connect. I also questioned if distance will affect connectivity and sound quality. Based on my experience, it is an experience-rich sentence.
70% found it easy to connect with smart assistants
I was able to connect the soundbar to Alexa using the Samsung SmartThings app and adjust many of the soundbar features through the app, which shows that the soundbar is compatible with smart assistants.
67% were impressed with the design, nevertheless, 33% weren't
The soundbar has a special feature of side firing surround driver integrated into the channel distribution which adds to the immersion and dimensionality of surround sound tracks in movies and gaming. It is an experience and next-gen surround sound.
The sound-bar has a stylish and sturdy overall look.
I believe there is a design flaw in the soundbar, possibly due to weak antennas in the speakers or some other reason. Many people have complained about the same issue online.
78% appreciated the audio modes, however 22% found them redundant
The soundbar turns my home into a club and Atmos is supercharged on movies.
The Q990B provides a truly immersive experience with unparalleled audio performance.
When I listen to music, the sound is clear and warm.
I have never heard cleaner and more precise, immersive, and beautiful audio in my life. This indicates that the sound-bar has a good audio mode.
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