The Samsung HW-Q990F/XM is Samsung’s 2025 flagship 11.1.4-channel soundbar system, designed to deliver a premium, wireless, and deeply immersive home theater experience.
It is a complete, four-piece system consisting of:
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Main Soundbar: Houses 15 speakers, including front-firing, side-firing, and four up-firing drivers for the height effects.
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Wireless Subwoofer: Features newly designed dual 8-inch active drivers in a compact, cubic enclosure for powerful, controlled bass down to 20 Hz.
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Two Wireless Rear Speakers: Each speaker includes a front-firing and an up-firing driver, ensuring true wrap-around and overhead sound effects.
🌟 Key Features
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True 11.1.4 Channel Surround: An industry-leading channel count (23 speakers total) for sound that truly surrounds and envelopes the listener from every angle—horizontal, side, and vertical.
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Wireless Dolby Atmos & DTS:X: Supports both major 3D audio formats. Crucially, it supports Wireless Dolby Atmos (via Wi-Fi) with compatible 2022–2025 Samsung TVs.
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Q-Symphony: A signature Samsung feature that allows the soundbar’s speakers to work in complete synergy with the speakers in a compatible Samsung TV, creating a wider and more robust soundstage.
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SpaceFit Sound Pro: An advanced room correction feature that uses built-in microphones to automatically analyze your room’s acoustics and adjust the sound (including the subwoofer’s bass) for optimized performance.
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Active Voice Amplifier Pro (AVA Pro): Enhances dialogue clarity by analyzing ambient room noise and the movie/TV content, ensuring you hear voices clearly even during loud scenes or in a noisy room.
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High-End Connectivity: Includes two HDMI In ports with 4K@120Hz and HDR10+ passthrough, making it perfect for next-gen gaming consoles (PS5/Xbox Series X). It also supports HDMI eARC for high-quality audio back from the TV.
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Hi-Fi Wireless Streaming: Supports Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and is Roon Ready for high-resolution music playback.
The HW-Q990F is widely regarded as one of the best “all-in-one box” solutions for achieving a cinema-quality, wireless surround sound setup.
