This Soundbar offers a “Full” sound experience. It’s not light in the a$$ in any area. I don’t understand what people complain about? First off, this is built like a tank, very surprised coming from a Sony Z9F that was extremely light compared to this. The app is ok but it does allow for adjusting the eq which is a nice addition. The subwoofer is more than adequate, I don’t understand what people are looking for? It says in the description it is an 8” subwoofer so you’re gonna get an 8” subwoofer worth of bass. Vocal/dialog is very clear and a nice change from other soundbars I have had in the past.
For those saying the rears are quiet? Maybe some people have gotten bad units (it is possible) but from my point of view, the rears are nearly perfect. They are ONLY supposed to produce sound when channels 6 & 7 (or Atmos) is in use. That’s the point of these rears. If you are listening to a 5.1 track you NEVER hear the rear speakers. If listening to 7.1 or Atmos or DTS:X you will hear them WHEN those channels are being used. This Soundbar does not have “all channel stereo” as I assume this is what people might be looking for, IDK. The center channel is dialog specific which is nice as it can be + or - to adjust to even out things.
As we speak I am watching Mad Max Fury Road and it sounds amazing. John Wick 1, 2 and 3 (Dolby Atmos) are next. Gladiator was awesome (DTS:X) and Avengers movies will be after that followed by star wars.
The price is very steep for this unit, at $1499-$1599 it can be a hard pill to swallow for some people considering I paid $1800 total for my OLED. There are many good soundbars out there that will be a better value for most people. If you are set on a Soundbar and truly want your monies worth with unbeatable sound, then this won’t be that bad a price. The addition of eARC is the main reason I bought this Soundbar and it works flawlessly.
Some people have talked about the Soundbar or rear speakers cutting in and out or popping due to being to close to their router. Well, mine sits right in front of my router and I have ZERO issues with it. (ASUS rapture AX11000). The Soundbar is connected to my 5Ghz WiFi frequency. The updates were easy and had no issues.
At the end of the day, this is a pricey Soundbar but it is actually worth it, to me at least. I’m very happy with the sound, the adjustments, the bass. It’s a very complete package and I would absolutely recommend this to someone who is looking for a stout Soundbar.
| Recommended Uses For Product | For Surround Sound Systems, For Gaming Consoles, For Televisions |
|---|---|
| Compatible Devices | Television |
| Subwoofer Diameter | 5.35 Inches |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Controller Type | vera, Amazon Alexa |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 7.1.2 |
| Included Components | Wallmount Kit, HDMI Cable, Remote Controller |
| Product Dimensions | 3.26"D x 5.35"W x 48.26"H |
| Audio Output Mode | Surround |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 510 Watts |
| Item Weight | 44.7 Pounds |
| Is Waterproof | FALSE |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Control Method | Voice |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Speaker Size | 48.26 Inches |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Connectivity Protocol | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Has Controlled Dispersion | Yes |
| Has Downward Firing Drivers | Yes |
| Has Upfiring Drivers | Yes |
| Has Powered Option | Yes |
| Has Karaoke Mode | Yes |
| Brand Name | SAMSUNG |
| Item Weight | 44.7 pounds |
| Item model number | HW-Q90R/ZA |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Output Wattage | 510 Watts |
| Specification Met | Energy Star |
| Special Features | 7.1.4-Channel Configuration; Adaptive Sound; Dolby Atmos Up-Firing Speakers Built-In |
