Samsung HW-Q990H, Roon Ready and Eclipsa Audio
For the rest, we find the brilliant Roon Ready function (just try it and you won't want to be without it) whose price is still as inaccessible as ever (from $12.50 to $15 per month or €830 for a lifetime unlimited license), Eclipsa Audio compatibility (a sound technology competing with Dolby Atmos developed in partnership with Google, see our CES 25 news > Eclipsa Audio Google, competitor to Dolby Atmos, in Samsung TVs and soundbars 2025) and the new wireless subwoofer that appeared last year from Samsung.
This ultra-compact cube, measuring 25 cm on each side, delivers a powerful 300 W through two 8" (20.32 cm) drivers and an algorithm called AI NLC (Non-Linear Control) to minimize distortion. Samsung states that the HW-Q990H soundbar's subwoofer is capable of reaching down to 32 hertz. Samsung HW-Q990H, the main specifications continue. The Samsung HW-Q990H's Ultra HD 4K 120 Hz compatibility allows for HDMI connection of a next-generation game console, PS5 or Xbox Series X, or a gaming PC, to fully enjoy it on a television, especially with the ever-increasing number of 120 Hz titles. Perfect for ergonomics and for freeing up an HDMI input on the TV. As already mentioned, the Samsung HW-Q990H naturally includes the Q-Symphony Pro function, capable of activating only a portion of the TV and soundbar speakers simultaneously. This ensures the sound perfectly matches the on-screen action for even greater immersion. The Samsung HW-Q990H also features SpaceFit Sound Pro and the Game Bar. When paired with a Samsung TV (2020/2021/2022/2023/2024/2025), SpaceFit Sound Pro sends a series of audio signals and analyzes their frequency response, echo, and return velocity to tell the soundbar the optimal acoustic treatment to apply based on the room (a microphone is located in the subwoofer for precise calibration). The soundbar allows you to enjoy your favorite games to the fullest with the best possible audio-video quality.
Samsung HW-Q990H, 11.1.4 configuration for a total of 23 speakers££££
The Samsung HW-Q990H (7.0.2) comes with a wireless surround speaker kit (4.0.2) to recreate a true surround sound environment. The total power output is not yet specified but it should be similar to the 2025 HW-Q990F, i.e. 756W for a total of 23 speakers in an 11.1.4 configuration. Each end of the soundbar has two drivers to further widen the soundstage. The subwoofer, with automatic calibration, is still a wireless model.
Samsung HW-Q990H, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and AVA££££
As announced in As the headline of this news item states, the Samsung HW-Q990H soundbar is compatible with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. It also supports MP3, AAC, WAV, Ogg, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, and WAV files. With wireless Dolby Atmos compatibility, a suitable soundtrack is decoded and played back by the soundbar and TV without any wired connection. Similarly, the subwoofer benefits from Acoustic Lens technology for wider bass response. [
] [Compatibility] Bluetooth allows you to stream content from a compatible device and transform the Samsung HW-Q990H into a Hi-Fi system. You can also wirelessly connect a TV. It's also possible to wirelessly connect the TV and soundbar via Wi-Fi. Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, and Chromecast (built-in) are all supported. The Active Voice Amplifier (AVA) function automatically masks new ambient noise. For example, the sound of a kettle or a vacuum cleaner will be masked by a volume increase controlled directly by the TV. Don't worry, the TV automatically lowers the volume when the noise stops. Meanwhile, the intelligent features... Artificial real-time analysis of the signal frequency instantly optimizes sound processing to best match the scene displayed on the screen.
Samsung HW-Q990H, Connectivity££££
The connector menu includes two HDMI inputs and one HDMI CEC 2.1a output to support HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision HDR in Pass-Through (HDCP 2.3 certified) for full compatibility with Ultra HD Blu-ray discs, plus one optical output. The HDMI output supports eARC.
Samsung HW-Q990H, SmartThings Compatibility; It's also worth noting that the Samsung HW-Q990H's dimensions are identical to those of its predecessor, the Samsung HW-Q990F, with a height of just 69.5 mm, making it easy to integrate under Samsung TVs, of course, but also under most TVs on the market. Naturally, the Samsung HW-Q990H, equipped with the SmartThings app, can be easily integrated into a smart home setup. Similarly, Alexa, Works with Hey Google, and AirPlay 2 certifications are included. Therefore, it's possible to control the Samsung HW-Q990H with voice commands via Alexa or Google Assistant, using a Google Home speaker for the latter. Finally, the design of the Samsung HW-Q990H remains unchanged compared to that of the... HW-Q990F, with a double bevel at the ends and grooves on its top surface for a very attractive effect (see photo below). Availability expected this spring. Suggested retail price not yet known.
Key features of the Samsung HW-Q990H: • Type: Soundbar • System: 11.1.4 • Amplification: Class D • Total power: 756 W • Speakers: 23 • Subwoofer: External wireless • Technology: Q-Symphony Pro • Wi-Fi compatibility • HDR10 compatibility • Dolby HD compatibility Vision[/abc] • [abc]HDR10+[/abc]
compatibility• [abc]CEC[/abc]
compatibility• [abc]eARC[/abc]
compatibility• [abc]Bluetooth[/abc] 5.3 compatibility
• Eclipsa Audio compatibility
• Compatibility [abc]MP3[/abc], [abc]AAC[/abc], [abc]Ogg[/abc], [abc]Flac[/abc], [abc]Alac[/abc], [abc]AIFF[/abc] and [abc]Wav[/abc]
• 4K Pass-Throught function
• SmartThings function
• Adaptive Sound function
• Function SpaceFit Sound Pro
• Pro Game Mode function 2.0; • 4K/120 Pass-Through; • Roon Ready; • Sound Elevation; • Inputs: 2 HDMI 2.1a, 1 Optical; • Outputs: 1 HDMI 2.1a (with eARC support); • Other: Wireless surround speakers; • App: SmartThings; • Dolby Atmos decoder; • DTS:X decoder; • Alexa Built-in and Works with Hey Google voice assistants; • Certification [abc]HDCP[/abc] 2.3
• [abc]Hi-Res Audio[/abc] Certification
• Dimensions (W x H x D, mm): 1232 x 69.5 x 138 mm for the soundbar, 129.5 x 201.3 x 140.4 mm for the surround speakers, 249 x 249 x 249 mm for the subwoofer
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