Samsung introduced the HW-Q990B, its new high-end soundbar designed for 3D audio. It is compatible with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Chromecast, AirPlay and Bluetooth formats.
Just a few months after presenting the Samsung HW-S800B, the Korean company is back with a new premium soundbar. Very similar to its predecessor, the Samsung HW-Q990B is equipped with 22 loudspeakers and disseminates through its 11 channels completely immersive sound. In order to reinforce this sound experience, the soundbar has the functionality Q-Symphony deployed by Samsung and which makes it possible to combine the broadcasting of sound via the speakers built into Samsung TVs with the signal emitted by the external sound bar. The combination of the two audio systems makes it possible to obtain a more extensive and enveloping sound spatialization.
Samsung HW-Q990B: 3D audio in the crosshairs
The soundbar therefore benefits from 11 horizontal channels, 1 subwoofer and 4 vertical channels and offers a total power of 656 W. Compatible with Q-Symphony function Developed two years ago at Samsung, the bar can be synchronized with a compatible TV from the brand in order to amplify the audio experience: good news for lovers of cinema, music and video games.
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Samsung has also developed the technologie SpaceFit Sound that delivers clear, immersive sound by optimizing your audio to match your space. The soundbar can even automatically analyze the room on its own, calibrating the sound field to perfectly suit your room.
Like the recent (and more affordable) MagniFi Mini AX from Polk Audio, the set is compatible with Dolby Atmos (wireless) but also with DTS:X. As for the audio formats, it can also enjoy the sound by Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus et Dolby Atmos for Music. The soundbar can also act as a speaker Bluetooth with SBC audio codec support for music transmission.
Full connectivity: eARC, HDMI CEC, Chromecast, AirPlay
In terms of connectivity, the soundbar has two HDMI inputs of a sortie HDMI compatible eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) and which thus makes it possible to transmit the original audio signal in full resolution and to reproduce the best sound without compromise. The soundbar also benefits from compatibility with the norme HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) as well as a optical input. Wi-Fi is of course present and it is compatible with Chromecast, Spotify Connect et AirPlay 2.
Although Samsung thought of integrating Bixby l’assistant vocal of the mark, this one will not make it possible to control than the sound bar and not your connected objects. A little more expensive than the previous model, the Samsung HW-Q990B bar will be available from April 14, 2022 at a price of €1,599.
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