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Thanks for the review! I was on the fence about these due to disconnection issues. Recently purchased a Sonos Arc, surrounds, and sub but think I will keep the Samsung which is significantly cheaper on sale and seems comparable. Do you believe the Samsung compared to the Sonos? Also any recommendations on rear speaker stands?
Thanks for the review
Hey what's the adjustment do you have in the channels, i bought the sound bar it's incredibly but I'm not sure what configuration should I have to put , I just raise the rear channels because I really love the effects
No like a Waaaoo samsung in soundbar.
JBL Kung.
I have this connected to a QN90B 85" tv and the tv can't maintain connection on the eArc. When everything is connected though, it's an amazing system.
Is it worth switching to this Samsung from a full Sonos Arc setup?
I just got one! It keeps losing the connection between youtube videos, Netflix videos, etc. Plus, the rear speakers barely have any volume!! I'm assuming I perhaps got a faulty piece, but it definitely made my experience a bit sour..
What about the connectivity seen alot complain about that with drop outs.
Perhaps someone can advise me. Is there a standard setting I can change that will prevent super loud music and action scenes and barely audible dialogue. I have to watch with the sound control in hand, constantly adjusting. Thanks!
I like the colors in the new space
I love your reviews, and would love to see reviews on home automation as well as home theater technology.
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Good review. I have the Q950A, and it would be nice to have the channel settings in the app for the Q950A too – maybe Samsung will update the app and firmware on the unit for us too. Doubt I need to upgrade, but good to see the new unit. Thanks for the video.
The bar it's louder after 11 you will notice
For people in small apartments thank God there is a night mode
I think the Disney movies can give you the best Atmos effect, like Eternals with the scene with Arishem talking to the girl
Nice review dude! Have you tested the Senheisser Ambeo? How it compares with the q990b?
So THE question… This or the Sony A7000 setup with new rears and 360 spacial audio, etc…? 🙂
Jonah can you do a comparison between the Q990b and the Sennheiser ambeo max?
But a lot of people complaining about sub and rear spikers losing connection, what can you say about this issue?
Welcome back Jonah !
In my experience Samsung makes good televisions and solid surface products but that’s it, the rest is of dubious quality and design. 🤣🤣🤣
You need some pictures up in your room, it sounds very echoey… It could be your mic but I'm sure it's your room, which won't help when testing these devices.
I’m looking for a soundbar to go with my Sony A80J television. My first choice would obviously be Sony but my main concern is music and not movies. I leaning toward the A7000 from Sony but because of price I’m also considering the Sonos arc and Bose 900. There anywhere from 200 to 400 dollars cheaper than the Sony A7000. Don’t want to get an entire system, just the sounbar. My wife thinks adding a subwoofer and rear speakers would be too much for our living room. I figure the Sony would pair up with the television I have easier than the Sonos or Bose. If you would give me your opinion I would appreciate it. Thank you very much.
Hey man, which one do you think sounds the best? The Sony a7000 full setup or the q990b
I am the owner of this soundbar and i am from India. I have noticed an issue of being hanged for about listening for 2 hrs at volume 20. The problem is like the soundbar just gets freezed nothing works while using with remote or from the switches on top of the soundbar. Just display blinks when we use from remote or switches. So please you just notice this problem in your soundbar does it exixts or not. It's an humble request i am just suffering from last 5 months by this problem. Thank you.
Such an amazing review! Keep it up!
Also, Jonah I am going to buy a Soundbar system this Black Friday. I am confused between Sony A7000 with Sub + RS5's, Sonos Arc with Sub And 2 SL, Sony HT-A9 witg Sub and Samsung Q9550B. Please simply answer which you think is the best or better option over other.
how is this soundbar compare to JBL 9.1. I am planning to buy one please guide. Which one has better atmos effects ? Thanks in advance.
Thanks for the review. Have you any plans to review the Philips Fidelio Fb1 soundbar? Preferably with the separate FW1 subwoofer and the FS1 rear illuminated speakers?
Hi Jonah, first of all great review. Thanks a lot. Was waiting for this from you. I am from India and I am hearing a lot of people having to return this sound bar because of connectivity issues either with the rear speakers or with the sub woofer. Have you faced this issue or do you know anyone who has faced a similar issue. This sound bar is available in India at $1k sometimes.
Amazing Review!! Great job Jonah 👏🏼
Welcome back brother.We want more reviews on various reviews on various soundbar like last year
Hey Jonah great review! i wanted to ask if u prefer this or the Sony ht-a7000 with all the accessories, i am looking to buy one soon so it would be greatly helpful if u give me an answer or make a vs video for them.
Also u said that this soundbar has 2 input HDMI but u haven't mentioned if it is HDMI 2.1 4k 120hz or not.
Great to see You again, i think to buy this one on black friday deals. At this moment price in Poland is a out 1050$, why in US IS 1300$?Any difrence in model?
Welcome back Jonah! Great to have you back! This is the video I've been waiting for. If you had to pick either the Q990B or Sony HT-A9 which one would you choose? It's down to those two for me. If you would happen to choose the HT-A9, would you wait until the next gen.(HT-B10 perhaps?) or just pull the trigger on the A9? Appreciate it! Again, glad you're back!
Jonah!! Thanks for review. Deciding between this or the Nakamishi Earc. Which one would you prefer for a Samsung TV? Or just for sound for movies in general?
Did you connect the apple TV 4k/blu ray player / amazon fire TV stick directly to the hdmi in of sound bar? Or did you just use the hdmi earc of your TV? My tv doesn't have earc, so I won't get atmos
Thank you, I bough last years model due to your reviews and couldn’t be happier.
I am no where versed in anything audio but ca you provided me a starting point with channel levels??? I know every room is different but it would give me a starting point. I would like to be more immersed. If it helps I’m in a square from with my rear and my seat in line up against the back wall. I’m about 14ft from the tv/sound bar. Thank you!!!
Did your wifi interfere with the Bluetooth connectivity of side speakers?
Gr8 review Jonah! I hope you are feeling better.