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Samsung
Samsung HW-Q990C
Key specs
Channels
11.1.4216%2.114%5.112%11.1.46%
11.1.4 appears on 6% of the 123 soundbars we've cataloged (of 127).
HDMI Earc
YesMost commonTrue90%False10%
True is the most common — on 90% of the 117 soundbars we've cataloged (of 127).
Surround Sound Format
Most commonDolby atmos32%Dts:x18%Dts virtual:x13%Dolby digital12%
Dolby atmos is the most common — on 32% of the 244 soundbars we've cataloged (of 127).
Expandable System
YesMost commonTrue80%False20%
True is the most common — on 80% of the 107 soundbars we've cataloged (of 127).
Sound
- Channels
- 11.1.4
- Surround Sound Format
- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
- Amplification
- Active (powered)
- Driver Count
- 22
- Dialogue Enhancement
- Yes
- Night Mode
- Yes
- Room Calibration
- Yes
- Included Subwoofer
- Wireless
- Total Power Output
- 300 W
- Up Firing Drivers
- 4
Connectivity
- HDMI Earc
- Yes
- Connection Type
- Hdmi-arc, wired-hdmi, optical, bluetooth, wifi
- Bluetooth Codec
- SBC
- Bluetooth Version
- 5.0
- Multi Speaker Chain
- No
- Optical
- Yes
- Stereo Pairing
- No
- HDMI Input Count
- 2
Design
- Expandable System
- Yes
- Color Options
- Black
- Dimensions Depth
- 138 mm
- Dimensions Height
- 69.5 mm
- Dimensions Width
- 1232 mm
- Carry Strap
- No
- Is Portable
- No
- Mounting Type
- Bookshelf/tabletop, wall-mount
- Power Source
- AC mains
- Weight
- 7700 g
Features
- Companion App
- IOS + Android
- Speakerphone
- No
- Voice Assistant Support
- Alexa
Identity
- Model Number
- HW-Q990C
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