Premium soundbar with 11.1.4 channels and upfiring rear speaker. Unrivalled surround sound that you can really immerse yourself in. World's first Dolby Atmos surround sound with wireless connection. Q-Symphony - TV and soundbar speakers work together perfectly thanks to AI technology. They spoil you with outstanding surround sound and clear dialogue for an impressive home cinema experience. SpaceFit Sound Pro - Sound perfectly tuned to your room.
Soundbar type | Soundbar with subwoofer |
Wireless speakers | Rear speakers, Subwoofer |
Audio channel | 11.1.4 Channel |
Equipment + functions | Airplay, Spotify Connect, Wi-Fi |
Audio technology | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD |
Item number | 57491165 |
Manufacturer | Samsung |
Category | Sound bars |
Manufacturer no. | HW-Q990F/EN |
Release date | 23.4.2025 |
Sales rank in Category Sound bars | 6 of 567 |
May include power adapter | No |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
Soundbar type | Soundbar with subwoofer |
Audio channel | 11.1.4 Channel |
Wireless speakers | Rear speakers, Subwoofer |
Nominal power | 756 W |
Multiroom standard | Airplay 2, Chromecast, Samsung Wireless Audio Multiroom |
Equipment + functions | Airplay, Spotify Connect, Wi-Fi |
Network features | Spotify, Tidal |
Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
Bluetooth profiles | SBC |
Audio technology | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD |
Audio formats | AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3 VBR, Ogg, WAV |
Audio inputs | Digital in |
Audio outputs | Optical TOSLINK (1x) |
Video connections | HDMI IN (2x), HDMI OUT (1x) |
HDMI features | ARC, eARC, HDMI CEC |
Smart home ecosystem | Amazon Alexa |
Communication standard | Samsung Smart Things |
Power consumption | 41 W |
Power consumption (standby) | 0.50 W |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100 |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Samsung fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
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Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Mounting blocks, Remote control |
Height | 7.08 cm |
Width | 123.20 cm |
Depth | 13.80 cm |
Weight | 7.30 kg |
Subwoofer height | 25.18 cm |
Subwoofer width | 24.90 cm |
Subwoofer depth | 24.90 cm |
Subwoofer weight | 8.30 kg |
Length | 130.50 cm |
Width | 29.50 cm |
Height | 35 cm |
Weight | 24.05 kg |
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