Samsung HW-Q900A 7.1.2-Channel Soundbar w/ Wireless Subwoofer (2021)
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HW-Q900A is a premium 7.1.2-channel soundbar with wireless subwoofer in Samsung's 2021 Q-series. It is a successor to the HW-Q900T from 2020, adding primarily compatibility with the new SWA-9500S wireless rear speakers.
Compared to the HW-Q800A, which is a 3.1.2-channel soundbar for 2021, the HW-Q900A shares the same wireless subwoofer, but its main soundbar unit is significantly more sophisticated: The number of drivers is doubled from 8 to 16, adding virtual surround channels and virtual side channels that together deliver a virtual 7.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos experience.
The upgrade from the HW-Q900T mainly concerns the new wireless rear speakers that now have up-firing Dolby Atmos channels of their own, too
For those with plans for rear channels, however, Samsung also markets the HW-Q950A for 2021 that comes with wireless rear speakers.
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What external reviewers found***
External score 48% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Apple AirPlay 2
- Graphic EQ and presets
- Bass and treble adjustments
Cons
- Lacks some low-bass
- Doesn't support Chromecast built-in
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
[Input] 1x HDMI (eARC) | [Output] 2x HDMI + 1x Optical
Wireless Connectivity
WiFi + Bluetooth
Construction
Colors
Black
Drivers
16 speakers
Form Factor
Soundbar w/ Wireless Subwoofer
Dimensions
Size | Depth
5.4 inch
Size | Height
2.7 inch
Size | Width
48.5 inch
Weight
15.7 lbs
Function
Audio
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS:X, Q-Symphony, SpaceFit Sound+
Channels
7.1.2 channel
Voice Assistance
Alexa Built-in
Performance
Power Consumption
47W (bar) + 28W (sub)
Production
Accessory
Wireless Rear Speaker: SWA-9500S
Debut
2021
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rtings[1]
Reviewer score 48%The Samsung HW-Q900A soundbar is excellent for dialogue-centric content like TV shows. Thanks to its discrete center channel, voices are accurately localized to a pinpoint location within the sound image. Its balanced mid-range can reproduce dialogue clearly and accurately. There's even an Active Voice Amplifier feature and a Voice Enhancement feature that can make voices sound more clear and crisp.
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Pros
- Bass and treble adjustments
- Supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Apple AirPlay 2
- Graphic EQ and presets
Cons
- Doesn't support Chromecast built-in
- Lacks some low-bass
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References
- ^ Samsung HW-Q900A Soundbar Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/soundbar/reviews/samsung/hw-q900a. 2021-07-15. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
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