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Most people buying TVs focus on the visuals, looking for words like 4K and OLED, meaning the audio aspect often takes a back seat. If you want to understand dialogue and not rely on subtitles, getting a soundbar is a must and will take your TV-watching experience to the next level.
The best deal of the year so far on a quality soundbar is upon us: The Samsung Q990D 11.1.4ch Soundbar is on sale for $997.99 (originally $1,997.99) on Woot, a 50% discount. This is the lowest price this soundbar has been, according to price tracking tools.
The Samsung HW-Q990D Q-series 11.1.4ch soundbar is considered one of the best premium soundbars, even a year after its release. You get a wall-mountable soundbar with the wall-mount kit included, a wireless subwoofer, two wireless surround rear speakers (one left and one right), a remote control, and an HDMI 2.1 cable.
The HDMI 2.1 is great for gamers since it allows 4K at 120Hz passthrough. There is also an eARC input, which is separate from the two HDMI 2.1 inputs, making it ideal to have two gaming consoles connected at the same time while able to switch to watch movies on your TV seamlessly. Of course, there’s also wifi and Bluetooth connectivity, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby TrueHD for an immersive and dimensional audio experience.
If you want to quickly connect to your sound system, you can connect your iPhone with AirPlay 2 or your Android with Chromecast or Alexa. Another cool feature is the Adaptive Sound, which auto-adjusts audio levels to optimize it depending on what you’re watching (an action movie will have a different sound EQ to a drama). The SpaceFit Sound Pro tunes the audio depending on your room layout to also optimize the sound. There’s also a Game Mode Pro feature for gamers that enhances directional sound, making full use of the surround sound.
At 50% off, this soundbar system is the best value you can get for those looking for a premium audio experience.