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Audio system

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System channel configurationiMaker-stated channel layout of the exact package, such as 5.1.2. This can include virtual channels. It is not a count of physical drivers. Optional speakers do not count.

7.1.43Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 22-23. Maker channel layout for supplied bar, subwoofer and rears if present. It does not identify physical transducer counts.

11.1.42Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 2026

Physical drivers in the packageiCount of physical active speaker drivers across the supplied bar, subwoofer and rear speakers. Passive radiators, microphones and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

157Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/jbl-bar-1000mk2-soundbar-reviewRead 8 October 2026Performance explicitly inventories ten drivers in main bar, two in each supplied surround, one in subwoofer. Design identifies one racetrack and one upward full-range driver per rear. This resolves the manual combined-pair surround counts. North American tested model is identified by remote labels.

222Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 2026General Feature lists Number of Speakers 22 for the 11.1.4 channel system with wireless rear speakers. TechRadar also states 22 speakers in four components.

Physical drivers in the bariCount of physical active speaker drivers in the soundbar alone. Passive radiators and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

103Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 22-23. Six racetrack, two tweeter and two upward drivers in main bar.

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Up-firing drivers in the packageiPhysical active drivers explicitly firing upwards across the supplied package. Virtual height channels and passive radiators do not count. A driver that fires upwards only when the bar is wall mounted is not counted.

41Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-1000MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Feature explicitly states 4 upward drivers across the main bar and supplied rears. Height channels are not counted as physical drivers.

46Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/home-theater/soundbars/samsung-hw-q990c-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says the 11.1.4 channels include four up-firing drivers across the bar and rears.

Driver layoutiPublished physical driver layout for the supplied components. A row names one driver type in one component. Do not translate channel count into driver count.

AJBL Bar 1000MK2

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Orientation
Soundbar	44 x 80 mm racetrack driver	6	Not available	Not available
Soundbar	Tweeter	2	25	Not available
Soundbar	Full-range driver	2	70	Up-firing
Each detachable rear speaker	44 x 90 mm racetrack driver	1	Not available	Not available
Each detachable rear speaker	Full-range driver	1	70	Up-firing
Subwoofer	Woofer	1	260	Not available

Source3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 22-23. Published driver sizes in mm are retained literally. Rectangular racetrack sizes remain in the type text, not a fabricated circular diameter. Rear rows will be sourced separately because the manual combines their counts across the pair.7Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/jbl-bar-1000mk2-soundbar-reviewRead 8 October 2026Design explicitly identifies one racetrack and one upward full-range driver per surround. Maker manual supplies exact millimetre sizes, but combines rear counts across pair. What Hi-Fi Build section independently confirms per-enclosure arrangement. Main bar and sub rows retain maker evidence.

BSamsung HW-Q990C

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Orientation
Subwoofer	Woofer	1	203.2	Side-mounted
Each rear speaker	Driver	3	Not available	One front-firing, one side-firing and one up-firing

Source6Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/home-theater/soundbars/samsung-hw-q990c-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says each rear houses three drivers and the subwoofer has an eight-inch driver on the side behind an acoustic lens.

Separate subwoofer includediA separate powered subwoofer is supplied with the reference package. A built-in woofer does not count.

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Box contents, page 5. One separate powered subwoofer is supplied.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 2026Subwoofer Type lists Wireless.

Included subwoofer connectioniAudio link used by the supplied separate subwoofer. Wireless subwoofers can still require an AC power cable.

Wireless3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Subwoofer connection and setup sections. Wireless audio link. Subwoofer requires its own AC power cord.

Wireless2Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 2026

Included subwoofer driver diameteriPublished diameter of an active driver in the supplied separate subwoofer. Do not use enclosure size or passive radiator size.

260mm3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 22-23. Maker publishes 260 mm driver diameter. Marketing inches are rounded and not converted.

203.2mm6Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/home-theater/soundbars/samsung-hw-q990c-reviewRead 10 October 2026Eight inches converted exactly to 203.2 mm. Stated by the reviewer.

Rear speakers includediCount of separate rear speaker enclosures supplied with the reference package. Detachable bar ends count when usable as rears. Optional rear speakers do not count.

23Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Box contents, page 5. Two detachable wireless rear speaker enclosures are supplied.

22Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 2026Wireless Rear Speaker Included Yes. Power cable line says 4: soundbar, subwoofer and two rears.

Included rear speaker connectioniAudio link to the supplied rear speaker enclosures. Their power connection is separate.

Wireless3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Setup sections 6.1 and 6.2. Rear audio is wireless. Rears use internal batteries, docked charging or USB-C charging. No AC rear audio cable is required.

Wireless2Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 2026

Detachable rear speakersiThe bar has supplied detachable end sections usable as separate rear speakers.

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Box contents and product overview identify two detachable end speakers for rear surround playback.

No4Owner's manualwinnings.com.au/manuals/ak/b/d/8/4/bd84578f8225e0bcccc18029edc2adf571c3833a_HW_Q990C_XY___user_manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Components list shows two separate surround speakers. The soundbar has no detachable ends.

Compatible optional subwoofersiMaker-named compatible additional subwoofer models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

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Compatible optional rear speakersiMaker-named compatible additional rear speaker models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

JBL Cove M1, JBL Cove P16Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/gb/en/howto/which-cove-speaker-models-are-compatible-with-jbl-bar-mk2-series-to-form-home-theater-groups-mttxsft6e8-emea/000055042.htmlRead 8 October 2026FAQ explicitly includes this exact Bar model. Requires a pair of the same Cove model. Optional speakers are not supplied. This later software ecosystem support does not change reference package channel or driver counts.

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Total RMS audio output poweriMaker-stated RMS or rated continuous amplifier output for the exact supplied package. Peak or unspecified maximum claims do not qualify. Distortion, load and rating conditions belong in the source note. Power consumption is separate.

480W3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 22-23. Explicit RMS footnote at 1% THD: 480 W for the supplied system. This is audio output, not electrical power consumption.

656W3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Section 09 gives rated output power per component: soundbar (18 W x 4) + (10 W x 2) + (18 W x 2) + (10 W x 1) + (18 W x 6) = 246 W, subwoofer 200 W and surround speakers 210 W. The sum is 656 W, which TechRadar and a retailer also give as the system power. Maker figure is a rated amplifier output. Test conditions are not stated.6Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/home-theater/soundbars/samsung-hw-q990c-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states 656 W across 22 speakers.

Total peak audio output poweriMaker-stated peak or maximum amplifier output for the exact supplied package. This is separate from RMS or continuous output and from electrical consumption. Rating conditions belong in the source note.

960W3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 22-23. Explicit maximum output at 1% THD: 960 W for the supplied system. Separate RMS footnote is 480 W. This is not operating consumption.

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Published frequency response lower limitiMaker-published lower limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note. Reviewer extension measurements are separate.

33Hz3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 22-23. System response lower endpoint at -6 dB. Measurement signal, room and level are not specified.

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Published frequency response upper limitiMaker-published upper limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note.

20kHz3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 22-23. System response upper endpoint at -6 dB. Measurement signal, room and level are not specified.

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Audio formats

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Dolby AtmosiExplicit support for Dolby Atmos playback. Transport codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-1000MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Feature and product title explicitly support Dolby Atmos. Supplied package has physical up-firing drivers.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 2026Audio Feature lists Dolby ATMOS, ATMOS Music and Dolby MAT. Wireless Dolby Atmos over Wi-Fi works with compatible Samsung TVs.

DTS:XiExplicit support for DTS:X playback. Virtual surround processing alone does not establish DTS:X decoding.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-1000MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Feature explicitly supports DTS:X. Virtual:X is a separate technology.

Yes3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Supported play formats list DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X and LPCM 8Ch.

Supported audio formatsiAudio formats explicitly decoded by the device. Codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes. Bluetooth codecs and music-file formats are separate.

Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, PCM, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Connect and surround sound sections explicitly discuss decoding this content. Partial proved list. Transport-specific TrueHD or Dolby Digital Plus support is not inferred from eARC alone.10Retailer pagecrutchfield.com/p_109B1KMK2/JBL-Bar-1000MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact-model product research Audio/Video Section explicitly adds Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS and DTS-HD to the maker-proved Atmos, Dolby Digital and DTS:X list. Its Optical Digital Input section separately proves PCM. Generic eARC explanations are not used to assert individual transport codec rows. Firmware unreported.

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby MAT, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS Express, DTS:X, LPCM3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Supported play formats: Dolby 5.1ch, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS 5.1ch, DTS HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, LPCM 8Ch. Dolby MAT comes from the Samsung Australia page and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS Express from the Reviewed.com spec box.

Audio formats by connectioniExplicitly supported audio decoding combinations. Max input channels counts decoded input audio channels, including LFE. A 5.1 layout has 6 channels and 7.1 has 8. Output speaker layouts and Atmos objects do not count. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus and over Dolby TrueHD are separate rows. Format support on one input does not prove support on another.

AJBL Bar 1000MK2

Connection	Format	Max input channels
Optical	PCM	2
Optical	Dolby Digital	6

Source10Retailer pagecrutchfield.com/p_109B1KMK2/JBL-Bar-1000MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact-model Optical Digital Input section states stereo PCM and Dolby Digital up to 5.1 channels. Optical does not carry Atmos or TrueHD. Generic eARC explanatory text is not used to infer codec/transport combinations. Firmware unreported. The source 5.1 layout means five main channels plus one LFE channel. max_channels stores the total decoded input count, so this row is 6. It does not count soundbar output speakers or Atmos objects.

BSamsung HW-Q990C

Connection	Format
HDMI input	Dolby Atmos
HDMI input	DTS:X
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos
HDMI ARC	Dolby Atmos

Source4Owner's manualwinnings.com.au/manuals/ak/b/d/8/4/bd84578f8225e0bcccc18029edc2adf571c3833a_HW_Q990C_XY___user_manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Page 7 output table lists Dolby Atmos and DTS:X inputs. Page 19 titles the HDMI source method as capable of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoding. Page 11 states the ARC and eARC protocols support Dolby Atmos. Channel limits per connection are not stated. DTS:X is not stored for ARC or eARC.

Music file formatsiPublished local or network music-file playback formats. Playback route and app restrictions belong in source notes.

MP33Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 22-23. US USB-A storage playback. Global 500/1000 versions only use USB for service. Does not assert network library formats or lossless USB playback.

MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, ALAC, AIFF2Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 2026Decoding Format lists AAC, MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, ALAC and AIFF. USB Music Playback is No, so the route and sample rates are not published.

Max wired audio sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported sample rate for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify. A chipset limit is not device evidence.

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Max music file sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file sample rate. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

48kHz3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications USB section explicitly supports 16-48 kHz sampling for MP3 storage playback on the US USB-A route. Stored 48 is this published file playback ceiling. No higher network-file or wired-input limit is inferred from a generic hi-res claim.

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Max wired audio bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported bit depth for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify.

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Max music file bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file bit depth. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

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Connectivity

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Ports on the bariPhysical connectors on the soundbar alone. Record input, output, ARC or eARC, service, subwoofer and power roles explicitly. Count identical connectors per row. Component connectors are described in source notes.

AJBL Bar 1000MK2

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	3	Audio and video input
HDMI	1	Video output and HDMI ARC/eARC audio input
Optical	1	Digital audio input
USB-A	1	Service and MP3 storage playback on US version
Ethernet	1	Network input
AC power	1	Power input

Source3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product overview, back panel page 6. Physical sockets on main bar only. No HDMI revision is inferred from HDCP, eARC or supplied cable rating. Rear speakers have USB-C charging connectors which are outside this bar-only port table.

BSamsung HW-Q990C

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	2	Audio and video input
HDMI	1	TV video output and eARC/ARC audio return
Optical	1	Digital audio input
USB-A	1	SERVICE firmware update only
AC power	1	Soundbar power input

Source4Owner's manualwinnings.com.au/manuals/ak/b/d/8/4/bd84578f8225e0bcccc18029edc2adf571c3833a_HW_Q990C_XY___user_manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Bottom panel: HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC), DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL), SERVICE USB for firmware and POWER.

HDMI ARC

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Connection section 5.1 and TV playback section. HDMI ARC/eARC connections are explicitly documented.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 2026

HDMI eARC

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Connection section 5.1 and TV playback section. HDMI ARC/eARC connections are explicitly documented.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 2026

HDMI-CEC

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Connection section 5.1 and TV playback section. HDMI-CEC control is explicitly documented. Full CEC compatibility across all televisions is not guaranteed.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 20264Owner's manualwinnings.com.au/manuals/ak/b/d/8/4/bd84578f8225e0bcccc18029edc2adf571c3833a_HW_Q990C_XY___user_manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026

HDMI video passthroughiCan pass video from a dedicated HDMI source input to a television output. ARC or eARC alone does not qualify.

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Section 5.1 connects a digital source to HDMI IN and TV to HDMI OUT. Source video passes to the television. Per-resolution limits need separate evidence.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 20264K Video Pass Yes with HDR 10+. The manual table shows 4K at less than 60 fps only. No refresh rate is stored since the page gives none.

Video passthrough modesiPublished supported passthrough combinations, not inferred maxima at untested resolutions. State chroma, bit depth, HDR and firmware restrictions in source notes.

AJBL Bar 1000MK2

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60

Source7Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/jbl-bar-1000mk2-soundbar-reviewRead 8 October 2026Specs list 4K at 60 Hz, and Features states video passthrough limited to 60 Hz. HDMI source input to television output. Chroma, colour depth, DSC and exact firmware unreported. No lower-resolution maximum or 4K120 claim inferred.

BSamsung HW-Q990C

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HDR passthrough formats

HDR10+, Dolby Vision3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 22-23. Both passthrough HDR formats are explicitly listed. Plain HDR10 is not added by inference.

HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG6Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/home-theater/soundbars/samsung-hw-q990c-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review lists HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG through the HDMI loop-through. The Samsung page only names HDR 10+. No 4K 120 Hz passthrough.7Reviewreviewed.com/home-theater/content/samsung-hw-q990c-soundbar-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec box video support lists Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HDR10.

VRR passthrough

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ALLM passthrough

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HDCP versioniHighest HDCP version the maker states for an HDMI port of the soundbar, such as 2.3. When the source inputs and the TV output differ, the source input version is stored. A bar with no HDMI input stores the version of its TV output, also when that output carries video from a built-in streaming player.

2.33Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 22-23. Published HDMI HDCP version. Not an HDMI revision.

2.27Reviewreviewed.com/home-theater/content/samsung-hw-q990c-soundbar-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec box video support lists HDCP 2.2.

Bluetooth audio inputiCan receive audio from a Bluetooth source. A Bluetooth remote alone does not qualify.

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Section 5.2. Receives source-device Bluetooth audio.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniPublished version of the soundbar audio connection. An optional remote or detachable rear can use a different version.

5.33Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 22-23. Main bar audio Bluetooth version.

5.010Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00579083.htmlRead 10 October 2026French retailer listing for HW-Q990C/ZF gives Bluetooth 5.0 twice. No other source states a version and none contradicts it.

Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for received Bluetooth audio. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish a codec.

AAC9Reviewheise.de/bestenlisten/testbericht/jbl-bar-1000mk2-im-test-soundbar-mit-riesigem-subwoofer-und-echtem-raumklang/0vew85yRead 8 October 2026Connections and controls paragraph explicitly states Bluetooth AAC support for exact Bar 1000MK2. Firmware and source device unstated. Only AAC is proved here. No SBC, aptX or sibling Bluetooth functionality is inferred. Incorrect unrelated passthrough wording is excluded.

SBC2Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 2026Bluetooth Codec SBC. Bluetooth Multi Connection No.

Wi-Fi

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Network setup section 5.3 and product specifications explicitly support Wi-Fi.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 2026

Wi-Fi standardiPublished Wi-Fi standards for the soundbar, written as 802.11 names without IEEE, such as "802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax". A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is "802.11ac" and Wi-Fi 6 is "802.11ax". Do not infer the standard from frequency bands.

802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 22-23. Published Wi-Fi standards, not inferred solely from bands.

802.11b/g/n7Reviewreviewed.com/home-theater/content/samsung-hw-q990c-soundbar-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec box gives 2.4 / 5GHz 802.11b/g/n.

Wi-Fi bandsiPublished radio bands, such as 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 22-23. Explicit two Wi-Fi radio bands. 5 GHz wireless speaker link is a separate radio function.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz4Owner's manualwinnings.com.au/manuals/ak/b/d/8/4/bd84578f8225e0bcccc18029edc2adf571c3833a_HW_Q990C_XY___user_manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026The Europe quick guide states 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi radio output. Reviewed.com also gives 2.4 and 5 GHz.

Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of the built-in port. An optional adapter does not count.

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Streaming and control

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Streaming protocolsiNamed network playback protocols, such as AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect. Bluetooth is separate.

AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Section 5.3 lists supported network streaming routes. Multiroom section 7.6 documents group playback with Google Cast and AirPlay. Format availability depends on route and service.7Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/jbl-bar-1000mk2-soundbar-reviewRead 8 October 2026Specs and Features explicitly identify AirPlay 2 and other network routes. Roon Ready is also documented by maker manual. Native app Atmos music differs from AirPlay and Google Cast.

AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect2Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 2026Chromecast Yes, Spotify Connect Yes, AirPlay Yes. The manual names Apple AirPlay 2.

Voice assistantsiNamed assistants supported by the soundbar. Built-in and external-device routes and market restrictions belong in source notes.

Google Assistant, Siri1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-1000MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Works with voice assistant-enabled speakers feature. Requires an external compatible assistant device. The bar has a calibration microphone, not an asserted onboard voice assistant.

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant2Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 2026Works with Google Yes and Works with Amazon Alexa Yes. UK press states Alexa is built in. Google works through a compatible device.

Built-in microphoneiPhysical microphone in the bar for voice or calibration. An external setup phone or remote microphone does not count.

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product overview page 6 explicitly labels a built-in microphone for sound calibration. No onboard voice-assistant use is claimed.

Yes3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Page 1 describes the Mic On/Off button on the soundbar and SpaceFit Sound analysing the room with the soundbar's microphone.

Microphone mute controliA physical control on the soundbar explicitly disables its built-in voice microphone. State whether this is an electrical switch or software-controlled button when known.

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Yes3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Mic On/Off button turns the microphone on or off and the LED glows red when it is off. Electrical isolation is not stated.

Companion apps

JBL One3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Introduction page 4 and network setup section 5.3. Official setup and sound control app.

SmartThings2Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 2026

Companion app platforms

Android, iOS3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Section 5.3 setup explicitly instructs Android or iOS users to download JBL One.

iOS, Android2Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 2026SmartThings app needs Android 6.0 or later or iOS 10.0 or later.

Multiroom audioiCan play synchronised audio with other rooms through a supported network platform. Optional surround expansion alone does not qualify.

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Section 7.6. Synchronised network playback through Google Cast groups or AirPlay selection. Uses the same home network.

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Remote includediA separate remote control supplied with the reference package. Phone apps and TV remotes do not count.

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Box contents page 5 and remote overview. Separate remote supplied with two AAA batteries.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 2026

Sound processing

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Sound modes

Broadcasting, Night Listening1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-1000MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Named selectable rear-speaker playback modes. Broadcasting follows TV audio. Night Listening uses rears while bar and sub are muted. Does not imply Music or Movie EQ presets.

Standard, Surround, Game Pro, Adaptive Sound2Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 20264Owner's manualwinnings.com.au/manuals/ak/b/d/8/4/bd84578f8225e0bcccc18029edc2adf571c3833a_HW_Q990C_XY___user_manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Effect table lists Standard, Surround, Game Pro and Adaptive Sound.

Automatic room calibrationiExplicit acoustic measurement or analysis used to adapt playback to the room. Manual EQ alone does not qualify. Setup phone requirements belong in source notes.

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Section 6.3.1 for rear-equipped models or 6.2.1 for Bar 500MK2. Calibration tones and built-in microphone analyse room acoustics after user starts the calibration. Two listening-zone and speaker-position passes on detachable-rear packages.

Yes4Owner's manualwinnings.com.au/manuals/ak/b/d/8/4/bd84578f8225e0bcccc18029edc2adf571c3833a_HW_Q990C_XY___user_manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Room calibration system

JBL sound calibration3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Calibration section. Maker names the process sound calibration. No different trademark or third-party room calibration system is invented.

SpaceFit Sound Pro4Owner's manualwinnings.com.au/manuals/ak/b/d/8/4/bd84578f8225e0bcccc18029edc2adf571c3833a_HW_Q990C_XY___user_manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026SpaceFit Sound analyses the listening space with the soundbar's microphone. Samsung UK press names it SpaceFit Sound Pro.5Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-announces-the-uk-availability-of-its-2023-q-series-audio-rangeRead 10 October 2026UK release dated April 2023 states SpaceFit Sound Pro and built-in Alexa with Wi-Fi are on the Q990C, Q930C and Q800C. It also states 22 built-in speakers and UK availability from 4 April 2023.

Dialogue enhancementiA dialogue or voice mode counts, also when the maker lists it as an EQ preset.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-1000MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026PureVoice 2.0 feature automatically adjusts dialogue clarity.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 2026

Night mode

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-1000MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Night Listening directs playback to detachable rears and mutes the main bar and subwoofer. JBL One app required.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 2026

Equalizer controlsiPublished user-adjustable EQ controls. Bass and treble controls are distinct from multi-band EQ.

7-band app equalizer, Subwoofer bass level1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-1000MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker page proves app equalizer and manual proves five subwoofer bass levels. Band count is separately documented by the launch release or exact-model review.4Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jbl-introduces-next-gen-bar-series-for-truly-immersive-entertainmentRead 8 October 2026June 9 announcement states seven-band EQ for every newly listed Bar model. Exact Bar 1000MK2 is in this release. Manual documents five subwoofer bass levels.

Bass, Treble, Subwoofer level, 7-band graphic EQ4Owner's manualwinnings.com.au/manuals/ak/b/d/8/4/bd84578f8225e0bcccc18029edc2adf571c3833a_HW_Q990C_XY___user_manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Tone control sets treble and bass. Woofer level button. Holding Sound Control gives seven bands at 150 Hz, 300 Hz, 600 Hz, 1.2 kHz, 2.5 kHz, 5 kHz and 10 kHz.

TV speaker integrationiNamed features allowing compatible television speakers to play with the bar. TV models and connection requirements belong in source notes.

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Q-Symphony2Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 2026Q-Symphony Yes. It needs a compatible Samsung TV.

Power

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Published operating poweriMaker-published operating electrical consumption of the soundbar alone. Included subwoofer and rear-speaker consumption do not count. Keep workload and method in source notes. Audio amplifier output is separate.

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41W2Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 2026Operating Power Consumption (Main) 41 W. Rear speakers 19 W each and subwoofer 26 W are excluded.

Published standby poweriMaker-published non-networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Networked standby and other components are separate.

1W1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-1000MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Deep sleep feature specifies less than 1 W in standby. Stored number is the strict upper bound, not an exact consumption measurement. Detachable rears must finish charging before low-power standby.

0.5W2Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 2026Stand-by Power Consumption (Main) 0.5 W. Rears 0.5 W each and subwoofer 0.5 W are excluded. Wi-Fi is on in this model so networked standby is not stored.

Published networked standby poweriMaker-published networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Enabled radio and network conditions belong in source notes.

2W3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 22-23. Strict networked standby upper bound less than 2 W. Stored 2 is a limit, not an exact typical draw. Audio amplifier power is separate. Component and active-network details beyond the bar are not published.

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Power supplyiPublished AC input range or external DC adapter arrangement. Electrical input ratings are not operating consumption.

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 22-23. Published AC input range for main bar and supplied subwoofer. Input rating is not workload consumption.

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Detachable rear battery lifeiMaker-stated runtime of the supplied detachable rear speakers. Volume, mode and recharge conditions belong in source notes.

10h3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 22-23. Up to 10 hours per detachable speaker. Varies with volume and content. Bar and powered subwoofer are not battery-operated.

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Detachable rear charge timeiMaker-stated full recharge time of supplied detachable rear speakers. Charging route belongs in source notes.

4h3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Section 6.2.1. About four hours from empty to full when docked on bar. Stored published approximate duration. USB-C adapter charge time is not asserted.

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Measured

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured lower extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold, mode, room correction and configuration belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured upper extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold and configuration belong in source notes.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum sound pressure. Signal, distance, sound mode and supplied or optional speaker configuration belong in source notes.

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Frequency response deviation (measured)iReviewer-measured standard error against the stated target. Target, averaging range, preset and test method belong in source notes.

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Measured latencyiReviewer-measured audio latency. Keep source/TV, firmware, codec, synchronisation correction and exact tested speaker configuration in source notes. Negative offsets are valid when the method reports them.

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Operating power (measured)iReviewer-measured operating consumption of the soundbar alone. Optional or supplied external speakers do not count. Workload and enabled radio conditions belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only standby consumption. Network state and test conditions belong in source notes.

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Soundbar weight (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only weight. Excludes subwoofer, rears, mounting hardware and cables.

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Dimensions and weight

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Soundbar dimensionsiBar alone in its normal tabletop orientation, without detachable rears, wall brackets or external cables. A source that includes detachable ends must use component_dimensions instead. A size labelled L x W x H, as on Amazon, is width x depth x height.

Width854Height52Depth128mm(33.6 × 2 × 5 in)3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 22-23. Bare main bar W x H x D in normal tabletop orientation. Detachable ends are excluded.

Width1,232Height69.5Depth138mm(48.5 × 2.7 × 5.4 in)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 2026Net Dimension (Main Speaker) 1232.0 x 69.5 x 138.0 mm.3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Section 09: soundbar 1232.0 x 69.5 x 138.0 mm. Weight and dimensions are approximate.

Soundbar weightiBar alone, without detachable rears, subwoofer, wall brackets or external cables. Source-published masses including detachable ends belong in component_dimensions.

5,500g(12.1 lb)3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 22-23. Main bar mass published in kg, exactly converted to g. Detachable speakers and subwoofer are listed separately.

7,700g(17 lb)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 20263Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Section 09: soundbar 7.7 kg.

Component dimensions and weightiPublished dimensions and mass for named supplied components, including a bar with detachable rears attached when stated. Each row describes one enclosure, not the pair, unless the component label explicitly states a set. Width, height and depth use normal installed orientation.

AJBL Bar 1000MK2

Component	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Depth (mm)	Weight (g)
Subwoofer	325	400	325	9,100
Each detachable rear speaker	189	52	128	900
Soundbar with both detachable speakers attached	1,203	52	128	Not available

Source3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 22-23. Each row identifies its enclosure. No combined system mass is calculated.

BSamsung HW-Q990C

Component	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Depth (mm)	Weight (g)
Subwoofer PS-WC99B	220	413	410	11,700
Each rear speaker PS-RC99B	129.5	201.3	140.4	3,400

Source3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Section 09: subwoofer PS-WC99B 220.0 x 413.0 x 410.0 mm and 11.7 kg. Surround speaker PS-RC99B (left and right) 129.5 x 201.3 x 140.4 mm and 3.4 kg. The Australian page lists 3.4 kg for one speaker.

Package dimensions

Width980Height398Depth495mm(38.6 × 15.7 × 19.5 in)3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 22-23. Packaging W x H x D. Not the product enclosure.

Width1,309Height595Depth277mm(51.5 × 23.4 × 10.9 in)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 2026Gross Dimension One Packaging 1309.0 x 595.0 x 277.0 mm. Australian figure. The package holds the bar, subwoofer and both rears.

Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

19,900g(43.9 lb)3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 22-23. Reference US package shipping mass. Manual Others region mass 19.9 kg, not EMEA/UK/AU/NZ 22.6 kg.

28,200g(62.2 lb)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 2026Gross Weight One Packing 28.2 kg. Australian figure. The package holds the bar, subwoofer and both rears.

Wall mountable

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Wall mounting section 4.2 describes installation of supplied bar brackets. Detachable rears also have supplied brackets.

Yes4Owner's manualwinnings.com.au/manuals/ak/b/d/8/4/bd84578f8225e0bcccc18029edc2adf571c3833a_HW_Q990C_XY___user_manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Components list shows a wall mount guide, holder screws and wall mount brackets. The manual has a wall mounting chapter.

In the box

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In the box

Main soundbar, Wireless subwoofer, Remote control with two AAA batteries, Power cords, 1.2 m HDMI cable, Soundbar wall-mount kit, Product information and wall-mount template, Two detachable wireless surround speakers, Rear speaker wall-mount kits, Side caps3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Box contents page 5. Power-cord quantity and plugs vary by region, so no guessed count. No optional accessory is described as supplied.

Soundbar, Wireless subwoofer, Two wireless rear speakers, Remote control, Remote batteries, Four power cords, HDMI cable, Wall mount brackets, screws and guide, Rubber feet2Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 2026Accessory lists remote, wall mount bracket and four power cables.4Owner's manualwinnings.com.au/manuals/ak/b/d/8/4/bd84578f8225e0bcccc18029edc2adf571c3833a_HW_Q990C_XY___user_manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Components list shows the soundbar, remote and batteries, subwoofer, two surround speakers, four power cords, HDMI cable, wall mount guide, screws, brackets and rubber feet.

Wall mount hardware includediSupplied bar mounting brackets or mount. Screws alone do not establish that a complete mount is included.

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 5 box contents and section 4.2. Bar mounting brackets and installation hardware supplied.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 2026

HDMI cable included

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 5 box contents. One HDMI cable, published length 1.2 m.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 20267Reviewreviewed.com/home-theater/content/samsung-hw-q990c-soundbar-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says the system comes with one HDMI cable.

Optical cable included

No3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Section 5.1 explicitly says optical cable sold separately. Not inferred solely from an incomplete box list.

No3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Connection diagram labels the optical cable as not supplied.

General

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Series

Bar1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-1000MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Product belongs to the JBL Bar line. MK2 identifies this generation.

Q-Series1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/model/HW-Q990C/ZARead 10 October 2026Samsung markets the 2023 Q990C as a Q-Series soundbar.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

JBLBAR1000M2BLKAM1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-1000MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specs section item number. Black US package. No first-generation or global 1300MK2 identifier is included.

HW-Q990C/ZA1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/model/HW-Q990C/ZARead 10 October 2026US support page for HW-Q990C/ZA with the standard limited warranty link. The US product page has been removed. The /ZA package includes the soundbar, subwoofer and two rear speakers.

GTIN / EAN

0500364078618Retailer pageabt.com/JBL-Bar-1000MK2-7.1.4-Channel-Soundbar-With-Detachable-Surround-Speakers-and-Wireless-Subwoofer-JBLBAR1000M2BLKAM/p/228115.htmlRead 8 October 2026UPC cell paired explicitly with JBLBAR1000M2BLKAM. Leading zero retained. Exact NFM SKU page corroborates.

8872767384827Reviewreviewed.com/home-theater/content/samsung-hw-q990c-soundbar-reviewRead 10 October 2026Page structured data gives gtin12 887276738482 for the US HW-Q990C.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

9 June 20254Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jbl-introduces-next-gen-bar-series-for-truly-immersive-entertainmentRead 8 October 2026Dated US maker launch announcement. Exact Bar 1000MK2 is named. Flagship global 1300MK2 specification and launch timing are not imported. Availability table states June 2025 for this model, supporting release_date 2025-06.

January 20239Press articlesammobile.com/news/samsung-hw-q990c-hw-s800b-hw-g60c-soundbars-announced-ces-2023Read 10 October 2026Article dated 8 January 2023 reports Samsung announced the HW-Q990C at CES 2023. Month only.

Status

Available1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-1000MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact model is offered for purchase and marked in stock when checked.

Discontinued2Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 2026Australian page states this product is no longer available and shows it out of stock. The US product page is removed. The successor HW-Q990D replaced it.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Samsung HW-Q990D11Press articletechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/samsungs-new-high-end-dolby-atmos-soundbar-with-120hz-gaming-support-gets-a-huge-price-hikeRead 10 October 2026Article presents the HW-Q990D as the 2024 flagship following the HW-Q990C.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1,1994Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jbl-introduces-next-gen-bar-series-for-truly-immersive-entertainmentRead 8 October 2026US release price table for Bar 1000MK2. Literal $1199 list price, excluding US sales tax. No .95 appended from current retail pricing.

$1,899.997Reviewreviewed.com/home-theater/content/samsung-hw-q990c-soundbar-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec box gives price $1,899.99 in a US review. Digital Trends gave $1,900 on 25 May 2023. TechRadar gave $1,599, likely a sale price. US price excludes sales tax. Conflict recorded as a doubt.8Press articledigitaltrends.com/home-theater/2023-samsung-dolby-atmos-soundbars-prices-specs-availabilityRead 10 October 2026Article published 25 May 2023 lists the HW-Q990C 2023 at $1,900, available now.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-1000MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US product page offers this item for US delivery. This does not assert all markets with similar names.

US1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/model/HW-Q990C/ZARead 10 October 2026US reference package HW-Q990C/ZA. Warranty link on the page is the US limited warranty.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-1000MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact maker colour selector.

Black2Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q990c-black-hw-q990c-xyRead 10 October 2026Page address and title name the Black model.

Links

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Product page

www.jbl.com/BAR-1000MK2.html1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-1000MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Product page for this exact marketed model.

www.samsung.com/us/support/model/HW-Q990C/ZA1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/model/HW-Q990C/ZARead 10 October 2026Samsung US product page for the Q990C is gone, so the live support page is linked.

Spec sheet

www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw68ce4060/pdfs/JBL_BAR_1000MK2_Specsheet_EN.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw68ce4060/pdfs/JBL_BAR_1000MK2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Two-page English maker datasheet for Bar 1000MK2.

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Manual

www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdf3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Bar 1000MK2 Owner's Manual. Global-labelled 1000/500 manuals explicitly distinguish US USB playback from other regions.

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Samsung download center quick guide for HW-Q990C, English edition for Europe. Section 09 holds the specifications. The same hardware tables appear in the Australian and Middle East editions.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year5Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/howto/jbl-warranty-information-us/000028546.htmlRead 8 October 2026US powered Home Audio limited warranty. New product bought from authorised US reseller and used in US. Default is one year unless included product card specifies differently. No five-year passive-speaker term is applied.

1year7Reviewreviewed.com/home-theater/content/samsung-hw-q990c-soundbar-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec box gives 1 year parts and labor for the US package.

Both are also in the API. Back to all soundbars.