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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.

5.13Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Maker channel layout for supplied bar, subwoofer and rears if present. It does not identify physical transducer counts.

11.1.41Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/q-series-soundbars-sku-hw-q990h-zaRead 8 October 2026Maximum supplied-system layout. The manual gives 11.1.4 in Surround, Game Pro and Adaptive Sound. Standard mode plays Atmos and DTS:X as 7.1.4.

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.

103Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Complete transducer inventory: nine active drivers in bar and one in supplied subwoofer. Virtual height and surround channels are excluded.

231Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/q-series-soundbars-sku-hw-q990h-zaRead 8 October 2026Twenty-three physical active drivers across the supplied package. Maker launch description states dual active 8-inch subwoofer drivers.

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.

93Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Five racetrack drivers and four tweeters in main bar.

157Reviewecoustics.com/reviews/samsung-hw-q990h-soundbarRead 8 October 2026

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.

07Reviewrtings.com/soundbar/reviews/jbl/bar-500mk2-750wRead 8 October 2026Public Movies verdict explicitly says no upward drivers. Virtual Dolby Atmos playback does not establish physical height drivers. Supplied bar and 10-inch subwoofer only.

46Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1949425-REG/samsung_hw_q990h_za_q990h_11_1_4_channel_dolby_atmos.htmlRead 8 October 20267Reviewecoustics.com/reviews/samsung-hw-q990h-soundbarRead 8 October 2026Two up-firing bar drivers are stated in the exact US B&H layout. The review states one up-firing driver in each rear. Total is four physical up-firing drivers.

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 500MK2

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Soundbar	42 x 80 mm racetrack driver	5	Not available
Soundbar	Tweeter	4	20
Subwoofer	Woofer	1	260

Source3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Published driver sizes in mm are retained literally. Rectangular racetrack sizes remain in the type text, not a fabricated circular diameter.

BSamsung HW-Q990H

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Orientation
HW-Q990H soundbar	Active driver	15	Not available	Front, side and up-firing
PS-RQ990H left rear speaker	Active driver	3	Not available	One front, one side and one up-firing driver
PS-RQ990H right rear speaker	Active driver	3	Not available	One front, one side and one up-firing driver
PS-WQ990H subwoofer	Active woofer	2	203.2	Opposed side-firing push-pull arrangement

Source7Reviewecoustics.com/reviews/samsung-hw-q990h-soundbarRead 8 October 2026What Is It section explicitly counts fifteen bar drivers, three per rear and two active 8-inch subwoofer drivers. No bar or rear diameters are imported from other generations.

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/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Box contents, page 5. One separate powered subwoofer is supplied.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/q-series-soundbars-sku-hw-q990h-zaRead 8 October 2026

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/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Subwoofer connection and setup sections. Wireless audio link. Subwoofer requires its own AC power cord.

Wireless1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/q-series-soundbars-sku-hw-q990h-zaRead 8 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/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Maker publishes 260 mm driver diameter. Marketing inches are rounded and not converted.

203.2mm2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-expands-audio-ecosystem-2026-multi-device-sound-immersive-new-designsRead 8 October 2026Maker specifies dual 8-inch active subwoofer drivers. Exact conversion uses 25.4 mm per inch.

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.

03Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Box contents, page 5. Reference package contains main bar and subwoofer, with no separate rears.

24Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-Q990H_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

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Wireless1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/q-series-soundbars-sku-hw-q990h-zaRead 8 October 2026

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

No3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Box contents and product overview identify a single-piece bar with no detachable end speakers.

No4Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-Q990H_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 identifies two separate supplied PS-RQ990H surrounds and individual power cables. They are separate enclosures, not detachable soundbar 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.

375W3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Explicit RMS footnote at 1% THD: 375 W for the supplied system. This is audio output, not electrical power consumption.

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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.

750W3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Explicit maximum output at 1% THD: 750 W for the supplied system. Separate RMS footnote is 375 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.

40Hz3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. 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/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. 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-500MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Feature and product title explicitly support Dolby Atmos. Height is virtual on this 5.1 system.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/q-series-soundbars-sku-hw-q990h-zaRead 8 October 2026

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

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Yes7Reviewecoustics.com/reviews/samsung-hw-q990h-soundbarRead 8 October 2026US review explicitly tests DTS:X playback with the supplied package.

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, PCM3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.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.12Retailer pagecrutchfield.com/p_109B500MK2/JBL-Bar-500MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Optical Digital Input section explicitly proves PCM decoding. Maker manual separately proves other listed formats. Partial verified list. Conflicting DTS claims for Bar 500MK2 and retailer Bluetooth errors are excluded.

Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, LPCM, DTS, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, Eclipsa Audio1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/q-series-soundbars-sku-hw-q990h-zaRead 8 October 20266Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1949425-REG/samsung_hw_q990h_za_q990h_11_1_4_channel_dolby_atmos.htmlRead 8 October 20267Reviewecoustics.com/reviews/samsung-hw-q990h-soundbarRead 8 October 2026Exact US review plays Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Eclipsa Audio. The exact US B&H codec table explicitly names DTS, DTS-HD High Resolution and DTS-HD Master Audio.

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 500MK2

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

Source12Retailer pagecrutchfield.com/p_109B500MK2/JBL-Bar-500MK2.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-Q990H

Connection	Format	Max input channels
HDMI input	DTS:X	Not available
Optical	PCM	2
Optical	Dolby Digital	6

Source5Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1333247.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 19 explicitly documents DTS:X at HDMI input. No Atmos transport codec is inferred from generic Atmos support.7Reviewecoustics.com/reviews/samsung-hw-q990h-soundbarRead 8 October 2026Get Connected section states 2-channel PCM and 5.1 Dolby Digital over optical. Other optical formats and HDMI/eARC maxima remain unproved. 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.

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/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. 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, AIFF1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/q-series-soundbars-sku-hw-q990h-zaRead 8 October 2026Published Decoding Format list. USB is service-only and does not provide USB music playback.

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/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.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 500MK2

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	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
AC power	1	Power input

Source3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.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. No Ethernet port is listed or drawn for this model.

BSamsung HW-Q990H

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	2	2.1	Audio and video input
HDMI	1	Not available	Video output and TV ARC/eARC audio input
Optical	1	Not available	Digital audio input
USB-A	1	Not available	Service and firmware updates only
AC power	1	Not available	Power input

Source5Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1333247.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 6, HW-Q990H/Q900H bottom panel. USB-A connector is service-only. HDMI 2.1 input version is additionally stated in the exact-model What Hi-Fi review.8Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/samsung-hw-q990hRead 8 October 2026

HDMI ARC

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Connection section 5.1 and TV playback section. HDMI ARC/eARC connections are explicitly documented.

Yes5Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1333247.pdfRead 8 October 2026

HDMI eARC

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Connection section 5.1 and TV playback section. HDMI ARC/eARC connections are explicitly documented.

Yes5Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1333247.pdfRead 8 October 2026

HDMI-CEC

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.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.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/q-series-soundbars-sku-hw-q990h-zaRead 8 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/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.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.

Yes5Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1333247.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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 500MK2

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

Source8Reviewlesnumeriques.com/barre-de-son/jbl-bar-500mk2-p76735/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly describes HDMI source passthrough at 4K60 and excludes 4K120. OneOS 3.0, JBL One 2.1.10. Chroma and bit depth unstated. No lower-resolution maxima inferred.

BSamsung HW-Q990H

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	120

Source5Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1333247.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 19, HW-Q990H/Q900H UHD signal table. 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz supports 8-bit and 10-bit RGB or YCbCr 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4:2:0. At 12-bit it supports only 4:2:2 and 4:2:0. External-device settings can affect support.

HDR passthrough formats

HDR10+, Dolby Vision3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Both passthrough HDR formats are explicitly listed. Plain HDR10 is not added by inference.

HDR10, HDR10+8Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/samsung-hw-q990hRead 8 October 2026Exact-model review lists HDR10 and HDR10+. Dolby Vision is omitted because the review and TechRadar claim support while the exact US Crutchfield page explicitly denies it. Maker specifies HDR10+ without resolving Dolby Vision.

VRR passthrough

No8Reviewlesnumeriques.com/barre-de-son/jbl-bar-500mk2-p76735/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Connectivity paragraph explicitly says VRR missing. Tested OneOS 3.0 and JBL One 2.1.10. Exact HDMI source/television hardware not reported.

Yes8Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/samsung-hw-q990hRead 8 October 2026Features section states 4K/120 HDMI 2.1 passthrough with VRR and ALLM. No lower-resolution maxima are inferred.

ALLM passthrough

No8Reviewlesnumeriques.com/barre-de-son/jbl-bar-500mk2-p76735/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Connectivity paragraph explicitly says ALLM missing. Tested OneOS 3.0 and JBL One 2.1.10. Exact HDMI source/television hardware not reported.

Yes8Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/samsung-hw-q990hRead 8 October 2026

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/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Published HDMI HDCP version. Not an HDMI revision.

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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/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Section 5.2. Receives source-device Bluetooth audio.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/q-series-soundbars-sku-hw-q990h-zaRead 8 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/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Main bar audio Bluetooth version.

5.31Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/q-series-soundbars-sku-hw-q990h-zaRead 8 October 2026

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

AAC10Reviewheise.de/bestenlisten/testbericht/jbl-bar-500mk2-im-test-soundbar-mit-riesigem-subwoofer-und-dolby-atmos/7jt4yx5Read 8 October 2026Connections and features paragraph explicitly states Bluetooth AAC support for exact Bar 500MK2. Firmware and source device unstated. No SBC, aptX or LE Audio support inferred.

SBC5Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1333247.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 20 explicitly states SBC at 44.1 and 48 kHz. No AAC Bluetooth support is inferred from the music-file decoder list.

Wi-Fi

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Network setup section 5.3 and product specifications explicitly support Wi-Fi.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/q-series-soundbars-sku-hw-q990h-zaRead 8 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/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Published Wi-Fi standards, not inferred solely from bands.

802.11ac9Retailer pagecrutchfield.com/p_305HWQ990H/Samsung-HW-Q990H.htmlRead 8 October 2026Network & Internet Integration explicitly identifies dual-band 802.11ac for HW-Q990H/ZA. Manual only rules out Wi-Fi 6.

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/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Explicit two Wi-Fi radio bands. 5 GHz wireless speaker link is a separate radio function.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz9Retailer pagecrutchfield.com/p_305HWQ990H/Samsung-HW-Q990H.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.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.8Reviewlesnumeriques.com/barre-de-son/jbl-bar-500mk2-p76735/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Connectivity section names network protocols, explicitly AirPlay 2. Exact test firmware OneOS 3.0, JBL One 2.1.10. This is separate from Bluetooth codecs.

AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/q-series-soundbars-sku-hw-q990h-zaRead 8 October 2026US Smart Integration feature names AirPlay 2. Roon Ready requires a Roon server on the same network.

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-500MK2.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, Samsung Bixby, Google Assistant1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/q-series-soundbars-sku-hw-q990h-zaRead 8 October 2026US specification lists built-in Alexa and Bixby, plus Works with Google Home. Google Assistant requires a compatible external device. UK and Australian specifications say Bixby No.

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/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product overview page 6 explicitly labels a built-in microphone for sound calibration. No onboard voice-assistant use is claimed.

Yes4Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-Q990H_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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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Yes4Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-Q990H_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 describes a physical microphone button that disables the microphone. Red indicator lights when disabled. Electrical isolation is not stated.

Companion apps

JBL One3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Introduction page 4 and network setup section 5.3. Official setup and sound control app.

Samsung Sound, SmartThings1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/q-series-soundbars-sku-hw-q990h-zaRead 8 October 2026

Companion app platforms

Android, iOS3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Section 5.3 setup explicitly instructs Android or iOS users to download JBL One.

Android, iOS5Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1333247.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Section 7.6. Synchronised network playback through Google Cast groups or AirPlay selection. Uses the same home network.

Yes9Retailer pagecrutchfield.com/p_305HWQ990H/Samsung-HW-Q990H.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact model research names Google Cast and AirPlay 2 synchronised multiroom playback. Separate from surround expansion.

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/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Box contents page 5 and remote overview. Separate remote supplied with two AAA batteries.

Yes4Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-Q990H_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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Sound modes

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Standard, Surround, Game Pro, Adaptive Sound5Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1333247.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.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.

Yes5Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1333247.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 18 explains automatic listening-space analysis with the built-in microphone. No external calibration microphone is required.

Room calibration system

JBL sound calibration3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Calibration section. Maker names the process sound calibration. No different trademark or third-party room calibration system is invented.

SpaceFit Sound Pro5Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1333247.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-500MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026PureVoice 2.0 feature automatically adjusts dialogue clarity.

Yes5Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1333247.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Night mode

No4Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jbl-introduces-next-gen-bar-series-for-truly-immersive-entertainmentRead 8 October 2026Exact launch table identifies Night Listening as No for Bar 500MK2. Current exact manual and maker page list no later Night Listening mode.

Yes5Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1333247.pdfRead 8 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-500MK2.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 500MK2 is in this release. Manual documents five subwoofer bass levels.

7-band graphic equalizer, Bass adjustment, Treble adjustment, Subwoofer level adjustment5Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1333247.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pages 7-8. Graphic EQ has 150 Hz, 300 Hz, 600 Hz, 1.2 kHz, 2.5 kHz, 5 kHz and 10 kHz bands, each adjustable from -6 to +6 in Standard mode only. Bass and treble controls apply in the other modes.

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-Symphony5Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1333247.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 18. Requires a Q-Symphony-compatible Samsung TV and HDMI, optical or Wi-Fi connection. Codec support depends on the 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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Published standby poweriMaker-published non-networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Networked standby and other components are separate.

1W1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-500MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Deep sleep feature specifies less than 1 W in standby. Stored 1 is the strict upper bound, not an exact consumption measurement.

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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/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. 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/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Published AC input range for main bar and supplied subwoofer. Input rating is not workload consumption.

120 V AC, 60 Hz6Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1949425-REG/samsung_hw_q990h_za_q990h_11_1_4_channel_dolby_atmos.htmlRead 8 October 2026US HW-Q990H/ZA specification Input Power. Each supplied enclosure requires its own AC cable. This is electrical input, not measured consumption.

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

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

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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.

AJBL Bar 500MK2

Latency (ms)
160

Source9Measurementlesnumeriques.com/barre-de-son/jbl-bar-500mk2-p76735/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Connectivity section reports measured 160 ms with app delay set to 0 ms. Exact reference bar and supplied sub, OneOS 3.0 firmware, JBL One 2.1.10. Passage discusses Bluetooth but does not independently label the measurement transport, so connection is left unknown. Codec, host, room correction and sound mode unreported. No connection inferred from paragraph order.

BSamsung HW-Q990H

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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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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.

Width940Height50.5Depth104mm(37 × 2 × 4.1 in)3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Bare main bar W x H x D in normal tabletop orientation. Detachable ends are excluded.

Width1,232Height70.8Depth138mm(48.5 × 2.8 × 5.4 in)4Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-Q990H_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026US Simple User Guide, Specifications on page 2. Uses published metric dimensions rather than converting rounded inch values.

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

2,900g(6.4 lb)3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Main bar mass published in kg, exactly converted to g. Detachable speakers and subwoofer are listed separately.

7,300g(16.1 lb)4Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-Q990H_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026US Simple User Guide, page 2, bar weight 7.3 kg. Exact conversion to grams.

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 500MK2

Component	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Depth (mm)	Weight (g)
Subwoofer	325	400	325	8,100

Source3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Each row identifies its enclosure. No combined system mass is calculated.

BSamsung HW-Q990H

Component	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Depth (mm)	Weight (g)
PS-WQ990H subwoofer	249	251.8	249	8,300
PS-RQ990H left rear speaker	129.5	201.3	140.4	3,400
PS-RQ990H right rear speaker	129.5	201.3	140.4	3,400

Source4Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-Q990H_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2, Specifications. 3.4 kg is per left or right PS-RQ990H enclosure, not the pair. Metric dimensions and kg masses are maker-published.

Package dimensions

Width1,020Height395Depth490mm(40.2 × 15.6 × 19.3 in)3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Packaging W x H x D. Not the product enclosure.

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Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

15,860g(35 lb)3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 19. Reference US package shipping mass. Manual Others region mass 15.86 kg, not EMEA/UK/AU/NZ 18.0 kg and not earlier datasheet rounded 15.9 kg.

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Wall mountable

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Wall mounting section 4.2 describes installation of supplied bar brackets.

Yes5Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1333247.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pages 23-24 describe mounting the bar using supplied brackets. Rear wall mounts are purchased separately.

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 template3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.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.

HW-Q990H soundbar, PS-WQ990H subwoofer, PS-RQ990H left and right surround speakers, Remote control and batteries, Four power cables, HDMI cable, Wall-mounting guide, Two holder screws, Two M4 x L10 screws, Two wall-mounting brackets, Four rubber feet4Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-Q990H_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1, Checking the Components, HW-Q990H rows. The manual warns regional accessories can differ. US exact dealer package contents confirm HDMI cable and remote batteries.

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/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 5 box contents and section 4.2. Bar mounting brackets and installation hardware supplied.

Yes4Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-Q990H_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026

HDMI cable included

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 5 box contents. One HDMI cable, published length 1.2 m.

Yes4Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-Q990H_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Optical cable included

No3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Section 5.1 explicitly says optical cable sold separately. Not inferred solely from an incomplete box list.

No5Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1333247.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pages 16 and 19 explicitly mark the optical cable sold separately. This overrides one retailer listing an optical cable in the box.

General

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Series

Bar1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-500MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Product belongs to the JBL Bar line. MK2 identifies this generation.

Q-Series1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/q-series-soundbars-sku-hw-q990h-zaRead 8 October 2026

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

JBLBAR500M2BLKAM1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-500MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specs section item number. Black US package. No first-generation or global 1300MK2 identifier is included.

HW-Q990H/ZA1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/q-series-soundbars-sku-hw-q990h-zaRead 8 October 2026Reference package is the US HW-Q990H/ZA with supplied PS-WQ990H subwoofer and PS-RQ990H left and right surrounds. Other regional SKUs are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

05003640812711Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1897358-REG/jbl_jblbar500m2blkam_bar_500_5_1_sound.htmlRead 8 October 2026UPC paired with manufacturer part JBLBAR500M2BLKAM. Leading zero retained. Exact Abt SKU corroborates. Retailer rounded subwoofer size and RMS labels are not imported.

1989572693946Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1949425-REG/samsung_hw_q990h_za_q990h_11_1_4_channel_dolby_atmos.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact HW-Q990H/ZA listing states UPC 198957269394.

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 500MK2 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.

27 December 20252Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-expands-audio-ecosystem-2026-multi-device-sound-immersive-new-designsRead 8 October 2026First Samsung US announcement is dated December 27, 2025 and names HW-Q990H as a 2026 model.

Status

Available1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-500MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact model is offered for purchase and marked in stock when checked.

Available3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-announces-2026-home-audio-lineup-versatile-music-studio-wi-fi-speakers-advanced-q-series-soundbarsRead 8 October 2026April 6 US launch release says models are rolling out. Exact US dealer pages show the reference package in stock.

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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Samsung HW-Q990F10Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/samsung-takes-on-the-sonos-arc-ultra-with-a-powerful-all-in-one-dolby-atmos-soundbar-and-upgrades-the-best-soundbar-on-the-planet-too-for-good-measureRead 23 October 2026TechRadar says the HW-Q990H replaces the HW-Q990F and calls it the successor to the HW-Q990F.11Reviewnotebookcheck.com/Samsung-Neue-Flaggschiff-Dolby-Atmos-Soundbar-ist-da-aber-das-2025er-Modell-ist-der-bessere-Deal.1263788.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the new HW-Q990H replaces last year's HW-Q990F.

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

$6494Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jbl-introduces-next-gen-bar-series-for-truly-immersive-entertainmentRead 8 October 2026US release price table for Bar 500MK2. Literal $649 list price, excluding US sales tax. No .95 appended from current retail pricing.

$1,999.993Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-announces-2026-home-audio-lineup-versatile-music-studio-wi-fi-speakers-advanced-q-series-soundbarsRead 8 October 2026April 6, 2026 US launch release names HW-Q990H at $1,999.99. US advertised price excludes tax.

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-500MK2.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/audio-devices/soundbar/q-series-soundbars-sku-hw-q990h-zaRead 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-500MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact maker colour selector.

Titan Black1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/q-series-soundbars-sku-hw-q990h-zaRead 8 October 2026

Links

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Product page

www.jbl.com/BAR-500MK2.html1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-500MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Product page for this exact marketed model.

www.samsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/q-series-soundbars-sku-hw-q990h-za1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/q-series-soundbars-sku-hw-q990h-zaRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw22eaa746/pdfs/JBL_BAR_500MK2_Black_Specsheet_EN.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw22eaa746/pdfs/JBL_BAR_500MK2_Black_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Two-page English maker datasheet for Bar 500MK2.

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Manual

www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdf3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe0f52f01/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20500MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Bar 500MK2 Owner's Manual. Global-labelled 1000/500 manuals explicitly distinguish US USB playback from other regions.

www.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1333247.pdf5Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1333247.pdfRead 8 October 2026Samsung User Guide supplied by the exact US dealer. This is a manufacturer document hosted by B&H.

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.

1year4Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-Q990H_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2, US limited warranty: one year parts and labour for original consumer purchase and use in the United States. Commercial use has a separate 90-day term.

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