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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.

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

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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.

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.

73Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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.

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63Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 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.

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.

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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.

ASamsung 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.

BYamaha SR-B40A

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Soundbar	Full-range cone (front left and right)	4	46
Soundbar	Dome tweeter	2	25
Subwoofer	Cone woofer	1	160

Source3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specifications: sound bar front L/R 4.6 cm cone x 4 and 2.5 cm dome tweeter x 2. Subwoofer 16 cm cone x 1, bass reflex. Converted from the published cm.

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

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

Yes3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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

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

Wireless3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 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.

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.

160mm3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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.

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.

03Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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

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

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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200W3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Maker lists maximum rated output power 50 W x 2 channels for the bar and 100 W for the subwoofer. The Yamaha USA specs page totals 200 W. Rating conditions are not stated.

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.

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33Hz3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Subwoofer 33 Hz to 210 Hz. The maker publishes ranges per component and no single system figure.

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

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22kHz3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Front L/R 210 Hz to 22 kHz. Tweeter 9 kHz to 22 kHz. Per component, no tolerance stated.

Audio formats

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

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.

Yes2Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b40a/specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Specs page lists Dolby Atmos as the sound technology and Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Digital as Yes. DTS Digital Surround is No.

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

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

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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 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.

Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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.

ASamsung 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.

BYamaha SR-B40A

Connection	Format	Max input channels
HDMI eARC	Linear PCM	8
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos	Not available
HDMI ARC	Linear PCM	2
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital	Not available
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI ARC	Dolby Atmos	Not available
Optical	Linear PCM	2
Optical	Dolby Digital	Not available

Source3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Supported digital audio signal formats tables. eARC: 2-channel PCM, multichannel PCM up to 7.1 channels (8), and Dolby Digital, TrueHD, Digital Plus and Atmos bitstreams. ARC: 2-channel PCM, Dolby Digital, Digital Plus and Atmos. Optical: 2-channel PCM and Dolby Digital. The tables do not state Atmos transport per format.

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

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.

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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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96kHz3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026PCM over HDMI eARC, HDMI ARC and optical: up to 96 kHz. Multichannel PCM over eARC also tops out at 96 kHz.

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.

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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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24bits3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Same tables: PCM at 16, 20 and 24-bit on eARC, ARC and optical.

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.

ASamsung 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.

BYamaha SR-B40A

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	TV connection with eARC or ARC (HDMI OUT)
Optical	1	Digital audio input
USB-A	1	Firmware update only
AC power	1	Soundbar power input

Source3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specifications: one OPTICAL input, one HDMI OUT/TV (eARC/ARC) and one USB marked UPDATE ONLY. Power cords are listed for the bar and subwoofer.

HDMI ARC

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

Yes3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

HDMI eARC

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

Yes3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

HDMI-CEC

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

Yes2Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b40a/specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026

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

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.

No3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026The only HDMI connector is the TV output. A device other than a TV cannot be connected with the HDMI cable.

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

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HDR passthrough formats

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.

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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.

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

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

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

Yes3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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

5.13Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Bluetooth Ver 5.1, Class 1, A2DP, sink function only.

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

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

SBC, AAC3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sink function: SBC and MPEG4-AAC.

Wi-Fi

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

No2Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b40a/specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Specs page lists Wi-Fi No, AirPlay No and MusicCast Surround No for the SR-B40A.

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.

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

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

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.

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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 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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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.

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.

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Companion apps

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

Sound Bar Remote3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Free Sound Bar Remote app. Tone control works only in the app.

Companion app platforms

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.

iOS, Android3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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

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

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

Yes3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Sound processing

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Sound modes

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.

Stereo, Standard, Movie, Game3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026One stereo mode and three surround modes: Standard, Movie and Game.

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.

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

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Room calibration system

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.

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

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

Yes3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Night mode

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

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

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.

Treble, Bass, Subwoofer level, Bass Extension3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Tone control in the app adjusts treble and bass from -6 to +6. The remote has an independent subwoofer level control. Bass Extension is an on or off function.

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

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.

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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.

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.

25W3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sound bar power consumption 25 W. The subwoofer is listed separately at 20 W rated.

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

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.

0.3W3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sound bar standby 0.3 W with HDMI Control and Bluetooth Standby off.

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

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0.6W3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sound bar standby 0.6 W with HDMI Control and Bluetooth Standby on. The bar has no Wi-Fi.

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

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Sound bar: AC 100 to 120 V, 50/60 Hz (US, Canada, Taiwan and Mexico models). The wireless subwoofer has its own power cord, AC 100 to 120 V, 50/60 Hz.3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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.

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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.

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.

Width910Height68Depth133mm(35.8 × 2.7 × 5.2 in)3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sound bar installed in front of a TV: 910 x 68 x 133 mm. With wall spacers: 910 x 66 x 139 mm.

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

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.

2,900g(6.4 lb)3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sound bar 2.9 kg (6.4 lb). Subwoofer 8.1 kg (17.9 lb).

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.

ASamsung 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.

BYamaha SR-B40A

Component	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Depth (mm)	Weight (g)
Subwoofer SR-WSWB40A	194	419	407	8,100

Source3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Package dimensions

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.

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Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

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.

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Wall mountable

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.

Yes1Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b40a/index.htmlRead 13 October 2026Page lists built-in keyholes for wall mounting.

In the box

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In the box

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.

Soundbar, Wireless subwoofer, Remote control, Remote battery (CR2025), Two power cords, HDMI cable (1.5 m), Mounting template, Two spacers, Quick guide, Safety guide3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Confirming the included items: sound bar, subwoofer SR-WSWB40A, remote with CR2025 battery, two power cords, 1.5 m HDMI cable, mounting template, two spacers, quick guide and safety guide.

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

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

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HDMI cable included

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.

Yes3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Optical cable included

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

No3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026No optical cable is in the included items list.

General

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Series

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

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

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.

SR-B40A, SR-B40ABL1Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b40a/index.htmlRead 13 October 2026Yamaha USA page for the SR-B40A bar with wireless subwoofer. SR-B40ABL is the US SKU used by retailers. The subwoofer model SR-WSWB40A comes from the user guide.

GTIN / EAN

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

0271089619274Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/yamaha-sr-b40a-dolby-atmos-sound-bar-with-wireless-subwooferRead 13 October 2026US retailer lists model SR-B40ABL with UPC 027108961927. The ABL suffix is the black US SKU as listed by the retailer.

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

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.

20 July 20235Press releaseusa.yamaha.com/news_events/2023/yamaha-expands-its-lineup-of-dolby-atmos-sound-bars.htmlRead 13 October 2026

Status

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.

Available1Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b40a/index.htmlRead 13 October 2026The Yamaha USA product page, specs and downloads pages are live in 2026. The page offers no price.

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.

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.

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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.

$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.

$399.955Press releaseusa.yamaha.com/news_events/2023/yamaha-expands-its-lineup-of-dolby-atmos-sound-bars.htmlRead 13 October 2026US press release: SR-B40A $399.95 MSRP. Tax treatment is not stated.

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 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.

US1Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b40a/index.htmlRead 13 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

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Links

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Product page

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.

usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b40a/index.html1Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b40a/index.htmlRead 13 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

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.

usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdf3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/1624438/web_AV23-0002_SR-B40A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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.

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

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