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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 spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Supplied four-enclosure package. Manual sound-mode table gives 11.1.4 in Surround, Game Pro and Adaptive Sound. Standard Atmos/DTS:X output is 7.1.4. Channels are distinct from driver count.

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.

225Retailer pagecrutchfield.com/p_305HWQ990D/Samsung-HW-Q990D.htmlRead 8 October 2026US product highlights explicitly states 22 built-in speakers. Bar 15, sub 1 and rear 3 per enclosure (6 in total) sum to 22.

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.

154Retailer pagecrutchfield.com/p_305HWQ990D/Samsung-HW-Q990D.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US SKU in product research. Bar array has six front woofers, three tweeters, four angled wide/side woofers and two up-firing woofers.

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.

45Retailer pagecrutchfield.com/p_305HWQ990D/Samsung-HW-Q990D.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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.

ASamsung HW-Q990D

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Orientation
Soundbar	Woofer	6	Not available	Front-firing
Soundbar	Tweeter	3	Not available	Front-firing
Soundbar	Woofer	4	Not available	Front wide/side-firing
Soundbar	Woofer	2	Not available	Up-firing
Subwoofer	Woofer	1	203.2	Not available
Rear speakers (two enclosures)	Driver	2	Not available	Front-firing
Rear speakers (two enclosures)	Driver	2	Not available	Side-firing
Rear speakers (two enclosures)	Driver	2	Not available	Up-firing

Source5Retailer pagecrutchfield.com/p_305HWQ990D/Samsung-HW-Q990D.htmlRead 8 October 2026Physical driver descriptions. Rear rows aggregate both supplied enclosures. Sub 8-inch converted with 25.4 mm/in.

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.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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 manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1126258.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

203.2mm5Retailer pagecrutchfield.com/p_305HWQ990D/Samsung-HW-Q990D.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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.

22Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

Wireless3Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1126258.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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 manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1126258.pdfRead 8 October 2026Component list and layout show two separate AC-powered rear enclosures. The soundbar has no detachable end sections.

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.

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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.

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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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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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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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Audio formats

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

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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 TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS Express, LPCM, Dolby MAT, DTS-HD Master Audio2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Overall decoding support. Input-specific limits are documented separately.

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.

ASamsung HW-Q990D

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

Source3Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1126258.pdfRead 8 October 2026HDMI source chapter explicitly supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. TV HDMI chapter states ARC/eARC support Atmos. Transport codec, bit depth and connection-specific channel limits are not inferred.

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.

MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, ALAC, AIFF2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker AV decoding list. USB music playback is not provided. Network/app route and maximum sample rate are not specified.

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.

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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.

ASamsung HW-Q990D

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

Source3Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1126258.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product overview connector drawing. SERVICE accepts a USB drive for firmware, not music. Rear speakers and subwoofer each also require AC power.

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

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

HDMI eARC

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

HDMI-CEC

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

ASamsung HW-Q990D

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

Source3Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1126258.pdfRead 8 October 2026UHD table: 3840 x 2160 at 120 fps. 8/10-bit RGB and YCbCr 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4:2:0. At 12-bit/120 fps only 4:2:2 and 4:2:0. Certified Ultra High Speed HDMI cable required.

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, HDR10+, Dolby Vision2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 20267Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 8 October 2026Review confirms HDR10/HDR10+ passthrough. Dolby Vision passed when the bar was connected to an LG TV.

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

Yes7Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 8 October 2026Review directly tested a VRR console signal through the soundbar.

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

Yes7Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 8 October 2026HDMI feature specification lists ALLM passthrough.

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.

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

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

5.25Retailer pagecrutchfield.com/p_305HWQ990D/Samsung-HW-Q990D.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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.

SBC3Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1126258.pdfRead 8 October 2026Mobile-device connection section explicitly lists SBC at 44.1 and 48 kHz. Does not establish the maximum sample rate of other inputs.

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

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

802.11ac4Retailer pagecrutchfield.com/p_305HWQ990D/Samsung-HW-Q990D.htmlRead 8 October 2026Network integration explicitly publishes dual-band 802.11ac.

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 GHz4Retailer pagecrutchfield.com/p_305HWQ990D/Samsung-HW-Q990D.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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 Connect2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

Amazon Alexa2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Built-in Alexa for the US package. Service availability depends on region and account.

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 manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1126258.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

Yes3Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1126258.pdfRead 8 October 2026Physical Mic On/Off button. Red indicator shows microphone disabled. Electrical isolation is not stated.

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

SmartThings3Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1126258.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

Companion app platforms

iOS, Android4Retailer pagecrutchfield.com/p_305HWQ990D/Samsung-HW-Q990D.htmlRead 8 October 2026SmartThings links for Apple iOS and Android OS. No platform minimum is inferred.

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 manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1126258.pdfRead 8 October 2026Group Play through SmartThings requires supported Samsung audio devices on the same 5 GHz network. TV audio is excluded. Manual recommends no more than four devices.

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.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

Sound processing

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Sound modes

Standard, Surround, Game Pro, Adaptive Sound2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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 manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1126258.pdfRead 8 October 2026Uses the microphone inside the bar to analyse the listening space and adjust sound automatically.

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

SpaceFit Sound Pro2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026US sheet names SpaceFit Sound Pro. Manual uses SpaceFit Sound Pro.

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.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

Night mode

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

Bass, Treble, Subwoofer level, 7-band graphic EQ3Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1126258.pdfRead 8 October 2026Seven bands: 150, 300, 600 Hz, 1.2, 2.5, 5 and 10 kHz. -6 to +6. Graphic EQ works only in Standard mode. Bass and treble are separate controls.

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.

Q-Symphony2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Requires a compatible Samsung television. Q-Symphony does not work over Bluetooth.

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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

Width1,231.9Height68.6Depth137.2mm(48.5 × 2.7 × 5.4 in)6Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026US maker sheet p2 publishes rounded inches 48.5 x 2.7 x 5.4. Converted using 25.4 mm/in and rounded to 0.1 mm. Figures are approximate, not extra measurement precision.

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.

7,711g(17 lb)6Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026US maker sheet p2 publishes 17 lb, converted using 453.59237 g/lb and rounded to 1 g. Rounded claim.

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.

ASamsung HW-Q990D

Component	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Depth (mm)	Weight (g)
Subwoofer	218.4	411.5	408.9	11,703
Left rear speaker	127	200.7	139.7	3,402
Right rear speaker	127	200.7	139.7	3,402

Source6Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026US maker sheet p2 supplies rounded inches/lb. Crutchfield confirms rear weight 7.5 lb PER speaker. Converted and rounded to 0.1 mm and 1 g, without replacing with another regional SKU's metric numbers.

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

Width1,308.1Height594.4Depth276.9mm(51.5 × 23.4 × 10.9 in)6Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026US maker sheet p2 rounded 51.5 x 23.4 x 10.9 in converted using 25.4 mm/in and rounded to 0.1 mm.

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Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

28,213g(62.2 lb)6Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026US maker sheet p2 rounded 62.2 lb converted using 453.59237 g/lb and rounded to 1 g.

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Wall mountable

Yes3Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1126258.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

Soundbar, Wireless powered subwoofer, Two wireless rear speakers, Remote control, Remote batteries, HDMI cable, Wall mount kit, Rubber feet2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

HDMI cable included

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

Optical cable included

No3Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1126258.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

Q-Series1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/q-series-11-1-4-ch-wireless-dolby-atmos-soundbar-rear-speakers-w-q-symphony-hw-q990d-sku-hw-q990d-zaRead 8 October 2026

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.

HW-Q990D/ZA1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/q-series-11-1-4-ch-wireless-dolby-atmos-soundbar-rear-speakers-w-q-symphony-hw-q990d-sku-hw-q990d-zaRead 8 October 2026US reference package includes the soundbar, a wireless powered subwoofer and two wireless powered rear speakers.

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

8872768201492Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026US manufacturer spec sheet p2 explicitly publishes UPC 887276820149 for HW-Q990D/ZA.

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.

7 January 20248Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-announces-tv-audio-lineup-ces-2024Read 8 October 2026

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

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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.

Samsung HW-Q990C9Press articletechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/samsungs-new-high-end-dolby-atmos-soundbar-with-120hz-gaming-support-gets-a-huge-price-hikeRead 8 October 2026TechRadar calls the HW-Q990D the successor to the HW-Q990C.

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.

Samsung HW-Q990F10Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-electronics-unveils-new-soundbars-at-ces-2025Read 23 October 2026Samsung's CES 2025 release calls the HW-Q990F the successor to the HW-Q990D.11Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/samsung-hw-q990f-reviewRead 23 October 2026TechRadar's review says the HW-Q990F is the successor to the HW-Q990D.

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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.

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$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 pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/q-series-11-1-4-ch-wireless-dolby-atmos-soundbar-rear-speakers-w-q-symphony-hw-q990d-sku-hw-q990d-zaRead 8 October 2026

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 pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/q-series-11-1-4-ch-wireless-dolby-atmos-soundbar-rear-speakers-w-q-symphony-hw-q990d-sku-hw-q990d-zaRead 8 October 2026

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.samsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/q-series-11-1-4-ch-wireless-dolby-atmos-soundbar-rear-speakers-w-q-symphony-hw-q990d-sku-hw-q990d-za1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/q-series-11-1-4-ch-wireless-dolby-atmos-soundbar-rear-speakers-w-q-symphony-hw-q990d-sku-hw-q990d-zaRead 8 October 2026

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

content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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Manual

www.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1126258.pdf3Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1126258.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

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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.