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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.

11.1.41Maker 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.

2.11Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Key specs: Speaker Channels 2.1.

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.

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.

31Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Key specs: Total Number of Speakers 3.

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.

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

21Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Key specs: Drivers Mainbar 2.25 inch x 2 + 5.25 inch x 1, so two drivers in the bar. Overview: 3 Delicate Speakers, Mica Material.

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.

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.

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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-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.

BULTIMEA Poseidon M30

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Soundbar	Mica-reinforced driver	2	57.15
Subwoofer	Woofer	1	133.35

Source1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Key specs: Mainbar 2.25 inch x 2 and a 5.25 inch driver. 2.25 inch is 57.15 mm and 5.25 inch is 133.35 mm. The overview says the diaphragms are mica. The page does not state driver orientation.

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

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

Yes1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Kit includes a Subwoofer Power Cable and the key specs list a 5.25 inch sub driver. The Amazon listing names a separate wireless subwoofer.

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

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

Wireless3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GHRSHDT1Read 15 October 2026Product information: Subwoofer Connectivity Technology Wireless. The wireless subwoofer connects without audio cables.

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

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.

133.35mm1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Key specs: 5.25 inch, which is 133.35 mm. The 18 mm figure on the Amazon listing is the driver excursion, not the diameter.

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.

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

01Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Kit list names no rear speakers. The product is one 2.1 bar with a subwoofer.

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

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

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

No1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026The kit list and photos show one bar with no detachable end sections. The Dual-unit Design text describes a segmented speaker layout inside the bar.

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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240W1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Key features: 240W Peak Power. No RMS rating is published.

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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50Hz1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Key specs: Frequency Range 50Hz-18kHz. The Amazon listing says 45 Hz to 18 kHz. The maker page and the manual agree on 50 Hz, so 50 is stored.

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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18kHz1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Key specs: Frequency Range 50Hz-18kHz.

Audio formats

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

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

No1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026The page, the box photo and the kit list name no Dolby format.

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

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

No1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026The page, the box photo and the kit list name no DTS format.

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, 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.

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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-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.

BULTIMEA Poseidon M30

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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, 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.

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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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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-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

BULTIMEA Poseidon M30

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	HDMI ARC connection to the TV
Optical	1	Digital audio input
Other	1	USB port for audio input, connector type not stated
DC power	1	DC IN for the external power adapter, 18 V 2 A

Source1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Key specs connectivity: Optical x 1, USB Port x 1, HDMI x 1, Power Input 18V/2A. The page does not state the USB connector type.

HDMI ARC

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

Yes1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Setup text: connect HDMI between TV and soundbar, then press ARC on the remote. The Amazon listing names HDMI ARC.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GHRSHDT1Read 15 October 2026Connectivity Technology: HDMI ARC, Optical, Bluetooth 6.0.

HDMI eARC

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

No3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GHRSHDT1Read 15 October 2026The maker brand listing names the port HDMI ARC and makes no eARC claim. The maker page says only HDMI x 1.

HDMI-CEC

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

Yes1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Overview: Sync Your Devices with CEC. Control your soundbar and TV with one remote.

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

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

No1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026The bar has one HDMI port, used for the ARC link to the TV. The page names no HDMI input for a source device.

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-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.

BULTIMEA Poseidon M30

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HDR passthrough formats

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.

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VRR passthrough

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.

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ALLM passthrough

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

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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.

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

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

Yes1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026

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

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

6.01Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Key specs: Bluetooth 6.0.

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

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.

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Wi-Fi

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

No3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GHRSHDT1Read 15 October 2026Wireless Technology: Bluetooth 6.0. The maker lists a separate Poseidon M30 Stream with Wi-Fi streaming.

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.

802.11ac9Retailer 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.

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

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

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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 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.

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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, 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.

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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.

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

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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.

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.

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Companion apps

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

Ultimea1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Overview: Smart App Control with the Ultimea App.

Companion app platforms

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

iOS, Android7Maker product pageultimea.com/pages/appRead 15 October 2026The Ultimea App page shows App Store and Google Play download badges. The M30 box photo carries the same badges.

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

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.

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

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

Yes1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Kit includes: x1 Remote Control. Key specs: Remote Control Type IR Signal.

Sound processing

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Sound modes

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

Movie, Music, Voice, Sport, Game, Night1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Key specs: Listening Modes (EQ) Movie, Music, Voice, Sport, Game, Night.

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.

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.

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Room calibration system

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

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

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

Yes1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Overview: Crystal-Clear Dialogue, Voice MX enhances vocal clarity by dynamically optimizing speech frequencies.

Night mode

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

Yes1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Key specs: Night is one of the listening modes.

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

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.

10-band equalizer (app)1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Overview: 10 Bands Equalizer Settings in the Ultimea App and 121 preset EQ matrices.

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

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.

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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.

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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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0.5W4Owner's manualmanuals.plus/ultimea/poseidon-m30-2-1-channel-soundbar-with-wireless-subwoofer-manualRead 15 October 2026Copy of the user manual power section: standby below 0.5 W. Stored as 0.5 and published as below 0.5. Read from a search excerpt of the page.

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.

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.

Soundbar: external power adapter, DC 18 V 2 A. Wireless subwoofer: AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, own power cable.1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Key specs: Power Input 18V/2A for the soundbar. The kit has a Power Adaptor and a Subwoofer Power Cable, so the subwoofer has its own mains power. The manual copy gives the subwoofer input as 100-240 V AC.4Owner's manualmanuals.plus/ultimea/poseidon-m30-2-1-channel-soundbar-with-wireless-subwoofer-manualRead 15 October 2026Copy of the user manual: Power supply DC 18V 2A (Soundbar), 100-240V~50/60Hz AC (Subwoofer). Read from a search excerpt of the page.

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.

Width1,232Height70.8Depth138mm(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.

Width600Height70Depth90mm(23.6 × 2.8 × 3.5 in)4Owner's manualmanuals.plus/ultimea/poseidon-m30-2-1-channel-soundbar-with-wireless-subwoofer-manualRead 15 October 2026Copy of the UC000 user manual, specification section: Soundbar 600 x 70 x 90 mm as W x H x D. The maker page prints the same three numbers but labels 70 as depth and 90 as height. The manual order is used because it matches the product photos, where the bar is deeper than it is tall. The page could not be opened directly (HTTP 403), so the figures were read from a search excerpt of the page.

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

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.

1,600g(3.5 lb)1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Size and Weight: Soundbar Weight 3.53 lbs (1.6 kg).

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

ASamsung 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.

BULTIMEA Poseidon M30

Component	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Depth (mm)
Subwoofer	300	200	150

Source4Owner's manualmanuals.plus/ultimea/poseidon-m30-2-1-channel-soundbar-with-wireless-subwoofer-manualRead 15 October 2026Copy of the UC000 user manual: Subwoofer 300 x 200 x 150 mm as W x H x D. The maker page gives 150 (W) x 300 (D) x 200 (H) mm for the same box. Height agrees. The manual order is used. No subwoofer weight is published.

Package dimensions

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Width335Height437Depth197mm(13.2 × 17.2 × 7.8 in)1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Packaging Dimensions: 335 (W) x 437 (H) x 197 (D) mm. The manual gives the same figures as W x H x D.

Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

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Wall mountable

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.

Yes1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Kit includes wall brackets and a wall mounting kit. Overview: place it on a desk or mount it on the wall.

In the box

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In the box

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.

Soundbar, Wireless subwoofer, Power adapter, Subwoofer power cable, HDMI cable, Remote control, 2 wall brackets, 2 mounting screws, 4 wall mounting kits, User manual1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Kit includes: Power Adaptor, Subwoofer Power Cable, HDMI Cable, Remote Control, Wall Mounting Kit x4, Mounting Screw on Speakers x2, Wall Bracket x2, User Manual. The Amazon listing names the soundbar and the wireless subwoofer.

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

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

Yes1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Kit includes: x2 Wall Bracket and x4 Wall Mounting Kit.

HDMI cable included

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

Yes1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Kit includes: x1 HDMI Cable.

Optical cable included

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.

No1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026The kit list names no optical cable.

General

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Series

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

Poseidon1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026

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

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.

UC000, UC000US10-US2Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbar.jsonRead 15 October 2026Maker store variant SKU UC000US10-US. UC000 is the model number on the Amazon listing and in the user manual.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GHRSHDT1Read 15 October 2026Item details: Model Number UC000, Model Name Poseidon M30, sold by the ULTIMEA Store.

GTIN / EAN

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.

8500563113802Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbar.jsonRead 15 October 2026Maker store variant barcode 850056311380 for the US variant.

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

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.

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Status

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.

Available1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026The US maker store lists the soundbar at $79.99 with an Add to Cart button.

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

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.

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

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

$1,999.993Press 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.

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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-soundbars-sku-hw-q990h-zaRead 8 October 2026

US1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026US store page. The only variant is Shipping Region US.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

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Links

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Product page

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

www.ultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbar1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m30-2-1-soundbarRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

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.

support.ultimea.com/hc/en-us/articles/55656524216473-Poseidon-M30-User-Manual5Owner's manualsupport.ultimea.com/hc/en-us/articles/55656524216473-Poseidon-M30-User-ManualRead 15 October 2026Maker support article Poseidon M30 User Manual with the PDF downloads. The page returns a bot check to scripted requests, so it was not opened. The title and the link come from a search result.

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.

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.

1year6Maker product pageultimea.com/pages/warranty-policyRead 15 October 2026Warranty Period by Region: United States and Canada 1 year. The EU is 2 years.

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