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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.

5.1.23Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Setup menu lists levels for Front L/R, Center, Height L/R, Subwoofer and Surround L/R. That is 5 channels, 1 subwoofer and 2 height channels. Reviewers and US retailers also state 5.1.2. Maker pages and the guide do not print the figure for the full package.

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.

247Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/yamaha-true-x-surround-90aRead 13 October 202619 drivers in the bar (guide), 1 woofer in the subwoofer and 2 full-range drivers in each of the two WS-X3A speakers. Passive radiators are not counted. Review text describes two active drivers and two passive radiators in each WS-X3A.

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

193Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specifications, speaker section: Front L/R 2 cone and 2 dome, Center 2 cone and 1 dome, Height 12 cone. That is 19. The maker product page lists the center as 1 cone and 2 dome instead. The total is 19 either way. The guide counts are stored.

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.

123Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide: height beam array speakers are located toward the ceiling at the left and right ends of the bar and reflect sound off the ceiling. What Hi-Fi? says six drivers fire up from each end. Sound beams are DSP-steered, not separate angled 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-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.

BYamaha True X Surround 90A

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Orientation
Soundbar	Full-range cone driver, 110 x 53 mm	4	Not available	Front
Soundbar	Dome tweeter	3	25	Front
Soundbar	Height beam driver	12	28	Upward-facing array, six at each end of the top
Subwoofer	Woofer	1	170	Not available
Rear speakers (two enclosures)	Full-range driver, 2-1/4 in	4	Not available	Not available

Source3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Bar and subwoofer from the guide specifications. Dome tweeters 2.5 cm, height drivers 2.8 cm, subwoofer 17 cm. Rear speaker drivers from the maker product page spec table: two full-range drivers and two passive radiators per rear speaker. Passive radiators are not counted.

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

Yes2Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/truexsurround90a/specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026

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

Wireless2Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/truexsurround90a/specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Wireless subwoofer link on 5 GHz. The subwoofer still needs its own power cord.

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.

170mm3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.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.

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

25Press releaseusa.yamaha.com/news_events/2025/yamaha-unveils-its-most-advanced-sound-bar.htmlRead 13 October 2026Package includes two wireless surround speakers with charging cradles and wall-mount brackets.

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

Wireless5Press releaseusa.yamaha.com/news_events/2025/yamaha-unveils-its-most-advanced-sound-bar.htmlRead 13 October 2026

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.

No5Press releaseusa.yamaha.com/news_events/2025/yamaha-unveils-its-most-advanced-sound-bar.htmlRead 13 October 2026The rear speakers are separate wireless units. The bar has no detachable end sections.

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

Not available

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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.

Not available

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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.

Not available

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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.

Not available

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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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33Hz3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Subwoofer speaker section: 33 Hz to 120 Hz. Tolerance not published.

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

Not available

20kHz3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Front and center tweeters 3.2 kHz to 20 kHz. Tolerance not published.

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

Yes1Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/truexsurround90a/index.htmlRead 13 October 2026Overview page and spec table list Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and AURO-3D as surround decoders.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/truexsurround90a/index.htmlRead 13 October 2026

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.

Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos over Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS Express, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, AURO-3D3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Bitstream and PCM formats listed for HDMI IN and eARC. ARC and optical support fewer formats, see audio_format_connections.

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.

BYamaha True X Surround 90A

Connection	Format	Max input channels
HDMI input	Linear PCM 2ch	2
HDMI eARC	Linear PCM 2ch	2
HDMI ARC	Linear PCM 2ch	2
Optical	Linear PCM 2ch	2
HDMI input	Linear PCM multi-channel	8
HDMI eARC	Linear PCM multi-channel	8
HDMI input	Dolby Digital	Not available
HDMI input	Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI input	Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI input	Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI input	Dolby Atmos over Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI input	DTS	Not available
HDMI input	DTS 96/24	Not available
HDMI input	DTS-ES Discrete 6.1	Not available
HDMI input	DTS-ES Matrix 6.1	Not available
HDMI input	DTS Express	Not available
HDMI input	DTS-HD High Resolution Audio	Not available
HDMI input	DTS-HD Master Audio	Not available
HDMI input	DTS:X	Not available
HDMI input	AURO-3D	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos over Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS 96/24	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-ES Discrete 6.1	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-ES Matrix 6.1	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS Express	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-HD High Resolution Audio	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-HD Master Audio	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS:X	Not available
HDMI eARC	AURO-3D	Not available
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital	Not available
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI ARC	Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI ARC	DTS	Not available
HDMI ARC	DTS 96/24	Not available
HDMI ARC	DTS-ES Discrete 6.1	Not available
HDMI ARC	DTS-ES Matrix 6.1	Not available
Optical	Dolby Digital	Not available
Optical	DTS	Not available
Optical	DTS 96/24	Not available
Optical	DTS-ES Discrete 6.1	Not available
Optical	DTS-ES Matrix 6.1	Not available

Source3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide, Supported digital audio signal formats. Channel counts are published only for PCM. Bitstream channel counts are not published, so they are left out. ARC lacks Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and DTS:X. Optical lists 2-channel PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, DTS 96/24 and DTS-ES.

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.

WAV (PCM), FLAC, AIFF, Ogg Vorbis, ALAC, MP3, WMA, Ogg Opus3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Network audio function. WAV (PCM only), FLAC, AIFF and Ogg Vorbis up to 384 kHz, ALAC up to 96 kHz, MP3, WMA and Ogg Opus up to 48 kHz.

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.

Not available

192kHz3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026HDMI IN and eARC: 2-channel and multi-channel Linear PCM up to 192 kHz, 24 bit. Optical is limited to 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.

Not available

384kHz3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Network playback of WAV (PCM), FLAC, AIFF and Ogg Vorbis. ALAC is limited to 96 kHz.

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.

Not available

24bits3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026HDMI IN and eARC Linear PCM, 16, 20 or 24 bit.

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.

Not available

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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

BYamaha True X Surround 90A

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	Not available	HDMI IN, audio and video input
HDMI	1	eARC	HDMI OUT/TV, video output and eARC or ARC audio input from the TV
Optical	1	Not available	Digital audio input
Ethernet	1	100BASE-TX	Network
USB-A	1	Not available	Firmware update only
AC power	1	Not available	Power input

Source3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Rear panel part names and specifications. The USB port is for firmware updates only. The HDMI OUT jack carries eARC and ARC from the TV. Subwoofer and rear speakers link wirelessly.

HDMI ARC

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

Yes3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026HDMI OUT/TV (eARC) jack. ARC mode is documented separately from eARC.

HDMI eARC

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

Yes2Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/truexsurround90a/specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026

HDMI-CEC

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

Yes2Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/truexsurround90a/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.

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

Yes2Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/truexsurround90a/specs.htmlRead 13 October 20264K Pass-through: Yes.

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.

BYamaha True X Surround 90A

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	120

Source3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Supported HDMI video signal formats list 4K at 60, 50, 30, 25 and 24 Hz and 1080p at 120, 100, 60, 50 and 24 Hz. Only the highest rate of each is stored. Maker pass-through spec text gives no chroma or bit depth.

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.

HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision, HDR10+3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Supported HDR video signals: HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision and HDR10+.

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

Yes3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Supported HDMI feature: ALLM. VRR is not listed.

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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2.33Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Copyright protection: HDCP 2.3 and HDCP 1.4.

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

Yes3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sink function receives audio from a smartphone or tablet. A source function can send to Bluetooth headphones.

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

4.22Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/truexsurround90a/specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026

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.

SBC, AAC2Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/truexsurround90a/specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026

Wi-Fi

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

Yes2Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/truexsurround90a/specs.htmlRead 13 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.

802.11ac9Retailer 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.

802.11a/b/g/n/ac3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Wireless LAN standards: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 20 MHz channel bandwidth only.

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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

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100Mbps3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Network jack, 100BASE-TX.

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.

AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, MusicCast1Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/truexsurround90a/index.htmlRead 13 October 2026Overview page lists Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect.

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

MusicCast Controller1Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/truexsurround90a/index.htmlRead 13 October 2026

Companion app platforms

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

Android, iOS3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide app page links Google Play and the App Store for MusicCast Controller.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/truexsurround90a/index.htmlRead 13 October 2026MusicCast multi-room audio, link with other MusicCast devices.

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

Yes3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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Sound modes

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

SURROUND:AI, 3D Music, Straight, Stereo, All3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sound mode list: SURROUND:AI (default), 3D MUSIC, STRAIGHT, STEREO and ALL. ALL needs the wireless speakers.

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.

No6Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/yamaha-true-x-surround-90a-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review states the system lacks a room calibration tool. The maker guide lists only manual beam angle, focal length and ceiling height settings.

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 pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/truexsurround90a/index.htmlRead 13 October 20263Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Clear Voice key.

Night mode

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

Yes3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Setup > Sound > Volume > Dynamic Range. The Min/Auto setting is described as suitable for nighttime or low volume listening. The maker does not call it a night mode.

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.

Bass, Treble, Bass Extension3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Tone Control Treble and Bass, -12 to +12. Bass Extension is a separate on or off key.

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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54W3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026General, power consumption 54 W for the sound bar. No workload is stated. The subwoofer is 24 W and is not included.

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

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0.5W2Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/truexsurround90a/specs.htmlRead 13 October 20260.5 W with HDMI control, pass through, network standby and Bluetooth off. The subwoofer has its own 2.0 W standby and is not included.

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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2W2Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/truexsurround90a/specs.htmlRead 13 October 20262.0 W with network standby on, bar only. The subwoofer standby is separate.

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.

AC 100 to 120 V, 50/60 Hz (U.S.A. and Canada models)3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Models for U.S.A. and Canada. Other regions use 220 to 240 V.

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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10h4Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/5/2380285/AV24-0029_WS-X3A_user_guide_En_G_A1.pdfRead 13 October 2026WS-X3A specifications: about 10 hours in SURROUND mode and about 12 hours in SOLO mode, fully charged, IEC 62396-1. The Surround figure is stored. Varies with use.

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

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4h4Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/5/2380285/AV24-0029_WS-X3A_user_guide_En_G_A1.pdfRead 13 October 2026About four hours with a DC 5 V, 2 A USB adapter.

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.

Width1,180Height85Depth143mm(46.5 × 3.3 × 5.6 in)3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Installed in front of a TV, including the feet. Wall mounted with brackets it is 1180 x 76 x 155 mm.

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.

11,000g(24.3 lb)3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 202611 kg for the sound bar.

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.

BYamaha True X Surround 90A

Component	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Depth (mm)	Weight (g)
Subwoofer	241	378	414	12,700
Each rear speaker	88	220	88	990

Source3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Subwoofer 241 x 378 x 414 mm and 12.7 kg from the guide. The rear speaker row is from the WS-X3A guide.

Package dimensions

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Width1,282.7Height355.6Depth609.6mm(50.5 × 14 × 24 in)9Retailer pagetanotis.com/products/yamaha-true-x-surround-90a-5-1-2-channel-dolby-atmos-soundbar-system-with-wireless-surroundsRead 13 October 2026Box 50.5 x 24 x 14 in (L x W x H), converted exactly. Length is stored as width and the 24 in side as depth.

Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

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37,829.6g(83.4 lb)9Retailer pagetanotis.com/products/yamaha-true-x-surround-90a-5-1-2-channel-dolby-atmos-soundbar-system-with-wireless-surroundsRead 13 October 202683.4 lb converted exactly. Package weight for the SR-X90APKBL, bar, subwoofer and two rear speakers.

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 pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/truexsurround90a/index.htmlRead 13 October 2026Overview page: remove the feet and wall mount with the included metal brackets.

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.

Sound bar (SR-CUX90A), Subwoofer (SR-WSWX90A), Two True X Speaker 3A wireless surround speakers (WS-X3A) with charging cradles and USB charging cables, Remote control, Two AAA batteries, Two power cords, Two mounting brackets, Two washers, Quick Guide, Safety Guide3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide, items included, plus the WS-X3A included accessories and the press release for charging cradles.

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

Yes3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

HDMI cable included

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

No3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026The guide notes that an HDMI cable is not included.

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.

No3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026No optical cable in the guide list of included items.

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

True X1Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/truexsurround90a/index.htmlRead 13 October 2026The maker lists the model in its True X range.

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.

SR-X90APKBL8Retailer pageabt.com/Yamaha-TRUE-X-SURROUND-90A-Dolby-Atmos-Sound-Bar-with-Wireless-Surrounds-SRX90APKBL/p/236683.htmlRead 13 October 2026US retailer model number for the black package. Component models are SR-X90A for the bar, SR-WSWX90A for the subwoofer and WS-X3A for the rears.

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.

0867923955318Retailer pageabt.com/Yamaha-TRUE-X-SURROUND-90A-Dolby-Atmos-Sound-Bar-with-Wireless-Surrounds-SRX90APKBL/p/236683.htmlRead 13 October 2026UPC 086792395531 for the package. A second retailer lists the same number.

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.

6 August 20255Press releaseusa.yamaha.com/news_events/2025/yamaha-unveils-its-most-advanced-sound-bar.htmlRead 13 October 2026Maker US release dated August 6, 2025.

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 pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/truexsurround90a/index.htmlRead 13 October 2026The model has a live page on the maker US site and is not marked discontinued.

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.

$3,499.955Press releaseusa.yamaha.com/news_events/2025/yamaha-unveils-its-most-advanced-sound-bar.htmlRead 13 October 2026$3,499.95 MSRP for the True X Surround 90A package with two surround speakers. The bar and subwoofer without rear speakers is a separate True X Bar 90A package.

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

US5Press releaseusa.yamaha.com/news_events/2025/yamaha-unveils-its-most-advanced-sound-bar.htmlRead 13 October 2026US release and US MSRP.

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

Black1Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/truexsurround90a/index.htmlRead 13 October 2026Maker US pages show one black finish. The US retailer Abt and Tom's Guide list Black.

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

usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/truexsurround90a/index.html1Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/truexsurround90a/index.htmlRead 13 October 2026

Spec sheet

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usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/truexsurround90a/specs.html2Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/truexsurround90a/specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Maker US spec page for the True X Surround 90A package.

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.

usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdf3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.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.

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.

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