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English => News => Topic started by: Redaktion on April 01, 2026, 02:14:30

Title: Samsung's 2026 flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar is here, but you should get the 2025 model instead
Post by: Redaktion on April 01, 2026, 02:14:30
Samsung's new HW-Q990H flagship soundbar brings AI-driven features like Sound Elevation and Auto Volume, but leaves the hardware largely unchanged from last year. At $1,999, it's a tough sell when the HW-Q990F (even the older Q990D), offer nearly identical performance for significantly less. Unless you really want the latest software tweaks, last year's model remains the smarter buy.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Samsung-s-2026-flagship-Dolby-Atmos-soundbar-is-here-but-you-should-get-the-2025-model-instead.1262842.0.html
Title: Re: Samsung's 2026 flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar is here, but you should get the 2025 model instead
Post by: Harish on April 01, 2026, 06:17:52
The Samsung Q990F is a solid Soundbar, but let's cut through the chase and flip the script for the best. When stacked against the Nakamichi Dragon, a similar 11.1.x configuration reveals a clear winner – the Dragon outclasses the Q990F in performance. In fact, none of the Soundbar can dare to close to this beast. This disparity underscores a crucial truth: true excellence lies not in aesthetics or brand prestige, but in meticulous engineering, premium components, and a relentless focus on performance - art of audio engineering, reproducing true audio dynamics with a hallmark of robust build for longevity. The Nakamichi Dragon is a masterclass in sound reproduction, earning its title as a cinephile-grade system that sets the benchmark for the industry.
Title: Re: Samsung's 2026 flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar is here, but you should get the 2025 model instead
Post by: heffeque on April 01, 2026, 11:44:09
Quote from: Harish on April 01, 2026, 06:17:52The Samsung Q990F is a solid Soundbar, but let's cut through the chase and flip the script for the best. When stacked against the Nakamichi Dragon, a similar 11.1.x configuration reveals a clear winner – the Dragon outclasses the Q990F in performance. In fact, none of the Soundbar can dare to close to this beast. This disparity underscores a crucial truth: true excellence lies not in aesthetics or brand prestige, but in meticulous engineering, premium components, and a relentless focus on performance - art of audio engineering, reproducing true audio dynamics with a hallmark of robust build for longevity. The Nakamichi Dragon is a masterclass in sound reproduction, earning its title as a cinephile-grade system that sets the benchmark for the industry.

I'm not going to say that the Nakamichi Dragon is bad or anything, it's probably good, but... Your comment sounded like an ad.