The Q900F fills two locations in the room: a wide bar below the television and a separate subwoofer. That leaves the area behind the sofa free. It's a practical compromise when a full rear-speaker installation would mean running power across a walkway.
In depth
Samsung HW-Q900F review
Published
Best forMovie and game fans who want a substantial bar and sub without speakers behind the sofa.
At a glance
- Channel configuration
- 7.1.2
- Included system
- Soundbar and wireless subwoofer
- Immersive audio
- Dolby AtmosDTS:X
- TV connection
- HDMI eARC
Pros
- A separate subwoofer and upward-firing drivers are included.
- HDMI passthrough can accommodate a 4K/120 gaming source.
Cons
- The standard package has no physical rear speakers.
- The subwoofer needs its own floor position and power outlet.
Sound Quality
- 7.1.2 channels
- Dolby Atmos
- DTS:X
Samsung's 7.1.2 layout sends sound forward, sideways and upward from the bar, with bass handled by the separate subwoofer. Leave room around the drivers so a deep shelf doesn't block the paths they're designed to use. A reflection can widen the apparent field, but the package has no loudspeaker physically behind the listener.
Connectivity
- HDMI eARC
- 4K/120 Hz passthrough
Use eARC for sound from built-in television apps. If your TV's return-audio socket is also one of its few fast HDMI inputs, routing a compatible console through the bar can preserve a high-refresh picture while carrying the soundtrack to the Q900F. Confirm the mode in the console after connecting it.
Setup and Features
- SpaceFit Sound Pro
- Q-Symphony on compatible Samsung TVs
Room calibration is useful when a convenient subwoofer position is close to a wall. Try the position you can live with before adjusting levels. Q-Symphony offers a further choice on compatible Samsung TVs by using the television speakers alongside the bar, though the core HDMI audio path works independently.
Alternatives
The Q990F includes rear speakers as part of a fuller package. Compare that system if the sofa has suitable positions and outlets behind it. For a room where those speakers would stay boxed, the Q900F puts the available hardware where it can actually be used.
Verdict
Buy the Q900F for front-of-room immersion, substantial bass hardware and a useful gaming connection. If clear rear localization is the priority, pick the system with rear speakers from the outset.
About this review
This is a research-based review. The Fasit has not physically tested this product.
Sources & Research
Manufacturer documentation
The specifications and features discussed in this review come from manufacturer documentation.
Samsung US — Samsung HW-Q900F specifications / family documentation