A soundbar can look compact on a shopping page and still leave you looking for a place to hide a subwoofer. The QS90H puts four woofers into the bar itself. It also senses whether it is flat on a stand or hanging on the wall, which gives the placement decision more flexibility.
In depth
Samsung HW-QS90H review
Published
Best forPeople planning a wall-mounted or uncluttered TV setup with no separate bass cabinet.
At a glance
- Channel configuration
- 7.1.2
- Included system
- Single soundbar with four built-in woofers
- Immersive audio
- Dolby AtmosDTS:X
- TV connection
- HDMI eARC
Pros
- One cabinet contains the entire audio system.
- The orientation sensor adjusts between a tabletop and wall installation.
Cons
- The deepest movie bass is more limited than the channel count might suggest.
- There are no separate speakers behind the listening position.
Design & Installation
- Single cabinet
- orientation sensor
Mounting changes which way the face of the bar points. Samsung uses a sensor to recognize the position and adjust sound accordingly. Leave room for the HDMI cable and connections before fixing the bracket, and check that tabletop placement leaves the bottom of the picture visible.
Sound & Bass
- 7.1.2 channels
- four integrated woofers
RTINGS found that the bar alone could produce some low-bass rumble, with more emphasis farther up the bass range and a limit at the deepest end. 1 This is a good compromise for an uncluttered room, particularly if you want weight behind a voice rather than floor-shaking effects from every film.
Surround Sound
- Dolby Atmos
- DTS:X
The sound originates at the front of the room. Processing and reflections can extend it away from the cabinet, but there is no separate speaker next to or behind the sofa. That distinction matters more than counting the number of channels in the name when comparing it with a multi-box system.
Connectivity
- HDMI eARC
- HDMI input
Use eARC for audio from the TV, or use the bar’s HDMI input for a source you want to connect directly. Check the format support in the TV’s passthrough settings if an older disc collection is the priority. RTINGS confirmed DTS support as well as direct HDMI video passthrough. 1
Alternatives
The Q800H moves bass to a separate subwoofer and keeps the back of the room free of speakers. Choose between them by deciding whether there is a genuinely useful position for that cabinet. The Q990F adds the rear speakers that neither of these setups includes.
Verdict
Buy the QS90H for a tidy installation that can work flat or on the wall. It offers useful bass for a single bar. Someone who values a deep physical rumble or a sound source behind the seat should allow space for separate equipment.
About this review
This is a research-based review. The Fasit has not physically tested this product.
Sources & Research
1 reference
Independent sources cited in this article.
- RTINGSHW-QS90H review and test findings (opens in a new tab)https://www.rtings.com/soundbar/reviews/samsung/hw-qs90h
RTINGS reported useful bass from the bar alone and limitations in the deepest bass; room-corrected stereo tonal balance.