{"id":135653,"date":"2021-08-31T05:56:21","date_gmt":"2021-08-31T04:56:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=135653"},"modified":"2023-10-18T07:03:48","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T06:03:48","slug":"samsung-hw-q900a-review-neutral-and-balanced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/speakers\/samsung-hw-q900a-review-neutral-and-balanced\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung HW-Q900A : Neutral and balanced"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Samsung HW-Q900A Soundbar is a 7.1.2 CH sound system released in 2021.\u00a0This is an updated version of the Samsung HW-Q900T soundbar.\u00a0Unlike its predecessor, the Q900A soundbar supports Apple AirPlay 2 and comes with automatic tone correction.<\/p>\n

Samsung HW-Q900A review<\/h2>\n

The specification includes some audio enhancement features that work with compatible Samsung TVs to create a more immersive audio experience.\u00a0For example, the Q-Symphony or SpaceFit Sound + feature.\u00a0The Q900A acoustic bar offers a neutral sound profile, so it is suitable for various types of audio.\u00a0The overall sound power is sufficient and the soundbar itself comes with a variety of sound tuning features.<\/p>\n

Design<\/h3>\n

The Samsung HW-Q900A soundbar has a design similar to the Samsung\u00a0HW-Q950A soundbar\u00a0.\u00a0The bar itself is quite wide and heavy.\u00a0It is made in a plastic case, with a fabric tightly thrown over the top.\u00a0The sides of the panel are slightly chamfered for side surround speakers.<\/p>\n

The subwoofer is made of wood.\u00a0The woofer is located on the side, the speaker opening is covered with a cloth.\u00a0Speaker Bar The HW-Q900A does not come with satellites, but it is compatible with the Wireless Rear Speaker Kit.\u00a0They must be purchased separately.<\/p>\n

The acoustic panel of Samsung Q900A is quite wide – 1232x69x138 mm.\u00a0The bar probably won’t fit between the legs of a 55-inch TV.\u00a0But on the other hand, it is not very tall and will not obscure the TV screen.<\/p>\n

The subwoofer is the same size as the HW-Q900T.\u00a0Its geometrical dimensions are 210x403x403 mm.\u00a0Thanks to its wireless design, the sub can be placed anywhere in your room where there is a power outlet nearby.\u00a0However, as we mentioned in our review of the\u00a0HW-Q800A\u00a0, don’t place the subwoofer far from the soundbar.<\/p>\n

There is a niche at the back of the Q900A soundbar where the inputs are located.\u00a0There is also an inlet for the power cable.\u00a0For wall mounting, there are universal holes on the bottom side.\u00a0Mounting takes place through a special bar on the wall (included in the kit).<\/p>\n

The Samsung Q900A speaker panel has a good build quality overall.\u00a0Unlike the HW-Q950A, it doesn’t come with satellites.\u00a0True, the fabric cover can collect dust and get dirty.\u00a0The models just below use a metal grill, it is more practical, according to some users.<\/p>\n

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Sound<\/h3>\n

The HW-Q900A soundbar has excellent stereo performance.\u00a0With standard presets, it has a neutral sound profile suitable for listening to a variety of audio content.\u00a0Nevertheless, the low frequencies do not reach the deep ones a little.\u00a0Therefore, heavy bass music sounds truncated.\u00a0But the Q900A soundbar has a graphic equalizer, as well as separate bass and treble settings to help customize its sound.<\/p>\n

Auto EQ<\/h3>\n

The HW-Q900A soundbar is equipped with a room correction function called Auto EQ, which automatically calibrates the sound reproduction using the microphone built into the subwoofer.\u00a0However, there is an opinion that attempts to enable this function both from the remote control and through the application end in failure and the automatic equalizer function does not work.<\/p>\n

Sound stage<\/h3>\n

The Q900A speaker panel has good stereo performance.\u00a0The soundstage is perceived to be about the size of the bar itself.\u00a0Unfortunately, there are no additional functions for expanding the stereo base.\u00a0On the other hand, the HW-Q900A acoustics have good focusing, so it is easy to track sound objects and pinpoint their location.<\/p>\n

The Q900A soundbar is quite loud, which is a plus at the increased volume for filling a large room or for a crowded party.\u00a0In addition, severe distortion does not occur at maximum volume.<\/p>\n

The HW-Q900A speaker panel has amazing center channel performance.\u00a0The\u00a07.1.2\u00a0CH\u00a0design\u00a0comes with a discrete center that helps to more accurately localize the dialogue to a specific location in the audio image.\u00a0Its frequency response is also neutral, especially in the midrange where voices are reproduced, so dialogue is clear and detailed.<\/p>\n

Surround sound<\/h3>\n

Finally, the Samsung HW-Q900A soundbar has acceptable surround sound performance.\u00a0It uses side speakers built into the bar to bounce sound off the walls.\u00a0Unfortunately, objects in the soundstage do not sound as clear and accurate as with discrete surround speakers.\u00a0However, its frequency response is fairly balanced.<\/p>\n

Dolby Atmos<\/h3>\n

The Atmos performance of the Samsung Q900A soundbar is average.\u00a0The panel uses speakers located at the top of the cabinet to bounce sound off the ceiling and return to the listener (simulating pitch).\u00a0However, Atmos doesn’t sound nearly as real as discrete localization found in almost any home theater or AV receiver.<\/p>\n

Embedded technologies<\/h3>\n

The Samsung Q900A Sound Bar has a fantastic array of sound enhancement features.\u00a0There is a function of automatic equalizer correction from the room.\u00a0But as we said earlier, this feature works dubiously.\u00a0In addition to the equalizer, there are several presets: “Standard”, “Surround”, “Game” and “Adaptive sound”.\u00a0With these functions, you can make voices clearer using the AVA Active Voice Enhancer.<\/p>\n

Q-Symphony<\/h3>\n

The Q-Symphony feature is of course present in the HW-Q900A acoustic panel.\u00a0It allows you to connect the panel to speakers on compatible Samsung TVs for immersive audio.\u00a0Or, you can use Samsung TVs to activate the SpaceFit Sound + feature, which calibrates sound reproduction based on the room.<\/p>\n

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Connections<\/h3>\n

The Q900A soundbar is provided with multiple physical inputs.\u00a0It has two full HDMI ports that allow it to be used as a hub between different devices.\u00a0But there is no AUX port in the bar, and you cannot connect a USB device to play sound.<\/p>\n

Samsung Q900A panel has advanced audio format support via ARC.\u00a0There is compatibility with common surround sound formats such as Dolby Digital, and object-oriented lossless formats such as\u00a0Dolby Atmos and the DTS: the X\u00a0.<\/p>\n

It is worth adding here that the Q900A speaker panel supports both Dolby Digital and DTS through an optical input commonly used on streaming platforms and Blu-ray discs.\u00a0The audio lag in the Samsung HW-Q900A soundbar is minimal.\u00a0The fairly low latency on the ARC and Optical In ports contributes to correct audio playback and the user will not notice lag.\u00a0But this is good and only works properly through the full HDMI port.<\/p>\n

Wireless playback in Samsung HW-Q900A is complete.\u00a0You can wirelessly stream audio from your mobile devices to the panel via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.\u00a0There is support for Apple\u00a0AirPlay 2\u00a0, which is convenient for Apple users.\u00a0A few words about connecting satellites – all this happens wirelessly, so no wires are required.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h3>\n

With a standard preset, the Samsung HW-Q900A has a fairly neutral sound profile, suitable for listening to most types of audio content. While it lacks some bass, there are many sound tuning features to help you get a more balanced sound.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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