Name: Samsung HW-Q990C
Brand: Samsung
SKU: 624f2f8c-eddc-4f7f-987b-7c1deee0630b
Price: 1297.95 USD
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Experts recommend Samsung HW-Q990C more than Sony HT-A5000

As of 8 Jan 2025, experts prefer Samsung HW-Q990C over Sony HT-A5000, but both Sound Bars have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Samsung HW-Q990C received 4 recommendations: from PCMag (25 Nov 2024), TechHive (6 Oct 2023) WIRED (2 Jan 2025) and 1 other. By contrast, Sony HT-A5000 received only 1 recommendation from TechHive (6 Oct 2023).

Rank	Change	Price	Sound Bar	Rtings.com	TechRadar	Tom's Guide	PCMag	What Hi-Fi	TechHive	World Wide Stereo	WIRED	SoundGuys	Digital Trends
3	-	$1298	Samsung HW-Q990C The Samsung HW-Q990C soundbar is highly praised for its exceptional sound quality, immersive experience, and extensive connectivity options, making it a top choice for enhancing TV audio and creating a cinematic home theater experience.	-	-	-	6	-	5	-	6	-	1
49	N/A	Check price	Sony HT-A5000 The Sony HT-A5000 soundbar is a high-end and versatile option for those looking for a premium sound experience with a neutral, slightly U-shaped sound profile, virtual surround sound options, and support for a wide range of audio formats.	-	-	-	-	-	7	-	-	-	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 6 Oct 2023

TechHive ranked Samsung HW-Q990C as #5 and Sony HT-A5000 as #7

Rank	Sound Bar	Comment
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#5 out of 8	Samsung HW-Q990C	Best high-end soundbar
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#7 out of 8	Sony HT-A5000	Best high-end soundbar and wireless speaker package
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Source: www.techhive.com

On 25 Nov 2024 PCMag ranked Samsung HW-Q990C as #6

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#6 out of 9 Samsung HW-Q990C
Best for Samsung TVs

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Source: www.pcmag.com
On 2 Jan 2025 WIRED ranked Samsung HW-Q990C as #6

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#6 out of 14 Samsung HW-Q990C
Best Dolby Atmos Soundbar

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Source: www.wired.com
On 8 Nov 2024 Digital Trends ranked Samsung HW-Q990C as #1

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#1 out of 13 Samsung HW-Q990C
The best soundbar for most people

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Source: www.digitaltrends.com

After counting and adding up the 93 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Samsung HW-Q990C outranks Sony HT-A5000. This is not to say that Sony HT-A5000 is a bad option. Like Samsung HW-Q990C, it is recommended by experts, but less.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, Samsung HW-Q990C is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Sony HT-A5000 is not.

Rank	Change	Price	Sound Bar	Rtings.com	TechRadar	Tom's Guide	PCMag	What Hi-Fi	TechHive	World Wide Stereo	WIRED	SoundGuys	Digital Trends
1	-	Check price	Sonos Arc Ultra	-	3	1	1	1	-	-	8	-	2
2	-	$483	Sonos Beam Gen 2 The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is a compact and stylish soundbar that delivers excellent audio quality for both music and movies, with versatile connectivity options and compatibility with Dolby Atmos, making it a recommended choice for Sonos fans and those seeking high-quality audio enjoyment.	6	-	-	7	4	4	10	-	2	-
3	-	$1298	Samsung HW-Q990C The Samsung HW-Q990C soundbar is highly praised for its exceptional sound quality, immersive experience, and extensive connectivity options, making it a top choice for enhancing TV audio and creating a cinematic home theater experience.	-	-	-	6	-	5	-	6	-	1
4	-	$1498	Samsung HW-Q990D	1	4	-	-	7	-	-	-	-	-
5	-	$227	Polk Audio React The Polk Audio React soundbar is a versatile and budget-friendly device that offers big, detailed, and immersive sound for movies, music, and TV shows, with four audio modes and a variety of connectivity options.	-	-	-	-	-	1	3	-	-	-
6	-	Check price	Polk Audio MagniFi Mini The Polk Audio MagniFi Mini is a compact soundbar with various connectivity options, wireless subwoofer, and Google Cast compatibility, delivering clear and powerful sound suitable for small to medium-sized rooms.	-	-	-	5	-	-	1	-	-	-
7	-	Check price	Vizio M-Series 5.1 The Vizio M-Series 5.1 Soundbar is a versatile and affordable audio system that offers excellent sound quality, making it suitable for a variety of audio content, including music and movies, and is compatible with most TVs on the market.	-	-	-	-	-	3	-	7	-	8
8	+1	$1300	JBL Bar 1300X The JBL Bar 1300X is a highly regarded soundbar that offers impressive sound quality, connectivity options, compatibility with various devices and streaming services, a sleek design, and a range of features, making it suitable for creating an immersive audio experience in various use cases.	-	11	-	3	-	-	-	11	-	-
9	-1	Check price	Bose Smart Soundbar 600 The Bose Smart Soundbar 600 is a versatile and highly compatible soundbar with exceptional sound quality, a sleek design, and a range of connectivity options.	-	10	-	-	-	-	-	5	-	6
10	-	Check price	Sony HT-A7000 The Sony HT-A7000 is a high-end soundbar with a neutral sound profile, wide and immersive soundstage, comprehensive connectivity options, and advanced features such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, making it a great choice for enhancing the listening experience.	-	7	6	-	-	-	-	12	-	-
11	-	$298	Sony HT-S2000 The Sony HT-S2000 soundbar is highly praised for its sound quality, clarity, and dialogue reproduction, making it suitable for both music and movie playback in larger rooms with high ceilings.	-	2	-	-	3	-	-	-	-	-
15	-	$350	Klipsch Flexus Core 200	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	-	9
16	+1	$2199	Devialet Dione The Devialet Dione soundbar is a high-end, innovative speaker that offers exceptional sound quality, powerful bass, and a sleek design, making it suitable for both music and movie playback.	-	-	4	-	-	-	6	-	-	-
17	+1	$1000	Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus is a versatile and high-end soundbar that offers impressive sound quality, advanced features, and customization options for an immersive audio experience.	-	-	-	-	-	-	8	-	-	7
18	+1	$702	Sonos Arc The Sonos Arc is a high-end soundbar with impressive sound quality, expansive soundstage, and modern design, ideal for those seeking an immersive surround sound experience for movies and music.	-	-	-	-	5	-	11	-	-	-
19	+1	$1400	Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2	7	-	-	-	-	-	-	13	-	-
20	-4	$210	ZVOX AccuVoice AV157 The ZVOX AccuVoice AV157 soundbar is a great option for those who struggle to hear TV dialogue, with its proprietary AccuVoice and SuperVoice technologies improving the intelligibility of spoken words and its dedicated center channel aiding in dialogue clarity.	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	10	-	10
21	+1	Check price	Sony Bravia Theater Quad	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	9	-	13
22	-1	$199	Sonos Ray The Sonos Ray soundbar is a high-quality and affordable option with excellent clarity and crispness in sound, Wi-Fi connectivity, multi-room setup capabilities, and compatibility with most TVs and wireless streaming devices.	-	-	-	-	-	-	12	-	-	11
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [9]

98

Total expert reviews: 9

with a score: 4
without a score: 5

Highest score by TechRadar	100
Average score based on 9 reviews	98
Lowest score by cybershack.com.au	91

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

Expert reviews [8]

81

Total expert reviews: 8

with a score: 4
without a score: 4

Highest score by TechHive	90
Average score based on 8 reviews	81
Lowest score by Rtings.com	74

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

From Seller:

11.1.4 CH. TRUE DOLBY ATMOS SOUND: Feel sound all around with 11 front-facing speakers, 1 subwoofer and 4 up-firing channels for a true Dolby Atmos experience; Flood the room with audio from all angles, for sound so real you can almost touch it
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From Seller:

With unique technology such as Vertical Surround Engine, S-Force Pro Front Surround and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, the HT-A5000 soundbar offers immersive sound that comes from all around.
Built-in Sound Field Optimization smartly calibrates the HT-A5000 soundbar to your room environment to provide the best sound.
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