Testseek.com have collected 48 expert reviews of the Samsung HW-Q950 soundbar system and the average rating is 93%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung HW-Q950 soundbar system.
November 2020
(93%)
48 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(77%)
240 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Fantastic sound output for movies
Music and games
Immersive surround sound effects and good channel separation
EARC support with two HDMI pass-through ports
Easy to set up
Support for Dolby Atmos and DTS-X
The editors didn't like
Dolby Atmos height simulation could have been better
Would have preferred slightly longer power cables for the rear surround speakers
I wish settings could be controlled via the TV display when connected via ARC instead of the small display on the bar i
Fantastic sound output for movies, music and games, Immersive surround sound effects and good channel separation, eARC support with two HDMI pass-through ports, Easy to set up, Support for Dolby Atmos and DTS-X
Dolby Atmos height simulation could have been better, Would have preferred slightly longer power cables for the rear surround speakers, I wish settings could be controlled via the TV display when connected via ARC instead of the small display on the bar i
The Samsung Q950A is one of the best soundbars we've tested when it comes to sound output. It has very good audio quality for all content, be it movies, TV shows, games and even music. It has very clear channel separation, detailed sound and can give you...
Published: 2021-11-24, Author: John , review by: techradar.com
Outstandingly powerful sound, Unprecedented channel support, Tasteful and slender design
Expensive for a soundbar, Unhelpfully positioned display, No auto-calibration system
The Q950T sees Samsung retain its place at the top of the 3D audio soundbar league. It combines Samsung's customary fearsome power with enhanced precision and dynamism by providing 14 separate channels of sound. Plus, its slimmer shape will see it fit und...
Published: 2021-10-27, Author: What , review by: whathifi.com
Extremely present centre channel, Room-filling sound, Excellent feature set,
Rears can be distracting, Subwoofer not well integrated, Not the most nuanced or dynamic,
(Image credit: Samsung)With plenty of sonic vigour, features and, of course, speakers, the Q950A offers a potent listening experience.We'd prefer if all that driver power could be more coherently harnessed and it's certainly not the most nuanced or spacio...
Abstract: More and more soundbars these days – high-end ones, anyway – stretch the soundbar definition to breaking point by comprising much more than just a single speaker unit that sits under your telly. In fact, Samsung's new HW-Q950A is arguably the most extreme...
Published: 2021-09-07, Author: John , review by: techradar.com
Hugely powerful movie playback, Remarkably well-rounded Dolby Atmos soundstage, Dolby Vision and HDR10+ passthrough
Expensive compared to rivals, Poorly positioned display, A little unrefined with music
While the number of audio channels a home cinema sound system has isn't everything, it certainly helps. It's fair to say, then, that Samsung's HW-Q950A soundbar hits the ground running by delivering no less than 16 separate channels of sound. The new rear...
Published: 2021-07-14, Author: Steve , review by: pocket-lint.com
Full sonic immersion,Well integrated bass,Auto EQ feature,Passes Dolby Vision and HDR10+,AirPlay 2 and Alexa built-in
No Chromecast,SmartThings app limited,Display is on the top of soundbar
The Samsung HW-Q950A produces a staggering level of immersion with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X content, primarily thanks to 16 channels of audio. The expansive front soundstage blends seamlessly with side, rear and overhead channels to fluidly steer effects aro...
Published: 2021-07-13, Author: Ryan , review by: reviewed.com
Powerful, seamless immersion, Great musicality, Good app and feature set
Useless visual display, Hefty size and price
Yes, it offers the best immersion shy of a multi-speaker setupCredit: Reviewed/Jackson Ruckar Samsung's Q950A is big, brutish, and shockingly priced for a soundbar. You can literally get seven or eight 5.1 bars from your local Costco for its full price. B...
Published: 2021-06-29, Author: John , review by: T3.com
Hugely powerful sound,Uniquely complete 3D soundstage,Q-Symphony feature on Samsung TVs is great,
Very premium price, Better for movies than music, No full auto-calibration system,
The Samsung HW-Q950A combines of the power and precision of a high-quality separates system with the compact form factor of a soundbar - it's a spectacular success.Reasons to buy+Hugely powerful sound+Uniquely complete 3D soundstage+Q-Symphony feature on...
