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Samsung HW-Q930D vs Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad
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Samsung HW-Q930D
Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad
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Channels9.1.4
Channels4.0.4
Variants
- HW-Q930D (Black)
- BRAVIA Theater Quad (Gray)
Our Verdict
Samsung HW-Q930D
Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad
The Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad and Samsung HW-Q930D have different strengths. The Samsung has a subwoofer and puts out more bass information, which is great if you like to hear the rumbles of explosions. The Samsung's central bar also renders speech more clearly than the Sony's four discrete speakers. That said, the Sony system creates a more immersive and wider soundstage.
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Amazon.comMain Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
8.3
7.4
Stereo Frequency Response
8.1
7.1
Stereo Soundstage
7.5
9.0
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
0.0
Center
8.4
7.1
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
No
Enclosure
Ported
No Subwoofer
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
Yes
Yes
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
43.7" (111.0 cm)
11.2" (28.5 cm)
Height
2.3" (5.9 cm)
12.0" (30.5 cm)
Depth
4.7" (12.0 cm)
5.1" (13.0 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
8.3" (21.0 cm)
N/A
Height
15.8" (40.1 cm)
N/A
Depth
15.9" (40.4 cm)
N/A
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
5.1" (13.0 cm)
11.2" (28.5 cm)
Height
7.9" (20.0 cm)
12.0" (30.5 cm)
Depth
5.5" (14.0 cm)
5.1" (13.0 cm)
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Yes
Mountable Satellites
Yes
Yes
Satellite Brackets Included
No
Yes
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.1
7.1
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
9.1.4
4.0.4
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard Surround
Slope
0.32
0.65
Standard Error
2.79 dB
3.58 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
32.2 Hz
51.1 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.1
7.2
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard Surround
Suggested Bass Setting
0
N/A
Suggested Treble Setting
0
N/A
Slope
0.32
0.08
Standard Error
2.79 dB
3.29 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
32.2 Hz
50.4 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.5
9.0
Crosstalk Error
2.29 dB
2.02 dB
Stereo Dynamics
8.3
7.5
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
95.1 dB SPL
89.5 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
0.30 dB
N/A
DRC @ Max Volume
1.60 dB
0.62 dB
Center
8.4
7.1
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Phantom
Slope
0.25
0.47
Std. Err.
2.71 dB
1.87 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
89.4 dB SPL
91.5 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.24
0.26
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.49
0.88
Surround 5.1
8.4
6.8
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.38
1.98
Std. Err.
2.83 dB
5.92 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
91.7 dB SPL
91.1 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.52
0.27
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.41
0.72
7.1 Rears
Yes
No
Height (Atmos)
6.5
6.2
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Slope
-0.33
0.82
Std. Err.
4.12 dB
4.14 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
85.5 dB SPL
77.4 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.85
2.20
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.74
0.31
Sound Enhancement Features
9.5
5.9
Room Correction
Yes
Yes
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
Yes
No
EQ
Graphic + Presets
No
Surround Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Rear Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Height Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
No
HDMI Out
eARC
eARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
Yes
Full HDMI In
1
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
No
No
Ethernet
No
1
Subwoofer Output
No
No
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
10
10
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Supported
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
10
10
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Supported
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
0.0
Dolby Digital
Supported
Not Supported
DTS
Supported
Not Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
Not Supported
Audio Latency: ARC
9.3
6.4
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
40 ms
96 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
40 ms
91 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
57 ms
100 ms
Dolby Digital
79 ms
125 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
85 ms
131 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
90 ms
131 ms
Audio Latency: HDMI In
9.1
6.0
HDMI Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
41 ms
96 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
44 ms
92 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
63 ms
103 ms
Dolby Digital
102 ms
141 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
93 ms
137 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
96 ms
136 ms
Audio Latency: Optical
8.4
0.0
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
108 ms
N/A
Dolby Digital
153 ms
N/A
Video Passthrough To TV
8.8
9.8
1080p Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
30Hz
60Hz
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
Yes
No
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
Yes
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
Yes
Yes
G-SYNC Passthrough
Yes
Yes
ALLM Passthrough
Yes
Yes
Wireless Playback
10
9.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
Yes
Chromecast built-in
Yes
No
Apple AirPlay
Yes
Yes
Spotify Connect
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
Yes (Built-in)
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
Yes
No
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