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Samsung HW-Q990C vs JBL Bar 1300X
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Samsung HW-Q990C
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Channels11.1.4
Channels11.1.4
Variants
- HW-Q990C (Black)
- Bar 1300X (Black)
Our Verdict
Samsung HW-Q990C
JBL Bar 1300X
The Samsung HW-Q990C is a better 11.1.4 setup than the JBL Bar 1300X. The Samsung has a better sound quality overall, with a more balanced sound right out of the box. It can get louder, too, with less compression at max volume. It offers built-in voice assistant support, whereas you have to buy a third-party device to control the JBL with your voice. Some users may prefer the JBL's truly wireless satellites, which can be used as Bluetooth speakers and don't need to be plugged into an outlet to work.
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Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
8.5
7.6
Stereo Dynamics
9.1
5.6
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
Yes
Yes
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
48.5" (123.2 cm)
40.0" (101.5 cm)
Height
2.8" (7.0 cm)
2.6" (6.5 cm)
Depth
5.4" (13.8 cm)
5.5" (14.0 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
8.9" (22.6 cm)
14.4" (36.6 cm)
Height
16.2" (41.2 cm)
18.9" (48.0 cm)
Depth
16.1" (41.0 cm)
14.4" (36.6 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
5.1" (13.0 cm)
8.0" (20.2 cm)
Height
7.9" (20.0 cm)
2.6" (6.5 cm)
Depth
5.5" (14.0 cm)
5.5" (14.0 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
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.4
8.2
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
11.1.4
11.1.4
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
-0.01
-0.85
Standard Error
2.38 dB
3.23 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
28.7 Hz
26.7 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.1 kHz
16.0 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.4
8.2
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
0
2
Suggested Treble Setting
0
N/A
Slope
-0.01
-0.12
Standard Error
2.38 dB
2.99 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
28.7 Hz
27.5 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.1 kHz
16.3 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.5
7.5
Crosstalk Error
2.33 dB
3.60 dB
Stereo Dynamics
9.1
5.6
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
99.9 dB SPL
92.8 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
0.46 dB
4.97 dB
DRC @ Max Volume
0.84 dB
6.97 dB
Center
8.7
7.8
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.33
0.26
Std. Err.
2.31 dB
2.74 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
96.6 dB SPL
70.7 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.35
0.19
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.70
1.32
Surround 5.1
8.2
7.1
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.34
-1.56
Std. Err.
3.16 dB
4.93 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
91.8 dB SPL
75.8 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.60
0.26
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.82
1.11
7.1 Rears
Yes
Yes
Height (Atmos)
6.7
6.1
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Slope
-0.11
-1.44
Std. Err.
4.11 dB
4.08 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
90.9 dB SPL
66.5 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.61
2.08
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.61
0.21
Sound Enhancement Features
9.5
8.3
Room Correction
Yes
Yes
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
Yes
No
Treble Adjustment
Yes
No
EQ
Graphic + Presets
Graphic + Presets
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
1
HDMI Out
eARC
eARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
No
Full HDMI In
2
3
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
No
1
Ethernet
No
1
Subwoofer Output
No
No
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
10
7.3
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Incorrect Implementation
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Incorrect Implementation
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
7.3
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Incorrect Implementation
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Incorrect Implementation
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
7.8
Dolby Digital
Supported
Incorrect Implementation
DTS
Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
2.0
Audio Latency: ARC
8.6
7.0
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
37 ms
96 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
37 ms
104 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
69 ms
94 ms
Dolby Digital
90 ms
110 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
94 ms
121 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
96 ms
106 ms
Audio Latency: HDMI In
8.8
6.6
HDMI Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
41 ms
92 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
40 ms
106 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
73 ms
101 ms
Dolby Digital
104 ms
132 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
99 ms
130 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
99 ms
112 ms
Audio Latency: Optical
8.0
6.7
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
103 ms
157 ms
Dolby Digital
303 ms
212 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
8.5
8.5
1080p Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
30Hz
30Hz
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
Yes
Yes
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
Yes
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
No
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
No
ALLM Passthrough
Yes
Yes
Wireless Playback
9.0
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
Yes
Chromecast built-in
No
Yes
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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Czy zła implementacja Dolby digital oraz Dolby digital Plus została już naprawiona dzięki aktualizacji ?
Witam, dziękuję za waszą pracę. To porównanie Samsung 990c z JBL 1300 jest obszerne . Zastanawiam się , czy w praktyce te różnice pomiędzy nimi są aż tak wyczuwalne. Wstępnie mimo różnic, wybrałem JBL 1300 ze względu na odłączane głośniki. Jednak bardzo mnie zmartwiła zła implementacja podstawowych formatów Dolby digital oraz digital Plus .. Czy to choroba wieku dziecięcego ? A może zła implementacja została już poprawiona przez jakąś aktualizację?
Czy mam się tym przejmować w użytku domowym ? Nie chciałbym wydać tyle pieniędzy i nie mieć przyjemności z dźwięków dolby digital…