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Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX vs Samsung HW-Q950T
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Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX
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Channels5.1.4
Channels9.1.4
Variants
- AMBEO Soundbar MAX (Black)
- HW-Q950T (Black)
Our Verdict
Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX
Samsung HW-Q950T
The Samsung HW-Q950T is better than the Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX. The Samsung is a 9.1.4 setup that has better soundstage and surround performances. Its default sound profile is more neutral, which some listeners may prefer. It also has built-in voice assistant support. That said, only the Sennheiser has room correction and Chromecast built-in.
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Amazon.comMain Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
8.0
8.2
Stereo Frequency Response
7.9
8.4
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
No
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
No
Yes
Enclosure
Integrated
Ported
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
Yes
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
49.3" (125.2 cm)
48.4" (123.0 cm)
Height
5.2" (13.3 cm)
2.8" (7.0 cm)
Depth
6.8" (17.2 cm)
5.4" (13.8 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
N/A
8.2" (20.9 cm)
Height
N/A
15.8" (40.2 cm)
Depth
N/A
15.9" (40.3 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
4.8" (12.2 cm)
Height
N/A
8.2" (20.9 cm)
Depth
N/A
5.6" (14.3 cm)
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
No
Mountable Satellites
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
Build Quality
7.5
7.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
HDMI Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Digital Optical Cable Length
N/A
Back - Bar
Back photo - bar
Bar Mounting
Universal (holes on underside)
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
Integrated
Ported
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
Universal (holes on back)
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.9
8.4
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Neutral
Standard
Slope
1.02
-0.14
Std. Err.
4.39 dB
2.62 dB
Channels
5.1.4
9.1.4
Low-Frequency Extension
29.5 Hz
28.3 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.6 kHz
18.5 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.3
8.4
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Neutral
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
6
0
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
0
Slope
0.32
-0.14
Std. Err.
2.88 dB
2.62 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
29.1 Hz
28.3 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.3 kHz
18.5 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.0
7.5
Crosstalk Error
1.84 dB
2.35 dB
Stereo Dynamics
8.7
9.0
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
101.6 dB SPL
101.1 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
1.72 dB
1.00 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
8.5
8.3
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.16
0.18
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.07
1.55
Center
8.8
8.6
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
0.36
0.05
Std. Err.
2.60 dB
2.92 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
98.9 dB SPL
96.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.15
0.21
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.73
1.05
Surround 5.1
6.4
8.0
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Side Firing, Bar)
Discrete
Slope
1.56
-0.02
Std. Err.
3.99 dB
5.01 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
102.2 dB SPL
103.7 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.26
0.32
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.66
3.97
7.1 Rears
No
Yes
Height (Atmos)
6.3
6.0
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Slope
1.00
1.02
Std. Err.
4.26 dB
5.71 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
95.1 dB SPL
88.5 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.41
1.09
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.60
0.74
Sound Enhancement Features
5.9
6.3
Room Correction
Yes
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
No
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Bass Adjustment
No
Yes
Treble Adjustment
No
Yes
EQ
Graphic + Presets
Graphic + Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Rear Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Height Level Adjustment
No
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
1 (shared)
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
Full HDMI In
3
2
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
No
RCA In
Yes
No
USB for Files
No
No
Ethernet
1
No
Subwoofer Output
Yes
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
9.9
10
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Yes
Dolby Digital
Supported
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Yes
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Yes
DTS
Supported
Yes
DTS:X
Supported
Yes
eARC
Yes
DTS-HD MA
Supported
Yes
PCM Channels
Up To 5.1
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
Yes
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
9.9
10
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Yes
Dolby Digital
Supported
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Yes
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Yes
DTS
Supported
Yes
DTS:X
Supported
Yes
DTS-HD MA
Supported
Yes
PCM Channels
Up To 5.1
5.1 PCM
Yes
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Supported
Yes
DTS
Supported
Yes
PCM Channels
2.0
Latency
7.5
8.1
Latency Video
ARC
72 ms
46 ms
Optical
71 ms
45 ms
Full HDMI In
88 ms
93 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
8.5
0.0
1080p Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
30Hz
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
Yes
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
ALLM Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
Yes
Wireless Playback
10
8.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
Yes
Chromecast built-in
Yes
No
Apple AirPlay
Yes
No
Spotify Connect
Yes
Connectivity - Subwoofer
Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Sub Wireless
No
Yes
Connectivity - Satellites
Physical inputs satellites photo 1
Physical controls satellites photo 1
Sat Wireless
No
Yes
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Universal Remote
No
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
Yes (Built-in)
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
App
App image
App Name
Samsung SmartThings
iOS
Yes
Android
Yes
Acts As A Remote
Yes
Controls Soundbar's Settings
Some
Casts Device Files
Yes
Other Features
Power Saving
Auto-off
HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)
Yes
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