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Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 vs Samsung HW-Q990D
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Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
Samsung HW-Q990D
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Channels5.0.2
Channels11.1.4
Variants
- BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 (Black)
- HW-Q990D (Black)
Our Verdict
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
Samsung HW-Q990D
If you're looking for the best of the best, the Samsung HW-Q990D is much better than the Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9. It's a full setup, which includes a standalone subwoofer and satellites. As a result, it's able to create more thumpy bass, as well as more neutral and balanced overall sound that you can customize to your liking using the graphic EQ and presets. Surround and Dolby Atmos content sounds more immersive, thanks to its clear and accurate representation of sound objects. It even supports an Optical connection.
Main Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.2
8.6
Stereo Frequency Response
7.0
8.5
Surround 5.1
5.1
8.4
Stereo Dynamics
7.5
9.1
Audio Format Support: Optical
0.0
10
Stereo Soundstage
6.5
7.5
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
No
Yes
Enclosure
No Subwoofer
Ported
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
Yes
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
51.2" (130.1 cm)
48.5" (123.2 cm)
Height
2.5" (6.4 cm)
2.7" (6.9 cm)
Depth
4.4" (11.3 cm)
5.4" (13.8 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
N/A
8.8" (22.4 cm)
Height
N/A
16.1" (40.9 cm)
Depth
N/A
16.1" (40.9 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
5.1" (13.0 cm)
Height
N/A
7.8" (19.9 cm)
Depth
N/A
5.6" (14.1 cm)
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
Yes
Satellite Brackets Included
No
No
Build Quality
7.5
8.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.0
8.5
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
5.0.2
11.1.4
Tested Preset
Standard Surround
Standard
Slope
0.79
-0.32
Standard Error
3.38 dB
2.32 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
56.6 Hz
27.5 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.5
8.5
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard Surround
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
1
0
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
0
Slope
-0.10
-0.28
Standard Error
2.61 dB
2.37 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
50.4 Hz
27.5 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
6.5
7.5
Crosstalk Error
4.11 dB
2.43 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.5
9.1
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
93.2 dB SPL
99.4 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
0.27 dB
0.32 dB
DRC @ Max Volume
4.19 dB
0.81 dB
Center
8.7
8.8
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
0.38
-0.22
Std. Err.
2.26 dB
2.24 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
94.5 dB SPL
96.2 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.33
0.24
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
4.68
1.99
Surround 5.1
5.1
8.4
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Side Firing, Bar)
Discrete
Slope
1.32
-0.16
Std. Err.
7.04 dB
2.83 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
95.1 dB SPL
93.2 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.30
0.56
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.04
3.00
7.1 Rears
No
Yes
Height (Atmos)
5.5
6.8
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Slope
0.26
-0.23
Std. Err.
5.24 dB
3.76 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
82.9 dB SPL
91.4 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.26
0.53
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.84
1.46
Sound Enhancement Features
5.3
9.5
Room Correction
Yes
Yes
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
No
Yes
EQ
No
Graphic + Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Rear Level Adjustment
No
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
No
1
HDMI Out
eARC
eARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
Yes
Yes
Full HDMI In
1
2
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
No
No
Ethernet
No
No
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
0.0
10
Dolby Digital
Not Supported
Supported
DTS
Not Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
Not Supported
2.0
Audio Latency: ARC
6.2
9.3
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
100 ms
34 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
96 ms
40 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
105 ms
58 ms
Dolby Digital
130 ms
79 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
134 ms
86 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
137 ms
90 ms
Audio Latency: HDMI In
5.8
9.4
HDMI Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
104 ms
34 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
98 ms
35 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
109 ms
63 ms
Dolby Digital
148 ms
97 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
139 ms
89 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
142 ms
95 ms
Audio Latency: Optical
0.0
9.1
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
N/A
97 ms
Dolby Digital
N/A
156 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
9.6
10
1080p Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Supported
Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
No
Yes
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
Yes
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
No
Yes
G-SYNC Passthrough
Yes
Yes
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
No
Yes (Built-in)
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
Yes
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