Samsung Q950T 9.1.4ch Soundbar HW-Q950T/XY review

The Samsung HW-Q950T does almost everything you want a soundbar at this sort of money to do, though not without some minor flaws.

Delivers true surround-sound; Impressive overhead effect; Dynamic and punchy; Impeccably built and finished

More demanding about positioning than some; Imperfectly defined low frequencies; Slightly edgy top end; Expensive

Samsung Q950T 9.1.4ch Soundbar HW-Q950T/XY review

A comprehensive home cinema package that not only supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X object-based sound formats, but even manages to deliver a staggeringly immersive 9.1.4-channel system.

Fully immersive experience; Superb sound quality; Well integrated bass; Dolby Vision and HDR10+ passthrough; Amazon Alexa built-in; Eye-catching design

Display hard to see given position on top; SmartThings app is limited; No Chromecast or AirPlay

Samsung HW-Q950T soundbar review: The complete audio package

A comprehensive home cinema package that not only supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X object-based sound formats, but even manages to deliver a staggeringly immersive 9.1.4-channel system. You also get eARC with Dolby Vision and HDR10+ passthrough, plus built-in Amazon Alexa voice control, and all these cutting-edge goodies are wrapped up in a sleek and attractive design.

Fully immersive experience; Superb sound quality; Well integrated bass; Dolby Vision and HDR10+ passthrough; Amazon Alexa built-in; Eye-catching design;

Display hard to see given position on top; SmartThings app is limited; No Chromecast or AirPlay;

Samsung Q950T 9.1.4ch Soundbar HW-Q950T/XY review

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