Samsung
HW-Q950A
Best immersive audio for serious home theater enthusiasts.
Elevate your home entertainment with the Samsung HW-Q950A soundbar system. Experience truly immersive audio with its 11.1.4 channel surround sound, delivering a cinematic feel right in your living room. Enjoy breathtaking clarity with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support. Seamlessly control your sound and smart home devices with built-in Alexa voice control. This comprehensive system includes the soundbar, a powerful subwoofer, and wireless rear speakers for a complete, clutter-free setup. Connect effortlessly via wired or wireless options to enhance all your viewing and listening experiences.
$1499.99
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Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
2641
/ 6561
#2641 in Speakers
Price vs Category Average
+2%
Above average
Brand
Samsung
/ Samsung
Who it's for
- Home theater enthusiasts seeking an enveloping, multi-dimensional audio experience.
- Samsung QLED TV owners desiring enhanced, integrated audio performance.
- Tech-savvy users wanting broad compatibility and smart assistant functionality.
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers or those seeking more affordable audio solutions.
- Apartment dwellers or minimalists with limited living room space.
- Users expecting flawless, plug-and-play wireless speaker performance.
Key Specs
Brand
Samsung
Speaker Maximum Output Power
300 Watts
Frequency Response
20 KHz
Connectivity Technology
wired, wireless, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Audio Output Mode
Surround
Channels
11.1.4
Voice Control Enabled
true
Smart Assistant Built-in
Amazon Alexa
Features
- Immersive 11.1.4 Channel Surround Sound
- Dolby Atmos and DTS:X Support
- Built-in Alexa Voice Control
- Includes Soundbar, Subwoofer, and Rear Speakers
- Wireless and Wired Connectivity
- Q-Symphony Technology
- Adaptive Sound
What customers say
Customers consistently laud the HW Q950A for its truly immersive sound quality, often highlighting the powerful, room filling audio experience. Many appreciate the straightforward setup process, enabling quick enjoyment of its advanced features. While the premium price point is noted, consumers generally feel the exceptional performance and robust build justify the investment, delivering significant value for a high end home theater system. The overall consensus points to a highly satisfying upgrade for audio enthusiasts.
Know before you buy
The 11.1.4 configuration refers to the number of individual audio channels, including side-firing, up-firing, and rear speakers. This setup creates a true 3D soundstage by bouncing audio off your walls and ceiling, allowing sound effects to move precisely around and above you for a more immersive cinematic experience.
While the system supports wired connections for the highest audio fidelity, it also offers wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. You can connect it to your TV wirelessly if your television supports compatible wireless audio output, though a wired HDMI eARC connection is recommended for the best performance with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X content.
The system includes a dedicated subwoofer and two rear speakers that require their own power outlets. Because the rear speakers are designed to provide surround sound, you will need to place them behind your seating area to achieve the intended acoustic effect.
Yes, once you connect the soundbar to your Wi-Fi and set it up through the SmartThings app, you can use Alexa to control compatible smart home devices, play music, or check the weather directly through the soundbar.
Yes, the HW-Q950A is compatible with any television that features an HDMI ARC or eARC port, or an optical audio output. While some advanced features may be optimized for Samsung TVs, you will still get the full surround sound experience on any brand of television.
Yes, the system is fully compatible with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. These formats allow the soundbar to deliver object-based audio, which provides a more realistic sense of height and depth compared to standard surround sound systems.
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