SAMSUNG HW-Q910B 9.1.2ch Soundbar w/ Alexa

Very easy to set up. Great sound. Would definitely recommend. One issue, Samsung needs to figure out how to provide one remote.

Never hearing or using a soundbar, but always dreaming of a surround sound.. I picked this up too match with my Samsung Q80 tv for the q-symphony feature, I love the included brackets for mounting and also fits perfectly under the TVs as well, easy fast setup. Dolby Atmos is a nice touch for the odd shows/movies that use the feature.

*MUST USE HDMI CORD FOR Q-SYMPHONY TO WORK*

The wireless features are nice, other reviews complain of length of cord for the back speakers, although I had too use some cord from my old system too reach my speaker placement I learned after it was fault of my own for not putting the hub closer to the rear speakers instead of (for visual purposes) placing it by the soundbar and subwoofer.

The remote is a nice touch for when using the Bluetooth mode with a phone, otherwise after the pairing process its essentially useless, especially if you utilize the “SmartThings” phone app, you can more easily adjust speaker levels, bass and treble, switch between modes on the fly “surround, Bluetooth, game mode, wifi etc”. (EDIT 05/03/24; remote has found a place in my heart, using the tv remote causes some interference skyrocketing volumes at times, using the included remote has solved this issue)

Would love too further review more products in the future, feel free too contact.

Coming from a 2016 model Vizio 5.1 SB that did well, I had to get a new TV earlier this year, great deal on a Samsung 65″ Q70A making the 38″ Vizio small. Had a recent thought to see what’s new in SB tech to match up with my now 2021 model TV.

Late 2017 I moved from a home theatre 7.2.2 Denon AVR, Polk all the way around to RV living and that’s why the SB systems now, room. Was pleased to see Atmos speakers making it to these devices so readily with more options increasing speakers above 5.1 as if I recall, that was the extent of them back in 2017.

Looked at Vizio first since previous purchase was a win, was contemplating a 5.1.2 one only to see the price drop another $100, that would of hurt had I been rash, I had a budget in mind, but I’m also exploring new tech, so budget can flex on features. Checking out what Samsung had to match their TV product, found the 910B 9.1.2 system at 50% off (2022 model), but there is a 910C (2023 model) significantly higher (not on sale), so I spent time going through all the Samsung models to come back to the initial conclusion, the price drop on the 910B is way to good to pass up as I don’t even see what features the 910C adds as the newer replacement model except a reduced “list price”. The 990C while a couple more clear advantages, was way more than I wanted to spend, but if the 990C were 50% off, oh ya, nice step up from 910B, I would have raised my budget.

So I pulled the trigger with SKG USA as their seller rating is stellar with enough count, Amazon shipped, I felt good about this purchase. Item arrived, all new, looks great. I got the impression from reviews that this is one of those devices us guys shouldn’t just disregard the setup instructions on, so I followed them by step and everything went smoothly.

The sound blows me away, it’s the same upgrade as when I went from dinky tv speakers in the RV to the Vizio 5.1, the bass on this 9.1.2 sitting right behind and firing into my loveseat just rocks the RV. The SB is just explosive, threw movies like Expendables 3 in for the booms and such. In all fairness to the Atmos which may work as advertised, I unfortunately am not the best reviewer for that as the bar doesn’t sit in a room for me like most people in a house, about knee height 5.5′ from head, so actually getting sound bounced off ceiling vs hearing direct is questionable, but the Atmos speakers absolutely help fill the room with sound.

I do use the E/ARC having 3 sources in TV and I run our free cable box through the extra HDMI on the SB. I also use the Smart Things app for both devices, that works well too as it provides easy source switching between ARC, SB HDMI and phone bluetooth when playing music which is very full with powerful bass.

Love the 411 read out display in front and also an assumed feature, when raising/lowering the volume, there is a minor delay to a click for the volume to change. Not sure how necessary this feature is, but I like it and it has a premium feel to its operation. When I know and exact number I want a volume at, the number can move quick, but it provides a gradual audio glide to it to the final level, whichever direction.

All in all I’m very pleased with the fantastic price on a quality SB system to match with Samsung TV and I went through all the manufacture toys and everything just works. The black metal finish is very cool and good use of angles.

Only annoyance so far, I like keeping it on “Adaptive Sound”, a gaming system will auto change it to “Game Sound” which is great, but does not auto set back, nor does the reclamation of any other input on E/ARC return it to Adaptive. Haven’t seen the settings solution myself yet, not too worried at this point, but if this is my only known complaint after enough setup and time used, an electronic win.

If this is still less than six hundred and fifty from SKG USA, don’t worry about it, I checked it out and it’s a great deal for a great product! Nothing else can touch a 9.1.2 with a side fire bass system at that price!