Updated
Updated · Boy Genius Report · Jun 15
Samsung HW-Q900F Wins Consumer Reports' Top Audio Score at $1,500
Updated
Updated · Boy Genius Report · Jun 15

Samsung HW-Q900F Wins Consumer Reports' Top Audio Score at $1,500

3 articles · Updated · Boy Genius Report · Jun 15

Summary

  • Consumer Reports gave the $1,500 Samsung HW-Q900F a perfect 5/5 for sound quality, making it the only tested soundbar to earn that top audio mark.
  • The 7.1.2 system pairs seven front speakers, a wireless subwoofer and two up-firing drivers with Dolby Atmos, while SpaceFit Sound Pro Plus and Q-Symphony help tailor and widen playback.
  • User feedback broadly supports the ranking: the model holds 4.9/5 at B&H Photo from 150 reviews and 4.2/5 on Amazon from more than 30 reviews, though some buyers criticized music performance.
  • Samsung's 2025 Q-Series lineup is still selling through retail channels, and the HW-Q900F has already fallen from $1,500 to as low as $1,000 in past promotions.

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