Short answer: the Samsung HW-Q990H. Both are rated 4.0/5 for sound quality (#3 and #1 of 10 surround sound soundbar systems), and the Samsung HW-Q990H costs $1,497.99 against $2,588 for the Nakamichi Dragon, and with sound quality even, the cheaper one is the better buy.
Why pick the Nakamichi Dragon: This 11.1.6 system pairs a wide bar with two surround speakers that have rotatable up-firing drivers and a large 12 inch wireless sub, so movies get huge scale, precise overhead effects and deep, physical bass. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Samsung HW-Q990H lacks. The catch: The tuning leans thin and forward, and one detailed review found its bass hard and overbearing.
Why pick the Samsung HW-Q990H: A complete 11.1.4 system with a wireless sub and two wireless rear speakers, each with up-firing drivers, so movies fill the room with convincing overhead effects. It streams over Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth, which the Nakamichi Dragon cannot. The catch: The dual 8 inch sub can sound heavy with music until you turn it down, and bass starts to compress near maximum volume.
Buy the Samsung HW-Q990H. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $1,090.01 less than the Nakamichi Dragon.
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This 11.1.6 system pairs a wide bar with two surround speakers that have rotatable up-firing drivers and a large 12 inch wireless sub, so movies get huge scale, precise overhead effects and deep, physical bass.
A complete 11.1.4 system with a wireless sub and two wireless rear speakers, each with up-firing drivers, so movies fill the room with convincing overhead effects.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Nakamichi Dragon | Samsung HW-Q990H | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,588.00 | $1,497.99 |
| Ranked | #1 of 10 in Surround Sound Soundbar Systems | #3 of 10 in Surround Sound Soundbar Systems |
| Amplifier Power | 3000W max | 756W total |
| App | Yes (Nakamichi) | Yes (SmartThings) |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Channels | 11.1.6 | 11.1.4 |
| DTS:X | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 4.4”H x 58.1”W x 7.7”D (112 x 1476 x 196 mm) | 2.8”H x 48.5”W x 5.4”D (71 x 1232 x 138 mm) |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes (up-firing drivers) | Yes (up-firing drivers) |
| Drivers | Bar with HiFi AMT tweeters; Surrounds: bipolar with AMT and rotatable up-firing drivers; Sub: 12” aluminum woofer plus 12” passive radiator | 23 drivers across bar, sub and rears (including up-firing height drivers); Sub: dual 8” opposed woofers |
| HDMI Input | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Included Subwoofer | Wireless, 12” driver | Wireless, dual 8” drivers |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | Included (wireless) | Included (wireless) |
| Room Correction | No | Yes (SpaceFit Sound Pro) |
| Subwoofer Dimensions | 460H x 429W x 511D mm | 252H x 249W x 249D mm |
| Subwoofer Weight | 36.3 kg | 8.3 kg |
| Weight | 32.2 lbs (14.6 kg) | 16.1 lbs (7.3 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes (AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready) |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 |
| Voice Assistants | - | Alexa |
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