Short answer: the Samsung HW-Q990F. It ranks #2 of 10 surround sound soundbar systems by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $998. The Sony Bravia Theater System 6 ranks #4, rated 3.7/5, at $648, $350 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
What the Samsung HW-Q990F does well: This 11.1.4 system includes a wireless sub and two wireless rear speakers with up-firing drivers, giving movies a wide, enveloping sound field with real overhead effects. It streams over Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth, which the Sony Bravia Theater System 6 cannot. The tradeoff: In a direct comparison, a Sonos Arc Ultra system sounded more natural and its sub played deeper.
What the Sony Bravia Theater System 6 does well: Delivers weighty, controlled bass and a wide, cohesive surround field from real rear speakers, which makes it a strong movie system for a mid-sized room. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Samsung HW-Q990F lacks. Watch for: Setup is the main trade-off: the bar is wired to a large subwoofer and the rear speakers connect through a separate receiver box, so cables are unavoidable.
Buy the Samsung HW-Q990F. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $350 with the Sony Bravia Theater System 6 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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This 11.1.4 system includes a wireless sub and two wireless rear speakers with up-firing drivers, giving movies a wide, enveloping sound field with real overhead effects.
Delivers weighty, controlled bass and a wide, cohesive surround field from real rear speakers, which makes it a strong movie system for a mid-sized room.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Samsung HW-Q990F | Sony Bravia Theater System 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $998.00 | $648.00 |
| Ranked | #2 of 10 in Surround Sound Soundbar Systems | #4 of 10 in Surround Sound Soundbar Systems |
| App | Yes (SmartThings) | Yes (Bravia Connect) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | - |
| Channels | 11.1.4 | 5.1 |
| DTS:X | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 2.8”H x 48.5”W x 5.4”D (71 x 1232 x 138 mm) | 2.5”H x 35.7”W x 3.5”D (64 x 907 x 90 mm) |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes (up-firing drivers) | Virtual (processing, no height drivers) |
| Drivers | Bar, sub and rears with up-firing height drivers; Sub: dual 8” opposed woofers | Bar: 3 X-Balanced drivers and 2 tweeters; Rears: 1 X-Balanced driver and 1 tweeter each; Sub: large wired subwoofer |
| HDMI Input | 2 | No |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Included Subwoofer | Wireless, dual 8” drivers | Wired to bar, large subwoofer holds amplification and inputs |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | Included (wireless) | Included (wired to a wireless receiver box) |
| Room Correction | Yes (SpaceFit Sound Pro) | No |
| Subwoofer Dimensions | 252H x 249W x 249D mm | 388H x 275W x 388D mm |
| Voice Assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant | No |
| Weight | 16.1 lbs (7.3 kg) | 5.7 lbs (2.6 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect) | No |
| Amplifier Power | - | 1000W total (200W subwoofer) |
| Subwoofer Weight | - | 11.6 kg |
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