Performance difference between HW-N950 and the new Q990D soundbars

[Cultman1]

Considering upgrading my soundbar of HW-N950 2020 vintage to the recently released Q990D. In a nutshell is there a massive difference between these units and is it worth investing in the upgrade?

I mainly use it to play 4K ultra HD blu ray  movies and listen to music via CD and i phone music player.

Thanking for any advice  in advance.

[a5ian300zx]

Yes, even the older generations offers better performance then the model you have. I have the Q950A and that was an upgrade to yours. I find the Samsung soundbars to be one of the best, I tested it along side the klipch 1200 and sennhieser ambeo (1st gen) and the Samsung was better for my needs which was mainly night time viewing.

[Obsydian]

I purchased the Q900A foolishly it was only the soundbar and sub, then realised the 950 came with the rears, so had to source the rears, been happy since.

Not sure what 990 adds, vs, the 900 or 950, I know the end letter is the model year, so D being the latest.

[a5ian300zx]

It just adds better speaker drivers, sound optimisation, better sub and a front display over the Q950A it does have other features over the Q950A but nothing that has said to me to upgrade.

I have started to watch the TV in the bedroom more now and have apple TV paired to my Samsung bud2 pro (now bud3 pro too) with 360 audio on and head tracking off it sound amazing with very clear dialogue and sense of surround sound.

[Cultman1]

Thanks for this my main query is is the new Q990D a decent upgrade over my 6 year old 950 and indeed your model for example? Any views? thanks

[a5ian300zx]

Yes, you will notice the difference with better dynamic range. You can check out the reviews on avforums and follow the soundbar owners threads for indepth feedback. I would say don't get the latest model at full price as they fall in price quite considerably after new model is announced or 6 months in etc..

[Cultman1]

THanks for this could you kindly send me a link to the Soundbars owners threads for the 950 and Q990D? thanks again

[a5ian300zx]

Here is the reviews https://www.avforums.com/homecinema/reviews/soundbars.68/

[a5ian300zx]

This one is owners threads and other threads. https://www.avforums.com/forums/soundbars.307/

[Cultman1]

thanks again