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Samsung HW-Q990D Soundbar
4.5 feature score
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Samsung HW-Q990F Soundbar
4.1 feature score
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JBL Bar 1300X Soundbar
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EQ, tone, woofer, channel-level, voice, bass, and sound-mode controls give broad customization.
Pros: AirPlay compatibility, HDMI ARC)
Cons: Status indicators, Weight convenience
EQ control is simple but useful, with bass, treble, loudness and related sound modes available in the Sonos app.
Pros: Setup simplicity, Distortion at high volume
Cons: Bluetooth codec support, Video passthrough support
EQ and channel tuning are useful, especially via app, but some modes limit EQ to bass and treble.
Pros: Cohesive presentation, Detail retrieval
Cons: Weight convenience, Status indicators
EQ customization is useful but basic, typically covering bass, treble, center, height, Wall EQ, or similar app controls.
Pros: Spotify Connect reliability, AirPlay compatibility
Cons: AI Room Calibration, Gaming HDMI passthrough
EQ and sound-mode customization is a recurring strength, with graphic EQ, bass/treble controls and multiple presets, despite some limits.
Pros: Setup simplicity, Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use)
Cons: AirPlay compatibility, Chromecast compatibility
EQ customization is available through the app or controls, but one reviewer criticizes the lack of saved presets and unsaved EQ behavior.
Pros: AirPlay compatibility, Chromecast compatibility
Cons: HDMI 2.1 gaming, Gaming HDMI passthrough
EQ customization is useful but basic: bass, treble, presets, and SuperWide modes are available, while deeper app-based band EQ is missing.
Pros: Setup simplicity, Voice clarity
Cons: Wi-Fi streaming reliability, Spotify Connect reliability
EQ customization is useful but basic, generally limited to bass, treble, balance, Loudness, Night Sound, and Speech Enhancement rather than full frequency control.
Pros: Weight convenience, Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use)
Cons: Bluetooth codec support, Dolby Atmos height effects
EQ customization is limited to presets and toggles (Stereo/Standard/3D Movie/Game, Clear Voice, Bass Extension, and sub level). Reviews note there is no full parametric/graphic EQ, but there is enough control...
Pros: Wired input availability, Low-volume performance
Cons: Wi-Fi streaming reliability, AirPlay compatibility
EQ customization is useful but basic, built around Movie, Game, Music, and bass adjustment, with Movie usually favored.
Pros: optical, Weight convenience
Cons: Gaming HDMI passthrough, Smart features
EQ customization is useful but basic, usually limited to bass, treble, loudness, night mode, and speech enhancement rather than a full equalizer.
Pros: Smart assistant integration (Alexa, Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use)
Cons: Bluetooth codec support, Gaming HDMI passthrough
Sound modes provide useful preset flexibility, but deeper EQ control is limited or not very distinct.
Pros: Distortion at high volume, Setup simplicity
Cons: Wi-Fi streaming reliability, Dolby Atmos height effects
EQ customization was a repeated weakness because the app offers only limited bands, presets, and coarse level adjustments.
Pros: Amplifier power requirements, HDMI ARC)
Cons: HDMI 2.1 gaming, Gaming HDMI passthrough
EQ customization is a weakness: several reviewers complain that true EQ or room tuning controls are missing or too limited.
Pros: Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use), Detail retrieval
Cons: Chromecast compatibility, Google