Best for Omnidirectional sound
Samsung HW-Q990D Soundbar
5.0 feature score
Highest scored product for this feature based on supporting review evidence.
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Reviewers describe room-filling, all-around sound that creates a dome or surround bubble.
Pros: AirPlay compatibility, HDMI ARC)
Cons: Status indicators, Weight convenience
The system creates an all-around sound bubble in strong movie mixes, effectively surrounding the listener when calibrated.
Pros: Amplifier power requirements, HDMI ARC)
Cons: HDMI 2.1 gaming, Gaming HDMI passthrough
Omnidirectional evidence mainly comes from bass behavior, where reviewers describe non-localized, room-filling bass.
Pros: Cohesive presentation, Detail retrieval
Cons: Weight convenience, Status indicators
Omnidirectional sound is only simulated; DTS Virtual:X creates 360-like effects but does not equal true surround speakers.
Pros: Setup simplicity, Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use)
Cons: AirPlay compatibility, Chromecast compatibility
Virtual 360-degree sound decoding gives some directional effect, but it is not true omnidirectional speaker coverage.
Pros: optical, Weight convenience
Cons: Gaming HDMI passthrough, Smart features
The sound is front-focused rather than omnidirectional or 360-degree, according to reviewer descriptions.
Pros: Distortion at high volume, Setup simplicity
Cons: Wi-Fi streaming reliability, Dolby Atmos height effects