| Name | Bluesound Pulse Cinema | Samsung HW-Q990D |
|---|---|---|
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| MSRP | $1499 | $1999.99 |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Check price: | Amazon | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 3.2.2 | 11.1.4 |
| Expandable up to: | 5.3.2, (add rears, sub) | - |
| Woofers (mid or full-range) - total | 5: 5× 1.5×3″ (2 upfiring) | 18: Bar: 6× racetrack drivers, 6× full range (sides: 4, upfiring: 2), Surrounds: 6× full range (2 front, 2 side, 2 upfiring) |
| Tweeters - total | 5: 5×0.75″ (2 upfiring) | 3: 3× (front-facing) |
| Subwoofers | 2× 4″ woofer (built-in) | 1× 8.0″ |
| Audio specifications | ||
| Watts RMS | 500 W | 656 W |
| Frequency range | Not specified | Not specified |
| DTS:X support | No | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos support? | Yes | Yes |
| Surround sound? | No | Yes |
| Other 3D audio formats? | None | None |
| Other (notable) sound features? | None | Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier |
| Sound calibration? | No | Yes, SpaceFit Sound Pro |
| Connectivity & ports | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Ethernet port (RJ45) | ✔ | ❌ |
| HDMI (e)ARC out port? | 1× eARC | 1× eARC |
| HDMI in ports? (passthrough) | ❌ | ✔ 2× HDMI 2.1 |
| Optical port? (TOSLINK) | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3.5 mm AUX port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| USB port? | USB-A (playback) | USB-A (service only) |
| Other audio ports | Subwoofer out (RCA), RCA in | ❌ |
| Wireless setup & control | ||
| Official app? | BluOS | SmartThings App |
| Voice assistant? | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in? | ❌ | ✔ |
| AirPlay? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Alexa cast? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Multiroom? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wireless subwoofer(s)? | Optional: max 1 subwoofer: Pulse Sub+ (8″) or wired sub | Yes (included) |
| Wireless surrounds? | Optional: max 2 surrounds: Pulse Flex 2i or Pulse M | Yes (included) |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Speakers in set: | Soundbar | Soundbar, 1× subwoofer, 2× surround |
| Size (cm W×H×D): | 120.0×7.4×14.0 | 123.2×6.95×13.8, 22.0×41.3×41.0 (subwoofer), 12.95×20.13×14.04 (each surround) |
| Size (inch W×H×D): | 47.12×2.91×5.51 | 48.5×2.7×5.4, 8.6×16.2×16.1 (subwoofer), 5.0×7.9×5.5 (each surround) |
| Weight (kg): | 6.69 | 7.7, 11.7 (subwoofer), 1.7 (each surround) |
| Weight (lbs): | 14.75 | 17.0, 25.8 (subwoofer), 3.75 (each surround) |
| Wall mountable? | Yes, with included wall mount bracket | Yes, with included wall mount kit |
| Color options: | Black | Black |
| Accessories in the box | Ethernet cable, HDMI cable, wall mounting kit | HDMI cable, remote, wall mounting kit |
| More info | ||
| Model number | P530 | HW-Q990D/ZA |
| User guide / manual | Owner's Manual | User Guide |
| Official site link | Bluesound.com | Samsung.com |
| Check price & reviews | ||
| See price and reviews: | Amazon | Amazon |
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