Nakamichi Dragon vs Samsung Q990D

Name Nakamichi Dragon Samsung HW-Q990D
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MSRP $3999.99 $1999.99
Released 2023 2024
Availability  Available Available
Current price Amazon Amazon
Speaker configuration
Audio channels 11.4.6 11.1.4
Expandable up to: - -
Woofers (mid or full-range) - total 20: Bar: 10× 3″ driver + 4× 3″ upfiring, Surrounds: 4× 3.5″ driver + 2× 3″ 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 7: Bar: 3× 1.5″ air motion, Surrounds: 4× 1.5″ air motion 3: 3× (front-facing)
Subwoofers 4× 8.0″ 1× 8.0″
Audio specifications
Watts RMS 3000 W 656 W
Frequency range 20 Hz - 40 kHz Not specified
DTS:X support Yes Yes
Dolby Atmos support? Yes Yes
Surround sound? Yes Yes
Other 3D audio formats? None None
Other (notable) sound features? None Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier
Sound calibration? Manual calibration Yes, SpaceFit Sound Pro
Connectivity & ports
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5
Ethernet port (RJ45)
HDMI (e)ARC out port? 1× eARC 1× eARC
HDMI in ports? (passthrough) ✔ 3× ✔ 2× HDMI 2.1
Optical port? (TOSLINK) ✔ (2×; in & out)
3.5 mm AUX port? ✔ (2×; in & out)
USB-A port? Service only Service only
Other audio ports None
Wireless setup & control
Official app? None SmartThings App
Voice assistant? No Yes
Chromecast built-in?
AirPlay?
Alexa cast?
Multiroom?
Wireless subwoofer(s)? Yes (included) Yes (included)
Wireless surrounds? Yes (included) Yes (included)
Physical specifications
Speakers in set: Soundbar, 2× subwoofer, 2× surround Soundbar, 1× subwoofer, 2× surround
Size (cm W×H×D): 147.57×11.18×19.56, 31.75×53.09×28.45 (subwoofers), 22.86×27.18×11.18 (each surround) 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): 58.1×4.4×7.7, 12.5×20.9×11.2 (subwoofers), 9.0×10.7×4.4 (each surround) 48.5×2.7×5.4, 8.6×16.2×16.1 (subwoofer), 5.0×7.9×5.5 (each surround)
Weight (kg): 14.6, 15.6 (each sub), 4.0 (each surround) 7.7, 11.7 (subwoofer), 1.7 (each surround)
Weight (lbs): 32.2, 34.4 (each sub), 8.8 (each surround) 17.0, 25.8 (subwoofer), 3.75 (each surround)
Wall mountable? Yes, with optional wall mount bracket Yes, with included wall mount kit
Color options: Black Black
Accessories in the box HDMI cable, remote HDMI cable, remote, wall mounting kit
More info
Model number dragon HW-Q990D/ZA
User guide / manual User manual User Guide
Official site link Nakamichi-USA.com Samsung.com
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