| Name | Sennheiser Ambeo Max | Samsung HW-Q990D |
|---|---|---|
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| MSRP | $2499.95 | $1999.99 |
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Current price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 5.1.4 | 11.1.4 |
| Expandable up to: | 5.5.4, (add up to 4 subs) | - |
| Woofers (mid or full-range) - total | 8: 6×4″ cellulose cones + 2×3.5″ 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: 5×1″ (2 sideways) | 3: 3× (front-facing) |
| Subwoofers | 0 (woofers play LFE) | 1× 8.0″ |
| Audio specifications | ||
| Watts RMS | 250 W | 656 W |
| Frequency range | 30 Hz - 20 kHz | Not specified |
| DTS:X support | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos support? | Yes | Yes |
| Surround sound? | Virtual | Yes |
| Other 3D audio formats? | 360 Reality Audio | None |
| Other (notable) sound features? | None | Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier |
| Sound calibration? | Yes | Yes, SpaceFit Sound Pro |
| Connectivity & ports | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | 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) | ✔ 3× | ✔ 2× HDMI 2.1 |
| Optical port? (TOSLINK) | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3.5 mm AUX port? | ✔ | ❌ |
| USB-A port? | Service only | Service only |
| Other audio ports | Subwoofer out (RCA), RCA in | ❌ |
| Wireless setup & control | ||
| Official app? | AMBEO|OS | SmartThings App |
| Voice assistant? | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in? | ✔ | ✔ |
| AirPlay? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Alexa cast? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Multiroom? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wireless subwoofer(s)? | Optional: max 4 subwoofers: Ambeo sub (8″) | Yes (included) |
| Wireless surrounds? | ❌ | Yes (included) |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Speakers in set: | Soundbar | Soundbar, 1× subwoofer, 2× surround |
| Size (cm W×H×D): | 126.5×12.5×17.1(feet add 1 cm height) | 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): | 49.8×4.9×6.7(feet add 0.39 inch height) | 48.5×2.7×5.4, 8.6×16.2×16.1 (subwoofer), 5.0×7.9×5.5 (each surround) |
| Weight (kg): | 18.5 | 7.7, 11.7 (subwoofer), 1.7 (each surround) |
| Weight (lbs): | 40.8 | 17.0, 25.8 (subwoofer), 3.75 (each surround) |
| Wall mountable? | Yes, with optional wall mount | Yes, with included wall mount kit |
| Color options: | Black | Black |
| Accessories in the box | HDMI cable, remote, calibration microphone | HDMI cable, remote, wall mounting kit |
| More info | ||
| Model number | SB01 | HW-Q990D/ZA |
| User guide / manual | Instruction manual | User Guide |
| Official site link | Sennheiser-hearing.com | Samsung.com |
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