Samsung have announced new soundbars (six Q-Series and two C-Series), along with carrying over the S-Series from last year

See below the key features:

DOLBY ATMOS:

  • Wireless Dolby Atmos: On Samsung’s Q and S -series soundbars, this allows the soundbar to receive Atmos sound over Wi-Fi from select Samsung TVs.
  • Dolby Atmos Music: Dolby Atmos Music brings an immersive music experience that adds more space, clarity, and depth to music listening.  Dolby Atmos music selections are available on Amazon Music, Apple Music, and TIDAL streaming services.

Q-SYMPHONY:

This year’s version of the Q-Symphony can support up to 22 channels of audio just by synching the audio with the speakers of select Samsung TVs.

It utilises all speakers in a Samsung TV and optimises sound quality based on what equipment is being used.

It will be available in the S800/801C, Q60C, and higher model soundbars.

SPACEFIT:

SpaceFit has been “embedded” into the microphone-equipped Q and S-series.

Sound can be calibrated with any TV brand, and these calibrations will update automatically on a daily basis or when the soundbar has been moved to a new location.

Below is an overview of each model series, for a further delve into what they are able to produce.

Q-SERIES

First up is the HW-Q990C soundbar, featuring an 11.1.4 channel configuration, along with an improved wireless subwoofer, and both side and upfiring speakers. It also includes wireless surround speakers.

One step down is the HW-Q900C soundbar, featuring a 7.1.2 channel configuration.

The next one down the list is the HW-Q800C which includes three front-firing, two-angled side-firing speakers, and two upfiring speakers, with a 5.1.2 channel configuration. Optional wireless surround speakers can be added.

Then comes the HW-Q700C with a 3.1.2 channel configuration for Dolby Atmos. It includes three front channels in combination with two-up firing speakers and a wireless subwoofer. It is possible to also expand the setup to 5.1.2 channels by adding the optional wireless surround speakers.

The HW-Q600C comes with a 3.1.2 channel configuration for Dolby Atmos, including three front channels in combination with two-up firing speakers and a wireless subwoofer.

Finally, the HW-Q60C has a 3.1 channel configuration, forgoing dedicated height channels for Dolby Atmos, instead using virtual processing. It can be expanded to 5.1 channels using the optional wireless surround speakers.

C-SERIES

The C-Series can connect to Samsung TVs using Bluetooth. Night Mode is also included which automatically lowers the volume so users can continue watching and avoid disturbing others. The two models are the HW-C450 and the HW-C400.

The HW-C450 comes with a soundbar and a wireless subwoofer, with a 2.1 channel system and support for Dolby and DTS two-channel audio, along with both Voice Enhance and Bass Boost. Game Mode and Adaptive Sound Lite also include optimising gaming audio.

The HW-C400 is a 2-channel soundbar, the wireless subwoofer is not included, along with Game Mode and Adaptive Sound Lite which are also not included.

S-SERIES

Two Ultra-Slim models from 2022 are being continued through to 2023, the HW-S800B and the HW-S801B. The new models include an incorporated 1.6 inch thick design, and pack in Dolby Atmos decoding and DTS Virtual:x processing.

Included in the package is a 6.5 inch cube wireless subwoofer with a passive radiator.

Some optional wireless rear speaker kits are as follows.

  • SWA-9500S (for HW-Q900C, Q800C, Q700C, S800B, S801B)
  • SWA-9200S (for HW-Q600C, Q60C, C450)