Spectacular bass efficiency and not using a subwoofer

We’re used to Samsung updating its Q990 soundbar at CES every year, and 2026 isn’t any totally different. Nonetheless, the corporate additionally debuted the HW-QS90H: a brand new all-in-one choice that Samsung says received’t require a standalone subwoofer resulting from its Quad Bass Woofer system. The QS90H affords 7.1.2-channel audio with 13 whole drivers. Earlier than the present correctly kicks off, we received to hearken to the brand new soundbar for a fast choose of its deserves.

The very first thing I observed in regards to the QS90H is its spectacular bass efficiency. More often than not when an organization claims its soundbar doesn’t want a subwoofer, that proves to be unfaithful. However even within the chaos of a loud demo space, I might clearly hear the bassy thump coming from the QS90H’s built-in subwoofers. For as soon as, I feel would-be consumers might get by and not using a sub, particularly in smaller residing rooms.

Samsung achieved this with two of these Quad woofers. These drivers push air in two instructions fairly than only one, which helps with the additional low-end tone. The corporate didn’t sacrifice readability both. The 9 further drivers, positioned for entrance, aspect, broad and up firing sound, present the clear element I’ve come to count on from Samsung.

The QS90H additionally options Samsung’s Convertible Match Design know-how that debuted on the QS700F final 12 months. This software means that you can sit the soundbar flat on a shelf or mantle, or rotate it to mount on the wall. Constructed-in sensors routinely alter the motive force efficiency for every orientation, in order that sound high quality isn’t affected by the chosen positioning. Throughout my demo, I didn’t discover any distinction in efficiency when the orientation modified. In reality, the QS90H appears quite a bit just like the QS700F on the surface, with related grille patters and management designs.

Samsung didn’t announce pricing or availability tonight, however that’s more likely to come simply previous to any on-sale date.