{"id":117612,"date":"2021-01-14T05:17:01","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T05:17:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=117612"},"modified":"2021-01-16T04:55:10","modified_gmt":"2021-01-16T04:55:10","slug":"samsung-hw-q950a-new-giant-soundbar-from-samsung","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/speakers\/samsung-hw-q950a-new-giant-soundbar-from-samsung\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung HW-Q950A – New Giant soundbar from Samsung"},"content":{"rendered":"

While Samsung has unveiled some impressive new TV models (8K Neo QLED | Micro-LED TV) at the First Look event ahead of the virtual CES in 2021, the company has generally been slow to reveal its cards for the 2021 soundbar series. of the year.\u00a0However, some details have been leaked.<\/p>\n

According to some reports, all 2021 models will be equipped with Apple AirPlay 2. This is a very worthy innovation.\u00a0Samsung hasn’t been quiet about releasing its soundbar, called the HQ-Q950A with Dolby Atmos.\u00a0In addition to the flagship model, the Samsung 2021 soundbar range includes the following soundbars: HW-Q950A, HW-Q850A, HW-Q800A, HW-Q70A, HW-Q60A, HW-S60A.<\/p>\n

Samsung Soundbars 2021<\/h2>\n

HW-Q950A<\/h3>\n

The main feature of the Q950A is its 11.1.4-channel configuration, which has never been heard of in any other Dolby Atmos soundbar.\u00a0That being said, Samsung had to make the most of its speaker configuration in a “compact” Dolby Atmos soundbar.\u00a0The 2020\u00a0HW-Q950T\u00a0, which was also impressive, delivers “only”\u00a09.1.4 sound\u00a0.<\/p>\n

The new HW-Q950A goes one step further by adding not additional speakers to the soundbar itself, but new side speakers for surround speakers.\u00a0First of all, they should further improve the side sound presentation.\u00a0In addition, the soundbar features SpaceFit sound calibration, which measures the parameters of the room, including its objects, and adjusts the sound presentation accordingly.<\/p>\n

The Q950A from Samsung can also be connected to Q-Symphony-enabled QLED TVs.\u00a0Q-Symphony in 2021 should be equipped with TVs such as the Q80A, Q70A, Q60A and the AU8000 series.\u00a0It’s also worth noting that the HW-Q950A soundbar will not come cheap.\u00a0Its predecessor cost 1,400 euros.<\/p>\n

HW-Q800A<\/h3>\n

The new Rear Speaker Pack, consisting of a 4.0.2 configuration, will be available for purchase for select soundbars starting in 2021.\u00a0It is possible that the designation for this kit will be S-WA85B.\u00a0The Dolby Atmos Soundbar HW-Q800A 3.1.2, which inherits its predecessor, the\u00a0HW-Q800T\u00a0, will be compatible with this kit.<\/p>\n

The Samsung HQ-Q800A, like its big brother, supports\u00a0Dolby Atmos\u00a0and DTS: X, and has an HDMI input (with\u00a0eARC\u00a0), an HDMI output (the HW-Q950T also has) and an optical digital port.\u00a0This soundbar is equipped with an 8-inch subwoofer.\u00a0There is also Bluetooth and Amazon Alexa.\u00a0It has yet to be announced if the 2021 Samsung soundbars will be connected to\u00a0HDMI 2.1\u00a0.<\/p>\n

HW-Q70A<\/h3>\n

The HW-Q70A is a bit like the HW-Q800A, but this soundbar has a slightly different structure.\u00a0The system comes with a 6.5-inch subwoofer, HDMI in and out, opto-digital connectivity, Dolby Atmos, DTS: X and many more technologies.\u00a0The system is based on Samsung Acoustic Beam technology, which provides 3.1.2-channel sound.<\/p>\n

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HW-Q60A<\/h3>\n

The entry point for Q-Soundbars is the Samsung HW-Q60A.\u00a0It’s a compact 4.1 channel sound solution, with a 6.5-inch subwoofer, but no Dolby Atmos.\u00a0However, he still has two HDMI connections (input \/ output).<\/p>\n

There are also reports that two soundbars will be released with the names: Samsung HW-Q850A and Samsung HW-S60A.\u00a0The latter will likely be the stylish 4.0 option.\u00a0How the HW-Q850A will be positioned has yet to be determined.\u00a0Perhaps this will be the regional name for the HW-Q950A.<\/p>\n

Prices and availability<\/h3>\n

As of January 2021, there are no pricing or release dates for new Samsung soundbar models.\u00a0Manufacturers will first study demand and then announce their prices.\u00a0As in previous years, new soundbars may hit stores in the second quarter of 2021 (March to May).<\/p>\n

An overview of the innovations in the soundbars from Samsung 2021:<\/h3>\n