Samsung HW-Q990D Soundbar vs Ultimea Skywave X100 Dual
The Samsung HW-Q990D is the safer buy for most people. It is a finished, widely reviewed 11.1.4 system with wireless Dolby Atmos, Q-Symphony with Samsung TVs, SpaceFit room calibration and built-in Alexa, and owners consistently praise its surround placement and bass. The ULTIMEA Skywave X100 Dual is a bigger, louder 9.2.6 setup with dual 10-inch subs, THX tuning and DTS:X, but it is a crowdfunded product with far less independent testing and a 37 kg footprint. Pick Samsung for polish and TV integration; pick ULTIMEA only if you want maximum output and dual subs and accept the risk.
- Choose the Samsung HW-Q990D if you want a proven, calibrated 11.1.4 system that pairs cleanly with a Samsung TV and needs little setup fuss.
- Choose the ULTIMEA Skywave X100 Dual if you want the loudest, deepest cinema setup with two subwoofers and DTS:X, and you are comfortable with a newer brand.
Prices
- Samsung HW-Q990D Soundbar: $1,296.00 at Amazon (last seen Nov 12)
- Ultimea Skywave X100 Dual: $1,099.50 at eBay (last seen Nov 9)
- Difference: the Ultimea Skywave X100 Dual is $196.50 cheaper than the Samsung HW-Q990D Soundbar at the latest prices (Nov 9 and Nov 12)
