Sony Bravia Theater Bar 9 vs Samsung Q990F Soundbar

The Samsung Q990F is the stronger pick for most people: it ships as a complete 11.1.4 system with a subwoofer and rear speakers in the box, and its 4.8 rating from 874 owners is far deeper than the Sony's 4.4 from 33. The Sony Bravia Theater Bar 9 is a 13-driver bar with 360 Spatial Sound Mapping and room calibration, but it is a 7.0.2 bar with no subwoofer or rears included, so you add those separately. Buy the Sony if you want the cleanest single-bar install and already own or plan to add Sony's wireless sub and rears. Buy the Samsung if you want full surround and deep bass out of one box.

• Choose the Sony Bravia Theater Bar 9 if you want a wall-mountable single bar with 360 Spatial Sound Mapping and room calibration, and you are willing to add the subwoofer and rear speakers yourself.
• Choose the Samsung Q990F if you want a complete 11.1.4 system with subwoofer and rear speakers included, plus the widest streaming and app support.