“Posting another question as previous one on 7.1.2 had confusing answer. Does HW-Q65T has up-firing speakers? As per Samsung website they do. If they do, why this isn't a 7.1.2? Either Samsung is lying, or their reps have no clue about the product.”
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I believe it does have up-firing speakers to help simulate surround immersion, but is still just a 5.1 system. The 7.1 capability comes by using it with a newer Samsung Q-series TV, where you can use the TV's built-in speakers to add 2 additional speakers to the overall mix.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Posting another answer again as BestBuy doesn't provide an option to comment on other answers. The product page on Samsung website clearly says "Level up with 3D directional audio from up-firing speakers" while the answer from Samsung rep says up-firing speakers are not present. https://www.samsung.com/us/televisions-home-theater/home-theater/sound-bars/hw-q65t-za-hw-q65t-za/ I think the information shown on product page is incorrect.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hi teeks! The HW-Q65T is a 7.1 ch sound system when connected to the included wireless rear speaker kit; this system does not support Dolby Atmos, nor does it feature upward firing speakers. The product information on the Samsung website lists "3D Sound" which is different from Dolby Atmos and does not require upward firing speakers to accomplish. This 3D sound technology is provided by the built in DTS Virtual:X support. Samsung features multiple soundbars including the Acoustic Beam, which is positioned on the top of the soundbar. For the soundbar model HW-Q65T, the Acoustic Beam is designed to fire sound AROUND you rather than ABOVE you. This Acoustic beam is not providing height channels to the soundbar, therefor the soundbar cannot be listed as a Dolby Atmos compatible system. When stepping up to the HW-Q600A, the built in Acoustic Beam is now configured to fire sound overhead providing you with a true Dolby Atmos experience. ^Tim
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