Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- HW-Q930B/ZA
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- SKU:
- 6505165
Customer reviews
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 309 reviews
(309 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are delighted by the HW-Q930B/ZA 9.1.4ch Soundbar's exceptional sound quality, with many praising its crisp and immersive audio experience. The Dolby Atmos feature is also highly regarded for its excellent surround sound upgrade, taking movies and music to a new level. While some customers have concerns about the bass and connectivity issues, the overall sentiment is positive, with many appreciating the soundbar's easy setup, wireless connectivity, and price point.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect. Just Perfect. Works flawlessly. No disconnecting.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 1 out of 5 stars
Huge let down unfortunately
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased the sound bar in open box fair condition as i usually do with all my electronic purchases from bestbuy and as usual i was let down. The 9.1.4 surround sound system was none existant as the rear speakers were missing entirely. I had to purchase additional rear speakers to complete the system. The soundbar itself is very beat up, malfunctions all the time, and i cant tell the difference between my tv or the soundbar. It was stuck in demo mode wiith zero instructions on how to change it which was awefuI. As it would turn off and on every couple of minutes. Nothing existed in the user manual so i spent a full day trying random button holds until i finally found a combination of of buttons to disable demo mode. Other people had similar issue but their solution would not work on mine. I purchased this surround sound system for a Samsung qn900b that was in "excellent" but when I received it it was so beat up that it should not have been sold at all. Out of three expensive electronic devices that I purchased from Best Buy in open box format I have been disappointed by each and every single one of them due to either not working properly or not working at all. Unfortunately I was in the hospital during the 15-day trial and so I was unable to return it due to this. 15 days is simply just not enough to be able to fully test a used system from Best Buy because most of them are very beat up regardless of of what condition it stated to be in. Again this review is for a used or open box product not a brand new one and does not reflect upon Samsung's 930B sound system. All the problems exist within Best Buy's rating system unfortunately and the problematic issue that arises when selling a product that is missing vital parts that are needed in order to function as well as the seriously ineffective 15-day return policy which no other electronic store or online retailer offers as a 30-day return policy is the norm for all retailers. Now I am stuck with the non-functioning $600 soundbar and another $200 surround sound speaker kit.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hello,
Thank you for sharing your experiences with the HW-Q930B Soundbar System. I am sorry to see that you have experienced these issues.
If the Soundbar is still in demo mode, you will need to power off the bar, push in the volume button and hold it in until it says "Shop Off" on the screen. The Soundbar will power back on and demo mode will now be removed from the system.
The rear speakers that come with the HW-Q930B Soundbar are exclusively compatible with that Soundbar and cannot be used with another model system. If you have a HW-Q900B Soundbar, you will need to purchase the SWA-9500S Wireless Rear Speakers.
We recommend contacting Best Buy's Customer Service department directly for assistance. We hope your issue is resolved in a timely manner.
Should you ever have questions or need help, please call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Soundbars), available 8 AM – 12 AM EST, 7 days a week.
For additional support resources such as downloading a full manual, visit us on the Samsung website and click on the ‘Support’ link in the upper right corner of the homepage.
~Samsung Solutions
- Pros mentioned:Dolby atmos
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Samsung sound system
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.When the format from my Samsung television can make it happen the sound bar and sound system is excellent. For example, the Formula One series on Netflix sounds great through the system
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hello TJWMD,
Thank you for sharing your experiences with the new HW-Q930B Soundbar. I am glad to see that you are enjoying your new soundbar!
If you ever want to optimize your soundbar, consider pressing the CH LEVEL button. This gives you control of the volume of each speaker, select CENTER LEVEL, SIDE LEVEL, or FRONT TOP LEVEL, and then adjust the volume between -6 to +6 by using the Up/Down buttons.
If Surround Speakers are connected, select REAR LEVEL or REAR TOP LEVEL and then use the Up/Down buttons to adjust the volume within a -6 to +6 range.
Should you ever have questions or need help, Samsung is here for you. Just give us a call at 1-800-SAMSUNG (Ask for Soundbars), 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week. Our LiveChat agents are also available by clicking on the ‘Support’ link on our website.
~ Samsung Solutions
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Not as good as I thought
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this to replace my Bose 900 setup thinking it might be a little bit better because I have the new Samsung 90b but I was wrong my Bose 900 setup blew this one out of the water so I took it back also it had this green blinding light shining right at you
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hello BigL,
Thank you for your review of the Samsung HW-Q930B Soundbar and for sharing these experiences that have caused you to return your unit. Your experience is very important to us and will be shared with our product team.
Should you ever decide to give Samsung Soundbars another try and have questions or need assistance with settings, setup, or features, please know we are always here to help.
Call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Soundbars), available 8 AM – 12 AM EST, 7 days a week.
~ Samsung Solutions
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Unsatisfactory experience
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had Worst experience , I ordered whole music system they missed soundbar when i try to return it the same day at nearest store they asked to ship back i printed label and shipped, it’s shocking that they again returned the order back to me.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Bass, Connectivity issues
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great w/ some exceptions
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.As the title of my review suggests, there’s a few things I wish this system did better at but for the money I paid, I don’t think I’ll find anything better. Sound: this is highly subjective so take it as you may. I and my family LOVE its sound. It has fairly convincing ATMOS effects, and I can hear them well in movies such as “Brave” (Pixar) and the Marvel Infinity War movies. Just superb. However, where it lacks is the muddled bass at times. It’s flobby and can’t reach those profound depths as other dedicated subs and for what this is that’s expected. But as a whole this performs wonderfully. The not so good: at times I find myself having to reset the system as it doesn’t sync with my Sony 4K TV. Doesn’t happen often or frequently but it’s irked me. I wish the subwoofer had a little more control over its bass, you can go 6 steps lower (which I recommend) but then you just get a huge drop to minus 12 (no in between, what gives Samsung?). There is no adjustment for the surround speakers either. So that’s all I have to say about that. Would I buy it again? Only if it’s discounted.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Samsung Sound bar Damaged
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wow! Watch out when you buy open box items that are rated EXCELLENT no flaws. This just arrived and it looks like is was kicked up and down the warehouse and drove into woth the forklift. Oh and the quality spray paint on the side of box So much for a great Xmas gift for Christmas! Way to go Best Buy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hello ToddD,
Thank you for purchasing the Samsung HW-Q930B. We appreciate your feedback regarding the damaged unit you received. I would recommend you contact Best Buy directly for assistance. We hope your issue is resolved in a timely manner.
Should you ever have questions or need help, please call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Soundbars), available 8 AM – 12 AM EST, 7 days a week.
For additional support resources such as downloading a full manual, visit us on the Samsung website and click on the ‘Support’ link in the upper right corner of the homepage.
~Samsung Solutions
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- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sounds of bliss...
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This sound system is an absolute blast! I love it and it's integration with our Sony TV. It truly rivales my old wired sound system which it replaced. It is well balanced, not to much bass or treble, the mid range is just right. No popping or muffled sound. Well worth the money especially if you consider the cost of setting up a traditional wired sound system.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Dolby atmos, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worth it
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I started out with an entry level Vizio Dolby Atmos system. Had it for 4 years. Finally decided to upgrade. Did some research and this Samsung soundbar came out with a ton of positive reviews. So I made the investment and man does it pay off. I have had it now for a month and the difference is night and day. Once you tweak the sound settings to your preferences it sounds incredible. Worth every penny. The satellite speakers are wireless but need to be plugged in to work which is no big deal for me. The sub packs a punch when watching action movies or shows and the center speakers pick up even the tiniest of details. If this is in your price point you can't go wrong.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Easy setupCons mentioned:Expensive
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome Atmos/DTS-X soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome soundbar. Previous soundbar that this replaced was a Vizio SB46514-F6 5.1.4 setup and the Q930B blows it out of the water. Much easier setup (auto-adjusts to your space). Works really well with Samsung Q-series TV's. Starts up quickly and syncs without lag. Atmos/overhead sound projection (as well as rest of sound stage/quality, but that stands out) is fantastic, easily on par with more expensive home theater setups. Only knock on it is that it isn't particularly cheap... but overall a very good product and value.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Price, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Soundbar Ive ever owned
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound. Was hesitant about paying this much for speakers but was worth it. The sound and bass are amazing. Im a soundphile and these satisfied me. Are there better ones? maybe. But for the price this is the closest to the movies Ive ever gotten. Id even say if youre looking to buy a new setup(tv and sound) and are on a budget, then def stepdown your tv to budget for these. makes a massive difference. Anyone who comes over is blown away by them
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Wireless
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Home theater sound in an affordable package
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Purchased open-box/excellent, for about $50 off.] Love it! Great sound, easy to assemble and hook up (it can be completely wireless, except for the power cords). Personally, we stuck with the HDMI connection to our TV for its extra functionality, etc. (one cable isn't bad....). The sound bar system ~replaced our somewhat older classic home theater 5.1 system. We're going to get rid of the older system's speakers, but keep the receiver as an auxiliary input to the sound bar. So why only 4 stars? We're having some trouble getting the sound destination setting to stay at one value on the connected TV (a 2022 Samsung, the sound bar is 2023; see last paragraph below). Also, there was substantial packing material damage in the box, around the rear speakers, one of which kind-a sort-a physically rattles a bit. It works fine, so not worth returning. Anyway, it is open box. (Oh, no scratches, etc., anywhere on the product itself.) As I said, the sound quality is excellent, so we're glad we bought it. Although, given the packing damage situation above, and the small $$ savings, it probably would have been better to wait for a new one, but they weren't available at the time. In summary, we highly recommend the sound bar. (If you can, and you want a pure Samsung system with all the bells and whistles to work 'flawlessly', best to get the components from the same model year.) {Warning: techno-babble: Part of the difficulty with the setting flakiness mentioned above might be due to incompatibility between the TV and the sound bar, which is nuts if it is the case: they're both Samsung units, only a year apart, with the same features. Yes, if you scan the web, somewhere it says the two series (again, 2022 TV and 2023 sound bar) are not Q-Symphony compatible, but elsewhere it says that our specific model TV in the series IS compatible. (Q-Symphony uses the TV speaker speakers simultaneously with the sound-bar system. Yes, the TV's speakers sound that good, except for the bass, but I digress....}
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rapped in Samsung Sound.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The HW Q930 sound bar with the Dolby ATMOS sounds fantastic it is a beast full of rich suround sound fills your room with amazing sound that you can feel.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Dolby atmos
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Mind blown! Whew! Worth Every Penny!!!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve been a longtime Samsung TV & Home Theater customer since I worked at Best Buy in college. More recently I’ve had their 65” Q7F QLED TV and their MS750 Sound+ Premium Soundbar and have been in love with both ever since I got them a few years ago. But with the introduction of Q-Symphony and Dolby Atmos and experiencing it in store, I decided to get new S95B OLED TV and the HW-Q930B Soundbar. I was debating between the Q990B and Q930B and ultimately decided that two extra channels wasn’t worth the extra dollars when I was already getting 9.1.4 channels with the Q930B. I will say, the in-store demos just don’t do this soundbar justice…AT ALL! You really need to experience it in your home with lower ceilings and closer walls than you’d get in the retail store. When I took it home and got it all plugged in, my TV immediately recognized it and did some cool animation to inform me that Q-symphony was now engaged. I immediately loaded up a Dolby Atmos movie (Zach Snyder’s Justice League), which I had begun the day before using my MS750 Sound+ Soundbar and then continued using the Q930B the next day. Ya’ll know that movie is 4 hours long so there was plenty of movie left to experience with the Q930B. When I tell you I was BLOWN AWAY with the experience of the Q930B, I am not even kidding! I have 16 foot ceilings in my living room and even still, once Dolby Atmos turned on, I felt like there was a cloud of sound circling my head the entire time. If I was a dog, my ears would’ve been constantly moving and pointing in every direction because sound was literally coming at me from all directions and physically felt like it was swirling around my head. Now I’ve been on a hunt to find every 4K movie and TV show that is in Dolby Atmos so I can experience this again and again! The soundbar is amazing even without Atmos content but the Atmos takes it to a whole new level! I would give this 10 stars if I could! I am soooo glad I decided to upgrade and don’t feel I am missing anything that Q990B would’ve given me! Great job Samsung!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hello howelbre,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a detailed review for the HW-Q930B Soundbar. I am beyond happy to see that the soundbar has exceeded your expectations.
If you are wanting to try out a few features on your new soundbar, skip the HDMI cables all together. Enjoy a surround sound experience with Dolby Atmos wirelessly, connect your HW-Q930B Soundbar to Wi-Fi as well as your new S95B.
If there’s anything we can ever help with, please call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG (Ask for Soundbars), 8 AM – 12 AM EST, 7 days a week. Or visit us on the Samsung website and click on the ‘Support’ link for:
• LiveChat
• Manuals, Software, & Warranty Info
~ Samsung Solutions
- Pros mentioned:Dolby atmos, Price, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice sound!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.No issues so far. Setting up the wireless speakers was smooth and I have not had any issues with them disconnecting. Incredible sound quality over the old $200 bar I was using which was to be expected given this was 4x the cost. Speech clarity is amazing, bass is good, and dolby atmos up-firing speakers on front bar and rear speakers is great. I'm no audiophile, but this unit on sale offers very good value and I have no regrets picking it up. HDMI connection (eARC) was easy, however I recall reading that it did not support 4k passthrough above 60 hz. This may affect external devices (PC, blu-ray player, video game systems), so definitely something to keep in mind. ***At time of review I've got less than 150 hours on the speakers so far. I will update if any connectivity or other issues arise***
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Dolby atmos, Wireless
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
High quality sound for watching movies or gaming!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely amazing system. Rear speakers and sub woofer need an electrical outlet by them since they all have own individual power cords, but are all wireless!!! Subwoofer delivers crisp low bass. The sound bar is the champ though with multiple speakers, absolutely amazing for movie watching or game playing. Highly recommended!!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
HOW TO FACTORY RESET OUT OF SHOP MODE!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was lucky to get a floor display model the at very low low price of $340. The soundbar was stuck in SHOP MODE and none of the buttons worked on the spundbar, now way to reset the bar from the physical soundbar. NO HOLDING THE VOLUME DOWN, OR ANYTHING!. HOW I DID IT A RESET OUT OF SHOP MODE. I had purchase a 3rd party samsung soundbar remote from amazon. With the soundbar on thru the remote switch input to D.IN once in this mode, on the remote i pressed and held the setting button that looks like a bolt/screw for over 15 seconds and you will see the soundbor go into INT which is factory reset. The soundbar is very nice. The dialog is very clean and the bass is very good and surround in on point!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Wireless
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great product with great sound
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great unit, setup was very easy and the price was $900 during black friday. Movies and music sound great, good high and low notes. Was nice to see the speakers and sub be wireless but plugged into a wall. I read the the wireless JBL speakers that recharge don't have replaceable batteries, so that long term reliability was a concern for me. Sound-bar and speakers have good quality materials and feel like they will hold up like my other Samsung tv and audio devices have. I have an LG C2 ordered and can't wait to see how it works with it. Currently running with a Samsung MU8000 with PS5 and XBX The only things I don't like is the no explanation in the manual for the different sound modes. I also don't like that the screen on the soundbar is very tiny. You can only see 3 letters or so of every word it shows.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hello Valera,
Thank you for sharing this detailed review for the HW-Q930B Soundbar. While I am happy to see that you are loving the audio quality, I am sorry that your initial setup has been less than ideal.
We appreciate your feedback regarding the manual included with your soundbar. To assist you in the functions and settings of your new soundbar, you can download the full user manual directly from Samsung’s website by clicking “Support” in the top right corner. Then go to “Manuals & Software” > “TVs & Home Theater” > “Home Theater” > “Sound Bars”. From there, you can select the HW-Q930B under Q Series.
Also, download the SmartThings app on your smart device. This will allow you to have full control over your soundbar as if you have a remote in your pocket. You will be able to adjust every setting easily while seeing what you are changing on your phone/tablet screen. This is available for iOS or Android, make sure that both the soundbar and your smart device is set to the same Wi-Fi network.
I hope these tips help you enjoy your new product.
You can always contact us for further help at 1-800-SAMSUNG (Ask for Soundbars), 8 AM – 12 AM EST, 7 days a week. Our LiveChat agents are also available by clicking on the ‘Support’ link on our website.
~ Samsung Solutions
- Pros mentioned:Dolby atmos, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Dolby Atmos
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First when you are new to Dolby Atmos & dont kno how it really works, you are expecting great sound from your local weather channel, well my friends then i started watching Dolby Atmos Content & my Soundbar WOKE UP, Amazon Prime, Netflix, Peacock , Apple TV, u have a Movie Theater in your home.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Movie theatre quality sound
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent quality would absolutely recommend. If you like the sound of a movie theatre but not going to an actual movie theatre this is for you. I personally put the subwoofer behind my couch and it gives it a little extra something. Even without the two addition speakers the sound bar alone gives a surround sound quality that is unparalleled. The fact that the two extra speakers work on Bluetooth is also great I put one in my kitchen so I never miss anything my that’s happening when I’m making snacks!
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