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Soundbar Showdown: Sony HT-A7000 vs Sonos Arc vs Samsung HW-Q990D – Which Dolby Atmos Champ Reigns Supreme?

Soundbar Showdown: Sony HT-A7000 vs Sonos Arc vs Samsung HW-Q990D – Which Dolby Atmos Champ Reigns Supreme?

The Samsung HW-Q990D is an 11.1.4-channel soundbar system that includes a wireless subwoofer and two wireless rear speakers for true surround sound and DTS:X support. The Sony HT-A7000 is a 7.1.2-channel bar that uses Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force Pro Front Surround, and can expand to up to 9.1.4 with the SA-SW5 sub and SA-RS5 rear speakers. The Sonos Arc is a 5.0.2-channel standalone soundbar with no built‑in sub or rear speakers by default, but can form a 7.1.4 system when paired with a Sub and Era 300 surrounds. HDMI and inputs: the Arc has one HDMI eARC port and
2025–2026 Hi-Fi & Home Audio Gear Showdown: Amplifiers, Speakers & Soundbars Unveiled

2025–2026 Hi-Fi & Home Audio Gear Showdown: Amplifiers, Speakers & Soundbars Unveiled

Denon’s AVR-A1H is a 15-channel flagship AV receiver weighing about 70 pounds, delivering 150 W per channel with four independent sub outputs and 9.4.6 Dolby Atmos support. Marantz launched the CINEMA Series AV receivers, including the 9×110 W Cinema 50 and 11-channel Cinema 40, with 8K HDMI 2.1, Dirac Live upgradeability, and HDAM amplification. Yamaha’s flagship Aventage RX-A8A is an 11.2-channel AV receiver. Sony’s STR-AZ7000ES is a 13.2-channel 8K-capable AV receiver, built on a rugged steel chassis and introducing 360 Spatial Sound Mapping in its ES lineup. KEF LS60 Wireless speakers combine four force-canceling Uni-Core woofers, a Uni-Q driver array,
19 July 2025
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