Samsung's new flagship soundbar HW-Q995GC delivers excellent surround sound thanks to a subwoofer and rear speakers, but at €1,600 it is no bargain. Compared to last year's model, the 2023 model mainly has smart new features.

Our soundbar test shows that expensive does not mean good. Some high-priced models do not sound convincing or have weaknesses in handling. It's worth comparing: good soundbars can be found for less than 300 euros. New in our database in July 2023: 15 soundbars with prices between 65 and 1,500 euros.

The Samsung HW-Q995GC system is fully equipped and impeccably finished. Using the Smart Things app, the solution can be seamlessly integrated into the "Samsung universe". If you also have a compatible Samsung TV, the connection via Q Symphony is also possible. The combination of the speakers of the soundbar and the TV creates a particularly immersive and spatially distinct backdrop with a dense atmosphere...