If you’ve been flirting with the idea of a real home theater system but don’t want the hassle of a separate receiver, amps, and a spiderweb of speaker wires, this is your moment. The Samsung HW-Q990D is one of the most fully loaded soundbar packages you can buy: 11.1.4 channels, a wireless subwoofer, wireless rear speakers, and support for Dolby Atmos. Right now it’s going for $999.99, which means you’re saving a massive $1,000 off the usual $1,999.99 price.

What you’re getting

This isn’t a basic bar-and-sub combo. The Q990D is a full surround system in soundbar form, with 11.1.4 channels that include dedicated up-firing drivers in the bar and rear speakers for proper height effects. In plain English, that means Atmos tracks can actually sound like they’re above and around you instead of just louder in front of you.

You get a wireless subwoofer for low-end punch and wireless rear speakers that handle surround and height channels, so you can put speakers behind the couch without running cables across the room. The bar supports Dolby Atmos and other advanced formats, and if you pair it with a compatible Samsung TV, Q-Symphony lets the TV’s speakers join in with the soundbar for an even bigger soundstage. HDMI eARC, multiple inputs, and simple control options round it out, whether you’re feeding it from a console, streaming box, or the TV itself.

Why it’s worth it

At full price, the Q990D is aimed at people who are ready to spend serious money on a home theater but don’t want to go all-in on a separate system. At $999.99, it suddenly becomes a very strong alternative to piecing together a receiver and speakers, especially if you care about Atmos but don’t want to drill into ceilings or walls.

You’re getting true surround and height channels, a powerful sub, and rear speakers in one matched package, tuned to work together out of the box. No guessing about speaker matching, no learning curve on an AV receiver menu, and far less visible clutter in the room. If you already have a Samsung TV that supports Q-Symphony, the integration gets even better, which makes this an especially natural upgrade for that setup.

The bottom line

If you want a real cinematic upgrade for movies, sports, and games without turning your living room into a wiring project, this Samsung HW-Q990D deal is hard to ignore. At $999.99, you’re getting a full 11.1.4-channel Dolby Atmos system with wireless rears and a sub for half the usual price, which is exactly the kind of high-impact upgrade that makes a sale like this worth jumping on.