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Our favorite soundbar is 41% off for Prime Day, but time is running out

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Prime Day Deal Samsung HW-Q990D Dolby Atmos Soundbar.
The Samsung HW-Q990D Dolby Atmos Soundbar Simon Cohen / Digital Trends
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There are a lot of soundbar deals that are still available as we approach the end of Prime Day, but this is the one that you should target — the Samsung HW-Q990D with a huge 41% discount from Amazon, slashing its price from $1,998 all the way down to just $1,178. It’s still expensive, but if you want to make an investment to dramatically improve your home theater setup’s audio, you shouldn’t miss this chance at $820 in savings. You have to hurry though, as there are only a few hours left before the shopping event closes.

Why you should buy the Samsung HW-Q990D soundbar

The Samsung HW-Q990D holds the top spot in our list of the best soundbars with its “utterly fantastic” sound. It’s an 11.1.4-channel soundbar, and our guide on how to buy a soundbar explains the numbers — it’s got 11 channels, or front-facing speakers; one subwoofer for solid bass; and four up-firing channels that enable Dolby Atmos surround sound. Combining with Samsung’s SpaceFit Sound Pro technology, which optimizes the soundbar’s output depending on your environment, and Active Voice Analyzer, which makes dialogue clearer, you’ll feel like you’re in the middle of the action while you’re watching your favorite shows and movies.

For those with smart home systems, the Samsung HW-Q990D is ready for integration with Amazon’s Alexa built in, and it works with Google Chromecast and Apple AirPlay 2 to stream music from your mobile devices. If you’ll use the soundbar with a Samsung TV, all of the speakers will work in perfect harmony with the brand’s Q-Symphony technology.

The Samsung HW-Q990D is our top pick among all of the soundbars in the market, and it’s still available from Amazon at 41% off for Prime Day. From its original price of $1,998, it’s down to only $1,178 for massive savings of $820. With the shopping event at its final hours, this discount is also about to disappear, so you should act fast if you’re interested. To make sure that you buy the Samsung HW-Q990D soundbar at almost half-price, you need to complete your transaction for it immediately.

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