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Dr Solomon's? - I do vaguely remember that Cyrix EoL being an issue with our A/V at the time
(Bearing in mind my memory of the early 90s is a bit hazy these days!)
The saying goes a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, for example I love watching Youtube videos of mechanics/engine swaps etc - however I know that I have no business trying to drop the engine out of my car, that actual learning is required and you need to build up the layers of knowledge.
Scripting is a wonderful skill to learn, and it's something I try and mentor my newer team members in - but there is both a learning curve and a sanity checking curve - especially in the age of GenAI - which is good at creating complete garbage, it *can* be useful but only if you have the understanding to sort the valid/safe approaches from the incorrect/dangerous ones
You can't shortcut learning!
Amazon Deals: Samsung Q990F Q900F Q800F 2025 Dolby Atmos soundbars with wireless subwoofers by Sayan Sen While separate AV receivers with hi-fi speakers are generally the preferred way to listed to music and watch movies/shows by audiophiles, the more general folks often prefer soundbars instead as they offer a capable all in one solution that is still plenty good. Currently Nakamichi is running discounts on multiple products from its Dragaon lineup as well as its Shockwafe model.
If you are looking for more options to choose from Samsung has its Q-series products at lowest prices (purchase links towards the end of article).
Q990F
The flagship Q990F is an 11.1.4 system and the single subwoofer unit on it houses two opposite-facing 8-inch subwoofer drivers. Thus, together they move around the same amount of air as a single 12-inch subwoofer unit.
In addition to increasing the bass by +3 dB, dual opposing drivers are also said to help reduce vibrations of the subwoofer cabinet by cancelling out the resonance. Samsung also says that the bass is "AI-optimized" but we are not sure if it actually helps or if it's just a buzz term here.
Aside from the bass, dialogue in movies is the second most important thing, and Samsung claims great vocal clarity from its front speakers thanks to AVA (Active Voice Amplifier) Pro feature that is said to detect noise disturbances and amplify dialogue to make it more audible over such surrounding noises.
Q900F
Feature wise the Q900F is similar to the 990F model except it has fewer channels and it is a 7.1.2 setup. Finally the Q800F is a 5.1.2 system and it has a passive radiator instead of the additonal subwoofer driver unit.
Get the Samsung Q series soundbars at the links below:
Samsung Q990F 11.1.4ch Wireless Dolby Atmos, Q-Symphony, Game Mode Pro, Adaptive Sound (HW-Q990F, 2025): $1497.99 (Shipped and Sold by Amazon US)
Samsung HW-Q900F 7.1.2 ch Wireless Dolby Atmos, Q-Symphony: $997.99 (Shipped and Sold by Amazon US)
Samsung Q800F 5.1.2ch Q Series Soundbar + Subwoofer, Wireless Dolby Atmos, Q-Symphony, Game Mode Pro, Smart Integration (HW-Q800F, 2025): $697.99 (Shipped and Sold by Amazon US)
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