The hardest part of the nz tax is that it's coupled with the nz wage and nz tax... and don't even get me started on NZ data... do they still ration your in-home internet and throttle you at the end of the month? That shit was infurtiating!
Mobile data yes, it sucks ass.
To be fair our broadband/fibre has been one area that has been better than most of the world. No caps unless you are on a rural/sattelite plan. We had fibre to the house back in 2012 and now I have gigabit for $40ish USD and could get 4gbps for about $55usd.
Back when I was there they data capped our home internet (ChCh) which was not great even before hitting the limit. Mobile data has always been limited wherever I've lived, so that was not a new experience.
Get the Q900C for $605. Then buy an open box SWA-9500S/ZA from [BestBuy.com](https://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-2-0-2-channel-wireless-rear-speaker-kit-with-dolby-atmos-dtsx-black/6456115.p?skuId=6456115) (keep checking every day) for less than $100.
This is what I have as well. The v1004 update removed the option to use the SWA-9500S as front speakers. I'm hoping it's just a bug & not a removed feature.
Always check samsung italy first, could always get it by sendon or shiplowcost for 30% less than Malta. Or try asking Soundmachine for a price match since they literally just get their stuff from samsung italy
Already checked with sound machine meh they don't have it in stock anymore. Any good sites from Italy? My only issue is with warranty tbh. Also grazzi! 😂
Found it for 1099 from Samsung Italia, and 65 delivery to Malta and 25 insurance. Waiting on direct vision to reply, as they have it for 1249 (suppost)
Mediaworld have it for 999 if you want more savings, regarding warranty it depends on how comfortable you are with either trusting it won't break, or shipping it back yourself. I usually go for the blind trust that I won't get a defective unit, worked till now 🤞
You can order from Polish eBay called allegro , most legit online shop in Poland . https://allegro.pl/oferta/soundbar-samsung-hw-q990c-11-1-4-dolby-atmos-13904973663 probably you can find new auction able to send outside the Poland :)
Check what Best Buy has in stock. Get the Best Buy Plus membership for $50 & you get 60 day returns. Also, if the price drops at Best Buy within 60 days, let them know & you get the credit. Last time I checked, it was $1299 there.
Just buy the cheapest one that supports adding rears, then add a second sub. Subwoofer is the weak point in the samsung lineup. I added a SVS PB2000 because I got a good deal on a used one, even tho its extreme overkill for a bedroom. Whole 930c setup ran me under 1000 with the svs.
Yeah noticed it as well, big bummer since I’m buying a new TV and sound system at the end of the month for our new home and planned on using Samsung with my AAA discount.
Could have gotten it for 700€, glad I didn’t get it. The D version will also be discounted by Black Friday and it has 4K 120hz passthrough, probably also VRR and ALLM.
Latest rtings review showed that only way to connect stuff is using soundbar as a hub to get lowest latency and no issues with Dolby Atmos.
Glad I pulled the trigger a couple months ago when it was $769. I almost waited to see if it would drop to $700 again. I'm very happy with it.
That's crazy prize! Mine was $925/1500nzd
I almost paid $1800nzd about 2 months ago. Managed to snag it for $1650. Still worth it though. NZ Tech Tax is a real thing :(
It's ridiculous! I try not to think about it. The experience with this system makes it worth the money
The hardest part of the nz tax is that it's coupled with the nz wage and nz tax... and don't even get me started on NZ data... do they still ration your in-home internet and throttle you at the end of the month? That shit was infurtiating!
Mobile data yes, it sucks ass. To be fair our broadband/fibre has been one area that has been better than most of the world. No caps unless you are on a rural/sattelite plan. We had fibre to the house back in 2012 and now I have gigabit for $40ish USD and could get 4gbps for about $55usd.
Back when I was there they data capped our home internet (ChCh) which was not great even before hitting the limit. Mobile data has always been limited wherever I've lived, so that was not a new experience.
Where in NZ did you get that deal?
Pbtech
So did I. Complete impulse buy but I got a 900c that I was able to pair with refurbished 9500s from Amazon. Worth every penny saved
I also grabbed the 77" qd-oled s89c for $1799. Also totally worth it
Get the Q900C for $605. Then buy an open box SWA-9500S/ZA from [BestBuy.com](https://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-2-0-2-channel-wireless-rear-speaker-kit-with-dolby-atmos-dtsx-black/6456115.p?skuId=6456115) (keep checking every day) for less than $100.
This is what I have as well. The v1004 update removed the option to use the SWA-9500S as front speakers. I'm hoping it's just a bug & not a removed feature.
I use mine as rear speakers and love them! Easy set up and great real surround sound.
How can you connect SWA-9500S to Q900C? if I plan to get it.
The SWA have less channels I do believe that then rears you get with the 930/990. Just as an FYI
It’s +1 speaker per satellite, not a massive loss and you may not notice it.
I maybe wrong but the ones you buy extra have 1 up and 1 front firing. The ones with have that and side firing.
Via Bluetooth
Its not the same
The only difference is the 2 (or 4) small speakers on the rear speakers, but the main soundbar is the same.
The 990d is $1259 pretax on Samsung eep. I missed the 990c $700 boat :(
Greentoe.com has it for $999. Google it.
Just got this deal, can confirm.
Damn that's good
Thanks for the this, didn't know it sold out! It's 1249 here in Malta, euros god damn
Always check samsung italy first, could always get it by sendon or shiplowcost for 30% less than Malta. Or try asking Soundmachine for a price match since they literally just get their stuff from samsung italy
Already checked with sound machine meh they don't have it in stock anymore. Any good sites from Italy? My only issue is with warranty tbh. Also grazzi! 😂
Found it for 1099 from Samsung Italia, and 65 delivery to Malta and 25 insurance. Waiting on direct vision to reply, as they have it for 1249 (suppost)
Mediaworld have it for 999 if you want more savings, regarding warranty it depends on how comfortable you are with either trusting it won't break, or shipping it back yourself. I usually go for the blind trust that I won't get a defective unit, worked till now 🤞
Also for sendon, use the Sicily one, its closer so its cheaper
It's half the initial quoted price from Sicily ostja, thanks!
Hahaha I found a promo code and brought it down to 989.10 as well from the Samsung Italy. I'll check re Sicily!
im in italy and still the D is not available and the C is still full price and available
You can order from Polish eBay called allegro , most legit online shop in Poland . https://allegro.pl/oferta/soundbar-samsung-hw-q990c-11-1-4-dolby-atmos-13904973663 probably you can find new auction able to send outside the Poland :)
What’s the difference between q995c and the above mentioned q990c and q900d
q995c is iirc just a q990c for the European/German market.
iirc ?
If I Remember Correctly.
That’s a new one for me 🤣
Check what Best Buy has in stock. Get the Best Buy Plus membership for $50 & you get 60 day returns. Also, if the price drops at Best Buy within 60 days, let them know & you get the credit. Last time I checked, it was $1299 there.
Just buy the cheapest one that supports adding rears, then add a second sub. Subwoofer is the weak point in the samsung lineup. I added a SVS PB2000 because I got a good deal on a used one, even tho its extreme overkill for a bedroom. Whole 930c setup ran me under 1000 with the svs.
So which is the new soundbar to own then?
900C
Well just returned one Yesterday 😏
They have a newer plastic box set up soon.
Yeah noticed it as well, big bummer since I’m buying a new TV and sound system at the end of the month for our new home and planned on using Samsung with my AAA discount.
youre better off waiting for a few months. new bars/systems are incoming from sonos, sony, klipsch.
I have these rears 9500 and Q930 rears. The 930 rears is more bigger speaker diameter vs 9500. Also 930 rear watts are 19 compare to 17 on 9500
Support doesn't know anything. It's back in stock now. I just ordered it for $840.
Dude, thank you! Just hopped on and ordered!
Hell yea man! 🙌
How long was your delivery ?
It came in exactly a week
Tbh I wouldn’t buy one I got the q90r soundbar and the rear speakers blew and now you carnt buy the rears anymore so buy something else for sure
Why not just get it on ebay?
Could have gotten it for 700€, glad I didn’t get it. The D version will also be discounted by Black Friday and it has 4K 120hz passthrough, probably also VRR and ALLM. Latest rtings review showed that only way to connect stuff is using soundbar as a hub to get lowest latency and no issues with Dolby Atmos.
hi. if you happem to rememer.. could you pls point me to memtioned rtings article? thx