Samsung HW-Q930D vs Sonos Arc Ultra

“I’m gonna share how I handled it with my Q930D. I’m blessed with an apartment isolated with concrete between units. I warned both my neighbours downstairs and to the side about me getting a new home theater, waited for a friday evening when they weren’t busy and everything was quiet. Then I calibrated the whole thing and played a few tests scenes, some PS5’s Returnal and some electronic music (repetitive bass). I went over and asked if they heard anything, turned it down a notch until they said they could not (75db) and called it a day. Now I know at what volume I can safely use it even if it’s 2 AM. I did ask again just to be sure because I do watch movies and play games late at night.”

“I can say the same. Currently own Arc Ultra + Sub 4 + Era 300s.  Previously owned Q990D and Q990B.  The Samsung is amazing value at its price, but the Sonos set just sounds cleaner and gets to high volumes without straining. It doesn’t ever  feel harsh or overworked.  I would say for its money - Sonos is 3 to 4 times more expensive but is NOT 3-4 times better, but there is a difference in quality for price.  Both are terrific - and get what your budget allows - would you agree?”