'One of the best soundbars you can get' — the Samsung HW-Q990F is one of the best I've tested — and Labor Day is the perfect time to buy it

(Image credit: Future) If you're looking for the ultimate upgrade to your TV's sound, then the Samsung HW-Q990F is one of my top picks, and it's available for a near record-low price of $999 at Best Buy right now.The Q990F has 11.1.4 channels and packs 23 speakers across the four units, consisting of a front soundbar, two rear speakers, and a subwoofer. It supports both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X formats, so you're well covered.It's one of the best soundbars that I've tested in the last few years, and even though it's from last year, it's rare to see its price drop below $1,000.Today's best Samsung HW-Q990F deal Phenomenal Dolby Atmos performance (Image credit: Future)Samsung's flagship soundbar systems have solidified their place at the top of the market over the last few years, balancing performance and features with bang-for-your-buck value. The Q990F continued that trend when it was released last year.The biggest change between the Q990F and its predecessor wasn't its sound, but rather a redesigned compact subwoofer. While I worried that this would affect the Q990F's bass performance, I was happily proven wrong.The Q990F's smaller subwoofer still delivers plenty of punch that, when cranked up, can shake a room. But it still manages to offer precise bass that can pick out individual details, as I found when the Batmobile's crunchy gear changes happened in The Batman.Elsewhere, the Q990F still offers superb, accurate detail, as I found when watching Star Wars: A New Hope. As TIE Fighter laser bolts flew past, the sound trajectory was mapped to the soundbar with real precision. Even the score and the X-Wing's engines were well mapped to the rear channels. Overhead flight was a perfect demonstration of the Q990F's Atmos abilities too.The Q990F also offers plenty of useful features, particularly for gaming. Its built-in HDMI 2.1 ports, which support 4K 120Hz, can be helpful to those with multiple consoles. And having tried the ports out, they produce top-notch gaming performance too.Shop more of today's best Labor Day salesAmazon: 45% off TVs, AirPods, air fryers & vacuumsApple: iPads, AirPods & MacBooks from $99Appliances: up to $1,200 at SamsungBest Buy: 60% off appliances, TVs, laptops & moreCasper: up to 30% off mattressesDell: laptop deals from $249.99DreamCloud: up to 60% off mattresses, 66% off bundlesHome Depot: 40% off appliances, furniture, grills & toolsLowe's: $1,000 off appliances, patio & toolsNectar: up to 50% off mattresses, deals from $349Saatva: up to $625 off luxury mattressesSamsung: up to $2,000 off 4K, QLED & OLED TVsTarget: 45% off clothing, tech & furnitureWalmart: 58% off back-to-school, furniture, & clothing Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. James is the TV Hardware Staff Writer at TechRadar. Before joining the team, he worked at a major UK based AV retailer selling TV and audio equipment, where he was either telling customers the difference between OLED and QLED or being wowed by watching a PS5 run on the LG 65G2. When not writing about the latest TV tech, James can be found gaming, reading, watching rugby or coming up with another idea for a novel.