
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on Systems Contractor Online.
CES 2025 saw the unveiling of Eclipsa Audio, the new immersive audio format developed in a partnership between Samsung and Google. The initial announcement stated that the format, designed to be a rival to Dolby Atmos, would be supported by Samsung’s 2025 range of TVs and soundbars. We now know more information regarding the first two soundbars to feature this new immersive format: the Samsung Q990F and QS700F.
The Q990F is Samsung’s upcoming flagship model, and it is the successor to the Q990D. According to the company, key features of the Q990F include:
- Dynamic Bass Control: Enhances clarity in low-frequency ranges by utilizing non-linear bass management for balanced and distortion-free sound.
- Q-Symphony: Immerses the user in 3D surround sound by detecting the position of wireless speakers like the Music Frame and automatically optimizing audio effects based on its distance and angle.
- Active Voice Amplifier Pro: Provides real-time content analysis that reduces background noise and emphasizes dialogue for an enhanced viewing experience.
FlatpanelsHD reports that the Q990Fs subwoofer is much smaller than its predecessor, while Samsung claims that, despite its size, it provides better low-end than the Q990D.

The QS700’s main distinguishing feature is its versatility, as it is able to be used in either wall-mounted or tabletop setups, while internal gyro-sensor technology determines if the soundbar is oriented vertically or horizontally, and optimizes its audio output based on this information.
Just ahead of this year’s CES, Samsung and Google revealed their new immersive audio format: Eclipsa Audio. The companies announced that they were jointly developing a rival to Dolby Atmos in 2023, at the time referring to the technology only as IAMF, short for ‘Immersive Audio Model and Formats.’ Samsung has confirmed that every model in its 2025 TV range will support Eclipsa Audio, with integration also coming to its 2025 line of soundbars. Additionally, Google has announced that beginning this year, videos will be able to be uploaded to YouTube in the Eclipsa Audio format.
We are proud to lead the industry with the integration of Eclipsa Audio into our 2025 TV and soundbar lineup,” said Taeyong Son, EVP and Head of the R&D Team, Visual Display Business, Samsung. “This innovation opens new possibilities for immersive audio experiences and reinforces our commitment to shaping the future of home entertainment.”
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