S95TR

LG S95TR. It’s amazing. 10/10

I have a 83” C5 and decided to go with the LG S95TR. It’s not truly wireless as you need to supply power to the bar, woofer and both rear speakers but I do not regret my purchase at all. I have it wired cause it’s what I prefer but it does work wirelessly through WiFi using LG Wowcast. Took a little to have it sound the way I like it but the LG ThinQ app makes it easy. I think it sounds superb and has Atmos. If you decide to go with something similar, just remember to plug everything to an actual wall plug. I had my woofer plugged to a power strip and figured out it was too weak to supply power to it. Kept dropping audio. Good luck and happy shopping.

I know you said you want to stay under $500 but if you can spend the extra to get this awesome deal. [https://www.lg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s95tr-home-theater-soundbar](https://www.lg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s95tr-home-theater-soundbar)

I got the S95TR for the big rear speakers and have no complaints. I also don't have room for a receiver and 12 speakers lol

LG S95TR was half off last week. I don't have room for 9-12 speakers and a receiver so this is more than enough

I said this before , but if you want the soundbar for Movies you cant go wrong with the LG S95TR. That will give you the best sound with WOW orchestra. For a We'll balanced Movies, Gaming , and TV Q990C , B , D , F.. Alternatives if you're on a budget. Amazon Fire TV Soundbar 5.1 TCL Q85H JBL Bar 1000 or 1300X Vizio Elevate Hisense AX5125H. I want to try out Hisense HT Saturn 4.1.2Ch 😂

I am not going to early adopt on this. It was such a pain to get my S95 TR where I wanted it for sound, that was after a repair since wireless wowcast wasn't working and speakers and sound bar did not tonally match. it is a great setup but I've been really curious about not only this but JBL's Bar1300 MK2. seems like JBL generally speaking is trying to up their game

thinking of getting this and moving my S95 TR to the bedroom which is insane to have either of these in a bedroom imo unless it's especially large. Mine isn't small but yeah. Also debating on spedning the extra money on the LG Sound Suite. I initially wasn't going to but the few comments i've seen from owners are very positive.

I have my LG S95TR system for movies and a NAD T758 V3 with monitor Gold 100s and a REL HT1205 as my music system. I just picked up a JBL bar 1300X MK2 that is arriving monday that will replace the s95 TR. part of me was wondering if the JBL could at least be serviceable for music but this post is a reminder that it probably won't be. not that I was ever looking to get rid of the 2 channel system, just more of a curiosity.

just curious do you only have 1 or 2 HDMI 2.1 ports on your TV? because there are good options generally in this price range but that don't have 4K 120 passthrough via the bar or in the case of the recommendation I am about to share, it does but at 8-bit / 4:2:0 color . I haven't heard the Q990 D but have heard the f and the sub imo sucks and let's the rest of the system down since the majority of the bass seems like it is in that 70-125 HZ range. so even though it personally is out of your $800 budget without a huge sale, I wouldn't recommend it because of that. if you can stretch the budget another $100 and are willing to do some eq I recommend the LG S95 TR. It has a 5th channel in the center to help with center channel content and it helps immensely imo but only once you have fine tuned things as much as you can. Out of the box it sounded terrible for me but even from the soundbar remote it allows you to adjust both the woofer and bass levels and this hellps get more of that low end quality bass. I do wish it had more height from the rear channels but it is solid for the money. I am tempted to get the JBL bar 1300X MK2. Finally heard it in a bestbuy and liked what I heard but a part of me is trying to convince myself to keep the S95 TR for a bit longer since it is a great system. With any system, make sure if you don't already; to set your HDMI digital sound out to passthrough.

I just got the JBL bar 1300X MK2 for $1100, about to hook it up soon. Also have an LG S95TR that you could get for probably $7-800 which is after some eq, really solid. The 990F has great sound over all but the sub is aweful and bass fell off a cliff at really deep levels compared to others I've heard, like from the S95TR and the JBL Bar1300X Mk2 demo.

https://preview.redd.it/gtax47bxkjxg1.jpg?width=8192&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=86dc61ad8773764cb16af12f578755ef5b168634 https://preview.redd.it/okzbzq1zkjxg1.jpg?width=6144&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d724b5485db96c86fb25a3b81cb73ca2e644b651 *Disclaimer: I received this product for free from LG as part of a promotional event. While I was asked to share my review, all opinions are entirely my own.* Many enjoy watching content on a screen of some kind. Phones and TVs make it easy to enjoy content wherever you are. **Dolby Atmos FlexConnect** aims to bring that same approach to audio, allowing you to place speakers where you want them, rather than designing a room around your speakers. Have you ever parted with a beloved sound system then spent untold amounts of money trying to recreate that same experience in your new living space? Or found a perfect setup only to be frustrated by a lack of space to put speakers or by a partner or spouse who doesn’t share your same enthusiasm for audio? The **Immersive Quad Suite 7 Pro** from LG seems to be designed exactly for these scenarios with a concept that is flexible in both scale and design. # # Dolby Atmos FlexConnect: flexibility is in the name. The centerpiece of the **Immersive Quad Suite 7 Pro** is the **H7 soundbar**, a **5.1.3 passive setup** which **supports 9.1.6 Spatial Audio** through virtual up-mixing. That might sound like a bold claim but in testing, I found the bar on its own impressive, with the ability to create precise height **effects** and a sound field that is both wide and deep. Other components include the **M5 speaker**, a **1.1.1 configuration**, the **M7 speaker**, a **2.1.1 configuration** and the **W7 8-inch sub-woofer**. You can also use a **DAFC-enabled TV as a hub** including many of LG’s 2026 models such as the G6 and C6, or 2025 OLEDs like the LG C5 and G5. There are a number of combinations to build your system, but for M5 and M7 speakers to work as intended you will need at least **1 M7 speaker or 2 M5 speakers** with a **DAFC-enabled hub**. I will share thoughts on potential configurations later on. The system I am reviewing includes the H7 soundbar, 1 W7 subwoofer and 4 M7 speakers. Paired together this setup creates an expansive 13.1.7 configuration with a total power output of 1,600 Watts. The H7 is connected via HDMI eARC to my 55-inch LG G4. To ensure audio decoding was being handled by the **Immersive Quad Suite 7 Pro**, I have HDMI pass-through enabled for streaming content and **Bitstream** enabled on my PS5 for 4K UHD content. I switch the PS5 back to **Linear PCM** for gaming. # # Testing the H7 sound out of the box. I first tested the H7 as a standalone device to get a sense of its capabilities. Even at low volume the bar was able to create textured bass that was not only heard, but at times felt. During the ambush scene of Iron Man, gunfire and explosives were conveyed with surprising detail that only increased my excitement to add the wireless speakers and subwoofer to the mix. # # Gaming on my PS5. I haven’t had much time to test this with gaming but I did play *The Last of Us II* and *God of War Ragnarök* and had no lag in either game. I previously used an LG S95TR and the PS5 was connected directly to the G4 and gaming audio was uneven across the whole system and wasn’t something I enjoyed. While my Audeze Maxwell is hard to beat for gaming audio fidelity, LG’s **Immersive Quad Suite 7 Pro** is a huge step up in gaming audio performance. Reaching for my Maxwell won’t be something I default to when gaming as I have previously. # # Speaker and Subwoofer placement. An important note for setup, the speakers and H7 have physical switches that need to be moved to the on position, otherwise calibration will not work. The W7 subwoofer and the wireless M7 speakers include an electrical cord for power. The W7 has a Type-C port for service only, while the Type-C port on the M7 Speaker can transmit audio from a phone or Tablet. I didn’t test this feature but I like that it is included. Connecting an M7 speaker via Bluetooth to my phone was better than I expected and while I appreciate having the feature it isn’t something I plan on using regularly. That said it was much more enjoyable than using a standard mono Bluetooth speaker. # # Connectivity and DAFC setup. The LG ThinQ app is pretty straightforward, and the app quickly found each component except for the W7 subwoofer, more on that below. As for general setup, I would like to see some changes with respect to guidance provided in the setup of the **Immersive Quad Suite 7 Pro**. For me personally, a tooltip explaining that setting up a DAFC group would be done after all devices were added to the app would have been reassuring. Beyond that a simple video explaining and demonstrating the setup process would streamline things for a lot of people. Because of the modular nature of this system, each component needs to be set up individually. At first I was anxious because despite multiple reset attempts I could not get the W7 subwoofer to appear as an eligible device to connect via the app. It wasn’t until I began the DAFC setup process that a message in the app showed that the W7 subwoofer was visible and could be added to the group. Once the DAFC group was created, I began the calibration process. The whole process took about 30 seconds. Test tones were played from each speaker except for the W7 Subwoofer. To get the best calibration experience I recommend having the volume at a reasonably high level. It allows the mics in each speaker to communicate more effectively and improve the precise measurements between each speaker. This is especially important for a non-traditional setup. I ran several calibrations, testing the sound with speakers at different height levels to simulate scenarios such as one speaker being placed on an end-table while another might be placed on a window-sill. This is where LG's implementation of Dolby Atmos FlexConnect really shines. Without proper measuring equipment it is difficult to quantify in numbers how effective this is, but the best way to sum up the results is that they are realistic, believable and genuinely stunning. For my most recent calibration I have the M7 speakers mounted to Sanus universal speaker stands that hold speakers up to 10 LBS. LG plans to release speaker stands meant for these speakers but they are not yet available for purchase by US customers at the time of this review. The speakers connect to a stand via an M4 screw. I would have liked to see at least another foot in length added to each electrical cord for maximum flexibility, since I didn’t have much cord to work with once the speaker was mounted to its stand. # # Previous systems I’ve owned or have demoed. My setup for movies has been the LG S95TR and I have extensively demoed systems like the **JBL Bar 1300X MK2**, referred to in some regions as the Bar 1300 MK2, and the Samsung Q990F. For music I have a NAD T758 V3 with Monitor audio Gold 100 5G speakers and a REL HT1205 subwoofer. # # Performance. In a word, Wow! LG knocked this out of the park. Let’s start with the W7 subwoofer. I have not heard extension in a wireless sub like what I’m hearing from the W7. A big reason for this in my opinion is because of LG’s effort to extend bass below 30 Hz. I don’t know this for sure but the default tuning suggests this was an emphasis and it shows in my testing. Many home theater subs focus on droning mid-bass that often bleeds into the rest of the sound. Despite my best efforts I haven’t heard a hint of this from the W7. Even at nighttime listening levels, the sub cleanly hits with subtle, but deliberate precision in movies and music. The woofers in the M7 speakers and the H7 bar seem to take a lot of the mid-bass duty from the W7, giving the entire system a cohesive refined sound. A song like *Children of the Omnissiah* from the *Mechanicus* soundtrack has bass that brings out the true character of a sub. The W7 didn’t flinch but shook the room with authority. One thing I found lacking with the S95TR was sound from the height channels, especially the rear height channels. This is not the case with the **Immersive Quad Suite 7 Pro**. The helicopter chase in *Mission: Impossible - Fallout* and the scene where Tom Cruise **flies** his jet above the head of Ed Harris in *Top Gun: Maverick* both have a shocking level of fidelity that I have not experienced at home. Some other standout scenes that bring out the best in this system include *Dune: Part Two*, when Paul Atreides rides a sandworm, the runaway train in *Unstoppable*, several scenes from *Inception*, *Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit*, *F1 the movie* and the 2007 *Transformers* film. # # Streaming Music is a treat with the LG Immersive Quad Suite 7 Pro. The **Immersive Quad Suite 7 Pro** works with Tidal Connect, Apple AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect, with Google Cast support available for the M7 speakers and coming in June for the H7. I streamed music via Spotify Connect in testing and found the system something I could see myself using day to day even as a replacement for my current music system. Why? The convenience factor but most importantly the sound. This isn't just great performance for a soundbar, it's great performance period. While I personally feel the biggest strength of this system is for cinema, it is more than capable of providing a full range musical experience. # # Sound Follow™ Another hidden gem of this system is a feature LG calls Sound Follow. It uses the Ultra Wideband from your phone to determine where you are within your space and centers the sound around you. Once you’ve moved to a different spot in your room you tap the “set position” button to recenter the sound. This was a fun feature to try and it did work to a degree, but while I will use it I feel that the general FlexConnect is more effective. I enjoy using this though to challenge the system and would love to see enhancements to it via firmware updates. # # Conclusion. The **LG Immersive Quad Suite 7 Pro** has raised my expectations for what to expect from a soundbar and compatible speakers. The only system that costs less that comes within striking distance of it is JBL’s **Bar 1300X MK2** which despite having over 30% more power and a larger 12-inch sub, doesn’t have the scale via the drivers in the rear speakers and bar to handle mid-bass detail; leaving the heavy lifting to the sub. It has similar sub-bass extension but doesn’t have the speed of LG’s W7 subwoofer. They both do well with height channels but tonally speaking, especially for the rear channels, the LG M7 speakers have a depth that the JBL just can’t match. When it comes to previous systems from LG the gulf is even wider. If you thought the **Immersive Quad Suite 7 Pro** might be an incremental upgrade from the S95TR, it is a complete departure from that system. It has twice the power and I get the sense LG focused on creating a harmonious sound between each component. The level of separation and detail is unmatched even from comparable Sonos builds. This is both a huge leap in sound performance for LG and the category of soundbars with separate speakers. If you own a **DAFC-enabled TV** but don’t want to pay for the H7 soundbar, I recommend getting at least 2 M7 speakers to try as rear channels while using the TV as a hub. If you own a **DAFC-enabled TV** but plan to buy the entire system or at least the H7 with any number of speakers, I recommend using the H7 as your DAFC hub and connecting all other speakers via FlexConnect and bypassing the TV speakers altogether. https://preview.redd.it/8nwddqdpkjxg1.jpg?width=4096&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=04600b19e0721ccdfd1720aa6e109522edf26e3c https://preview.redd.it/3epz1homkjxg1.jpg?width=4096&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1cbba331a29af689a1821d5fc6d169ab5058802a

it's a great question. Prior to my sound bar experience I've only ever had 5.1 or 7.1 and always figured i'd do a 7.1.4 at most. Now I've owned an LG S95TR and just picked up a JBL Bar 1300X MK2 but was also looking at a 13.1.7 setup via the LG Sound Suite and had a similar thought, could I realistically make all that work in my space? The thought of it is crazy.

Having tried a couple different setups now I agree. If I ever do try something larger than this JBL I just picked up I will need to have a larger, better treated room.

There are different but not huge, for example 930 series sub 160 watts 990 995 series 200 watts of power just as soundable and rear speakers 930 series total power 540 watts 990 series 640 or 656 watts but if you are satisfied you need 990 grab the important thing is that you should be satisfied lg parseh

Difference side speakers more efects secondly 990 or 995 soundable 3 speakers more I have both soundable 935 d stands bedroom 995 living room I tried both my living rooms put it different like day and night that's why big 995 is already in living room you should if you have the opportunity test both soundable in your own room and believe me you will see what the difference is therefore price over 300 more than little sister 930 or 935 lg

Salut .Je suis processeur d'une LG S95TR . Naturellement couplée a un téléviseur LG . En l'occurrence un LG G4 en 77pouces. Comme pour Samsung, une fois en couple avec sa tv dont celui avec la dalle mate qui est pas mal ,ces éléments font des merveilles. Une barre a 900 balles ce n'est pas rien et franchement c'est qualitatif pour du compact. J'apprécie les rendus sonores dans un salon de 25m2 environ.

Yea, I agree with you on the Bose and Sonos sound compared with their cost.. Try LG S95TR. It's 9.1.5 and it has all possible technology that we need today and it's amazing...

Hey Buddy, Sony Bravia System 6 is great, But it will not give you that wireless surround also it lags with a few points. The rear speakers are wired. It doesn't have HDMI out The rear speakers wires are very thin and chances of getting cut are more I also saw where the device which is connected with rear speakers had problems in the reliance digital showroom in India. Also it's just 5.1. I would suggest you check LG S95TR which is true wireless with every possible technology you need today and tomorrow, also it is 9.1.5 Channel surround sound made by Meridian systems. Tuning is really great , the app will give you free hand to tweek the sound based on your choice for all the speakers. Just check the videos of it on YouTube. You won't stop buying it. I have it and am enjoying it a lot. A true Theatre effect.

LG uses Meridian which is a pioneer in Many Movie theatres. Meridian tuning and sound quality is excellent and exceptionally well. I have an LG S95TR which is 9.1.4 Built by Meridian and it's really so great. Now LG is coming with the first ever Dolby Flex connect technology which must be really great. I would suggest waiting for it to be launched.