LG - SC9S

I would still go with the 3.1.3, its a better soundbar and has 3 upfiring channels, u can also add rear channels in the future. Also the 5.1.1 does not have wifi, so no chromecast, spotify connect etc. And since u have a lg tv, im assuming it has 4 hdmi 2.1 ports so u don't have to worry abt that, if it only has 2 and u need more than that, then consider the 5.1

I would go with the USC9S, even if it doesn't have rear speakers and Dolby Vision is capped. The G5 that you're buying has four HDMI 2.1 inputs, so you can run everything through the TV and eARC the sound bar. You can also get the rear speakers separately if you really want the full surround effect. Which I would just go ahead and get and set everything up all at once.

I bought the combo as it was on sale. The SC9S is, frankly, appalling. The TV sounds better. Do not waste your money. The other thing to note is the User Interface of the LG is also dreadful. A TV with google TV is going to be much better. If you use your TV and not some sort of box it is a consideration. The magic remote is quite frustrating.

The LG SC9S comes with a bracket to replace the TV stand altogether that came with your TV.

Here’s a pic of the SC9S mounted: (wall mounted) https://preview.redd.it/l8ih178paynf1.jpeg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f824e1c77833f22f714dbd371a0fa7e8b1cf7ea3 The included WOW bracket is a fair size in comparison to the soundbar itself.

The area that the bar sits on (WOW mount) has a bigger footprint that the standard stand. If the WOW was included, I think it would look like shit compared to the stand that comes with the TV.

Ya, unfortunately it’s only made for LG bars. Not sure if it’s specific to the SC9S, because it does screw into the base of the soundbar to secure it? My previous set I had the soundbar on top of the screen using flat bar and plastic bushings for spacers to line up the flat bar with the vesa mount holes. [Try this maybe???](https://a.co/d/bABLPPI)

I got SC9S with rear speakers. Nice soundbar it is! Made for C series OLED

I can’t speak to the jbl, but I had the lg sc9s. I really liked it, much better than my Bose tv speaker. I only moved on when I replaced the tv with an s95d and splurged on the q990d to match.

Sonos Arc Ultra might be the go if your not going with tv brand soundbar imo, I got the sc9s but sonos arc gets better reviews however I did like the integration. Sounds great so far on the sc9s but not used it much yet

I've got the sc9s and have discovered i can't get rear speakers as they don't make them which is annoying as i wanted surround sound. It sounds great for movies with the Sub and Dolby atmosphere, for other stuff though my gen 1 Beam sounds as good. If I could have my time again id go Sonos so I could get rears mind you that was way over my budget as well as adding a sonos Sub and I got a great deal on LG bar bundled with tv. Wow Orchestra is ok. I guess 'it depends' is the answer.

Main other benefit is the Wow bracket to integrate with tv

Same here with sc9s only good for electronic music. I think any soundbar is not good for music though, need a proper AV system to get both so unless you want to go that option

I got the sc9s which is designed for the tv and has the wow bracket. I'm not sure id recommend it though while it does fit beautifully under the tv on the new stand, and the Sub is great for movies my Beam is better sounding and on my other tv and it just sits on the TV stand fine and hardly obscures the bottom. Honestly owning both products, id go for a Beam 2 as you can get Dolby Atmos and it might go in front fine , but definitely check. The other thing I've discovered with my sc9s is that they no longer make rear speakers for it so I'm never getting surround sound, sonos is super expensive for surrounds so I was hoping to get surrounds for cheaper but no luck.

My theory is they do this deliberately to get people to buy the LG bar but maybe I'm too cynical as any bar can fit in front potentially

Did you experienced it's sound? I tried out Sony S40R , Sony HT-500RF and Lg SC9S in croma. According to my experience, Lg SC9S had best sound depth, clarity and good bass. I was planning to buy Lg SQ75TR but it was not available at Croma, so I was not able to hear it yet.

SC9S will be a perfect soundbar for this budget. Added advantage would be if you get the rear speakers if available.

Please check it once in any croma or reliance shop. I personally have it and I am satisfied. If you are more into music and instruments then this would be the perfect soundbar at this budget..

that's just a paper spec they tend to say that it is so, when in reality it couldn't be further from the truth. Anyway, sorry for the unhelpful comment, but virtual surround sound will be just that, a gimic, something that might perhaps add a bit of a soundstage to the entire lot, but wouldn't really be surround like at all. Maybe get the LG sc9s for now, is a decent 3.1 system but a very slightly high trebbley sounding bar, although the trebble can be toned down a bit using the remote/ app, could add the rears later on when money and space allows.

To answer your question, I had similar thoughts as you tbh after I had the chance to listen to all of them but for LG, and sadly there isn't a perfect fits all balanced bar out there that ticks all the boxes. JBL surround isn't that great, but is decent over all for movies music, and if price isn't an issue, I'd probably go for it, but doesn't feel quite right even so considering the price difference 87k to 105000. The 990F would have been my instant pick, but for the bass, which is really underwhelming, but everything else is really great. it's good for movies and shows, but for music you'd be better off putting it on on different speakers. Maybe try the 990D and buy that instead? the 990F tried to fix an issue which I hadn't even heard of before the F came around, that of the 990D's sub distorting or being boomy. The 990D's bass felt quite a bit better to me, but it's been a while and I could be just making it up, after my disappointment with the 990F Believe it or not, LG used to make the greatest sounding soundbars, but their recent stuff has taken quite a big hit, had a chance to listen to the s65QR? or whatever it is called, and it was an instant yuck. Compare that to the lg SC9S which sounds decent, and if you can get at the rears is a decent system over all. Can you actually put the prices down in INR? and where did you get to demo the LG if you don't mind me asking?

I did try SC9S at a local Croma connecting it to my phone's Bluetooth, it did sound great, Reliance Digital has it lowest at 31.5k. But I am also getting Samsung Q600F for 24k (Samsung online). I will go out and check the sound of Q600C (which is similar to Q600F). My use case will be movies and OTT web series mostly and sometimes music.

I had the Klipsch cinema 600, which just died after three years. Luckily, I bought it from my cousin who manages an electronics store, so he was able to use his managerial powers to replace it. With the rear speaker kit, it actually sounded pretty fantastic... But its death was a known issue. I wanted to try their new soundbars, which are made with Onkyo, but the sub was a separate purchase. He paired my LG c3 with their sc9s. It works so well with the TV. But the sound isn't as expansive as the Klipsch. hash-tag first world problems.

I got the LG OLED matching SC9S and I’m very happy with it for my 65” C4. I think I’m going to get another one for my other 65” C4 too.

I have an LG SC9S that is made to pair with LG OLED’s. I’m selling it. I’ve had it about 5 months. It’s great, but overkill for my small room. I’m getting something smaller without a sub.

I think you have to use the sub. The main bar does not produce much bass at all. I’ll try it and see

You can use sc9s without an OLED tv. You can use it with a pc monitor too. I guess it comes with tv brackets that allow you to install the soundbar with no drilling. Ignore the brackets, and use it with any tv.

I’ll second that. SC9S is awesome and integrates perfectly (WOW CINEMA) with the C4 and allows ALL the speakers to sync up together.

I’m glad it worked out for you. Unfortunately I hated it and it sounded like a tin can. I did end up getting the SC9S and rear speakers to get surround sound and honestly was better satisfied. I know it’s not perfect either but saving up for when I have a house for a better sound setup.

I purchased the LG sc9 soundbar…sounds great, has a sub woofer, and comes with a mount for the c4!

No the subwoofer just adds too the sound, not really “booming” like you think

I have a LG C4 55" tv and I want to get a soundbar for it. I have a pretty good deal on LG Soundbars so I narrowed my options to this brand. I use the tv in a small gaming room and I won't add surround speakers. I sit 60 inches (1.50m) in front of the TV and I use it mostly for gaming. I love the Synergy bracket from the SC9S and I really like the idea of not having to worry about the soundbar covering part of the tv. However, the S90TY seems (vastly?) superior. The SC9S is slightly smaller (which is a plus), but the S90TY is a 5.1.3 system. Do those 2 "lateral" extra speakers of the S90TY really help on having a better soundstage? One one hand I like the idea of having "the best" soundstage I can get for a 55" tv in relatively small room, on the other hand I think the SC9S might be more than enough since I sit close and overall the integration with the tv might be sleeker. Help me decide between one or the other. Thank you!

I have the LG SC9S paired with my LG C4 and I think it’s great.

What tv you got? I went with the LG SC9S, mostly because of the integrated mount/stand bracket. Looks and works great on my 55" LG C3. Really was just looking for something that sounded better than the tv speakers, especially for dialogue, and this fit the bill. Also got a good deal on eBay. New in the box for $375.

Bought the LG SC9S for my LG C3. Really like the bracket/stand that comes with it. As far as the sound goes, I'm extremely underwhelmed. Tried multiple settings, and still the sound is not great. The subwoofer is weak and almost non existent. I guess my expectations were to high. Might sell the sound bar and sub, and keep the bracket. See if I can mount a Samsung sound bar on it.

Also deaf in one ear. I'm currently watching an LG C3 with an LG SC9S soundbar. It's better than the tv speakers alone, but definitely not blown away. Still using subtitles when I can. The LG SC9S is pretty cool that it comes with a replacement integrated stand/soundbar bracket for the LG tv. I've pretty much come to the conclusion that there's just a lot of crappy audio out there coming from whatever video you might be watching. Especially dialogue. It's like dialogue audio takes a back seat to the video, the explosions and gunfire.

I agree the sound is bad. I have the LG SC9S soundbar for my 55" C3. Comes with a nice replacement stand/soundbar mount. Unfortunately, in your case, the stand only fits the 55" and up. Anyway the sound is just okay. Better than the tv speakers, but not blown away. It's nice having the same brand as the tv, but they say the Samsung soundbars sound better. Do a search on this subreddit.

I bought the SC9S for my C3. The integrated stand / bracket is really cool. The sound is better than the tv speakers, but not by much. As far as the subwoofer goes, all it really does is supply some bass to the tone. It's not the booming bass like you would think, for explosions and whatnot. In fact sometimes I wonder if it makes any sound at all. The app for your phone is the way to go for adjusting the soundbar settings. Better than the remote.

I am very happy with my LGSC9S. Got it at an excellent price of 28k from LG website a couple of months ago. Has all the hardware for proper dialogue / midrange.

It is really impressive with 5.1/Atmos content ( once you fine tune the eq and settings on the app). Balanced bass without being muddy. With standard stereo content though, one has to switch to a different EQ setting on the app. My only gripe is having to switch between different EQ profiles based on the audio content playing.

Also, Atmos is mostly gimmicky on soundbars as it is just reflective sound. With a dedicated centre channel though, the dialogues/vocals certainly get a boost. The top firing speakers add a mild sense of spatial sound to be fair.

I have the C4 and bought the LG SC9S soundbar + compatible rear speakers SPQ8-S for a total of 490$ in Romania and I am pretty happy with the setup. Sure, not the best, but for this budget, it’s perfect. Sound is good, and you get an under-the-tv mount for the soundbar that’s made specifically for C2/C3/C4

I had the sc9s bar with the rear LG SPQ8-S - Kit of 2 Wireless Rear Speakers I don't know if there are others that also work

I got the sc9s, and it works great. Wow orchestra integration works really well. I'm not an expert sound enthusiast but makes a world of difference. My living room is 15x15, so anything more powerful seems excessive. I think you can get it cheaper on Amazon but this is the one. https://www.lg.com/us/sound-bars/lg-sc9s-sound-bar

https://www.rtings.com/soundbar/reviews/lg/sc9s I'm not super picky when it comes to soundbars, I think it's great.

After weeks of testing across the city to find the perfect Dolby atmos supported soundbar that is the perfect choice for watching thunderous movies/OTT and testing ore than 20 soundbars in person, I bought the one which I never tested in store or anywhere else ever.! I bought the Samsung Q800F out of all the options and I couldn't be happier!! Got it for 36k INR directly from Samsung website. Crystal clear vocals - 10/10 Upgraded smaller sub - 10/10 Atmos content - 8/10 Ease of use and UI - 9/10 Customisation - 8/10 New features - 9/10 My setup - Samsung 55" AU series with Q-Symphony + Govee smart lights *Why I rejected the LGsc9s After reading detailed tech reviews everywhere on the internet, I was super convinced to buy this soundbar even if I did not own a recommended pairing buddy - LG TV Soundbar lacked the punch I was expecting at that price and serious bass issues that isn't customizable. Bass at low volumes was just missing. The soundbar is no doubt tuned well but just doesn't felt as nice as the JBL BAR 500 in output and feels...also,no rear speaker support for future proofing this. JBL bar 500 pro Multibeam felt unreal in the store with sample music being played from the JBL Module itself. Now I know these modules are tuned and output is roided to get the best out of sample ssoundbars but it did feel unreal! Where it really felt flat was the movie scenes and content. All the channels in the soundbar and sub felt uncoordinated at all the right times. Did not feel like a 38k soundbar value to me at all. Plus it was rated lower than sc9s in all technical outputs and more rightly so. -Why I went for Samsung Q800F without testing it. I had clear benchmarks for multiple LG models I tested -sc9s, 77ty, sg10ty, JBL BAR 500 PRO and a few more like yamaha and Sony. LG speakers were biased towards LG TV ecosystem and JBL soundbar were towards music. When I came across samsung Q series and read reviews for the Q800D and C ( previous Gen), I was absolutely sold! the latest Q800F the reduced Sub size, added chanel separation and tons of small incremental features and feel sooooooo much more balanced. + I have a samsung tv so Q symphony ads like 10% of extra jazz to the contentim playing which is quite neat! Overall the output is amazing. Shows I watch are dolby at most content on apple TV, and Netflix. Game of thrones, peacemaker, the rookie + sci-fi movies really makes you feel that lowkey thumping bass. Conclusion. -Go for LG only if you have an LG TV and wow symphony. -Go for Samsung otherwise in all other cases. -Skip JBL unless you only play music via the soundbar. Pro tips -Got discounts from LG and Samsung directly from website coupons. Reach out to support very very helpful. Also applied a little corporate discount at Samsung via their corporate portal.

See, lg sc9s really performs well on ratings on all the internet platforms you'll find. But it really lacks on bass. Samsung, even with a much smaller sub, kills it! LG is 3.1.3 Samsung is 5.1.2 - better chanel separation Both won't have rears peakers. Q symphony and wow symphony in Samsung and LG respectively add like 10% extra vocals...so there's advantage on the same brand ssoundbars. I've tested both on various content. I'd still recomend samsung. It's just amazing!! Symphony compatibility or not

I recently got the SC9S because it was on special for $400 when buying a C4 TV at the same time. It's not bad. Primarily, I find it is quite nice when watching movies or shows available in Atmos. I'd consider it good to very good in this use case. When it's a stereo show or other surround, I consider it ok. I will say, based on some of the negative reviews, it exceed my expectations. It's not bad. I am disappointed that the rear speakers are no longer available for purchase. That's a pretty big negative for me.

I got LG SC9S Soundbar. It was on sale when it is bought with LG C4 around 70%. The original price was 23.499 TL (around $670), it became 7000 TL ($200)

I bought it yesterday, it is going to be setup today. I also bought LG SC9S because it was on sale 70% when I bought LG C4.

Hey, thanks for your comment. It's helpful. I found it quite nice as I tried all type of content, but possibly in a showroom it might be sounding different. But I found it quite impressive. Price tag is a bit on the higher side, but the MRP is quite high, in that sense, getting it highly discounted.

Saw your post. Let me reply here itself :D My personal experience is listen yourself and judge. I have listened to Sony Sony HT-S40R and believe me, 600W doesn't sound like one. This is when I listened to it in a small room, even. Personally tested Samsung HW-Q600C. Not impressive. And I don't have budget to spend on 800 series model. Everywhere, almost every single platform, I have just heard good things about the Yamaha YAS-209, even though it was launched in 2019. It's sound signature is still too good. I was about to get it in 22k once, and I missed that chance, and regretting still. I did not hear personally, but even store persons said it's really good. Unfortunately it's not available right now, and the actual MRP is 39k. This LG SC9S was truly good. I did not expect much, but I was impressed. In a large showroom and in length, it sounded just so good. I did not feel that it actually even needs a rear speaker as it's that good. About the rear speakers though, when I asked the showroom executive, he said it's available. I visited a dedicated LG showroom. My only question was about the LG SQ70TY (3.1.1), or maybe now S77TY (3.1.3) as it would save me some 6k. Being price concious, I will put 6k to good use. I just don't want to regret buying something above 20-25k if it sounds shit. So the best thing is: Go and try yourself.

For your budget, LG SC9S would fit really good. Sony S40R, I wasn't personally impressed. My 2 cents of advice, please try yourself. Take some pain of going to showrooms (maybe the dedicated brand showroom), and listen yourself.

Get the LG SC9S extremely good for Dolby atmos. Yet just doesn't have dts anymore. Yet for Dolby it's extremely good, and pcm is also pretty solid.

Mine sounds pretty good with SC9S - you have to configure the audio correctly! I also bought the rear speakers and it works very well!

LG SC9S, not as expensive as other suggestions out there but definitely outperforms jbl, samsung and sony I purchased it a week ago after trying all of them. For a 20ft x 20ft room , it feels enough. Also, it has the option of adding 2 rear speakers separately.

Samsung Q990D is a recommended soundbar but in my opinion; if you have LG OLED TV like me, LG soundbar would be the best. The reason is LG WOW Orchestra feature. I live in an apartment and the sound passes to the neighbors a lot, they balanced the sound very well with WOW Orchestra, so I can use the soundbar all the time, neighbors are not disturbed.

If you want WOW orchestra to be a crucial part of your experience then go the LG. If you don’t care about the feature. See if about the q930d or 990d if you’re able to get a good discount via Samsungs website.