
Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars with 182 reviews
3.8- Sound Quality (94)
- Ease of use (12)
- Design (10)
- Size (8)
- Subwoofer (32)
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- Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Looks very nice, but average sound quality
First things first since this is not well-documented anywhere: this GX OLED model-matching soundbar matches the width dimension of the 65 inch GX OLED only. This was perfect for me since I have that TV on the wall as well, and aestehtically it does match the GX beautifully on the wall (see pictures). That is the main selling point of this soundbar, and should be the only reason you're considering purchasing it. If you don't have a LG GX OLED, don't purchase this, there's better soundbars out there! As for the negatives, the sound quality is not the greatest in the world. Specifically, ALL low frequency sounds are offloaded to the subwoofer, which means no natural bass or low frequency sound comes directly from the soundbar speakers. Part of this is just raw physics given how slim the soundbar is in order to sit flush against the wall, which makes it impossible to engineer speakers that produce satisfactory low frequencies. The downside of this, is that if you turn the volume of the subwoofer down to avoid disrupting rumble, you're also turning down low frequency in things like speech/voice as well, since the sound output is so intrinsically linked as a single engineered system. Another negative is how difficult LG makes it to find the correct smartphone app to control this unit (the one you want is LG Music Flow Bluetooth); however, once you do, the app has all the settings you'd need, including independent volume controll of the subwoofer and optional rear LG speakers (which I purchased and paired with these, and they work great). Finally, LG does not do a great job documenting which of the Sound Effects work best for certain situations. Through trial and error, I've found the "Movie" setting provides the most consistent sound quality for my 5.1 setup with the optional rear speakers (I don't particularly like how the AI effect consistently makes the rear channel quieter than it should be with non-Atmos content). Overall, these speakers look fantastic when paired with a GX OLED, but are very mediocre in every other way, which makes it hard to justify the very high price tag for average consumers.
Posted by Brookb
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best Soundbar
I recently purchased the LG 3.1-Channel Soundbar System with Wireless Subwoofer and Dolby Atmos, and I couldn’t be happier with my decision! From the moment I set it up, the difference in sound quality was night and day compared to my TV’s built-in speakers. Pros: ✅ Crystal Clear Audio: Every dialogue and soundtrack detail comes through with amazing clarity. ✅ Powerful Bass: The wireless subwoofer delivers deep, punchy bass that makes action scenes and music sound phenomenal. ✅ Dolby Atmos Effect: Even though it's a 3.1-channel system, the virtual surround sound effect is impressive—it really immerses you in the experience. ✅ Easy Setup: The soundbar and subwoofer paired effortlessly, and connecting to my TV was a breeze. ✅ Multiple Connectivity Options: Bluetooth, HDMI eARC, and optical inputs provide great flexibility. Cons: Honestly, I haven’t found any drawbacks yet! This system exceeded my expectations in every way. If you're looking for a high-quality soundbar with rich audio, deep bass, and an immersive experience, this LG soundbar is a fantastic choice. Highly recommend!
Posted by NikhilKotian
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Pretty good sound bar.
I like the sweet look with my LG G2 TV. I was t fold that I need an optical cable to run the TV speakers and the sound at so it won’t work through ARC. The Bass could be a little better. My prior sound bar had a little more bass.
Posted by MoneyMatt
- Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Dont buy it, read my honest review
Bought this in conjunction with my LG G1 65 inch tv and while it does look good as it does have a slim profile and it is exactly the same lenght of my Lg G1 65 inch oled and it does appear to have the same construction materials and look of the tv that is where the positives end and the negatives begin. I bought it because it looks really good asthetically talking but the performance of this speaker and base for a surround sound system leaves alot to be desired. The sound is muffled and terrible compared to a sonos arc or even Bose 500 or 700 soundbar, which were the options i should have gone with but i wanted something pleasing to the eye and something that sounded well i guess i cant have everything in life. The base is wireless which at first i thought it to be a benefit as i can position it anywhere in my living room, that turned out to be a huge let down, as the base because its wireless it tends to loose reception at times and sometimes when i am listening to a good action film this is beyond frustrating as it takes away the whole feel of the sorround sound and it just makes me focus on that ever so slight second that i lost reception to the base and ruins the movie for me, i am an audiphile and i have systems from bose and sonos and even sony to name a few and although by no means was i expecting perfection i was however expecting something usable at the very least something that would enhance my viewing experience in my gorgeous oled tv not something that would ruin the experience all together. Overall i am very disappointed and frustrated with my purchase as the one month return window has closed for me and i am now left with a bad purchase and a bad experience.
Posted by Techguy1986
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome setup
This sound-bar is amazing. It connects flawlessly to my LG G2. It really sounds like I am in a movie theater. The Bluetooth mode sounds great when I stream from IPhone. The design is sleek and modern.
Posted by Teemason