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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 540 reviews

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88%would recommend to a friend

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Customers are impressed with the overall sound quality, easy setup, and compact size of the 2.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and DTS Virtual: X. Many users commented on the soundbar's ability to fill a small room with sound and its impressive bass response. The Bluetooth connectivity is also a popular feature, allowing users to easily connect their devices and stream music wirelessly. While there were a few complaints about defective products, the overall sentiment towards this soundbar is positive.

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  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Bass comes and goes!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    While watching television the bass will stop working then come back continuously. At first it was easy to ignore but each time it happens it is more annoying. Now I just avoid watching tv so I do not have to hear it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Missing accessories

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bought open box

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought open box fair condition. Picked it up at the store and they only gave me the speaker and sub. No box or cables. Had to order them from eBay.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    sounf bar

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    we bought this sound bar instead pf the one we wanted and it didn't preform as we wanted. sound was loud one time quite next we returning it and getting the one I started to buy first time

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from LGAnswers
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      We appreciate your feedback regarding your SL5Y and are sorry to see you are not enjoying all the great features of our new sound bar. The HDMI interface permits streaming from consoles or HD devices, while the 220W subwoofer with Bass Blast brings out the best in both songs and dialogue. It even has DTS Digital Surround for a truly enveloping experience. Its 400W RMS power provides quality sound for your favorite movies, shows, games and music. The High-resolution audio allows you to enjoy a stunning 24-bit/96kHz audio resolution which is as close to original sound as you can get. We would be happy to look into the troubles you are experiencing and assist you with tips on how you can enjoy these great features on your new sound bar. ^CP LG

  • Cons mentioned:
    Defective product

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Never worked. Had to return it to Best Buy twice

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had to return this item twice to Best Buy. Even after speaking to LG on the phone many times. Would not recommend.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from LGAnswers
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      Thank you for your review of this LG Sound bar. I am sorry to hear that the units you received were defective and that you had to return it. Your feedback is very important to us and will be shared with our product team. If you decide to give LG audio products another try and have concerns or questions, you can contact our Customer Support by any of the below options:
      Phone: 1-800-243-0000
      LiveChat:  https://www.lg.com/us/support/chatbot
      Email: https://www.lg.com/us/support/email-appointment
      Facebook Messenger:  https://www.facebook.com/LGUSA/
      Twitter: @LGUSSupport

      The LG Community Forum is also a great resource for getting help from other LG customers: https://lgcommunity.us.com/ LG

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    fast shipping

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Shipping was quick. I cannot rate the product as, the soundbar arrived without a power cord or remote control. I have been unable to contact customer support to rectify this problem. There is no answer at my local store, and I cannot hear anyone when I call the 800 number. I would like to have the power cord and remote shipped to me, so that we can try out the soundbar. Thank you in advance.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Great bar but would not sink to bass

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had to sent it back because bass would not work best buy would not exchange it so had to ship back to LG still waiting

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from LGAnswers
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      If this repair doesn't resolve the issue you are experiencing, our support team would be happy to help. Please reach out to a specialist via Twitter @LGUSSupport, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LGUSA/ ^CP LG

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Great sound when it works

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We had this soundbar installed for less than 30 days and it stopped working. Very disappointing.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Disappointing

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I went through two different LG sounders, trying to get them to work with my LG 4K TV. Neither of them was satisfactory. I couldn't get the sound to sync with the picture no matter how much I worked with the settings. I ultimately decided to forgo a sounder and just use the TVs built-in speakers which are satisfactory.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Work great when it works

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Have problem with first one sound would not plat with the hdmi arc connection try four different cable worked with the optical cable returned it for another one. Worked fine with hdmi arc cable for about three weeks and stop working again only works with optical cable very disappointed. Been over three weeks and cannot return to store.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    No ear pods

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    In the products including EarPods are written but I did not received them.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from LGAnswers
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      EarPods are not an included accessory with the SL5Y. We are sorry for the confusion. ^CP LG

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Subwoofer often disconnects randomly

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased this and I regret it. The sound bar is not bad; but often, the subwoofer cuts in and out randomly. I purchased it even after reading the reviews about this in hopes that LG fixed the issue. I was wrong. It’s extremely annoying and greatly effects the viewer experience. I will be returning it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Horrible Speakers

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Both of these speakers are garbage. Very poor sound quality, keeps losing Bluetooth connection consistently & the subwoofer won't even connect anymore. Now I have to save money to buy a better quality speaker system after I just bought these speakers in 01/2020. SMH!!!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    fair

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    slightly improve sound over tv speakers. nothing too significant

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from LGAnswers
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      If there is anything we can do to assist you and provide solutions to improve your experience to 5 stars, please contact LG Support via any of the below options:

      Phone: 1-800-243-0000
      LiveChat or Email:  www.lg.com/us/support/chat-and-email-information
      Facebook Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/LGUSA/
      Twitter: @LGUSSupport

      Thank you for being part of the LG family. ^CP LG

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Easy setup, Sound quality
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Better than TV Speakers

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my first experience with a sound bar. To save space, I got rid of my 5.1 surround receiver and speakers a few years ago but I was tired of just TV sound. This is a pretty good alternative. Pros: The sound quality is far superior to the LG TV Speakers I currently have. The setup was easy (I had to use Optical because all my HDMI ports are full on my TV). The pairing with the wireless sub-woofer was also very easy. The sub-woofer is small but powerful. We have ours tucked behind the sofa and have had no issues with it losing connectivity. I like the ability to easily pair it with my existing LG remote and TV so the volume on all of them moves simultaneously. Cons: I don't like the lack of user controlled sound profiles, or the inability to tweak the sound coming out of the speakers. I was hoping some sort of equalizer via an app would be available. Of the three or four built in profiles usually one of them is good enough to hear what I want to hear, but overall it's a bit heavy on the bass and sometimes on certain movies/shows the dialog is difficult to hear. But having said that, it is still far better than the TV speakers on those same shows. If you're looking to stay on a budget but have something bigger and better than TV speakers, this is a good way to go.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Nah

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sub-woofer doesn't always work. Other than that, it's ok.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Isn't compatible to all TV's

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Doesn't provide all the wires necessary to connect to TV

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from LGAnswers
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      Thank you for your review of this LG Sound bar. I am sorry to hear that it did not meet your expectations.

      Your feedback is very important to us and your concerns will be shared with our product team.

      If there is anything we can do to assist you and provide solutions to improve your experience to 5 stars, please contact LG Support via any of the below options:
      Phone: 1-800-243-0000
      LiveChat:  https://www.lg.com/us/support/chatbot
      Email: https://www.lg.com/us/support/email-appointment
      Facebook Messenger:  https://www.facebook.com/LGUSA/
      Twitter: @LGUSSupport

      The LG Community Forum is also a great resource for getting help from other LG customers: https://lgcommunity.us.com/ LG

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Zero benefit to owning this product

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    There is less than 1 decibel of bass from the useless faux subwoofer the bar sounds like it's in a tin can. I deeply regret buying this and wish I had tried it before the return period ran out. I will be dropping it at goodwill.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from LGAnswers
      Posted .

      We appreciate your feedback regarding your SL5Y and are sorry to see you are not enjoying all the great features of our new sound bar. The HDMI interface permits streaming from consoles or HD devices, while the 220W subwoofer with Bass Blast brings out the best in both songs and dialogue. It even has DTS Digital Surround for a truly enveloping experience. Its 400W RMS power provides quality sound for your favorite movies, shows, games and music. The High-resolution audio allows you to enjoy a stunning 24-bit/96kHz audio resolution which is as close to original sound as you can get. We would be happy to look into the troubles you are experiencing and assist you with tips on how you can enjoy these great features on your new sound bar. ^CP LG

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Sound sucks

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worst sound bar I've ever had. Tried it for 20 min. and unhooked it. Volume goes up and down with out notice. Uneven sound. Just not good quality. Returning tomorrow.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    FBitn Indianapolis

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not a good product for the money. It wasn’t very compatible with the LG 75 inch TV. The speaker on the TV is better quality and louder than the sound bar. I ended up returning this item.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Better than TV speakers and simple to use.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    First off, this is a good system to get for somebody who isn't satisfied with TV speakers, yet doesn't want to get into a complicated and more expensive receiver based surround sound system. This soundbar is also compatible with LG's wireless rear speakers at an additional cost. Positives: + Good sound quality for the size of the speakers/sub + Included subwoofer is wireless + Supports ARC + Has USB and Bluetooth options for music play + Supports the LG Music Flow Android App + Included remote is full function Negatives: - Lacks support for 4K resolution using the HDMI input on the unit - HDMI jacks are very hard to get to if you have a stiffer HDMI cable - This unit is very picky about which HDMI cables will work - Price of this soundbar is higher than many LED 4K TV's. - LG Music Flow app not supported for Apple The lack of 4K video pass-thru using the soundbar HDMI is a real let down. This soundbar retails for $279.99, which is kind of pricey. I paid under $250 for a 49" LG 4K TV, so it seems odd to think that the soundbar cost more than the TV. The sound quality is pretty solid for what this is. The sub being wireless is a nice touch, but I would still keep the sub closer to the soundbar. I have no idea what the soundbar speakers are capable of bass wise and don't know what internal crossover is set for this system, but if you move the subwoofer too far away from the soundbar you can tell exactly where the bass is coming from. This is known as "localization" and not something you want in a system. Keeping the small sub closer to the soundbar will help blend the sound together better. The sub itself is small, about the size of a bookshelf speaker. For it's small size it does a decent job, but not anywhere near what a real subwoofer is capable of. Overall, not a bad 2.1 soundbar in terms of features and quality, but the price is a bit high. I would wait for a sale to hit in the $150-$200 range before buying this soundbar. I have this set up with a LG 49" 4K TV and LG Blu-Ray player in my basement for my daughter's "apartment" and it does the job well enough. If you want an improvement over your TV speakers, but don't want to go full blown receiver based surround sound, a soundbar is a good option.

    I would recommend this to a friend