Customer Ratings & Reviews

I purchased the sound bar to go with an LG 55 inch curved OLED TV. The good news is it sounds great. It also looks great when the power is off. The bad news is that it doesn't look great when the power is on as the input signal LED lights are constantly lit on the front of the speaker. There is absolutely no way to shut it off and according to LG customer support I wouldn't remember which input it was on if it wasn't constantly lit. I don't understand why it doesn't have an LCD that goes to sleep while you aren't changing inputs or give me the option to turn it off completely. It's a shame, really.I like it a lot but I can't deal with the distracting lights. Unless I hear that this will be fixed via software update it will be returned.

There are more expensive sound bars but this one was exactly what I was looking for to match with my new 4K LG TV.. it has good sound separation and good base. I had it mounted to the bottom of the TV and the TV wall mounted - looks seamless very clean. Being that it is also an LG it matched with the TV. It has Bluetooth capability so you can play your music from your other devices.

Pros Doesn’t distort even at max volume Automatic on/off Automatic input control Built in Chromecast Can be extended with extra speakers wirelessly Responds to TV remote for volume controls Sleek design Dialog is very good even with heavy bass Sound range is very good compared to most soundbars Cons Sound is almost completely heard from front more like 2.1 Max volume could be higher Bass is so carefully controlled that hard hits from things like explosions are muffled EQ settings limited to only bass and treble Bottom speaker mounts limits use of third party mounts hanging from TV Manual soundbar controls are on the back and potentially blocked Midrange depends too much on subwoofer Soundbars are becoming increasingly popular as a solution for the typically anemic sound from TV speakers for those who want better sound but don’t want a full surround system. They offer a sleek and easy to install solution that is simple and out of the way while vastly improving sound. The problem is that many soundbars create more low frequencies and allow a heavier punch for more realistic TV viewing while losing the higher or midrange frequencies that make dialog understandable. LG markets the SJ8 as 4.1 channel a high-res 4K. That’s a lot of tech speak to make it sound very sophisticated but the term 4K sound is just marketing. The question is beyond all this technical jargon if the soundbar sounds good. The short answer to this question is yes. When you first see the box for the SJ8 you will notice the box is very large. Upon opening you will be surprised that most of the space is filled by styrofoam. That’s because the box needs to accommodate the long soundbar plus a boxy subwoofer. Don’t let the thin size of the soundbar fool you. The combination is able to put out more sound than much larger, cheaper soundbars with more dynamic range. In plain English, it just sounds better and clearer. Installation is a bit different than other soundbars though. Most others mount to the wall from the back. This one mounts from the bottom. Unfortunately, if you wanted to use one of those nice universal soundbar mounts that hangs off your TV bracket you are out of luck. For everyone else, wall mount brackets are included. Inputs are limited to one HDMI for more modern flat screens or optical and that’s it. For most people looking for a soundbar that should be just fine. If you have a modern LG TV, you also have a wireless option which allow pairing it with your TV very cleanly. Oddly though, in the pursuit for a sleek look the buttons are on the back of the soundbar likely hard to reach or see. A nice touch in this clean appearance is a very straightforward LED text display hidden in the speaker grill showing what input you are using in plain English. That’s a welcomed change from many other sound bars which you often need to memorize a combination of lights to figure out what input you are on. As helpful as the display is, you likely won’t need it much because this sound bar is smart enough to switch inputs for you making things even simpler. In fact, when you turn on your TV the soundbar will automatically turn on for you. Just the same, when you turn it off it will turn off shortly afterwards even using the optical input. It’s a novel idea that makes things so much better. Even if you have an older TV it can take care of itself. If that isn’t simple enough the soundbar also knows the volume controls for other TVs meaning regardless of what TV you have or how it is connected you can use your original TV remote to control the volume. After using for a short time you will begin to wonder why all soundbars don’t do this. It seems that everything about the LG SJ8 is about simplicity. This includes adjusting the sound. EQ adjustments are limited to Subwoofer and Treble. You get four modes called Cinema, Standard, Bass, and ASC. In most cases, the best mode is ASC because it automatically figures out the best settings based on what you are listening to. Often automatic modes are best avoided even with on high end stereo equipment. ASC is one of the best tested so far and allows you to set it and forget it. A common problem with soundbars is that while increasing the amount of bass in your TV viewing experiencing they often leave something out. Many times, other soundbars can achieve floor shaking bass while you can barely understand dialog. What is nice about the SJ8 is it has enough range that you can still clearly understand people speaking while still enjoying the bigger sound. The system was carefully calibrated to where even at max volume the system still outputs clean sound with no distortion. You won’t get the extremely hard hitting bass from an explosion but you also won’t hear that odd subwoofer pop or flutter from it being pushed beyond the limits. If there was anything to complain about, it would be that the system relies too heavily on the subwoofer for midrange sounds. What this means is the subwoofer needs to go in front or things sound odd. In a living room this could be ok but in a bedroom with the subwoofer sitting on the floor it will be likely blocked partially by your bed. This can lead certain dialog to have an odd placement that you know is in front of you but oddly somewhere on the floor instead of matched with the dialog up near the screen. Considering the overall sound though, most people would easily stop noticing this after a short time and just enjoy the great sound range. The other aspect that falls a little short of claims is the 4.1 sound. The sound in most cases is distinctly 2.1. You can sort of fake some sounds coming from the back in Cinema mode but overall the sound is very much right in front of you. This doesn’t really take away from the experience so much as point out that marketing doesn’t always live up to hype. A bonus though is if you really want full surround sound you can buy extra wireless speaker and pair then to the soundbar and upgrade your listening experience. If you love listening to music, the SJ8 comes with a bonus. It has Chromecast Audio built right in. No odd, third party solutions but real Chromecast. This is great because you can easily include it as part of a whole home audio system just by purchasing Chromecast audio adapters instead of needing to buy LG speakers for your whole house. You can also pair it with other brand speakers with Chromecast built in leaving the choice completely up to you. It’s another nice touch to what overall seems to be a very thoughtfully designed system. It’s refreshing to see a company design a product more for the customer than profit and locking a customer into buying only more of their products. In fact, this openness could potentially encourage one to purchase more LG products just to reward them for giving the customer the choice. Only a few small flaws keep this unit the SJ8 from getting 5 stars. If possible, it would be rated 4.5. If you are in the market for upgrading your TV sound and want a sleek solution that has good dynamic range, dialog that is actually understandable, a small footprint, simple operation, and operates seamlessly with little fuss the LG SJ8 is a great solution.

Last week I set up our LG 65" 65J8500 LED TV with built-in Harmon Kardon sound. While the internal speaker system is the best I have ever heard built-in a TV, I wanted more punch & bass for action movies & concerts. I selected the LG SJ8 Soundbar because it is so low profile, it literally fits under the TV, on top of the silver LG TV feet & looks as though it is part of the TV. See photos showing the Soundbar sitting below the LG TV. LIKES: 1- Ultra low profile design fits below a LG 65" or similar TV, providing an integrated look 2- Digital display on the front makes set-up, input changes & sound adjustments a breeze 3- Surround Sound options are extremely effective. The surround sound effect available for 2-channel programming is top of the class! I was completely stunned when I selected surround sound on this Soundbar & chose Cable News, expecting standard 2-channel playback. LG has designed phase conversion to spread the soundstage, yet maintain pristine quality & crystal clear vocals. I turned around to see where the sound originated tonight - and it all originated from this Soundbar! 4- Rounded, high gloss black edges with a curved grill on the subwoofer convert a normally boring rectangular box to an attractive essential ingredient. 5- The striking Soundbar front grill sets it apart from mundane speakers & makes it clear this is a premium quality speaker system. 6- Flexible connectivity: optical in / HDMI In / HDMI Out / ARC. Music Flow (Free LG App) enables streaming from your desktop or laptop (works great sourcing music from iTunes). Bluetooth enables streaming from your tablet or phone. 7- Right angle, low profile power plugs for both the subwoofer & the Soundbar disappear on the electrical outlet. 8- Auto On feature make using any TV as a driver effortless. The Soundbar automatically energizes with signal from any brand TV. 9- Widely adjustable sound: bass / treble / sub woofer all independently adjustable. The sound quality is very accurate. 10- Beautiful shape - all edges curved on the Soundbar. DISLIKES: 1- I would prefer stronger bass at lower frequencies from the subwoofer. Unfortunately that would require a physically larger subwoofer enclosure, possibly more power to drive it & would likely double the cost of this Soundbar. CONCLUSION: The LG SJ8 is a premium quality Soundbar with a striking design that compliments the attractive LG TV's. It will work with all makes & model TV's that have either HDMI or optical out. It measures 48" wide, so it looks great with a 55", a 65" or a 77" diagonal TV. The surround sound is amazing & even has a built-in display to show sound options! If you want a "wall shaking" bass-heavy Soundbar, look elsewhere. The bass output of the SJ8 is head and shoulders above the speakers built in any TV, and offers balanced frequencies across the sound spectrum - but do not expect your walls to shake. I am proud to own one that is paired to my LG 65J8500 65" LED TV & highly recommend it.

I love this! Coming from a sound as from another company that I really liked I happened to be a little skeptical on if this could be much better. Skepticism was wrong! The clarity on this is fantastic. My family watched the latest Game Of Thrones using this and it was so clear, punchy and booking when needed. The wireless sub while it's not going to shake your house down it does a great job of not drowning out voices and other noises while still rumbling through the floor. The sound from the bar itself is awesome! It's one of the first times I've been able to go through an action scene with lots of noise and not struggle to hear the voices when they speak. This sound bar is also very good looking with a very low profile of just under 2 inches and works fine with my Samsung TV, even with optical it still turns itself on with the TV. Overall I'm super impressed and we are currently considering getting a second one for the bedroom.

This is the third soundbar system I have used, but the first made by LG. I have used a high end and low end system, price-wise, and this one falls in the middle for price, but on the high end for performance. Set-up was easy, connecting HDMI cables to the input and output ports. You can also connect HDMI directly to your TV and run the included optical cable to your soundbar. The wireless subwoofer connects automatically. Set up was very simple overall and I was up and running in just a few minutes. My observations: -Sound quality was fantastic and fills the room well -The display on the soundbar indicates what function you are using and what volume level you are at, but then it seamlessly disappears when not being toggled leaving a very clean look to the bar -Despite the great sound, the bar is very thin and can easily be hidden within an entertainment center. Just make sure that the length of the soundbar is not too great for where you intend to put it (nearly 4 feet) -The subwoofer is small and will not take up much space, but produces excellent bass -The remote is small but fully functional While this soundbar system isn't cheap, it's also not as expensive as some others out there. I don't have any complaints and think it's a very good value for the price you pay and would recommend it, especially if you are looking for a thin bar to fit within your space.

I've always used separate receivers and speakers for my TV watching audio systems. I have 7.1 surround in my media room using a Pioneer Elite receiver with Klipsch speakers. In my living room, I have another Pioneer Elite 5.1 system with Yamaha speakers. Both set ups sound fantastic. So when I picked up this LG - 4.1-Channel Hi-Res Soundbar System for my study/den, it had a lot to live up to. Set up was very easy. The soundbar is underneath my 40" Sony Bravia, it is a little large compared to the TV, but that isn't a concern to me at all. The thing that took me the longest to set up was not only to get the Sony TV to go to external speakers, which was simple enough, but my source was NETFLIX for the sound, and the Sony TV did not want to allow access to the soundbar. After looking on an AV forum, I got it sorted out. The audio signal comes from an included optical cable. The thing that impressed me most off the bat, was the wireless subwoofer. That is a such a versatile option! I have the subwoofer plugged in about 15ft away from the soundbar and it makes all the difference in the world having the subwoofer behind you like that. It makes the whole room feel like it's sitting in a pool of bass. Playing with the settings, the PCM ASC setting is the one that seems to pack the most variance in sound as far as 'throwing' the sound around the room. Watching Rogue One using this soundbar, it certainly feels dynamic, the sound has a wide reach side to side. However, I didn't get an overall 'surround sound' feel from anything but the bass. I haven't had that 'over the shoulder' feeling from the sound. Typically systems like this project the sounds that you would hear in surround, behind you by bouncing them off the wall. I didn't get that feeling with this soundbar. With that said tho, this set up does give a nice, solid, full sounding bass track when watching a movie or listening to music. Hooking my phone up to the soundbar was easy when in BT mode. Music started playing right away, strong, crisp and bassy. Can't complain with that. My son will love it later on when he gets into music! The LCD display on the front of it, doesn't bother me, but it would be nice if it did fade to black after 10 seconds or so, and 'woke up' when you pressed a button. That would make that feature stand out, but knowing what input you are using, and what sound mode you are in are very helpful. The profile of the soundbar is sleek and unobtrusive, with a nice high quality feel. The subwoofer is a little more 'MDF' in appearance, but then most of them are, but they tend to be hidden away anyways. Overall, I would recommend this soundbar system, as it does give a nice roomful of sound, and nice strong bass when watching a movie or playing music. I played everything from Mozart to Sabaton and it sounded great!

LG SJ8 Quick Features on the Product High Resolution Audio (Digital music has gone audiophile, with higher sampling rates and bit depth which can contribute to a more accurate, more enjoyable listening experience. This CTA-certified sound bar can play back lossless stereo audio at up to 24-bit/192kHz quality.) Chromecast Built-in (Stream tunes wirelessly to the sound bar from popular apps like Pandora and Google Play Music. Chromecast works seamlessly with a smartphone or tablet, iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Windows laptop or Chromebook.) 4K Pass-Through (HDCP 2.2) (4K resolution is the new video quality standard for streaming, disc and beyond. This sound bar supports HDCP 2.2 so it can deliver the full home cinema experience with no loss of 4k image quality.) 1.5” Ultra-Slim Design (This 1.5 inch, ultra-thin LG sound bar coordinates beautifully with a wide range of premium TVs while complementing the most refined living room decor.) Perfect Fit with LG TVs 24-bit Upsampling (24-bit sound contains more data than lower-quality audio, and is the standard for high-resolution music. This feature converts lower-resolution audio to a high-resolution 24-bit format for a more premium listening experience.) Adaptive Sound Control (For maximum enjoyment of various types of programming *movies, sports, games, etc.*, LG-exclusive Adaptive Sound Control can automatically detect what’s playing and then enhance the clarity and impact of the audio.) Wireless Connectivity (Wirelessly stream music directly from your Smartphone or other compatible device for a seamless listening experience.) LG Sound Sync (Enhance the home cinema experience without the clutter of unnecessary cables. LG Sound Sync technology links compatible LG televisions to the sound bar wirelessly, using Bluetooth.) Connectivity Options Ethernet HDMI Out HDMI Input Optical Input USB (Service Only) What's in the box? Bar Speaker Subwoofer Remote Control with x2 AAA Batteries Optical Digital Cable AC Adapter AC Power Cord x2 Simple Manual LGE open Source Software Notice Safety Information Wall Mounting Guide Warranty Card Wall Mounting Bracket Setup/Testing/Conclusion The packaging is all black and has some nice work put on the outside to attract consumers with its sleek look. LG has done a fantastic job with making sure everything is well packaged within to ensure no shipping/transit damage. Setup of the LG SJ8 was extremely simple. I literally plugged in the power for the bar, utilized the optical digital cable and plugged in the power cord for the sub. After setting everything up, it was all ready to go (plug & play). I own a Samsung 55” TV and it even automatically synced up to it so that when I powered on the TV the sound bar powered on as well. I tested by turning off the TV only and the sound bar would automatically power off soon after as well. I owned an LG sound bar previously and it did the same thing which is awesome. I only state this because prior to the LG SJ8, I owned a Sony sound bar and it definitely did not sync… What this means is I have to make sure I separately turn on the sound bar after powering on my TV which can be a little tedious sometimes. I must say, the power and clarity that the SJ8 sound bar pushes out is wonderful. Tired of not being able to hear what is going on when people are talking? Well, the SJ8 takes care of that problem. The sub packs a nice oomph when action sequences are happening. Even if you’re not watching movies, the sound bar and sub provide a very pleasant music listening experience as well. I really enjoy that LG put a digital screen in front of the sound bar. I’ve seen some people post that they’re not too happy about it but I thoroughly enjoy it. As I mentioned above, I had a Sony sound bar prior to the LG SJ8. With the Sony, I couldn’t/didn’t know what I was changing. Because there was no digital display on the Sony, I couldn’t really tell how loud my sound was, how loud my bass was or even what setting I “set” my sound to. With the LG SJ8, you know exactly what you’re changing thanks to the digital display on the sound bar. With the remote control, it is very easy to use and straightforward. You can tune the sound effect between cinema, ASC, BASS Blast and standard. I typically like the cinema option out of the other ones. With the remote control, you can also turn on/off the “night” feature, change input source, toggle sleep, auto volume, auto power, etc. This is where I write the only one CON I found. Because I have to write this con and the significance it is for me; I have to take off a star. With my previous sound bar setups, I always liked putting the sub on the other side of the room away from TV and right next to the couch instead. This way, my guest and I can thoroughly enjoy the oomph from the sub. The problem I had is that when the sub was across the room (when I say across I literally mean less than 10 feet); the sub ended up having distorted sound. When I say distorted, I mean it was literally crackling. I tested it with music on YouTube and movies and experienced the same problem. It didn’t happen throughout the whole movie or song, but it definitely came up enough to notice. As soon as I moved the sub back to my sound bar location which is right next to the TV, that problem went away. I did some research and it seems like interference with a router or microwave or something can cause this issue. The weird thing is my previous setup of sound bars never had this problem. Because of this “limitation” I ran across, I took off 1 star. I just feel like for the MSRP you would pay for the LG SJ8, you should be able to not have a problem putting the sub less than 10 feet away from the sound bar. This was the only problem I had. Besides that, LG has done a wonderful job with the build quality, sound quality and look with the SJ8. I would not hesitate to recommend the LG SJ8 to a friend or co-worker.

Quality sound at any volume and a good looking sound bar. Easy to use and set up. However it appears that LG forgot to give this Sound bar enough volume. They over compress and limit the sound to keep it sounding good at any volume but it is a little disappointing that is not that loud.

I typically like having all the same brand items . I have a 55 LG 4K tv and was originally going to get the sonos which ive I had my eye for couple years but when I saw this sound bar and it was on sale I decided to give it a shot . The setup is really easy . I like the overall design and how it lights up letting you know what Input is currently selected . Sound quality is simply okay ... clarity seemed to be hit or miss depending on what I watched . The subwoofer was powerful. Only issue I had was keeping it connected to my tv seemed It get stuck on what Input or something. Overall I'd rate it 7 . If your looking for a decently priced sub & soundbar . I ended up returning it and purchasing the Boss SoundTouch 300... which exceeded all expectations.. definitely worth the money .

Picked this up at a heavily discounted price due to bundling it with a LG OLED TV. Sound is much better than expected and bass from the sub is decent. Setup is easy and took all of a few minutes to complete. As many have already stated, the unit is a looker! Sleek and sexy! Sound is better than other soundbars out there but not as good as a true home theater system. If you are putting this in a small to medium sized room you can't go wrong.

I wasn’t in the market for the sound bar when I bought our new tv but they had a great discount since we bought the tv. I’m glad we bought it. Sound is great and setup was easy. It has Bluetooth, wireless capabilities as well as the usual hdmi and digital optical out connections.

Super easy to Bluetooth to. Good quality sound but it could have be a little louder for the size of the room it was installed in if you like to listen to loud music.

Great value and sound, with a low profile streamline profile. It is easy to use, programmed with my Dish remote control. The Geek squad was on time, exceedingly polite and informative. All in all, a great experience!

The sound bar gives us improved sound quality when compared with the TV speakers. It doesn't get five stars due to the issue of syncing the sound bar to the TV. Every time we turn on the TV and sound bar we have to use the sound bar remote to sync the voices on the TV to the sound coming from the sound bar. But the remote fixes this rather easily making it a minor issue.

CONS I was expecting a bit more out of this sound bar as I was upgrading from a Sony HT-CT260 which is only a 2.1 channel sound bar that has since been discontinued. The highs on default are a little too high while the lows aren't low enough. Also, can't find a good medium volume that isn't too low and also not too high. If you're in the "medium" range you will only be able to pick up a few words in dialogue. You have to boost it up a bit to get all dialogue and by that point you're effecting other peoples in other rooms of the house. PROS Integration with other LG products is pretty great. Chromecast built in works flawlessly Sound quality is decent

Simple to install. Works great with LG TV. Sound is great. Don’t expect room shaking bass

Very good soundbar for regular TV watching. If you are not picky, your movie experience will also be greatly enhanced. Set up is very easy. And don't bother with the LG app - it stinks!

It looks hefty but it isn't. It's aesthetically pleasing. The sound is unfortunately disappointing. You're better off paying a bit more for a higher quality product.

Slim and unobtrusive. Mates up to a separate stand that replaces stand that comes with tv and makes it a single, integrated unit. Significant improvement for voice. Decent choices for other sound options. Irritating led lights on the face which are distracting at times.