8/9/2023 0 Comments Lg sound bar wireless subIt's an atmospheric and immersive opening sequence as the bell chimes ring out and slowly decay, filling the room with sound. Top Gun: Maverick turned out to be the perfect showcase for displaying the LG's talents, with high-octane effects, bags of roaring bass from the the fighter jets and the roaring Kawasaki Ninja H2 motorcycle engine, and that great soundtrack that opens with the original Top Gun anthem by Harold Faltermeyer. It is important not to equate power claims with sound quality, though, as in terms of overall sonic performance, the S95QR isn’t the all round powerhouse entertainment system I hoped for.Īs a multiple speaker home theater system, though, it is reassuring to know that the LG's strengths lie in delivering 5.1 movie soundtracks either streamed from services such as Netflix and Amazon (or hooked up to a Blu-Ray disc player), where it delivers its best performance. On the face of it, the power output claim seems reasonable given that it is split between soundbar, subwoofer and surround speaker channels. LG claims 810W total power output for S95QR, which should easily be enough power to drive most mid- to large-sized rooms. Surround speakers can sound thin and lacking LF.Poor dialog clarity with standard TV broadcasts.Immersive and impactful surround with 5.1 soundtracks.(Image credit: Tom's Guide) LG S95QR review: Sound quality I also found that my Samsung TV remote worked for quick overall volume level adjustments. There's a small display on the front to provide visual feedback to show that the soundbar is decoding an audio signal, but it is rather limited as it only shows a few characters at a time, and you have to wait for three or four letters to scroll by at a time to know what format is being decoded or what sound preset is selected.Ī traditional handheld remote control is included (batteries are supplied), and can also control Apple Music playback app for Play and Skip controls, which I found rather neat. It's fairly straightforward to use once I managed to get the app to see my home network and connect to the wireless soundbar, but it took some time and the lack of clear instructions didn't help.Īdditionally, you'll find touch-capacitive control buttons at the centre of the soundbar itself. The LG SoundBar control app is most likely be the go-to for adjusting speaker levels and selecting sound presets to fit whatever content is playing. (Image credit: Tom's Guide) LG S95QR review: Controls Build quality feels satisfactory enough, but isn't anything special, and the S95QR package doesn't quite have the kind of luxe finish or styling that typically befits a model sat at the top of the company's soundbar line-up. The powered subwoofer measures 7.9 x 15.9 x 15.9 inches, while each of the surround speakers measure 6.3 x 8.8 x 5.6 inches.Īll the components are finished in a gray there is no alternative finish option. Its height is unlikely to foul the bottom of a TV screen, and LG says that it is ideally suited to match with TV sizes of between 55 and 65 inches. The low-profile design of the main soundbar speaker is slim and elegant, measuring 47.2 x 2.5 x 5.3 inches (L x H x D). Looks and feels cheap compared to rivals.Typically, Sonos components are priced individually, but these 'packages' are available from the Sonos website and at the time of writing are offered at discounted prices. But when you consider that the is a complete surround speaker package incorporating four active wireless components, it begins to look a bit more competitive - and even more so if the $299 discount previously being offered by some retailers returns.īy way of comparison, the Sonos Arc (one of our best soundbars) will set you back around $1,946 with a Sonos Sub and 2x One SL speakers, while a Sonos Beam with Sub Mini and 2x One SL speakers is around $1,211. It is a significant upgrade over pervious models and unsurprisingly comes at a higher price of around $1,800.Īt the MSRP of $1,799, the LG S95QR looks like a costly flagship soundbar. As the company's flagship soundbar solution, it is packed with immersive tech to handle the latest surround audio formats, and claims plenty of power to give movie soundtracks a boost. The LG S95QR Dolby Atmos soundbar is a complete surround solution packaged with a soundbar, wireless subwoofer and surround speakers in a single (and some would say rather large) box. Weight: 11.1 pounds (soundbar) 22.1 pounds (subwoofer) 9 pounds (each surround) Wireless: AirPlay 2 Bluetooth SBC, AAC Chromecast Spotify Connectĭimensions: 47.2 x 2.5 x 5.3 inches (soundbar) 6.3 x 8.8 x 5.6 inches (surrounds) 7.9 x 15.9 x 15.9 inches (subwoofer) Ports: 2x HDMI in 1x HDMI out (eARC/ARC) Digital optical Speakers: 17 (Specified: 2x left/right stereo 1x center 1x center height 2x surround side 2x rear 2x rear height 2x front height 1x subwoofer 2x rear surround side)Īudio formats: Dolby Atmos Dolby Digital DTS-HD DTS:X
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