LG - 3.1-Channel Soundbar System with Wireless Subwoofer and Dolby Atmos - Black
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Customers are pleased with the sound quality, design, and ease of use of the 3.1-Channel Soundbar System with Wireless Subwoofer and Dolby Atmos. Many customers rave about the impressive and excellent sound quality, sleek design, and user-friendly interface. However, some customers have concerns about the subwoofer's durability and the soundbar's price.
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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
