We've tested over thirty LG soundbars. The brand makes well-built soundbars with many connectivity options, but the models we've tested don't always stand out for sound quality. See our recommendations for the best LG soundbars below.
Updates
- 05/22/2026LG Immersive Suite 5 Pro reviewed
- 04/22/2026LG Immersive Quad Suite 7 Pro reviewed
- 03/26/2026LG Sound Suite H7 reviewed
- 08/07/2025LG S95AR reviewed
- 05/28/2025LG S90TY reviewed
Our recommendations are built upon our thorough testing and rigorous reviews. Every soundbar we evaluate goes through multiple testing stages with different teams to ensure accurate, authentic results. No cherry-picked units or data.
Curious how we've tested over 250 soundbars (and counting)? Look at our How We Test Soundbars article for a behind-the-scenes look at our lab and process.
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Best LG Soundbar
Mixed UsageMoviesMusicDialogue/TV ShowsStereo Frequency ResponseSee all our test resultsSurround 5.1The LG Immersive Quad Suite 7 Pro is the best LG soundbar we've tested. This is the most maximalist setup in the LG Sound Suite lineup, featuring the LG Sound Suite H7 bar with four M7 speakers and a W7 subwoofer in a 9.1.6 configuration. As you'd expect at this price point, each component features a high build quality, with sleek satellite speakers that have their own touch controls. This setup excels across all our sound tests, with a balanced default frequency response, a very wide stereo soundstage, and a loud top volume that can be reached without much compression: it's a winning formula for both movie night and appreciating your favorite tunes.
The four satellite speakers spread the sound field into an immersive layer with 5.1 and Atmos content. And, the six height drivers help create a good sense of verticality with Atmos movies; sounds like helicopters seem to move above you rather than at you. There's support for most wireless playback options (except Chromecast), as well as a wide array of sound enhancement options, like a mode that adjusts the setup's output based on your seating position, and a feature that optimizes sound based on speaker orientation and placement. The only notable omissions in the feature set are the lack of HDMI passthrough capabilities and DTS format support, the latter of which can be mitigated as long as your device can decode to PCM.
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Best Upper Mid-Range LG Soundbar
Mixed UsageMoviesMusicDialogue/TV ShowsStereo Frequency ResponseSee all our test resultsSurround 5.1The LG Immersive Suite 5 Pro is the best upper mid-range LG soundbar we've tested. Its lower price tag means pared-down performance and configuration compared to our top pick. While it's still the same base LG Sound Suite H7, this setup features a W7 sub and two M5 satellite speakers, shedding two satellites from the expanded LG Immersive Quad Suite 7 Pro. That said, the twin M5 speakers still add plenty of width to surround sound content, and even expand the horizontal sound field a few feet with Atmos content. Overall, this setup doesn't sound quite as immersive with these content types, but it can produce a similarly balanced stereo sound with comparable volume. The stereo soundstage isn't quite as wide, though audio still extends a bit past the bar itself to give your content a more natural feel.
As with our top pick, you get access to sound enhancement features to adapt the sound to your liking, including numerous modes and an 8-band custom EQ for more granular adjustments. This setup has similar pitfalls to its more premium variant, though, in that it lacks HDMI passthrough capabilities and DTS format support. Still, if you're looking to save some space, the Immersive Suite 5 Pro offers many of the flagship features and performance at a lower price point.
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Best Mid-Range LG Soundbar
Mixed UsageMoviesMusicDialogue/TV ShowsStereo Frequency ResponseSee all our test resultsSurround 5.1If you're looking for an LG soundbar at a more approachable price than the flagships, check out the LG S90TR. This 7.1.3 setup was released in 2024, so it's a little dated. While it lacks features like speaker-placement-based sound optimization (as seen in the more recent LG Sound Suite lineup), it supports wireless connectivity with compatible LG TVs, and the TV's speakers can be used simultaneously with the bar. You can also take advantage of its room correction feature to optimize its sound based on your room's unique acoustics, and access EQ presets to adjust its sound to your tastes. Its default sound is still versatile enough for most kinds of audio content.
This soundbar supports lots of different audio content common to both streaming platforms and Blu-rays, including Dolby Digital and Dolby Atmos. That said, its height capabilities aren't quite on par with the LG Immersive Suite 5 Pro (and especially the LG Immersive Quad Suite 7 Pro), since its satellites lack up-firing speakers, ultimately diminishing the soundstage's immersiveness.
If that's not a dealbreaker, though, and you're not willing to pay top dollar for a top-of-the-line bar, this bar will offer a great overall performance, but for less. If you're low on space, you could also go for the newer LG S90TY. It's a 5.1.3 bar and lacks the rear satellites, despite otherwise offering comparable performance, except for the enveloping effect of satellites available with the S90TR.
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Best Lower Mid-Range LG Soundbar
Mixed UsageMoviesMusicDialogue/TV ShowsStereo Frequency ResponseSee all our test resultsSurround 5.1If you'd like to save a little more cash, the LG S80TR is the best LG soundbar we've tested in the lower mid-range. It doesn't put out quite as much low-end thump as the LG S90TR, and it also lacks the widening effect of side-firing drivers. That said, the Atmos performance is pretty similar. And, it shares many of the same features as its more premium cousins. For example, it includes a room correction tool and an up-firing center channel to improve vocal clarity in the mix. So long as you're content with a 5.1.3 setup, which downmixes anything in 7.1, this soundbar is a solid choice if cost is more of a concern.
This soundbar delivers clean audio with a clear default tuning, and, like all the other models on this list, you can adjust virtually all sound settings to your taste via the sound enhancement tools. Plus, wired and wireless connectivity and audio format support are comprehensive, including Dolby and DTS suites for your movie and music collections across various platforms. This bar is also a bit more compact than the S90TR, which is nice if you have a narrow TV stand.
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Best Small LG Soundbar
Mixed UsageMoviesMusicDialogue/TV ShowsStereo Frequency ResponseSee all our test resultsSurround 5.1Low on space? Live in a smaller apartment? Check out the LG Eclair QP5. This compact soundbar is ideal for those with limited room in their setup. The bar is just under 12 inches wide, so it fits easily under your TV screen or monitor. It also comes with a subwoofer to improve the overall bass reproduction. It's a small bar, but it still packs a punch. In fact, its soundstage extends well beyond the bar's edges, giving you a more immersive experience. It's especially useful with more immersive audio formats like Dolby Digital and Dolby Atmos.
This premium 3.1.2 soundbar is one of the smallest Dolby Atmos bars we've tested. However, it doesn't come with satellites, and you won't find a room-correction feature like the other picks on this list. As a result, it sounds different depending on your space's acoustics. Thanks to the bass and treble adjustments, you can always manually make up for this. You'll also be able to pair the bar with a compatible LG TV for a more immersive sound. Whether you're listening to music, movies, or TV shows, this small setup is worth a look.
Compared To Other Brands
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Very good build quality.
LG soundbars are generally very well-built, even their more affordable models. Some companies cover their soundbars with a dark fabric that tends to collect dust, making the bar look dirty. Fortunately, the LG soundbars we've tested all feature a more premium design, with a mostly brushed-metal or textured-plastic finish that looks and feels more high-end.
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Great wireless playback options.
While most soundbars support Bluetooth, LG's soundbars tend to go above and beyond by supporting wireless playback over Wi-Fi, as well as Chromecast and AirPlay built in.
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Lots of connectivity inputs.
Many of the LG soundbars we've tested have optical, HDMI ARC, and full-HDMI inputs, with the higher-end models often having two full HDMI inputs.
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No graphic EQ.
Some LG soundbars come with only standard bass and treble adjustments to help you customize their sound. It's suitable for more casual listeners, but audiophiles who like to control frequencies across the range will be disappointed by the lack of a full graphic EQ.
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No DTS support.
While older LG soundbars come equipped with DTS compatibility, the newer Sound Suite line lacks this, which is consistent with newer LG TV releases, too. While this can affect playback with certain platforms, like Disney+, it can be mitigated if your source device is capable of decoding to PCM.
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Low max volume.
The LG soundbars that we've tested have all been quieter than most. Their 2018 models were the worst offenders, but even their newer releases struggle to get as loud as the competition. Recently, this lower output applies more to the height channels than to the overall soundbar output.
LG vs Samsung
Samsung and LG both manufacture soundbars available at a wide range of price points to address different market segments. You can find top-of-the-line models with room-calibration tools to optimize their sound, as well as more budget-friendly options designed as simple upgrades to your TV speakers. That said, Samsung's bars tend to offer more customization tools, like a graphic EQ, so you have more control over their output across the range. Their soundstages are generally better than LG's bars, too.
LG vs Sony
Sony's soundbar lineup is slightly more limited than LG's, but you can still find models ranging from premium to budget-friendly. Both companies excel at dialogue reproduction, but LG tends to perform better with surround sound. Plus, they offer more customization tools on average than Sony does, so you can make them sound more like you want them to.
Like Sony and Samsung, LG makes soundbars at several price points. While their higher-priced models are generally more feature-packed than their more affordable ones, all LG soundbars we've tested, regardless of price, have been well-built and offer a variety of physical input options. The best LG soundbars support additional surround sound formats and wireless playback options, but don't deliver as premium an experience as other brands, especially when it comes to soundstage.
Lineup
Like with their TVs, LG uses a combination of letters and numbers for their model names.
- SK* = 2018
- SL* = 2019
- SN* = 2020
- SP* = 2021
- S* = 2022 onwards
- SE* or SC* = 2023
- *TR = 2024
- *AR = 2025
- *Q = standard, no extra features or speakers
- *QY = with Google Assistant
- *QR = with rear speakers and Google Assistant
It's worth keeping in mind that the more recent Sound Suite line of soundbars (released in 2026) opt for modular configurations with distinct names. They center on the LG Sound Suite H7 soundbar, with model names depending on the configuration of the subwoofers and satellites built around it.
Recent Updates
Oct 05, 2026:
We haven't tested any LG soundbars since the last update. We've reviewed this article to ensure it's still up to date and accurate.
Jun 01, 2026:
We've added the LG Immersive Quad Suite 7 Pro and the LG Immersive Suite 5 Pro as our top pick and upper mid-range pick, respectively, as they bring improved performance and flexibility over the previous picks. We've also made changes throughout the article, including the lineup section and the pros and cons.
Feb 16, 2026:
This article was updated to add the LG S95AR as the top pick and to move the LG S95TR to the upper mid-range pick. The LG S90TR was made the mid-range pick, and the LG S80TR was added as the lower mid-range pick. We've removed the budget category because we've not tested any models in that tier that are still readily available.
Apr 25, 2025:
We added the LG S80TR as an alternative to the LG S90TR for anyone who is looking to save a little money and who doesn't mind the lack of side-firing drivers.
Nov 06, 2024:
This article has been checked for accuracy with no changes to the content.
Conclusion
LG is well-known for its wide range of TVs, but it's also made quite a few soundbar models over the past few years. They're generally well-built, with many physical inputs and wireless playback options. However, they don't deliver the best sound performance, mostly due to their fairly narrow, diffused soundstages. Fortunately, most of the models we've tested have a few different sound customization features, so you can usually tweak them a bit to get a sound profile you like.