The LG GX Soundbar is a 3.1 setup from LG's 2020 lineup. It has a uniquely thin look so you can wall-mount it beneath an LG wallpaper OLED TV. It can also be table-mounted if you prefer, although it's quite tall and can obscure your screen. It comes with a wireless subwoofer, which helps to give it a somewhat boomy sound profile. While it lacks low-bass, it comes with several EQ presets to help you get the best sound for your audio preferences. It also has a dialogue enhancement feature which can further improve vocal clarity, and there are many physical inputs available. It even supports Atmos content, but it has to downmix it into stereo to play it. Overall, this soundbar is best-suited for a harmonious and aesthetically-pleasing look with LG's own TVs, but it can still deliver a good overall audio experience, even on its own.
Our Verdict
The LG GX Soundbar is good for mixed use. This soundbar has a bit of a boomy sound profile with a touch of brightness. Although it has a wireless subwoofer, it also lacks thumpy low bass. Luckily, it has several EQ presets and a few other sound enhancement features to help you make the most out of your audio. If you like to watch movies, this soundbar also supports Atmos content. However, on its own, this soundbar has to downmix it into stereo to play it, which doesn't produce as immersive of an audio experience as a soundbar with satellites. It can also get loud enough for use in a large or crowded room, but there's some compression at max volume. On the upside, you can also stream podcasts or music to it using Bluetooth.
- Bluetooth compatible.
- Supports Atmos.
- Several EQ presets available.
- Dialogue enhancement feature available via companion app.
- Struggles to produce low-bass.
- Wide and tall bar.
The LG GX Soundbar is great for dialogue and TV shows. It has a dedicated center channel that can produce fairly clear and accurate dialogue. There's also a dialogue enhancement feature available via its companion app if you want to further improve vocal quality. You can stream your favorite podcasts and audiobooks directly to the bar using Bluetooth. However, while it can get pretty loud, there's some compression at max volume.
- Bluetooth compatible.
- Dialogue enhancement feature available via companion app.
- Wide and tall bar.
The LG GX Soundbar is decent for music. As it comes with a wireless subwoofer, it has a somewhat boomy but slightly bright sound profile that some users may enjoy. It struggles to produce low-bass, which could affect genres like EDM and hip-hop. However, if you prefer a different sound, there are a few EQ presets available to help you find a sound that best fits your preferences. The bar can also get loud enough to fill a large or crowded room. However, there's some thumping and compression artifacts present at max volumes.
- Bluetooth compatible.
- Several EQ presets available.
- Struggles to produce low-bass.
- Wide and tall bar.
The LG GX Soundbar is decent for movies. It has a bit of a boomy sound profile, but some movie lovers may find it struggles to produce a satisfyingly thumpy low-bass. However, it has several EQ presets available to help you get the best sound for your preferences. It can also play Atmos content, although it has to downmix it into stereo to play it. It can get pretty loud too but there's some thumping and compression artifacts present at max volume.
- Supports Atmos.
- Several EQ presets available.
- Can be used as a hub between your TV and Blu-ray player.
- Downmixes surround content into stereo.
- Struggles to produce low-bass.
- Wide and tall bar.
Changelog
- Updated Apr 15, 2024: We've added a mention of rear speakers, which you can purchase separately, in Style - Satellites.
- Updated Aug 04, 2021: Added more information about auto-off and app device casting features.
- Updated May 06, 2021: Updated the text to reflect the new app for the soundbar.
- Updated Mar 26, 2021: Corrected an error in Height localization.
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The LG GX Soundbar is a 3.1 channel setup from LG's 2020 lineup. Unlike other soundbars like the LG SN6Y, it's designed to be wall-mounted with LG's wallpaper OLED TVs for an aesthetically pleasing and sleek look. It can also be table-mounted, but although it's thinner than most other soundbars, it's quite tall as well as long and can easily obscure your TV screen. That said, it comes with a subwoofer and it can support Atmos content, although it has to downmix it into stereo to play it. If you're looking for more soundbars, check out our recommendations for the best soundbars with subwoofer, the best Dolby Atmos soundbars, and the best soundbars for music.
The LG SN9YG is better than the LG GX Soundbar. The SN9YG is a 5.1.2 setup that's better-built with better center, surround, and Atmos performances. It reproduces a more extended low-bass, and it comes with room correction. It also has built-in voice assistant support. That said, the 3.1 GX Soundbar has a better stereo soundstage.
The LG GX Soundbar is a more versatile 3.1 setup than the Samsung HW-T650. The LG's surround performance is better, and it can play Atmos content, though it downmixes it to stereo. It also supports eARC as well as DTS:X, and it can passthrough 4k @ 60Hz. The LG even has a companion app that allows you to save audio playlists and access a dialogue enhancement feature. However, the Samsung feels better built. While it can't get as loud as the LG, it can reach its max volume with less compression.
The LG SN8YG is a better soundbar for movies than the LG GX Soundbar. The SN8YG is a 3.1.2 setup that feels better built, it has a better performing center channel, and since it has up-firing speakers on the bar, its height performance is more immersive than the GX. The SN8YG has a room correction feature too. However, the GX is a 3.1 setup with a better balanced and neutral sound profile. The GX also has a better surround performance, even though it downmixes this content into stereo in order to play it. The GX can also get louder and there are less thumping and compression artifacts present at max volume.
The LG GX Soundbar is a better soundbar for dialogue and TV shows than the Sony HT-G700. The LG is better balanced and has more sound enhancement features. Even though it has to downmix surround content into stereo just like the Sony, its surround performance is better. It also has a USB port so you can listen to audio from a flash drive and it has a companion app. However, the Sony feels better built, and it has a better height performance.
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