The LG S75QR is a mid-range 5.1.2 soundbar released in 2022. You can purchase the bar and the sub on their own as the LG S75Q, but this version includes two satellite speakers for an improved surround sound experience. As a Dolby Atmos soundbar, it can playback many audio formats commonly found on both streaming platforms and Blu-rays, with a fairly immersive sound for the price. Plus, if you own a compatible LG TV, you can sync the bar with the TV's speakers for a more immersive sound. Unlike the LG S80QR, though, there's no additional up-firing center channel to further improve vocal reproduction in the mix.
Our Verdict
The LG S75QR is satisfactory for mixed usage. This 5.1.2 bar is a mid-range offering with versatile overall performance, though its sound quality isn't quite as impressive as more premium models. Voices and lead instruments are clear and present in the mix, and the added satellites bring a more immersive feel to surround sound formats like Dolby Digital. Atmos support is great if you like to watch a lot of content on streaming platforms, though the bar doesn't bring the same immersive feel as higher-end bars.
- Gets loud.
- Dolby Atmos support.
- No room correction.
- Lacks low-bass.
The LG S75QR is good for dialogue-heavy TV shows and podcasts. This 5.1.2 setup has a discrete center channel designed to improve vocal reproduction, and as a result, you can easily follow along with the conversations on screen. The Clear Voice Pro preset doubles as a dialogue enhancer, too, in case you want a more clear and crisp sound. With relatively low latency, you don't notice any lip-synching issues, and the AV Sync feature is always on hand to manually adjust the delay just in case.
- Dialogue enhancement feature.
- Relatively low latency.
- No room correction.
The LG S75QR is decent for music. This soundbar offers a fairly even sound in the mids, where most voices and lead instruments reproduce. There's a little extra emphasis in the high-bass and the treble, too, resulting in a slightly v-shaped sound out-of-the-box. You can always use the bass and treble adjustments to customize its output, though it lacks a full graphic EQ to switch up its sound across the range. Its sub's low-frequency extension isn't quite as impressive as more premium models, either, so it lacks the deep thump and rumble in the low-bass with genres like EDM and hip-hop.
- Bass and treble adjustments.
- Gets loud.
- No room correction.
- Lacks low-bass.
The LG S75QR is satisfactory for movies. Compared to the LG S75Q, this model adds two discrete satellite speakers designed to bring a more clear and real feel with immersive audio content. With formats like Dolby Digital and Dolby Atmos, commonly found on most streaming platforms, you get a good sound with sound effects stretching into the space around you. The bar can't reproduce as much height or overheard feeling as more premium models, though, and the lack of low-bass is noticeable in action-packed scenes.
- Gets loud.
- Dolby Atmos support.
- No room correction.
- Lacks low-bass.
Changelog
- Updated Sep 23, 2024: Updated the Stereo Dynamics, Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibrations, and Surround 5.1 results with new methodology from Test Bench 1.3 and accompanying text. Added text to Audio Latency: ARC, Audio Latency: HDMI In, and Audio Latency: Optical boxes.
- Updated Sep 19, 2024: We've converted this review to Test Bench Update 1.3. If applicable, we've retested stereo sound based on the manufacturer's recommendations. Additionally, we've expanded our audio latency tests to the following boxes: Audio Latency: ARC, Audio Latency: HDMI In, and Audio Latency: Optical. You can see the full changelog here.
- Updated Jan 05, 2024: Added market comparison for the Hisense AX5125H in the Stereo Frequency Response box.
- Updated Dec 14, 2023: Added market comparison to the LG SP7R to the Height (Atmos) box.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The LG S75QR is available in Black, and you can see the label for the model we tested here.
You can also purchase a version of this soundbar and sub without the satellites as the LG S75Q. Note that when we tried to connect a separately-purchased SPQ8-S Rear Speaker Kit to our version of the LG S75Q, it didn't work. We bought a whole new bundle for this review. It doesn't appear to be an issue with the speakers, as they connected to the LG S80QY without issue. If you've tried this setup, we'd love to hear about your experience in the forums. Also, let us know in the forums if you come across another version of this bar so we can update our review accordingly.
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The LG S75QR is a mid-range Dolby Atmos soundbar released in 2022. You can buy the bar and the sub on their own as the LG S75Q, but the S75QR version adds satellites for improved surround sound. It doesn't reproduce as much low-bass as more premium models like the LG S80QR, nor does it bring the same immersive feel with height content. Still, it does well for the price, and it's a solid option if you want a simpler setup.
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The LG S80QR is better than the LG S75QR. The S80QR is a 5.1.3 setup with an additional up-firing center channel to improve vocal reproduction in the mix. It offers more features, too, such as room correction and Wi-Fi support. It also has a better low-frequency extension, so you notice more low-bass in the mix.
The LG S75QR and the Hisense AX5125H are both mid-range 5.1.2 soundbars with Dolby Atmos support. The Hisense offers a better low-frequency extension, so you notice more thump and rumble in the bass range. However, the LG has more sound enhancement features. Depending on your preferences, you may prefer one over the other.
The LG S75QR is better than the LG SP7R. The main difference between the two bars comes from Dolby Atmos support. While the SP7R doesn't support Atmos, the S75QR does. Additionally, the S75QR can correctly implement surround sound formats like Dolby Digital and DTS for a more immersive feel.
The LG S90QY is better than the LG S75QR for most uses. The S90QY is a 5.1.3 setup that's more premium and comes with an additional up-firing center channel. It reproduces a more extended low-bass and has additional features like Wi-Fi support and room correction. Without satellites, though, it doesn't bring as clear or real of a feel to surround sound. You can always upgrade it to the LG S90QY with SPQ8-S Speaker Kit if you want.
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