The LG S95QR is the top-of-the-line soundbar from LG's 2022 lineup. It's a 9.1.4 setup that comes with a dedicated subwoofer. There are two up-firing drivers on the bar itself for Dolby Atmos content and a unique up-firing center channel that comes with the LG S90QY and the LG S80QY. The rear speakers have a 4.0.2 setup, meaning that there are two front-firing channels and one up-firing height channel on each speaker. Naturally, it's a feature-packed bar, with everything from AI Room Calibration room correction to the TV Sound Mode Share feature that lets you pair it with your TV to enhance its sound.
Our Verdict
The LG S95QR soundbar is very good for mixed usage. It's a premium 9.1.4 setup with really versatile performance, so it sounds good with everything from TV shows to music to movies. Right out of the box, it has a boomy sound with lots of extra emphasis in the bass range, but you can customize it using its bass and treble adjustments. Dialogue is clear and present in the mix, and there's adequate rumble in the bass with action-packed movies and bass-heavy music genres. It supports plenty of audio formats, from Dolby Atmos to Dolby Digital, which are found on lots of streaming platforms.
- Extended low-bass.
- Room correction feature.
- Immersive sound with Dolby Atmos.
- No graphic EQ.
The LG S95QR soundbar is great for dialogue-heavy content like TV shows. It has a unique design with two center channels—one that fires from the front and one that fires upwards. The performance is solid, and voices are clear and present in the mix, but the extra center channel doesn't make a huge difference compared to models with one center channel. You can also enhance dialogue with the 'Clear Voice' preset or use the Night Time mode in the app to balance the volume level when you watch shows at night.
- Room correction feature.
- Dialogue enhancement tool.
- No graphic EQ.
The LG S95QR soundbar is very good for music. Its default sound is quite boomy in the bass range, but you can easily use its bass and treble adjustments to customize its sound. As a result, vocals and lead instruments are clear and detailed in the mix, and you feel the rumble in bass-heavy genres like hip-hop and EDM. The bar gets pretty loud, too, so you can fill up larger, more open rooms with your favorite tunes.
- Bass and treble adjustments.
- Extended low-bass.
- Room correction feature.
- No graphic EQ.
The LG S95QR soundbar is very good for movies. It supports Dolby Atmos content and surround sound formats like Dolby Digital and DTS, and the resulting sound is very immersive. Thanks to its discrete satellites, you feel like the action in your favorite movies is happening all around you, and sound objects come from the sides and from behind you in sync with the action on screen. There's lots of rumble in the bass that helps you feel the intensity in action-packed scenes.
- Extended low-bass.
- Room correction feature.
- Immersive sound with Dolby Atmos.
- No graphic EQ.
Changelog
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Updated Aug 25, 2025:
We've updated this review to state that the soundbar is a 9.1.4 rather than 9.1.5 because the center up-firing driver isn't used for height channels.
- Updated Jul 15, 2024: We've added a comparison between this soundbar and the LG S95TR in Stereo Frequency Response.
- Updated Jan 29, 2024: Updated text in Stereo Dynamics, Audio Latency: ARC, Audio Latency: HDMI In, and Audio Latency: Optical boxes with new methodology from TBU 1.3. Some updates to the usages and product comparisons to be in line with these results.
- Updated Jan 29, 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.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The LG S95QR soundbar comes in 'Black', and you can see the label for the model we tested here.
If you come across another version of the LG S95QR, let us know in the comments, and we'll update our review.
Popular Soundbar Comparisons
The LG S95QR soundbar is a premium 9.1.4 Dolby Atmos soundbar packed full of features. It offers an immersive listening experience with movies, music, and TV shows, making it a suitable choice for most people. Compared to other premium bars, its soundstage doesn't extend quite as wide, but it certainly doesn't offer a disappointing performance.
See our recommendations for the best soundbars, the best Dolby Atmos soundbars, and the best soundbars for movies.
The LG S95TR is the next generation of the LG S95QR and a couple of small differences make the S95TR a better choice for most. Both have five up-firing speakers, including one center up-firing driver that doesn't handle Atmos, effectively working as a 9.1.4 setup. Overall, this results in a more balanced sound out of the box, although its height performance doesn't really stand out, especially as the satellites sound fairly quiet in comparison to the bar. That said, one notable change is the addition of WOWCAST Ready, which allows you to wirelessly connect your bar to your LG TV for a cable-free experience.
It may be more useful to compare the LG S95QR to the Sonos Ultimate Immersive Set with Arc since the Sonos Arc review is valid only for the standalone bar. Adding a sub and satellites to the Arc brings an improved sound that's more on par with the LG which has a bar with satellites and a sub included. The standalone Arc is a good alternative if you don't have a lot of space in your living room.
The Samsung HW-Q990B and the LG S95QR are both very premium setups with versatile performances. However, the Samsung soundbar is better overall. Its default sound is more neutral, which less boominess in the bass and more detail in the treble. Its surround sound and Atmos performances are better, too, so sound effects in your movies are more clearly and accurately reproduced. You can customize the LG with its bass and treble adjustments, but the Samsung is more customizable with its graphic EQ.
The LG S95QR is better than the LG S80QR. They're both Dolby Atmos soundbars with similar features, including AI Room Calibration and TV Sound Mode Share. However, the S95QR has a 9.1.4 setup, meaning that its satellites come with additional channels compared to the SPQ8-S speakers, which improve its surround sound and Atmos performances. Plus, it offers a better stereo soundstage.
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