2024 the best tv sound bar review
Price: $199.99 - $129.99
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LG S40T 4.1 ch. Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer, TV Synergy, WOW Interface, AI Sound Pro (Newest Model). ¹Dolby, Dolby Atmos and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ²For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. or its affiliates. DTS trademarks and logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and other countries. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ³Only available on select LG TV and LG Soundbar models.
New Dimensional Sound - Come home to the cinematic sound you’ve always wanted, and experience every heart-thumping, thrill-inducing, moment. With 2 channels and backed by a booming wireless subwoofer, this LG Soundbar delivers a big audio punch without taking up too much of your space—or budget. Dolby Digital and DTS Digital compatibility means you still get enhanced sound quality for all your shows, movies, music and more.
Dolby Audio - Experience an unparalleled immersive journey with Dolby Audio. This LG Soundbar delivers an unforgettable listening experience with your favorite entertainment. Never miss a single detail, no matter where you're watching.
WOW Interface - Now, convenience is in your hand. Control your soundbar and your LG TV with one remote*. Adjust the volume and audio settings, check the connection status and even select a sound mode on the screen, all from the TV remote.
Crest Design - This is a soundbar that’s meant to be seen as well as heard. It features LG’s new crest design that gives the soundbar a sleek and stylish look. But looks are just the beginning. The metal grill also helps keep dust and debris out of your soundbar for worry-free audio enjoyment.
Clear Voice Plus - Hear clear conversations in movies and shows with Clear Voice Plus. Improve voice clarity through analysis of audio output to deliver more realistic sound through center speakers.
Smart Up-Mixer - Customize the 3-band equalizer settings of your soundbar in a few simple steps by using the LG Soundbar App. Tap to set bass, treble and mid-range (for loudness) frequencies just the way you want, right from your smart device.
LG Soundbar App - Customize the 3-band equalizer settings of your soundbar in a few simple steps by using the LG Soundbar App. Tap to set bass, treble and mid-range (for loudness) frequencies just the way you want, right from your smart device.
Reviewer: Ari
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very pleased for the money! (LG S40TR)
Review: I love home audio, car audio etc. but I didn't want to break the bank, so this setup is perfect for our living room. Its not for everyone though, hope this review will help you out.During movies this setup is REALLY immersive. (Keep reading for details) MAKE SURE you change the audio setting to "Cinema" on the remote! I leave it on cinema all the time, even just watching TV or YouTube, unless I'm listening to music then I switch to the music mode.On our TV we were able to change the TV settings to allow the TV remote to adjust the volume of the LG system, and it also turns the TV off and ALL the speakers off with one button! Which is really convenient. I only use the LG remote to change the audio profile when switching from cinema to music.Its a wireless system, so of course that means Bluetooth enabled if you want to play music or maybe an audio book from your phone / tablet. Maybe you are cooking in the kitchen and have an open home layout you can watch the media on your phone and use the speaker system for the audio via Bluetooth. Use the sound bar or the LG remote to activate Bluetooth and just connect your device.This is NOT a system that requires a separate audio receiver with AM/FM. If you need to connect a vinyl player, and already have extra speakers you want to add in, then this is not the system for you. This system works great with smart TVs / projectors / game consoles / streaming devices etc.I've had no connection issues or dropped signals whatsoever and its been in use for a few months now, I'm really satisfied with the wireless setup. Even with multiple devices in my house, Xbox, PS5, PC, laptop, cell phones, tablets, wireless security cameras, even the refrigerator uses WIFI and we've had zero connection issues with this system.The subwoofer sounds great while playing music and movies, I can hear it thump from upstairs, it will fill your room with really loud sound, but it probably wont bother the neighbors. If you have the volume up a good amount you wont be able to talk with an "inside voice" to someone across the room very easily to give you an idea of how loud and powerful this setup is. Its not underwhelming in any stretch of the imagination, unless you are trying to fill a dance club with sound. With that being said this system would function very well for playing music during a reasonable sized house party with like 20 or so guests give or take.It works perfectly for my significant other and I, as we don't host often at all and its usually just us two watching the TV. We set the two satellite speakers on either side of the couch facing directly at the TV, and the surround effect sounds awesome while watching a movie or TV series. That is the optimal seating position, being directly between the left and right speakers on either side of you. If you have another couch that isn't directly facing the TV, the surround sound aspect may not sound as convincing from that position. If you always have a bunch of people in the room in different seating positions trying to watch a movie you probably need a 5.1 or 7.1 system instead.The subwoofer is powered / active so you will need to place it near an outlet, or run an extension cord, though I wouldn't want a passive subwoofer that doesn't require power as my main home theater sub. The two satellite speakers are wired together via speaker wire (L&R) and one power cord, but then they wirelessly connect to the subwoofer and sound bar. Directions are clear and easy to read with pictures and diagrams so you shouldn't have any issues. I think it's awesome having a clean looking setup without having to run speaker wire across the floor, or up the wall. Just the L&R speaker wire that is hiding behind the couch. Plenty of slack on the speaker wire about 10-20 feet if I had to guess.Once the speakers are set up and connected, you need some audio. First you need to plug an HDMI cable into the sound barâs HDMI ARC port, then into the HDMI ARC port on your TV. That will allow audio / video to travel in BOTH directions from your TV and the sound system. Standard HDMI ports only allow audio / video to travel in one direction. If your TV is older and doesn't have an HDMI ARC port, I'm fairly certain you can use an optical cable instead, but I'm not positive as its been over 2 months since I set everything up.***You may have to change the audio settings on your TV to activate the ARC setting from your TV***If you have a game console / laptop / streaming device / DVD or Blu-ray player etc., you would then run a separate HDMI cord from said device into the sound bar's standard HDMI port. Then you should be good to go.I would highly recommend searching up a "surround sound test" video on YouTube at this point to make sure you have the speakers arranged correctly.If you are using a projector with Bluetooth capability, you can wirelessly connect the projector to the sound bar for your audio. If your projector does not have Bluetooth, you can use an Amazon Firestick with Bluetooth capability. You would just connect the Firestick to the projector, and then use the Bluetooth on the Firestick to connect to the sound bar for your audio. Note older Firesticks do not have Bluetooth. If your video is on a USB flash drive or some other USB drive, you should be able to connect the drive to your projector and then run an HDMI cord into one of the HDMI ports on the sound bar, though I have not tested this myself. In theory you should also be able to use a USB Bluetooth transmitter / receiver plugged into your projector to wirelessly connect to the sound bar for audio instead.From the optimal seating position, as explained above, the sound is awesome! You can hear a vehicle in a movie passing from left to right in real time, or gunshots that sound like they are ricocheting around you! Its really cool, in my opinion better than a movie theater because you get to sit in the perfect position at home and its more of an intimate experience if that makes sense.Another example is from "House of the Dragon" TV series (no spoilers), while the new dragon riders were down in the dragons pit, it was all quiet and eerie, then some small rocks fall down in the distance (you don't even see them fall on screen) and we had to look around our room for a second, as we thought something really fell down in real life! Such a cool experience! If you were watching that on regular TV speakers you wouldn't even notice those little details, with this setup it sounded like the rocks fell down right next to you. I wouldn't want to watch a movie without this type of experience moving forward because you are really missing out on a big part of the emersion.
Reviewer: Allisha Hitt
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: LG Surround Sound System (LG S40TR): A Budget-Friendly Home Theater Win!
Review: I recently picked up the LG Surround Sound System (LG S40TR), and despite some mixed reviews, Iâm really happy with it! Letâs clear a few things up: if youâre expecting everything to be totally wireless via Bluetooth, thatâs not the case. But once you get past that, itâs a great setup.Hereâs the deal: the soundbar connects to your TV with an HDMI or optical audio cable and needs to be plugged into power. The subwoofer is Bluetooth to the soundbar, but it still requires its own power source. The two rear speakers? One plugs into power, and a speaker wire connects the two. We placed ours behind the couch to keep the wire hiddenâno ceiling wire here!âand it doesnât affect the sound at all. In fact, it sounds fantastic!Some people werenât thrilled with the remote, but honestly, I find the app way more convenient for controlling everything. Download it, and youâll see what I meanâsuper easy!All in all, the setup process was smooth, the sound quality is chefâs kiss, and for the price, itâs a solid home theater system. Highly recommend it for anyone looking to upgrade on a budget!
Reviewer: Paul C.
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great sound quality, but BIG BIG issue with 5GHz band wifi interfernce
Review: The BIG problem with this sound bar is the interference with my 5GHz wifi band. It absolutely debilitates the wifi signal as the sound bar uses the same frequency as the 5GHz band. For me, it completely masked my 5GHz signal, so it didn't even show up as an option when trying to connect with my devices. I moved the netgear nighthawk x6 r8000 router further away from the sound bar, and it was still interfering. I was able to connect to my 5GHz band, but internet was very laggy, and when I ran the internet speed test, I was getting 85MB/s. When I unplugged the sound bar and ran the speed test, i was getting 500+MB/s. I was hoping it was just the wireless subwoofer that was causing the issue, but I unplugged the subwoofer and only ran the sound bar, and I still had interference. In conclusion, the sound bar interferes with the 5GHz band on your wifi. 2.4GHz is fine and works okay.Excluding the wifi issue, the sound quality is amazing, and the value for the money is great. Installation was a bit tricky as it was being installed to a Samsung TV, so I had to use the optical cable. The TV was not picking up the sound bar via HDMI.
Reviewer: Thomas White
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Bad product description
Review: It mentions clearly that it will clear your voice audio and control the amount of volume when there is music when in fact it doesnât. The remote is extremely hard to understand, there are three LED lights that turn into 9 different colors. So can you really tell the difference between red and purple? And the worst part about it is that it advertises that it will show you your settings on your TV but it doesnât tell you that you must on an LG TV in order for that to work. . Just false advertising, which really makes me mad!
Reviewer: wapsman
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Compatibility
Review: Before you purchase this item make sure it is compatible with your TV preferably an LG, it just makes the entire setup process a lot easier. In my case, all I needed to do was to turn on the sound bar and enjoy my TV experience. I did have purchase a HDMI cable since one was not provided. It just works well in my situation. I have a 55in LG smart TV, the room it is in is approx. 14 x 14 with standard fittings. If the room was any larger I would purchase a larger system to get better results. Sound gets lost in more spacious surroundings. All in all I am happy with my purchase.
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Awesome sound system!
Review: I'm extremely pleased with this sound system. I have an LG TV and the hook up was super easy. Sound is excellent. I'd highly recommend this product.
Reviewer: M R Wadsley
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Reviewer: Malcolm
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Very easy to install and sounds epic
Reviewer: Francisco Esquivel
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Su bajos son suficientemente potentes..Estoy satisfecho
Reviewer: Luis Pascual
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Fácil de instalar, discreta y elegante.El sonido es algo que aun no logro descifrar, separa muy bien los sonidos y tiene un buen rango, el subbuffer es decente y el volumen o potencia están bien pero hay situaciones en donde no importa cuanto le subas, no se nota gran diferencia.Me gusta que tenga control remoto.Creo que es ideal para una habitación mediana.
Reviewer: Cliente de Kindle
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Es increÃble el nivel de audio máximo, me dejo sorprendÃdo ya qué llega a la altura de una bocina diseñada para fiestas, se sincroniza perfectamente, dudaba por algunos comentarÃos qué decian qué ha veces no funcionaba, pero en mi caso no lo es.
Customers say
Customers like the ease of setup and design of the speakers. They mention they're user-friendly and immersive. However, some customers have reported issues with the remote control and connectivity. Opinions are mixed on the sound quality, functionality, and overall quality.
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