r/Soundbars

If anyone has any questions I have had the LG Sound Suite (Four discrete M7s - as fronts and rears and one Soundbar H7) for a few weeks now. I am impressed and ended up selling the self purchased Q990F and I am keeping the LG Sound Suite, I am looking to buy the W7 subwoofer soon. I also previously had the Sonos Arc gen1 with One SL rears (self purchased).

For transparency, I did receive the LG system free for a promotional event by LG. I didn’t have to sign an agreement to receive it. I don’t get kickbacks etc.

I am hoping I can provide my thoughts here and that such does not violate the rules of this sub. Other than winning the free system in their contest draw I don’t get any comissions etc. nor am I obligated to post here. I am happy to answer any questions. I am an enthusiast not a professional reviewer but I can give you my candid comparative input based in my experience with the Q990F and Sonos Arc gen1.

My review ended up being a bit too long winded so I have just pasted my TL;DR below.

I know how popular the Samsung Q990 series is, due to its reasonable price point and great performance. Thus, if you own a Q990 system already, the swap to the LG Sound Suite system is still notable (wider physical sound stage possibility) but I would not inherently recommend the swap unless you have spare disposable income and you do not need DTS passthrough nor multiple HDMI ports on the soundbar given the H7 does not have such.

TL;DR

All in all I highly recommend the LG Sound Suite system to anyone looking for a premium, highly immersive surround sound with the ability to have flexible speaker placement. 
 
Pros:
• Extremely immersive surround sound with a much wider soundstage thanks to discrete front left/right speakers.
• Each M7 speaker has its own woofer, giving fuller sound and stronger bass than Samsung’s Q990F’s rear speakers.
• Bass performance is surprisingly strong even without the optional W7 subwoofer.
• Dolby Atmos FlexConnect makes speaker placement flexible and works well in oddly shaped rooms.
• Dialogue clarity is excellent, even during noisy scenes.
• Gaming and movies feel more enveloping and cinematic than competing systems.
• The design is sleek and modern, closer to Sonos aesthetics than Samsung.
• The modular system lets users build gradually over time.
• LG ThinQ app provides solid EQ/control features.

Cons:
• No DTS support, which could be a deal breaker for people with large DTS Blu-ray collections.
• The H7 soundbar is physically deep and can be difficult to mount on Mantel Mounts (NOT a problem for typical wall mounting)
• No official wall mounts yet for the M7/M5 speakers.
• Setup may frustrate less tech-savvy users because proper Wi-Fi configurations/specs matter. This goes for any Wi-Fi hub based audio systems though.
• Using only M7 speakers with the TV (without the H7 soundbar) gives lustlacker audio results and fewer controls due to limitations of TV speakers.

My full write up for those interested reading more https://www.reddit.com/r/LG_UserHub/s/tQFEyBFij1

Edit: I posted a picture in the comment section below of the two rear M7 units that are mounted at ear level.

The two front M7 units will be mounted or placed on stands at ear level soon too. The LG floor-stands are not yet in stock where I live.

Hey guys, I updated my Samsung HW-Q810GD/ZG to the newest version (Version 1051/1050 from 13.05.2026 - https://www.samsung.com/de/support/model/HW-Q810GD/ZG/#downloads) and the sound is much worse now. I tried to reset the settings right on the device, but this did not helped. I played around with the modes, but all of them sound much worse now. The only kind of usable mode is now "Standard" the rest (Surround, Gaming, Adaptive) is just... bad. It sounds like that the only working speaker is the one in the middle of the Soundbar, every other is barely hearable, when using something else than the "Standard" mode. This makes the soundbar sound more flat than the build in speakers of the tv with the other modes.

Is there any way to install a previous firmware?

Thanks!

8 foot ceilings but it’s the popcorn surface since it’s an older apt complex.

14 feet wall to tv wall (77 A95L)

Living room extends to kitchen so it’s sort of bigger open room, to the right of the kitchen, then to the right of the kitchen is the hallway that leads to the bedrooms.

I could probably pull out the couch by around the foot from the wall.

Old soundbar died, so considering an avr setup or the Sony quads which just went on sale for 2k I think at Best Buy. Would need a sub with that.

Hi everyone,
I’m building a new house and I’m trying to plan the audio setup for this living room (photos attached). I’m looking for recommendations.
A few details:
Open concept living room with high ceilings.

TV wall is fairly minimal/clean and I want to keep the aesthetic modern.

There will be someone living in the basement, so I don’t want insane bass shaking the whole house.

The house is still under construction, so wiring speakers now is easy.

There’s an 8-foot flat ceiling section above the sofa where I could install in-ceiling speakers.

I’m not chasing “perfect audiophile” performance. I care more about good immersive sound while keeping everything discreet and visually clean.

I’m also not too sure what kind of budget I’m expecting for this.

Thanks in advance

So further to my leak here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Soundbars/s/GnQHtgkbFE

This pretty much confirms the new incoming lineup.

TVs:

Bravia 9 ii

Bravia 7 ii

Bravia 3 ii

Audio:

Top:

New center channel and front speakers

Left to right:

Sony Bravia theatre bar 5

Sony Bravia theatre 7 bar

Sony theatre sub 8

Sony theatre sub 9

Sony theatre rear 9 speakers

Obviously we are aware of pretty much all the new products except the new top audio system.

So looks like this will be new front speakers you will then have the new soundbar style which will also host all the control unit etc. This obviously is smaller than the soundbars themselves and rules out using a soundbar as a center but they've probably just made it purely as a dedicated center channel.

You'll then be able to pair with the theatre rear 9's then use dual subs (7/8/9 model) as per screenshot below.

7 days to go and will have all the details but good news for those who 1. Always wanted a center channel, 2. The people who preferred the cylinder style speakers like the original HT-A9'S. These speakers will also have much larger 80mm all round upfiring drivers and mounts and wall mounts sold separately where you can angle the speakers directly at the listener.

Exciting times ahead!

Looking for guidance on which soundbar to get. To preface I will be using the soundbar on an LG C4 65” tv

I recently order the LG S95TR from Best Buy new at a price of 899 (before tax). The wow orchestra features and price point are why I decided to get this soundbar above Q990 series originally. This was when the general price I found for Q990f was around 1400-1600

I am a corporate employee and just checked Samsungs site and I can get the Q990F for 100 less at the price of 800 (before taxes)

My priorities are to have the best surround sound system I can under $1000 for games, music, and movies.

Should I return the S95TR or the Q990F?

I ordered the Samsung Q990F "Refurbished-Excellent" from Amazon for $771.12 after tax. It's set up currently. Box is in rough shape but product works great I updated the firmware. I see Samsung now has it for $847.83 after tax with first responders discount. Is it worth returning the "Refurbished - Excellent" soundbar with a 90 day refund/replacement policy and buying brand new from Samsung for an extra $76.71 more?

I did purchase the refurbished soundbar with my Chase credit card which supposedly extends warranties for one year on refurbished products from Amazon but not sure I'd bet on that.

Will pair it with a LG Oled C3 I sit about 10 to 12 feet from the tv. Tv is in mounted on a wall in a corner so there a wall on the right side of the tv and the room is open to the left. I don’t want to run anything more than sound bar, with a subwoofer if necessary. I don’t have room for a multi speaker setup. I currently have a 300ish dollar Samsung that keeps losing connection to the soundbar and has stopped powering on when the tv turns on. I prefer clarity over bass. Anyone have any suggestions??

Has anyone tried it? Would it be safe to update? Thanks!