Got the USC9S soundbar for free when purchased lg oled65g46ls TV. Definitely a big improvement on the TV speakers and sub adds booming bass. Great depth to sound with films in Dolby Atmos. Overall, happy with performance as soundbar was free but not so sure I would want to pay the full retail price for this unit

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My husband wanted to upgrade our old receiver, multi-speaker system and give me an easier way to get great audio without pushing a lot of buttons. This seems to be the answer, but the process was not as easy as expected. Initial set up utilized the included HDMI cable and the hook-up was easy, but audio issues ensued. It sounded great with news and talk shows, which is nice. However, when we watched movies or streaming series the voices got muddled with the background music/effects, etc. making it very difficult to follow the dialogue. We tried the various settings, including the "Clear Voice" one, but none cleared up this issue. The LG OLED’s built-in speakers were clearer and preferable to using the Soundbar. Granted we do not have a newer evo C-series set, as ours is three years old, so we cannot get all of the features, like TV Sound Mode Share. We contacted LG Consumer support and after a fair deal of trouble-shooting (resets, swapping HDMI cable, adjusting TV sound settings) we were advised to try an Audio Optical cable connection. That cable, unlike the HDMI, is not included with the Soundbar. This seems to have fixed the muddled audio issue. Now we can clearly hear dialogue, as well as the music and sound effects. Surprsing that this was not possible with the HDMI cable, but thankfully we had an audio optical cable at home to test and fix the issue. One nice feature of using the Audio Optical cable is that we can also use the TV’s speakers at the same time, adding even more sound output. The Soundbar looks great above our 2020 LG OLED set. Trying to place it on the counter in front of the TV blocked the remote sensor, so we placed it above the set. The downloaded LG app makes it easy to adjust Soundbar settings including volume and select type of show; cinema, music, sports, game, etc. We are happy with the Soundbar, just wish it had worked better with the HDMI cable on our older set. We have a great immersive audio source to use now and in the future, should we upgrade to a new LG OLED evo set.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] SC9S Soundbar-Immersive Entertainment Experience: I am happy to say I am very impressed with the quality of the sound emanating from this soundbar. It is robust and rich with no tin-sounding noises. The Soundbar was easy to hook up onto the tv and sits nicely on the included shelf. It goes perfectly with the TV. The setup was easy and the speakers can be put almost anywhere. It makes the TV sound like you are in a movie theater. I really love the soundbar.

Subwoofer was defective and only played static. Worked with LG support and ultimately had to return it. The stand was also missing, so no love for NewEgg as a seller either. It’s a shame because I really wanted this to go with my new LG C4, but the combination of those two things lost me as a customer of LG, Walmart, and NewEgg all in one horrible purchase and subsequent return.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a high quality bundle. The SC9S soundbar has a very booming and crisp sound that will definitely fill your room. I opted to buy the add on back speakers to give it a full surround sound and it is very high quality. The C3 TV is...amazing... admittedly this is my first OLED TV but my goodness is the picture amazing. I have so far watched movies, shows, and sports with the TV and I dont have any complaints. One of the coolest parts of the TV is the remote, it has a pointer on it then allows you to use it almost like a mouse. I would highly recommend both the SC9S as well as the C3 TV.

### Review of the LG Sound Bar USC9S: Dolby Atmos and Audio Quality #### Introduction The LG Sound Bar USC9S is a premium audio system designed for home theaters, featuring Dolby Atmos for a dynamic, three-dimensional sound experience. This review focuses on its Dolby Atmos capabilities and overall audio quality. #### Design and Build Quality The USC9S sports a sleek, modern design with premium materials, ensuring it blends seamlessly into contemporary home setups. Its robust build and included subwoofer enhance both aesthetics and audio performance. #### Dolby Atmos Performance 1. **Sound Immersion**: The USC9S excels at creating a surround sound environment, with audio appearing to come from all directions, including above, enhancing movies and games. 2. **Clarity and Detail**: The sound bar delivers clear, distinct audio elements, ensuring dialogue, music, and effects are crisp and unmuddied. 3. **Power and Depth**: The subwoofer provides powerful bass, adding depth and realism to the audio, crucial for an immersive Dolby Atmos experience. #### Audio Quality 1. **Movies**: The USC9S provides an engaging movie experience with clear dialogue, powerful bass, and faithful soundtrack reproduction. 2. **Music**: It handles various music genres well, with crisp highs, well-represented mids, and tight bass, offering a wide soundstage. 3. **Gaming**: Gamers benefit from the spatial audio, which enhances immersion and helps pinpoint sound directions. #### Connectivity and Features The USC9S includes HDMI inputs/outputs, optical audio input, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi, ensuring compatibility with various devices. It supports multiple audio formats and features AI Sound Pro for automatic audio adjustment based on content. #### User Experience Setup is straightforward, with intuitive remote control and smart home system integration, allowing for voice control via Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. #### Conclusion The LG Sound Bar USC9S is a versatile audio system that excels in delivering an immersive Dolby Atmos experience. Its excellent build, superior audio performance, and wide range of features make it a top choice for enhancing home entertainment. Whether for movies, music, or gaming, the USC9S offers a rich and engaging audio experience, making it a worthwhile investment.

Although LG falsely claims the SPQ8-S speakers can be added as rear speakers they are not available anywhere. To my knowledge these are the only rear speakers compatible with this set so do not purchase these if you are looking for a surround sound system.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Let's me start off by saying I've hade a few sound bars in my life. This one by far is the best and easiest to setup, all I did was connect the Hdmi cable and that was it no setting configuration needed. Now let me get to the sound , I am blown away with how much sound and bass is coming from this small unit . It shakes my living room I had a 6 speaker surround sound before and this LG blows it away in every way.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Sound Bar was very easy to install. Even unboxing was very nice. Well organised, and easy to figure out what went where. Installing just required an HDMI cable into the TV's HDMI/ARC port, and selecting the input on the bar. Everything worked well from the start. It took a bit to figure out the volume settings at first, but it was fairly intuitive. One of the problems I had was the sparsity of configuration information. Once plugged in, there is no way to contour the audio. You can't alter the EQ much, or vary the "front", "side", ATMOS properties. Overall, it presented a nice image, but seemed a bit heavy on the mid high frequencies. I must admit, I am a strong user of a full range speaker set up, but I felt a bit disappointed in the overall tonality of the bar. Perhaps there are controls I am not yet aware of, or maybe a software update to address these areas. Once again, the lack of configuration information was an issue. This would still be a great system for small rooms, or apartment dwellers though.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been using the LG SC9S sound bar for a little bit now and it's been a game changer for my home audio. The sound quality is amazing, with deep bass and clear highs that make everything sound better. Setting it up was not as easy due to the lack of instructions, but I'm a little technologically savy and figured out how to get to the wireless option. It connected to my TV and other devices without any hassle. The Dolby Atmos support is a highlight, giving me a surround sound experience that’s perfect for movies and music. Plus, the sleek design looks great in my living room – it’s modern but not flashy. The only downside is the remote, which feels kind of cheap compared to the sound bar itself. But honestly, the sound quality more than makes up for it. If you’re looking to upgrade your home audio, the LG SC9S is a solid choice.