LG S95TR Soundbar ZDNET's key takeaways The LG S95TR soundbar with wireless subwoofer is currently on sale for $896 -- the lowest price yet.
The LGS95TR may be expensive, but the high-quality audio is easily worth the price.
The soundbar has many features, but some of the best ones require a newer LG TV model. View now at Amazon View now at Best Buy more buying choices
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It's been more than a year since LG released the S95TR soundbar, following much hype, as a high-end complement to its newest OLED TVs. The soundbar and wireless subwoofer setup come with a host of impressive features, including Dolby Atmos and DTS: X surround sound, and lots of extra features accessible through its app.
While it's no longer the latest model, the S95TR is still a welcome addition to any home entertainment space -- especially on sale for Black Friday at $897, or 44% off. It includes four components: a main soundbar, a subwoofer, and two small rear speakers. The subwoofer and rear speakers are wireless, so you don't need additional cords besides the power connections and the main HDMI cord.
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The main concern that prevented me from committing to a surround sound setup in the first place was dealing with wires running across my room, so I appreciate that this system is partially wireless.
Unfortunately, you must download the LG Soundbar app to use all the features. It's a little inconvenient that this is separate from the LG ThinQ app that controls LG TVs, especially given that you'll probably use it regularly, but that's a minor quibble.
The setup is simple. After plugging in the speakers in the instructed order, installing the app, and adding the soundbar to the app, the speakers undergo a tuning process specific to your room setup. I played a movie before using AI Room Calibration, and I can attest that it made a noticeable difference in how things sounded.
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