LG SC9S soundbar review - feature packed but does it sound good?

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7 ай бұрын

This is the review of the LG SC9S 3.1.3 soundbar system that supports many popular technologies and comes with a wireless subwoofer. I’ve used this soundbar with many different TVs, including C3 OLED for which it was tailor-made. Let’s see what are my impressions after the test.
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@rogerlapin9809 3 ай бұрын

Good informative and balanced (no pun intended) review. Over the last 25 years I've had several expensive surround sound systems, Top of the range Yamaha and NAD amps, Bose speakers followed on by better and better speakers... etc. The problem was I was seduced by the tech but never really used the systems to their full capability. A sound bar, which obviously can't really compete with real speakers all around the room, is a solution out of the box that works and is probably sufficient for 90% of folk 🙂

@marathidjsofpune6869 3 ай бұрын

Im confused between some soundbars. Need help between sp8a and sc9s or should i just consider another company like jbl sb190 or 2.1 mk2 jbl?

@earicprasad 5 ай бұрын

Does it have Meridian sound? LG's catalogues available at stores says it has but it is nowhere mentioned on packing neither on product.

@RokuX51 3 ай бұрын

At 7:01 how do you get that UI to show on the right side during PS5 games. Thanks! Also btw when using Wow orchestra, so volume level shows properly on TV when adjusting volume? I hate that with other sound bars there is no UI for it anymore when a sound bar is used instead of TV speakers.

@brankomraz5487 7 ай бұрын

Pozdrav Darko, imam TV LG OLED 55C9PLA. Koji LG soundbar kupiti?

@leonliang 25 күн бұрын

Hi, for connectivity is it better to use HDMI or bluetooth? as i see the advertiding for this sounbar, it says bluetooth still provide good sound quality pair with LG OLED C3 TV

@mousahassan7938 5 ай бұрын

What is the best sound bar that works with the LG G2 ?

@thinaharran 3 ай бұрын

Would this be compatible with LG C1 ?

@davidparnell6272 5 ай бұрын

I bought this soundbar for 600 CAD considering price and my specific needs (apartment and a not so big room) it’s perfect. Thankfully my ears have not been spoiled yet to truly nitpick the sound quality. Perfect example it blew my mind when you said the sub was lacking.

@korndud 5 ай бұрын

damn, where did you get it for 600?!?

@davidparnell6272 5 ай бұрын

@@korndudit was one of those bestbuy “open box” deals. Soundbar showed up pristine no issues at all. Worst case scenario I’d just have to send it back and get a refund. Or sell it for more.

@Mar2bv 13 күн бұрын

I need this for an apartment too, walls are thin. Is it too loud for apartment living?

@peterk6797 2 ай бұрын

One call out is that I realized is that using Optical Video has limitations on number of channels supported, I don't think it can support Dolby Atmos, so it would be great to understand those nuances so people set up their cables correctly. eARC still confuses me on how to setup properly

@waperboy 6 ай бұрын

I have 55" LG OLED C7 from 2017, and I wonder if the soundbar mounting bracket will fit - the bracket mounting (the rectangular chunky plastic part with 4 screw holes that goes into the tv) looks similar to the stand mounting on my C7, but I have to be sure. My old LG OLED is my pride and joy, and now this soundbar is on sale...

@Mar2bv 13 күн бұрын

Is this too loud for apartment living?

@mateuszlika2652 4 ай бұрын

Hi Do you know what rear speakers are compatible with this soundbar? I bought it with c3, and I would like to make the sound 5.1

@TVguyDarko 4 ай бұрын

Hi: LG SPQ8-S Rear Speaker Kit is wireless and can be used with the LG S90QY, LG S80QY, or the SC9S Soundbars.

@kittykennedyks 3 ай бұрын

LG SPQ8 S

@chikosneff 3 ай бұрын

Would you get this or good stereo speakers like Klipsch The Nines? (I have a C3)

@TVguyDarko 3 ай бұрын

Without a doubt I'd get Klipsch. I've been using this soundbar in my living room since I've finished the test and definitely it sounds inferior to my floor-standers that I had before. If you are limited by space, sure, soundbars are a great option, but for me they offer too big compromise when it comes to sound quality.

@noufalvavaliyagathnoufal-jf1go 5 ай бұрын

Iam parches this product perfect sound quality 😊

@TVguyDarko 5 ай бұрын

Great 👍

@AoT540 Ай бұрын

I have the lg dsc9s but I want rear speakers for it. I see multiple answers about the compatibility with spq8-s. Some say it connects, but some say it don’t. What rear speakers do I buy for the dsc9s?

@inombo 17 күн бұрын

spq8-s is the right speaker. it has 2 speakers and a receiver

@GODLIKE99KINGZ 29 күн бұрын

2 hdmi. Does this mean if u connect soundbar using hdmi you don't loose taken hdmi by soundbar cos u can plug xbox to 2nd hdmi on the soundbar? Meaning soundbar works as passthrough?

@TVguyDarko 26 күн бұрын

Hey - that it correct - soundbar can pass-through the signal from the external device to the TV. It just doesn't support 4K 120 HDR VRR as pointed out just before the conclusion.

@VR-power 5 ай бұрын

I have a 55” LG OLED C3 and wanted to upgrade the audio with a sound bar. Im interested in the SC9S because it comes with a bracket to make it fit under the TV. However i have the TV on a shelf thats not very deep. Can i please have the dimensions of the entire footprint of the soundbar and the table stand it comes with? Thank you so much 👍

@andrei_ytube 13 сағат бұрын

The stand bracket has deep 25,5cm with the Sound Bar on top the bracket

@yazal9884 5 ай бұрын

I have a problem with the sound bar the dialouge is very low but when action hit its very loud. I have c3 lg

@davidparnell6272 5 ай бұрын

I had the same issue but it is easily fixed in the app. Go in and boost the middle channel and overhead channel to like 3-4 this makes the soundbar much more rounded

@yazal9884 5 ай бұрын

@davidparnell6272 thank you!!!

@sid777 3 ай бұрын

Do you think the brackets would work on the LG CX?

@TVguyDarko 3 ай бұрын

Hey, I am not sure, but perhaps I could make a sketch with all the dimensions so you can check? Would that be helpful?

@sid777 3 ай бұрын

No need, mine is being delivered today 😊

@vivekkolasani 5 ай бұрын

Will it be compatible with a 65 inch B2?

@TVguyDarko 5 ай бұрын

Seems not, only C series.

@kittykennedyks 3 ай бұрын

How to test the dts x channel callout test?

@TVguyDarko 3 ай бұрын

You need to download it and play it on TV/media player which supports this format. Just google this test name and you’ll find where to get it.

@An.Individual 18 сағат бұрын

How does the soundbar connect to the LG OLED C3 TV?

@andrei_ytube 13 сағат бұрын

Optical, Bluetooth, and the best choice is HDMI cable

@karthikkumar1928 7 ай бұрын

Which one should i go for lgsp8a or lgsc9s because lgsp8a is configured with meridian one and i haven't seen any of such in lgsc9s. Does meridian plays a major role in sound difference between lg sp8a vs lg sc9s

@ShivaKumar-xt4mb 7 ай бұрын

Who said LgSc9s don't have meridian! I purchased today that option was there

@ShivaKumar-xt4mb 7 ай бұрын

Sound was Awesome 😎

@karthikkumar1928 7 ай бұрын

@@ShivaKumar-xt4mb it was never mentioned anywhere on the box nor on the website

@ShivaKumar-xt4mb 7 ай бұрын

rasalashivakumar007

@karthikkumar1928 7 ай бұрын

@@ShivaKumar-xt4mb i didn't get it

@blueskys399 7 күн бұрын

Does it have to be LG tv for you to have a good quality sound?

@TVguyDarko 7 күн бұрын

No, it can be any TV. With compatible LG TVs you get Synergy effect by using both TV and soundbar speakers at the same time. However, in my tests and actual use, I haven’t seen any real benefit.

@rainbowgaming8441 2 ай бұрын

hi its not hooked up right !!!!! dont use the bluetooth this is why your not getting the full sound use the arc and then you will have it loud and powerful and you can clearly hear the back spks ....yes some are hooking them up wrong the blue tooth is for only music from your cell phone and you need to mute alexa before when watching movies or tv she will talk

@TVguyDarko 2 ай бұрын

Hi - I was using eARC for all critical listening, not Bluetooth connection.

@SurinderSingh-cn4ee 7 ай бұрын

Sir why r u not playing any music?

@TVguyDarko 7 ай бұрын

What would you like to hear? What type of music?

@SurinderSingh-cn4ee 7 ай бұрын

@@TVguyDarko sir any song or dialog

@Sec1515 Ай бұрын

What game is that?

@anujrathi8938 5 ай бұрын

lg sp8a or lg sc9s ?

@TVguyDarko 5 ай бұрын

They seem to be similar in audio terms. Do you have C2/3 OLED? If yes and you plan to use the mounting bracket, then better get SC9S.

@charuwaka1 28 күн бұрын

How many inches is Subwoofer ?

@TVguyDarko 27 күн бұрын

Speaker diameter? I’ve measured 19 cm through the cloth, should be 7 or 7.5 inch.

@enriquecarvajal4588 6 ай бұрын

I have a 42 in? Is that a problem with the bracket? @ 1:32 you mentioned

@TVguyDarko 6 ай бұрын

It is only compatible with 55, 65 and 77” models.

@karno18 7 ай бұрын

I have the same soundbar but on 06:08 i see on your phone the button sound effect Standard. Mine is PCM en Yours is on Dolby Atmos. How do you set that to Dolby Atmos?

@TVguyDarko 7 ай бұрын

Hey - you need to send bitstream (pass-through) signal to the soundbar and not decode it to PCM in order to see Dolby Atmos / other formats in the app.

@ltrxhxrdl4111 5 ай бұрын

@@TVguyDarkoand how do you that ?

@rizalitodumo1988 4 ай бұрын

Following.

@sandeepsalwe828 7 ай бұрын

👍👍

@TVguyDarko 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@ShivaKumar-xt4mb 6 ай бұрын

Why showing meridian sound in lg Manifest it was not in sc9s

6 ай бұрын

Imo lg sk9y i presao na q930b. Lg nema sanse protiv Samsunga

@TVguyDarko 6 ай бұрын

Da? Puno bolji zvuk?

6 ай бұрын

@@TVguyDarko da! Puno bolji! Lg ima problem sa wooferom on jednostavno nije dovoljno duboki. A za slusanje muzike ima jacinu ali nekako nije to to kako bi trebalo biti. Jedini mode koji je bio slusljiv kod mog lg-ja bio je movie. A samsung q930 znaci manji brat od q990 druga je dimenzija soundbara.

@srikanthputti2413 6 ай бұрын

Vocals are weak can't hear dialogues weak center

@davidparnell6272 5 ай бұрын

It’s pretty simple to fix… just boost the middle and upfiring speakers in the app till it sounds balanced. Doesn’t take much effort

@shashidharmurthy2226 6 ай бұрын

These sound bars are not available in lndia,so this video is at present useless 😅

@senthilkumaran1067 6 ай бұрын

Available.. I purchased it last month

@HridyanshJain 6 ай бұрын

purchased it today

@anujag3501 6 ай бұрын

I bought it today from Croma

@HridyanshJain 6 ай бұрын

@@anujag3501 at what price? it costed 33k for me

@Bony726 5 ай бұрын

@@HridyanshJain i am confused between samsung Q700c and sc9s. Any opinion?. We can add rear speaker with lg soundbar (spq8). But no option to add rear speaker with samsung Q700c....any opinion?