LG S95AR Review
A very capable complete surround package that is especially compelling alongside a compatible LG television.
At a Glance
LG’s package delivers a broad 9.1.5 presentation with rear speakers, a wireless subwoofer and useful TV integration. Its balance and surround scale are persuasive, while buyers with demanding gaming sources should note the limits of its HDMI implementation.
LG S95AR Specifications
The LG S95AR is a 9.1.5-channel soundbar system with 17 speakers, 810 W total output, wireless subwoofer and rear speakers, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, HDMI 2.1/eARC, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.1.
Audio & Channels
| Channel Configuration | 9.1.5 |
| Speakers | 17 speakers |
| Total Power Output | 810 W total output |
Audio Formats
| Supported Formats | Dolby Atmos; Dolby Digital; Dolby Digital Plus; Dolby TrueHD; DTS Digital Surround; DTS:X; DTS-HD High Resolution; DTS-HD Master Audio; LPCM; AAC; MP3; OGG; WAV; FLAC |
| Hi-Res Audio | Up to 24-bit/96 kHz |
Included Components
- Main soundbar
- Wireless subwoofer
- 2 wireless rear speakers
Sound Features
- AI Room Calibration Pro
- WOW Orchestra
- WOW Interface
- AI Sound Pro
- Surround Sound Expansion
Connectivity
| HDMI Inputs | 1 HDMI 2.1 input |
| HDMI eARC/ARC | 1 HDMI output with eARC |
| Optical Input | 1 optical input |
| USB | 1 USB port with audio playback |
Wireless & Streaming
| Wi-Fi | Supported |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 with SBC/AAC |
| AirPlay | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | Chromecast |
| Streaming Services | Spotify Connect; Tidal Connect |
| Multiroom | LG ThinQ / compatible LG ecosystem |
Video Pass-through
| Max Pass-through | 4K/120 Hz |
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision; HDR10 |
| Gaming Features | VRR; ALLM |
Controls & Smart Features
| Voice Assistants | Works with Alexa; works with Google Home |
| App | LG Soundbar app / LG ThinQ |
| Remote | Remote control included; compatible LG TV remote control |
Dimensions & Weight
| Soundbar Dimensions | 49.2 x 2.5 x 5.3 in (1250 x 63 x 135 mm) |
| Soundbar Weight | 12.5 lb (5.65 kg) |
| Subwoofer Dimensions | 7.9 x 16.0 x 15.9 in (202 x 407 x 403 mm) |
| Subwoofer Weight | 21.2 lb (9.6 kg) |
| Rear Speaker Dimensions | 6.3 x 8.8 x 5.6 in (159 x 223 x 142 mm) each |
| Rear Speaker Weight | 9.0 lb (4.08 kg) |
| Wall Mount | Wall-mount bracket included |
Power
| Power Consumption | Main 65 W operating / ≤0.5 W off; rear speaker 33 W operating / ≤0.5 W off; subwoofer 40 W operating / ≤0.5 W off |
In the Box
- Remote control
- HDMI cable
- Wall-mount bracket
- Warranty card
Warranty & Support
| Warranty | 1-year limited parts and labor warranty |
| Support | LG USA chat, phone/email support, manuals, troubleshooting and repair support |
Summary
The complete package includes the main bar, subwoofer and two six-channel up-firing rear speakers. It supports 4K/120 Hz, VRR and ALLM pass-through plus AirPlay 2, Chromecast and app-based room calibration.
Should You Buy the LG S95AR?
The LG S95AR ranks #5 of 10 in our Best Soundbars with Subwoofers ranking, with a CORE score of 86/100.
Buy it if
- You want a soundbars with subwoofer for LG TV owners and movie fans wanting a complete Atmos package with rear speakers and strong ecosystem integration.
Skip it if
- Reliability & support is your top priority. The Samsung HW-Q990F scores 84 there, against 82 for the LG S95AR.
How the LG S95AR Scored
CORE scores every model in this category on the factors below, listed from most to least important for soundbars with subwoofers. The rank shows where the LG S95AR places among the 10 models in our Best Soundbars with Subwoofers ranking.
Technical Assessment
Performance
Its strongest traits are balanced sound, surround/height reproduction and clean output, with good room correction and format coverage. Bass depth is substantial but articulation is not as refined as the category leaders, and its HDMI implementation has bandwidth limits at the highest video settings.
Reliability and Ownership
No statistically supportable failure rate was found. Hands-on testing noted occasional wireless pairing friction, but the evidence is not strong enough to generalize into a broad durability claim; support evidence is kept separate from reliability.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Crisp, balanced sound with clear dialogue
- Strong 9.1.5 surround and height-channel immersion
- Rear speakers and subwoofer are included
- Useful LG-TV integration and gaming passthrough
Cons
- Bass is less articulate than the strongest premium rivals
- No full HDMI 2.1 bandwidth
- Price remains high despite strong competition
What Reviewers and Owners Say
- Controlled testing found balanced sound, solid surround and height performance, high output with little compression and broad format support; full HDMI 2.1 bandwidth is not supported.
- Long-form hands-on testing found crisp balanced sound, deep immersion, simple setup and useful gaming passthrough, with bass articulation and price less convincing.
Owners rate the LG S95AR 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 96 ratings at a major US retailer.
LG S95AR Alternatives
Samsung HW-Q990F
Choose it for stronger owner review validation: it scores 92 there, against 80 for the LG S95AR.
Samsung HW-Q900H
Choose it for stronger owner review validation: it scores 92 there, against 80 for the LG S95AR.
Sony BRAVIA Theatre System 6
Choose it for stronger value & total cost: it scores 92 there, against 82 for the LG S95AR.
How We Evaluate
Last updated October 3, 2026.