LG S95AR · #8 of 10 Best Soundbars

LG S95AR Review

A capable complete surround package whose balance, rear speakers and LG integration remain persuasive against newer premium alternatives.

87 CORE™ SCORE #8 in Best Soundbars
LG S95AR

At a Glance

The S95AR pairs a 9.1.5 layout, wireless subwoofer and dedicated rear speakers with room calibration and LG’s TV-integration features.

Performance 87%
Reliability 82%
Features 88%
Value 83%
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LG S95AR Specifications

The LG S95AR is a 9.1.5-channel 810 W soundbar package with 17 speakers, an 8-inch subwoofer, rear surrounds, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and 4K/120 Hz gaming pass-through.

Audio & Channels

Channel Configuration9.1.5
Speakers17 speakers
Total Power Output810 W total output
Subwoofer Driver8 in bass-reflex subwoofer

Audio Formats

Supported FormatsDolby Atmos and DTS:X
Hi-Res AudioHi-Res Audio supported

Included Components

  • Main soundbar
  • Wireless subwoofer
  • Rear surround speakers

Sound Features

  • WOW Orchestra
  • AI Room Calibration
  • 3D Spatial Sound
  • AI Sound Pro
  • Smart Up-mixer

Wireless & Streaming

Wi-FiSupported
AirPlayAirPlay 2
Chromecast / Google CastChromecast
Streaming ServicesSpotify Connect and Tidal Connect

Video Pass-through

Max Pass-through4K/120 Hz
Gaming FeaturesVRR and ALLM 120 Hz pass-through

Controls & Smart Features

RemoteSingle-remote control with compatible LG TVs

Dimensions & Weight

Soundbar Dimensions49.2 x 2.5 x 5.3 in

In the Box

  • Soundbar
  • Rear speaker system
  • Remote control
  • Power cables

Warranty & Support

Warranty1-year parts and 1-year labor limited warranty
SupportUS manuals, software, setup, troubleshooting and repair support

Summary

It ships as a complete surround package with both the subwoofer and rear speakers included. Its feature set focuses on room calibration, LG TV integration and 120 Hz gaming compatibility.

Should You Buy the LG S95AR?

The LG S95AR ranks #8 of 10 in our Best Soundbars ranking, with a CORE score of 87/100.

Buy it if

  • You own an LG TV and want a complete Atmos package with rear speakers, subwoofer and strong ecosystem integration.

Skip it if

How the LG S95AR Scored

CORE scores every model in this category on the factors below, listed from most to least important for soundbars. The rank shows where the LG S95AR places among the 10 models in our Best Soundbars ranking.

Sound & Dialogue 89/100 · 7th of 10
Surround & Atmos 90/100 · 5th of 10
Bass Performance 87/100 · 6th of 10
Connectivity & AV Sync 84/100 · 7th of 10
Room-Filling Dynamics 92/100 · 4th of 10
Setup & Everyday Use 88/100 · 7th of 10
Value & Total Cost 83/100 · 8th of 10
Reliability & Support 82/100 · 4th of 10
Owner Review Validation 80/100 · 7th of 8

Technical Assessment

Performance

Controlled and long-form tests support balanced sound, good height performance and clean dynamics. Bass articulation and top-end HDMI flexibility are more modest than the strongest flagship alternatives.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Balanced sound with clear dialogue
  • Strong surround and height performance
  • High clean output with rear speakers included
  • Useful LG-TV integration and room calibration

Cons

  • Bass articulation trails the strongest premium systems
  • HDMI bandwidth is less flexible than newer leaders

What Reviewers and Owners Say

  • Controlled testing supports balanced sound, solid surround/height performance, high clean output and broad format support.
  • Long-form hands-on testing supports crisp balanced sound, deep immersion and simple setup, while finding bass articulation less convincing than the strongest rivals.
4.4/ 5

Owners rate the LG S95AR 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 96 ratings at a major US retailer.

LG S95AR Alternatives

#10 · CORE 86

Sony BRAVIA Theatre System 6

Choose it for stronger value & total cost: it scores 94 there, against 83 for the LG S95AR.

#7 · CORE 87

Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 7

Choose it for stronger connectivity & AV sync: it scores 92 there, against 84 for the LG S95AR.

#9 · CORE 87

Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Plus

Choose it for stronger owner review validation: it scores 86 there, against 80 for the LG S95AR.

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How We Evaluate

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Last updated October 4, 2026.