LG S80TR 5.1.3 ch. OLED evo TV Matching Home Theater Soundbar with Rear Surround Speakers and Wireless Subwoofer

Pros

• Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 5.0
  The up firing center channel keeps voices clear and intelligible even in busy movie mixes, making dialogue easier to follow than with many traditional soundbar layouts.
• Latency with TV (lip sync) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
  Game mode and the HDMI 2.1 connection deliver positional audio with no noticeable lag, keeping sound tightly synced to on screen action for both casual and competitive play.
• AirPlay compatibility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Built in AirPlay 2 allows easy casting from Apple devices and helps the soundbar slot naturally into iOS based multiroom audio setups.
• Audio format support ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  The S80TR handles Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and high resolution audio codecs for both movies and music, minimizing compatibility issues with modern content sources.
• Chromecast compatibility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Integrated Chromecast enables casting from Android and Chrome compatible apps, keeping the system broadly platform agnostic for streaming.
• Status indicators ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
• HDMI 2.1 gaming ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
  A full HDMI 2.1 feature set with 4K 120Hz passthrough, VRR and ALLM makes the bar a strong match for next gen consoles, preserving responsiveness and image quality when game mode is engaged.
• Surround sound simulation ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.8
  Wireless rear speakers and Atmos processing create a convincing 3D sound bubble with effects and motion cues that move cleanly from front to back and even overhead, providing immersive surround envelopment for films and games.
• HDMI ARC) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  Using the HDMI eARC connection lets the bar receive full resolution movie soundtracks as intended from the TV while simplifying setup to a single HDMI cable, ensuring high quality audio transmission with minimal fuss.
• Setup simplicity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.5
  Straightforward installation with HDMI eARC and wireless rear speakers plus automatic AI Room Calibration makes it easy to get immersive surround sound without complex manual tweaking.
• Soundstage width ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.5
  The system creates a broad, enveloping soundstage that feels fuller than typical single bar setups, especially when WOW Orchestra is engaged with a compatible LG TV.
• Bluetooth codec support ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Bluetooth 5.1 with AAC support provides solid quality for casual wireless music streaming, though more demanding listeners may still prefer wired or higher end solutions.
• Detail retrieval ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Inter-speaker connectivity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Home theater integration ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.4
  WOW Orchestra and webOS control integrate smoothly with compatible LG TVs, turning the setup into a unified mini home theater that uses both TV and soundbar speakers for a wider, more immersive presentation and making it an especially strong option for LG TV owners.
• Smart features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.4
  Built in Wi Fi, AI Room Calibration, WOW Orchestra and webOS integration combine with AirPlay 2, Chromecast, voice assistants and ongoing firmware additions to streaming services to deliver rich but approachable smart features.
• Value for money ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.4
  Feature rich for the money and a compelling upgrade over TV speakers, especially with LG OLEDs, offering Atmos surround, HDMI 2.1 gaming and wireless rears in a package that punches above its price and is hard to beat at this level.
• Design & aesthetics ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
• Loudness / maximum volume ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.1
  With its roughly 580W of power the bar gets loud enough for medium to large rooms up to about 500 square feet, bringing cinematic dynamics and impact even if ultimate slam still trails the very best flagship separates.
• Subwoofer performance (if included) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.0
  The 8 inch wireless subwoofer blends well with the bar and delivers clean, controlled impact for movies in most home settings, though dedicated bass focused systems like Klipsch Cinema models can still hit harder for true bassheads.
• Video passthrough support ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.0
  The bar supports 4K 120Hz video and Dolby Vision passthrough, but omits HDR10+, which may matter to enthusiasts who want every HDR format covered.
• Build quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
• Frequency response balance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
• Remote control usability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
• Soundstage height ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.8
  Upfiring height channels produce distinct overhead effects such as aircraft and weather, adding a convincing vertical dimension to Atmos soundtracks.