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
  Dedicated center and upfiring channels with AI Sound Pro keep voices clear and intelligible even in busy mixes, locking dialogue to the screen across a wide seating area and giving speech a natural warmth compared with many traditional soundbar layouts.
• HDMI 2.1 gaming ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 5.0
  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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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, making the equipment largely disappear and delivering immersive object based surround envelopment for films and games even if height effects remain more subtle.
• AirPlay compatibility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  Built in AirPlay 2 allows easy casting from Apple devices and helps the soundbar slot naturally into iOS based multiroom audio setups.
• Chromecast compatibility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  Integrated Chromecast enables casting from Android and Chrome compatible apps, keeping the system broadly platform agnostic for streaming.
• HDMI ARC) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.7
  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.
• Smart features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.6
  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.
• Home theater integration ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.5
  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.
• Loudness / maximum volume ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.5
  With roughly 580W of power the bar gets loud enough for medium to large rooms, delivering cinematic dynamics and impact, and reviewers note that the main bar itself stays very loud and composed even when pushed, even if ultimate slam still trails the very best flagship separates.
• Video passthrough support ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  The bar supports 4K 120Hz video and Dolby Vision passthrough, but omits HDR10+, which may matter to enthusiasts who want every HDR format covered.
• Detail retrieval ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  The bar retrieves plenty of fine detail from movie soundtracks and games, making background ambience, environmental cues and subtle effects easy to pick out in busy scenes.
• Status indicators ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  A front facing LED display shows source and settings in plain text, making it much easier to see what you are adjusting than the simple color indicators hidden on the top of many rival soundbars.
• 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 and wireless rears in a package that punches above its price, though some reviewers still find higher end Samsung bars offer stronger bass and refinement if you are willing to pay more and live with a larger system.
• Design & aesthetics ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  A low profile matte black bar with mesh grille, slim subwoofer and compact rears looks discreet under most TVs yet still feels substantial and premium in person, though its size and glossy remote finish can make it a bit of a fingerprint magnet.
• Remote control usability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  The dedicated soundbar remote feels more premium than basic rivals and provides clear access to modes and Bluetooth, while webOS integration and WOW Orchestra also allow compatible LG TVs and the bar to be controlled together with a single remote, simplifying everyday operation.
• Frequency response balance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2
  Tuning leans warm and generally balanced, with impactful but not overbearing bass that avoids muddying vocals and mids; several listeners describe the overall presentation as mature and full bodied for music and movies even if bass heads may still want more low end weight than the stock sub provides.
• Setup simplicity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2
  Setup is mostly straightforward with HDMI eARC, wireless rear speakers and AI Room Calibration, though positioning the separate speakers and the short power cables on the rear speakers may require extra effort and extension leads in some rooms.
• Subwoofer performance (if included) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.0
  The 8 inch wireless subwoofer blends well with the bar and delivers clean, controlled impact down to roughly 40 Hz with enough authority for movies and games in medium to large rooms, though bass focused systems such as some Klipsch Cinema models can still hit harder for listeners chasing truly room shaking slam.
• Bluetooth codec support ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  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.
• Soundstage height ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.8
  Upfiring height channels add lift to the soundstage, and in suitably shaped rooms can make effects like helicopters and rain seem to come from above, though overhead cues still stop short of the most dramatic height effects found on higher end systems.