LG launches 2022 soundbars including $1800 9.1.5ch flagship S95QR

Announced this spring, LG's upgraded 2022 soundbars are now available in the US, Germany, the UK and elsewhere. The flagship S95QR has five up-firing units.

LG's soundbar line-up for 2022 is spearheaded by the 9.1.5ch S95QR which is the first soundbar with an up-firing center channel. It comes bundled with two rear speakers with six channels (four front/side, two up-firing) and a subwoofer.

S95QR is LG's most advanced soundbar to date and it will up against flagship soundbars such as Samsung's HW-Q990B, Sony's HT-A7000 (review), and the Sonos Arc (review).

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 LG's 9.1.5 ch S95QR soundbar solution

Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
In addition, LG has launched a range of more affordable options. The company's 2022 soundbars support both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. New for 2022 is IMAX Enhanced certification on the three top models.

Passthrough for VRR and ALLM is supported, but not 4K120. More features and specifications can be found in the table.

LG said that S95QR has a suggested retail price of $1800, while S90QY costs $1200, S80QY $900, S75Q $600 and S65Q $400.

LG's S95QR and other 2022 soundbars are available now in the US, Germany, the UK and other countries.

LG 2022 soundbars – specifications
Functions
S95QR
S90QY
S80QY
S75Q
Sound
Dimensions
(cm)
1200x63x135
1200x63x135
1000x63x135
890x65x119
Total power watts
810W
570W
480W
380W
Channels
9.1.5
5.1.3
3.1.3
3.1.2
rear speaker
Included (4.0.2)
Optional
Optional
-
Dolby Atmos/DTS:X
X
X
X
X
IMAX Enhanced
X
X
X
-
AI room calibration
X
X
X
-
MERIDIAN / Hi-Res Audio
X
X
X
X
Spotify HiFi / Tidal HD (TBD)
X
X
X
-
Comfort
VRR, ALLM
X
X
X
-
HDMI (eARC)
4K pass-through with Dolby Vision
X
X
X
X
TV Sound Mode Share, Sound Bar Mode Control
X
X
X
X
Compatible with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, AirPlay 2
X
X
X
-
Compatible with WOWCAST (WTP3)
X
X
X
-
Sustainability
Eco-friendly product
X (+ Carbon Trust)
X
X
X (+ Carbon Trust)
Energy Star
X
X
X
X
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