Bose Smart Soundbar 600
Score: 85/100
LG SC9S.DUSAJLM
Score: 87/100Rankings
The LG SC9S is a premium 3.1.3-channel soundbar designed for LG OLED C-series TVs, offering 400 W of power, Dolby Atmos with up-firing drivers, and a rich set of streaming options. Its AI Room Calibration and seamless TV synergy provide a high-end home-theater experience, though the system is heavy and lacks some high-resolution audio support.
The Bose Smart Soundbar 600 delivers genuine Dolby Atmos and Alexa integration in a compact package, offering strong dialogue clarity and height effects. However, its bass response and lack of advanced calibration limit its appeal for music lovers and larger rooms.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
120 W | 400 Wbest | |
5best | 3.1 | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.13 kgbest | 22.7 kg |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 0.5 Wbest |
9 mbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio Performance(3) | ||
Total Output Power (W) | 120 W | 400 W |
Audio Channels | 5 | 3.1 |
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS Digital Surround, IMAX Enhanced |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Soundbar Weight (kg) | 3.13 kg | 22.7 kg |
Mounting Type | Wall-mountable | Wall-mount |
Power & Battery(1) | ||
Power Source | Corded electric | AC |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.0 |
USB Port | false | true |
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Professional reviewers praise its Dolby Atmos performance and Alexa integration, but criticize thin bass, harsh highs and the absence of ADAPTiQ calibration.
Everyday users love the clear dialogue and smart features, while noting weak bass and occasional distortion at high volumes.
Professional reviewers praise the SC9S as a top-tier soundbar for LG OLED owners, highlighting its sleek integration via the Synergy Bracket, immersive Atmos performance, and robust HDMI 2.1 feature set. They also commend the AI Room Calibration and Meridian-tuned music mode, while noting the lack of 24bit/192kHz support and that its measured loudness, though strong, isn't the absolute best in its class.
Everyday users love how the SC9S blends seamlessly with C-series OLEDs, delivering powerful bass and a clean, minimalist look. Praise focuses on easy setup, strong Atmos effect, and single remote, while complaints center on missing rear speakers, a non-backlit remote, incompatibility with G-series TVs, and occasional Bluetooth hiccups.
“Perfect match with my C3 TV”
“Incredible sound quality and deep bass”
