LG SC9S.DUSAJLM
Score: 87/100Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 8
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.
Premium Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 offers 11-speaker, 495 W output with HDMI 2.1, Wi-Fi and room calibration; great for Dolby Atmos and gaming but needs an add-on subwoofer for deep bass.
| Attribute | | Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 |
|---|---|---|
400 W | 495 Wbest | |
3.1 | 11best | |
| ↓ lower better | 22.7 kg | 4.717 kgbest |
12 monthsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.5 Wbest | — |
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| Attribute | | Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 |
|---|---|---|
Audio Performance(3) | ||
Total Output Power (W) | 400 W | 495 W |
Audio Channels | 3.1 | 11 |
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS Digital Surround, IMAX Enhanced | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS:X, DTS 96/24, LPCM (2ch/5.1ch/7.1ch up to 192kHz/24bit), MPEG‑H 3D Audio BL Profile (Level 3/4), 360 Reality Audio, IMAX Enhanced |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Soundbar Weight (kg) | 22.7 kg | 4.717 kg |
Mounting Type | Wall-mount | Wall-mountable |
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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.
Professional reviewers praise the Bar 8 for its immersive Atmos performance, robust HDMI 2.1 capabilities and tight integration with Sony TVs, but they note the missing bundled subwoofer and comparatively weaker bass, recommending an add-on subwoofer for a true cinematic experience.
Everyday users rate the Bar 8 highly for its crisp, cinema-like sound, easy setup and sleek design, while repeatedly calling out the lack of deep bass without a separate subwoofer and occasional firmware hiccups.
“Perfect match with my C3 TV”
“Incredible sound quality and deep bass”
