The LG S65Q’s mid-range price is fair for its features, as it offers exceptional vocal reproduction and perfectly depicts dialogue in movies and TV shows, and its wide soundstage provides an immersive surround sound experience, but its wireless connectivity is limited.
The LG S65Q is a mid-range speaker that was initially announced in 2022. It features a center channel focused on enhancing its vocal output, plus bass and treble adjustments and EQ presets that owners can use to customize their sound output.
Its subwoofer delivers decent bass levels, and even though it doesn’t support Dolby Atmos, its soundstage is wide enough for owners to pinpoint object sounds.
This is an attribute that many of the best speakers in the market share. Its wired connectivity options include a Digital Optical Audio input, a HDMI ARC port, a HDMI out port, and a Full HDMI port. For a more thunderous listening experience, check out our LG GX Soundbar review.
Owners will also be able to stream content wirelessly through Bluetooth, and averaging 95.5 decibels, the S65Q gets about as loud as the most popular soundbars around.
Consensus
our Verdict
The LG S65Q soundbar excels in vocal clarity, capturing dialogue crisply in TV shows and podcasts via its center channel, and its expansive soundstage adds realism, blending height and width, further enhanced by Dolby Digital support.
However, bass enthusiasts won’t like its less pronounced low-frequency response and lack of a graphic EQ for precise sound customization.
The soundbar is capable of room-filling audio achieved through its potent max volume, complemented by low latency (tested at 64ms over ARC, 56ms over Optical, and 66ms over Full HDMI) that synchronizes audio and video seamlessly.
It also offers immersive 3D audio facilitated by DTS: Virtual X technology, crafting phantom surround and height channels. Unfortunately, Dolby Atmos is absent, voice assistant integration is lacking, and wireless connectivity remains confined to Bluetooth.
Reason to Buy
Excellent vocal clarity
Low latency for in-sync audio-visual content
Loud max volume
Good port selection
Wide soundstage and DTS:X deliver an immersive listening experience
Dialogues in shows and podcasts are sharp and clear
Quick and hassle-free installation process
Modern aesthetic complements any setup
Effortless wireless pairing with devices
Reason to Avoid
Doesn’t deliver the low bass levels required for bass-heavy music
No Dolby Atmos support
Doesn’t work with voice assistants
Wireless connectivity is only limited to Bluetooth
Bass performance might not satisfy enthusiasts
Lacks advanced smart functionalities
Distortion may occur at higher volumes
LG S65Q Specs
Bluetooth Enabled
Yes
Depth
4.1"
Dialogue Enhancement Feature
Yes
Energy Star Certified
No
HDMI ARC
Yes
Height
2.5"
Number of Audio Channels
3.1.2
Subwoofer
Included
Surround Sound Supported
Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, DTS Virtual:X, DTS:X
The LG S65Q is a mid-range speaker that was initially announced in 2022. It features a center channel focused on enhancing its vocal output, plus…
The LG S65Q is a mid-range speaker that was initially announced in 2022. It features a center channel focused on enhancing its vocal output, plus bass and treble adjustments and EQ presets that owners can use to customize their sound output.
Its subwoofer delivers decent bass levels, and even though it doesn’t support Dolby Atmos, its soundstage is wide enough for owners to pinpoint object sounds.
This is an attribute that many of the best speakers in the market share. Its wired connectivity options include a Digital Optical Audio input, a HDMI ARC port, a HDMI out port, and a Full HDMI port. For a more thunderous listening experience, check out our LG GX Soundbar review.
Owners will also be able to stream content wirelessly through Bluetooth, and averaging 95.5 decibels, the S65Q gets about as loud as the most popular soundbars around.
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