LG is preparing the ground for CES by presenting its new flagship, the S95QR. This sound bar, or rather an active home cinema set, indeed promises an ultra realistic sound immersion with an Atmos / DTS: X configuration in “9.1.5”.
LG pulls out its teeth ahead of the CES show. The Korean giant has just unveiled a resolutely high-end active home cinema system, consisting of a sound bar, a subwoofer and a pair of rear satellites, all in a configuration to say the least. muscular. Although no price or even release date has yet been formalized, we already know that this LG S95QR will compete with the most prestigious models from Samsung or Sony, such as the HW-Q950A or the HT-A7000.
A “9.1.5” home cinema system which advocates “great realism” in sound
The S95QR is therefore more efficient than the previous flagship of the LG catalog, the SP11RA, with a “9.1.5” configuration obviously compatible with 3D Dolby Atmos / DTS: X audio formats. The sound bar includes, among other things, three speakers dedicated to the height channels, in addition to the two present on the rear satellites. They also opt for an original design with not one, but two speakers assigned to the surround channels, and an emission announced at 135 ° for more flexibility as to the placement and orientation of the speakers in the room. ‘listen. With the added bonus of an automatic acoustic calibration function (AI Room Calibration), the S95QR boasts the “great realism” of its sound reproduction.
According to information communicated by LG, the subwoofer of the S95QR would be blessed with a larger speaker (presumably compared to the one that accompanies the SP11RA) and the various elements of the system could be placed at a greater range. others. LG also specifies the presence of the “Horizon” technology, developed by Meridian Audio, capable of providing a 7.1 upmix on stereo music content for “more immersive” listening … although we strongly doubt the relevance and interest of ‘such a function.
On the connectivity side, LG has not yet said everything, but indicates that the S95QR’s HDMI port (s) support VRR and ALLM, but not 120 Hz HDR, which may disappoint the most demanding gamers. We also know that music streaming services will be directly accessible via the system, without knowing more about the scope of the connected functions. Further details may be disclosed during the official presentation of the S95QR on LG’s virtual booth at the CES show on January 4th.