Short answer: the Sony Bravia Theater System 6. It ranks #4 of 10 surround sound soundbar systems by sound quality, rated 3.7/5, at $648. The LG S80TR ranks #10, rated 3.4/5, at $580.49, $67.51 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The Sony Bravia Theater System 6 is the better-sounding pick. Delivers weighty, controlled bass and a wide, cohesive surround field from real rear speakers, which makes it a strong movie system for a mid-sized room. It keeps a wired aux input, which the LG S80TR lacks. The catch: Setup is the main trade-off: the bar is wired to a large subwoofer and the rear speakers connect through a separate receiver box, so cables are unavoidable.
The case for the LG S80TR: A full surround set at an approachable size, with wireless rear speakers and sub that link to the bar without a separate transmitter. It streams over Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth, which the Sony Bravia Theater System 6 cannot. The tradeoff: The sub lacks some low-end thump, so big explosions feel lighter than they could.
Buy the Sony Bravia Theater System 6. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $67.51 you would save on the LG S80TR does not close the gap.
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Delivers weighty, controlled bass and a wide, cohesive surround field from real rear speakers, which makes it a strong movie system for a mid-sized room.
A full surround set at an approachable size, with wireless rear speakers and sub that link to the bar without a separate transmitter.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony Bravia Theater System 6 | LG S80TR | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $648.00 | $580.49 |
| Ranked | #4 of 10 in Surround Sound Soundbar Systems | #10 of 10 in Surround Sound Soundbar Systems |
| Amplifier Power | 1000W total (200W subwoofer) | - |
| App | Yes (Bravia Connect) | Yes (LG Soundbar) |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Channels | 5.1 | 5.1.3 |
| DTS:X | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 2.5”H x 35.7”W x 3.5”D (64 x 907 x 90 mm) | 2.5”H x 39.3”W x 5.3”D (64 x 998 x 135 mm) |
| Dolby Atmos | Virtual (processing, no height drivers) | Yes (up-firing drivers) |
| Drivers | Bar: 3 X-Balanced drivers and 2 tweeters; Rears: 1 X-Balanced driver and 1 tweeter each; Sub: large wired subwoofer | Bar: 11 speaker units incl. triple up-firing; Sub: wireless; Rears: 2 wireless |
| HDMI Input | No | 1 |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Included Subwoofer | Wired to bar, large subwoofer holds amplification and inputs | Wireless |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | Included (wired to a wireless receiver box) | Included (wireless) |
| Room Correction | No | Yes (AI Room Calibration) |
| Subwoofer Dimensions | 388H x 275W x 388D mm | 407H x 200W x 404D mm |
| Subwoofer Weight | 11.6 kg | 10 kg |
| Voice Assistants | No | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Weight | 5.7 lbs (2.6 kg) | 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes (AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect) |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.1 |
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