Our verdict
The LG US80TR puts a soundbar under your TV, a subwoofer (a separate box for deep bass) nearby and two rear speakers behind you. Because the subwoofer and rear speakers are wireless, they still need a mains socket but no long cables from the TV. It supports Dolby Atmos, a film sound format that adds a sense of height and space, and connects to the TV over HDMI ARC, so your TV remote can control the volume. Which? lists a speech-enhancement mode to help voices stand out. The catch is your room: its shape and where the TV sits affect how well the surround effect works, and more speakers do not guarantee clearer dialogue. On 1 August 2026, the matched UK price was £399 for the Standard retail package configuration.
Buy it if
- You want sound that comes from behind you as well as in front, from one box
- You have space and power sockets for rear speakers near your sofa
- You watch plenty of films and series in Dolby Atmos on streaming services or disc
Skip it if
- Your sofa is against the back wall or your room is an awkward shape
- Clear speech matters more to you than surround effects
- You want as few boxes and as little clutter as possible
How it would fit your home
Film nights in a larger room
The subwoofer adds weight to explosions and music, and the rear speakers put sound behind you, which a single soundbar cannot do.
Everyday TV
Connected by HDMI ARC, the soundbar plays everything your TV plays and follows your TV remote for volume. Try the speech-enhancement mode for news and dramas.
Wrong fit
If your room shape or seating makes rear speakers awkward, a well-reviewed soundbar on its own can be the smarter buy.
The details, in plain English
Listening every day
The package has three parts: the soundbar under the TV, a wireless subwoofer that handles deep bass, and wireless rear speakers. Wireless here means no speaker cables running from the front of the room, but each box still plugs into the mains. Together they aim for a fuller, more spacious sound than TV speakers or a single bar. LG also includes a speech-enhancement mode, which Which? lists, to make voices easier to follow.
Connections and formats
The soundbar supports Dolby Atmos, a format used by many streaming films and some series that adds a sense of height to the sound. It has two HDMI ports, including HDMI ARC, the connection that carries sound from your TV to the soundbar and lets the TV remote control volume. There is also a digital optical input for older TVs, plus Wi-Fi and a smartphone app for settings, according to Which?.
What may frustrate you
Surround sound depends on your room. The rear speakers need to sit behind or beside your seat, and room shape and TV placement affect the result. A high channel count on the box does not guarantee clear dialogue either. The extra boxes add clutter and need power sockets. If one of these problems applies to the way you watch most often, a different model is the safer choice.
Strengths and drawbacks
What it does well
- Wireless subwoofer and rear speakers included: full surround sound without buying extras
- Dolby Atmos support adds height and space to films and shows that use it
- HDMI ARC connection lets your TV remote control the volume
- A speech-enhancement mode to lift voices above music and effects
What to watch out for
- Room shape and where your TV sits affect how convincing the surround effect is
- Channel counts in the marketing do not guarantee clear dialogue
- The subwoofer and rear speakers each need space and a nearby mains socket
- Few physical connections: Which? lists two HDMI ports and one optical input
The LG US80TR competes with soundbar packages that include rear speakers and a subwoofer, and with single soundbars you can add to later. Compare it on how well it fits your room, what is included in the box, dialogue clarity and whether you will use the surround effect often enough to justify the extra speakers.
Alternatives we have reviewed
| Product | Our verdict | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
 LG US80TR (this one) | A good fit if you want full surround sound from one box and can place rear speakers behind your seat, but not the automatic choice for every soundbar buyer | £1,099RRP, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026 | Check price |
 LG USC9S | Worth its £799 if you want big, room-filling film sound with a compatible LG TV, but not if clear, natural dialogue is your priority. | £999RRP, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026 | Check price |
 Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar | A good choice if you want wider, more cinematic TV sound from one bar with no rear speakers, provided your room and TV placement suit it | £899.95RRP, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026 | Check price |
 Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 7 HT-A7100 | A good pick for clear dialogue and room-filling Dolby Atmos from one bar, provided you accept thin bass unless you add Sony's separate subwoofer. | £699RRP, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026 | Check price |
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Where our findings come from
Research-based review: we have not tested the LG US80TR ourselves. We checked the exact product against the independent and official sources listed below, and the specifications quoted here come from Which?'s product listing.