Most of these types of TVs seem to have recommendations to get a sound bar. How is the sound quality without a sound bar?
1609485
Lame, but so was a sound bar. I Spent a $1k on a Bose surround sound system. Now the sound quality matches the great picture.
1609486
I am no audiophile,but My 60LG7400 and my Grandson's 47LG4700 sound pretty good. It's No Bose, but at the present I see no reason to put one in. If you're capable of doing the install yourself, I'd recommend a wait & see approach like I used. I may decide to put an AV amp in someday, but that would be more for true surround and features like adding more inputs than sound quality (3 HDMIs don't really meet my 'needs')
1609487
We don't use a sound bar and the sound is just fine. We purchased the 55". If you want to view from more than 18-20' away, I would recommend a larger screen. At this distance messages and signs are getting hard if not impossible to read.
1609488
The sound quality for this TV is OK. Very normal compared to its size, its Basic quality, depends of what you are watching or listening. If you want a higher quality sound,I recommend you get the sound bar or a surround system.
1609489
I think it depends on where and how you plan on using the TV. I have a medium sized living room approximately 400-450 square feet of space, and I do not have a sound bar. The sound from the integrated speakers is loud enough and clear enough for me. I play video games and watch a lot of blu ray movies and I haven't had any desire to get a sound bar yet.
1609490
Sound is great. Although a sound bar would make the sound better I have not found the need for one. This tv comes with cinema sound that is deep and crisp. Also has 3D sound included which is nice. So you don't need a sound bar unless you feel like you can't live without it.
1609491
I bought a sound bar for my T.V. The sound from the set itself is not too bad, but not good enough if you have a big living room.
1609492
The sound is good . It is full and crisp. We have it hooked up to our surround sound . We switch between using the TV sound or external optical sound which is an option. We tried a soundbar, but we preferred to have the 5 speaker surround sound system. We have just hooked up the smartshare with our cpu and now we are enjoying all of our photos on our TV. Still loving it!
1205502
The sound on my Vizio is pretty good. I have three different Vizios and this one sounds the best. I do not have a sound bar on any of them. My wife wants to get a sound bar for her 42 inch Vizio. I would get a Vizio sound bar if i did get one.
1443153
Yes, but volume isnt that great. Thats the only thing about these types of tvs we found lacking. There are wireless soundbars and woofers for them.
182060
Yes. The sound bar is a must in order to get the best sound quality from your TV. It works great and easy to hook up.
132095
The sound is actually pretty good, but I'm still getting a sound bar and wireless base. Since this is a Sony system, can anyone give me Sony model numbers that they like the best and why? My TV is the 550 70". Thanks.
1448711
I have a Samsung sound bar on one tv and a sony on a second tv. Both are excellent. Just make sure you get a wireless sub woofer. The sound compared to the tv speakers is like night and day
1198582
I am thinking seriously of getting one soon. TV is great but the sound bar would be a good idea.
358692
Haven't heard them, so don't know, but the sound of ANY Samsung (or any other LCD that I know of) is terrible compared to what you can get through a quality receiver with good speakers. If a LCD/LED didn't have *any* built in speakers that would be a big buying point for me.That said, ignore the salesman -- buy the TV, if the sound is below your needs you can always get a sound system later, and there are cheaper/smaller alternatives such as powered speakers.
132093
My opinion after recently purchasing this television is that some sort of sound enhancer (i.e., external speakers, receiver) is probably necessary. I find myself turning the volume nearing to maximum in order to hear shows and movies. I've owned other Sony televisions and had a similar experience. Great television overall but sound quality is not quite there. Hope you find this helpful.
1987896
I have not seen any TV sold in America without speakers. NOW, the quality is another matter. I just added a sound bar to a LG 55" Google TV,,,,, and the difference is amazing. The TV speakers sound good --- until -- you fire up the sound bar.
379843
Use a digital cable to connect the soundbar to your TV - Bingo its works very well . No other cable or connection is required
1877075
I think this sound bar is mostly used with a computer (desktop or laptop). I suppose, if your TV accepts an audio out (like a headphone jack) and has an HDMI jack (for power), it could be used on a TV. However, it's sound wouldn't be very loud if you're more then 4 or 5 feet away from the TV. And I'm sure it's quality isn't anywhere near the longer more expensive sound bars.
1857645
the sound quality you would expect from a 300 watt system is not there. on the lg their is a single wire hook up in the back of the tv, the only problem is you will lose (sound quality) from the tv to the sound bar. i would recommend the vizio sound bar. even the 100 or 150 watt system will give you a much clearer sound and will save you money.
2113756
You really just need a tv that has speakers and an HDMI cable to connect it. I have a set of surround sound speakers that make everything sound better, but half the time they are turned off. So no, you don't NEED speakers.
392697
I use the TV sound and it suits me fine. Granted it's not the best it can be, but if you don't like it you can buy a amplifier receiver & speakers and go at it.
2275112
I think the sound is really solid for built-in tv speakers, especially with dialogue clarity turned on. I'd still recommend getting a sound bar and sub for the best results, but its not at all necessary
1055448
i was told that getting any sound bar that is universal is always the best bet. of course the stronger the better. i would go with a sony sound bar but that's me, its a matter of preference. good luck