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LG DS60TR review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£170N. of audio channels:5.1Audio output power:?HDMI ARC type:ARC

LG DS60TR Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and 1 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

LG DS60TR
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.9

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

6.9

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 65% of soundbars
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–²Better than 66%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

7.8

Audio

18%

5.4

Formats

16%

7.0

Connectivity

14%

8.9

Controls

12%

6.8

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

7.6

Design

â–²Better than 80%
6.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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6.9

Mark 6.9 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.4

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 video: 3.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.2: (3.0 × 1 + 8.2 × 2) ÷ 3 = 6.5. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 58%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £170
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Ranked #222 of 324 models in Soundbars (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of soundbar LG DS60TR

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components:

25%

7.8

Audio

18%

5.4

Formats

16%

7.0

Connectivity

14%

8.9

Controls

12%

6.8

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

7.6

Design

6.9
Reviews score
6.9
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

7.8
N. of audio channels
5.1
This soundbar offers 5.1 audio channels, more than 82.8% of soundbars and equal to 4.6% of soundbars.
Audio output power
?
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
?
Max frequency
?
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Dolby Atmos
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Atmos. 30.3% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
no
This soundbar does not support DTS:X. 16.7% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby TrueHD. 16.5% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
no
This soundbar does not support DTS-HD Master Audio. 7.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Digital Plus
?
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N. of HDMI inputs
?
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This soundbar does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 28.8% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 4.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
?
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Smartphone app
yes
This soundbar has smartphone app. 57.7% of soundbars offer this feature.
Remote control
yes
This soundbar has remote control. 17.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
yes
This soundbar has control panel. 5.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Voice assistant compatibility
yes
This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility. 63.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Far-field microphones
no
This soundbar does not have far-field microphones. 7.1% of soundbars offer this feature.
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HDMI version
?
HDMI ARC type
ARC
This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is more advanced than what 24.7% of soundbars and the same as what 46.5% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
yes
This soundbar supports HDMI-CEC. 29.2% support HDMI-CEC.
HDMI pass-through resolution
?
HDMI pass-through frame rate
?
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AirPlay
no
This soundbar does not support AirPlay. 19.9% of soundbars include this feature.
Chromecast built-in
no
This soundbar does not support Chromecast built-in. 11.4% of soundbars include this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This soundbar does not support Spotify Connect. 20.8% of soundbars include this feature.
TIDAL Connect
no
This soundbar does not support TIDAL Connect. 9.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Amazon Music native support
no
This soundbar does not support native Amazon Music. 13% support native Amazon Music.
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Width
?
Height
?
Thickness
?
Weight
?
Build material
?
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LG DS60TR vs the average soundbar

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  • Subwoofer included
    This soundbar has subwoofer included, the average soundbar does not.
  • Companion smartphone app
    This soundbar supports smartphone app, the average soundbar does not.
  • More audio channels
    This soundbar has more audio channels than the average soundbar (5.1 vs 2.1). The average soundbar has 2.1 audio channels.
    5.1 vs 2.1
  • App EQ customization
    This soundbar supports eQ customization (app), the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports voice assistants
    This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility, the average soundbar does not.
  • Manual audio delay adjustment
    This soundbar supports manual audio delay adjustment, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports wireless rear speakers
    This soundbar is compatible with wireless rear speakers, the average soundbar is not.
  • Subwoofer included
    This soundbar has subwoofer included, the average soundbar does not.
  • More audio channels
    This soundbar has more audio channels than the average soundbar (5.1 vs 2.1). The average soundbar has 2.1 audio channels.
    5.1 vs 2.1
  • Supports wireless rear speakers
    This soundbar is compatible with wireless rear speakers, the average soundbar is not.
  • Companion smartphone app
    This soundbar supports smartphone app, the average soundbar does not.
  • App EQ customization
    This soundbar supports eQ customization (app), the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports voice assistants
    This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility, the average soundbar does not.
  • Manual audio delay adjustment
    This soundbar supports manual audio delay adjustment, the average soundbar does not.
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    ARC vs eARC
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
  • 2.8% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models

    6.9

    Mark 6.9 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.4

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video: 3.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.2: (3.0 × 1 + 8.2 × 2) ÷ 3 = 6.5. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.9 vs 7.1
  • 2.8% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models

    6.9

    Mark 6.9 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.4

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video: 3.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.2: (3.0 × 1 + 8.2 × 2) ÷ 3 = 6.5. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.9 vs 7.1
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    ARC vs eARC

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

3.0
Der Herr der Sinne | Jürgen Beer
≈ estimated
10/12/2025
Hands-on test · failed subwoofer pairing
Verdict
LG DS60TR is one I would not buy: the subwoofer would not connect and the sound is thin.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about LG DS60TR

  • The subwoofer is wireless and included.
  • The 5.1 channel layout gives a fuller sound than a TV speaker.
  • Dialogue enhancement helps voices come through.
  • Night mode keeps loud scenes in check.
  • It runs on a standard mains cable, with no special power supply.
  • Wireless rear speaker compatibility leaves room to add rear speakers later.

What customers don't like about LG DS60TR

  • The subwoofer failed to pair during testing.
  • Without the subwoofer, the sound is thin and tinny.
  • No Dolby Atmos, DTS:X or Wi-Fi.
  • No AirPlay, Chromecast or Spotify Connect.
  • The remote buttons are sunken and fiddly to press.

Verdict

Wireless rear speaker support is the feature to know about on the LG DS60TR, a mid-range bar for a family room that wants clear speech without fuss. The subwoofer is in the box, and without it the sound is thin and tinny, so do not skip it. Dialogue enhancement helps voices come through, and night mode keeps loud scenes in check. Its controls on the bar are easy to use, and it runs on a standard mains cable with no special power supply. It has no Dolby Atmos, no Wi-Fi and no AirPlay, and the remote buttons are sunken and fiddly to press. It suits a family that wants a simple setup and a fuller sound than a TV gives, and it does not need the newest formats.

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