LG introduces a new audio platform called Sound Suite with the goal of delivering advanced Dolby Atmos and 3D audio experiences in the home. The focus is on riding the wave of popularity in movies, television, music, gaming and even podcasts that support Atmos. In addition, it will bring in a new slate of xboom Bluetooth speakers as part of its collaboration with rapper and producer, will.i.am.
What the LG Sound Suite does
A big part of this move is to shift the onus away from sound bars despite LG already having a lineup of models. Since living rooms can be asymmetrical or lack space for whatever reason, the company wants to address the notion that surround sound systems must be set up a certain way. And so, the Sound Suite system will adapt to the room’s layout rather than moving furniture around to accommodate the speakers. That means being able to place them just about anywhere in the room, maintaining a wireless connection together while calibrating to the room’s dimensions.
The underlying technology making this possible is Dolby Atmos Flex Connect, which doesn’t require you having to place the speakers in specific spots. Flex Connect isn’t entirely new nor has the general purpose changed, so you decide where the front speakers, rear speakers, and subwoofer go relative to the space. If it’s an open concept, you could place the speakers further apart or in an asymmetrical formation and still get the same effect.
Within Sound Suite is a new feature called Sound Follow that enables you to choose and move where the system’s listening “sweet spot” is. The sweet spot has traditionally been a seat directly in front of the TV, but that can shift it to the point where you can point it at a different seat or even towards another space, like a kitchen or entertaining area when hosting guests.
AI Room Calibration Pro is another integration that calibrates the setup by analyzing the room’s layout, furniture and surfaces to automatically adjust EQ settings. LG says this is good enough to avoid tweaking the result manually but I can’t be sure of that until testing it in my own space.
The speakers in the modular system
LG is positioning (pardon the pun) Sound Suite as a modular ecosystem of products you can alternate or expand upon. Currently, it includes the H7 sound bar, M7 speakers, a smaller M5 speaker, and a redesigned W7 subwoofer. The company says you could combine them together into more than 20 different configurations. If you have an LG TV, the M7 speakers can connect directly to the television as the system’s “leader”, eliminating the need for a sound bar altogether for a cleaner look aesthetic without extra cables. For non-LG TVs, the H7 sound bar can serve as the hub, so Sound Suite is not entirely exclusive to LG TVs.
Configurations scale up depending on what kind of audio you’re looking for. From typical 2.1 channel setups to really expansive 13.1.7 channel layouts, there’s flexibility in what kind of approach you want to take. LG is also wisely making Sound Suite speakers independently functional, letting you move them into other rooms to play music since they support Bluetooth streaming.
You can set this up through the LG ThinQ app (iOS or Android) and access unified controls via the TV’s on-screen menus (only on LG TVs), keeping things open for on-the-fly adjustments.
The H7 is designed to be LG’s most advanced sound bar, complete with front, side, and upward-firing speakers along with built-in woofers. LG has also made the unusual move of integrating its Alpha 11 TV processor—a first for one of its audio products—to include AI-driven features like object remastering, genre recognition and virtual surround upmixing. Technically, that means the H7 can play spatial audio through a two-channel setup but it’s hard to tell how audibly pleasing the virtual effect will be.
LG’s xboom expands with will.i.am
On the music side, LG’s collaboration with will.i.am on the xboom speaker lineup will see four new models in 2026: Stage 501, Blast, Mini and Rock.
The Stage 501 is a bigger, party-focused speaker built for social gatherings and karaoke. Courtesy of an AI Karaoke Master feature, it’s trained on more than 10,000 songs to remove or adjust vocals from virtually any track. No special files or subscriptions required; it’s all built in. Sing solo or belt out a duet with the original artist, along with other settings for added flexibility.
With up to 220 watts of power when plugged in, you can orient it upright or sideways, and even mount it with the right accessory. Power drops to 160 watts on battery, lasting up to 25 hours at default volume. The louder you go, the fewer hours you get out of it. It is a swappable 99Wh battery though, so keep an extra handy and the party keeps going.
Sticking with a similar theme, the xboom Blast uses the same wattage and battery, only ups battery life up to 35 hours of playback and features a more rugged design meant for outdoor use. Think of a backyard, beach, campsite, or park. It has edge bumpers, along with a side rope handle and rubber top handle to make it easier to carry.
The xboom Mini is a compact cube design for more portability wherever you want to take sound with you. It goes for up to 10 hours, has IP67 dust and water resistance, a Magic Strap, built-in tripod mount and tactile controls. Then there’s the xboom Rock, considered an upgrade from the XG2 model, which also delivers up to 10 hours of playback and increases output power to 6 watts. It will support Bluetooth Auracast LE Audio to pair and share music across multiple compatible speakers.
Stay tuned to all the latest updates from CES 2026.
