LG SQC4R Soundbar
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- 4.1 ch
- Bluetooth 4.0
- Soundbar 25.9 x 2.2 x 3.9 in
- Subwoofer 7.3 x 11.9 x 8.1 in
- Rear speaker 3.5 x 4.8 x 3.2 in
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Summary
A discontinued 4.1-channel LG soundbar package with a wireless subwoofer and wireless rear speakers, LG MSRP $399.00, one-year parts-and-labor warranty. Check your TV’s inputs and your room’s needs before buying: there is no HDMI, the Bluetooth version is stated two different ways, and no measured performance data exists.
Strengths
- 4.1-channel package includes a wireless subwoofer and wireless rear speakers in one box.
- Adjustable woofer and rear-speaker levels let you tune bass and surround balance.
- Optical, analog, USB and Bluetooth inputs cover most TVs and players without HDMI.
- Auto power on/off and auto function change reduce remote juggling.
- One-year parts-and-labor warranty from LG.
Weaknesses
- No HDMI input or output; audio must run over optical or analog.
- No published amplifier power, frequency response, SPL or THD.
- Bluetooth version conflict (4.0 vs. 5.3) remains unresolved.
- Discontinued and out of stock on LG’s site; parts and service are uncertain.
- Dimensions differ between the page and the manual; planning needs the manual’s millimetre figures.
Verified specifications
| Model/SKU | SQC4R; model code MD09009500; sales code SQC4R.DUSALLK; UPC 195174067819. |
|---|---|
| Channel configuration | 4.1 channels. |
| Audio formats | Dolby Digital, LPCM, MP3, WMA. |
| Digital input sampling | 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96 kHz. |
| Inputs | one optical (OPT. IN, 0 dBfs), one 3.5 mm portable (PORT. IN, 0.32 Vrms), USB host, AUX in, Bluetooth. |
| Sound modes | Bass Blast and Standard. |
| Convenience features | Auto Volume Leveler, Dynamic Range Control, LCD Display Auto-Dimmer, Smartphone Music File Playback, TV Remote Compatibility, Auto Power On/Off, Auto Power Down, Auto Function Change, Bluetooth Connection Lock; adjustable woofer and rear-speaker levels. |
| Subwoofer | 1-way, 1 speaker, 3 Ω. |
| Rear speakers | 1-way, 1 speaker, 4 Ω each. |
| USB bus power | 5 V, 500 mA. |
| AC adapter | model A931-230087W-M21, 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 23.0 V, 0.87 A. |
| TV size match | 40 inches and up. |
| Warranty | 1 year parts and 1 year labor. |
| Bluetooth | LG’s page states 4.0; the shared manual states 5.3 (unresolved). |
| Dimensions | sound bar 25.9 × 2.2 × 3.9 in (660.0 × 56.0 × 99.0 mm); subwoofer 7.3 × 11.9 × 8.1 in on LG’s page, 6.8 × 11.9 × 8.0 in (171.8 × 301.0 × 204.0 mm) in the manual; rear speaker 3.5 × 4.8 × 3.2 in (88.4 × 120.9 × 80.4 mm); wireless receiver 6.9 × 2.4 × 6.9 in (175.0 × 61.0 × 175.0 mm); carton 28.6 × 8.7 × 14.5 in. |
| Weight | sound bar 2.9 lb; subwoofer 9.3 lb; rear speaker 1.6 lb; receiver 1.1 lb; shipping 17.4 lb. |
| Included | batteries, optical cable, rear speaker cable, wireless receiver, remote control, wall mount bracket, warranty card. |
Full research notes and sources
Sound and setup
The quick-start sheet shows the sound bar connected to the TV by optical cable, with external devices connected to the TV over HDMI. That means no HDMI ARC or eARC pass-through on the bar itself. No amplifier power, frequency response, maximum SPL or THD is published anywhere in the product page or manual, and RTINGS does not list SQC4R among the 256 soundbars it has tested, so there is no independent measurement of dialogue, bass or surround performance for this model. Searches of Wirecutter, Tom’s Guide, CNET and PCMag returned general best-soundbar roundups, not SQC4R coverage.
Bluetooth version question
LG’s product page states Bluetooth 4.0, while the shared owner’s manual’s general Bluetooth section states Bluetooth 5.3. The manual covers SQC4R along with SPQ4-S and S67S3-S, so the 5.3 line may belong to a sibling model. Treat Bluetooth 4.0 as the SQC4R figure until confirmed, and verify before buying if Bluetooth version matters for your phone or TV.
Dimensions and planning
Use the manual’s millimetre figures for cabinet planning. The page lists the sound bar at 25.9 in wide versus 26.0 in (660.0 mm) in the manual; the subwoofer is 7.3 × 11.9 × 8.1 in on the page versus 6.8 × 11.9 × 8.0 in (171.8 × 301.0 × 204.0 mm) in the manual. Rear-speaker and receiver dimensions agree: 3.5 × 4.8 × 3.2 in and 6.9 × 2.4 × 6.9 in. Shipping weight is 17.4 lb.
Is it worth it?
With no measured performance data, no confirmed Bluetooth version and no HDMI, the $399.00 discontinued-model price buys a feature list rather than verified sound quality. The published feature set—4.1 channels, wireless rear kit, Dolby Digital, adjustable sub and rear levels, auto power features—is typical of mid-tier LG soundbars of the period. Whether that price was competitive against better-tested contemporaries cannot be answered from the sources read; treat $399.00 as a manufacturer list price for a discontinued model, not a selling price.
Which model this is
This page covers the LG Sound Bar SQC4R, 4.1 channels with rear speaker kit, SKU SQC4R, model code MD09009500, sales code SQC4R.DUSALLK, UPC 195174067819. Color is black and country of origin is China. The unit ships with a rear-speaker kit and a wireless receiver driven by an external AC adapter (model A931-230087W-M21). The same owner’s manual covers SQC4R alongside SPQ4-S and S67S3-S, so shared manual text may describe a sibling model.
The Amazon listing for this product is ASIN B0DZT6WC1M.
Sources
Manufacturer:
- LG US product page — LG Sound Bar SQC4R 4.1 ch with Rear Speaker Kit (discontinued, out of stock)
- LG US support — product lg-SQC4R.DUSALLK (manuals, warranty, registration)
- LG owner’s manual PDF — SQC4R (release 10/04/2024)
- LG quick-start sheet PDF — SQC4R (release 10/07/2024)
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Owner reports:
- No SQC4R-specific owner threads, forum posts or retailer Q&A were located.
