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Audio system

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System channel configurationiMaker-stated channel layout of the exact package, such as 5.1.2. This can include virtual channels. It is not a count of physical drivers. Optional speakers do not count.

4.11Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s40tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 16 October 2026Page name: Home Theater Soundbar with Dolby and Rear Speakers, 4.1 channel.

2.11Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Number of Channel 2.1.

Physical drivers in the packageiCount of physical active speaker drivers across the supplied bar, subwoofer and rear speakers. Passive radiators, microphones and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

54Maker product pagelg.com/in/audio/soundbars/s40trRead 16 October 2026Spec table: number of speakers 5 EA. It is not split by component. The subwoofer and each rear speaker are one speaker per the manual.

31Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Number of Speakers 3. The US sheet splits it into 2 front (left, right) and 1 subwoofer.

Physical drivers in the bariCount of physical active speaker drivers in the soundbar alone. Passive radiators and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

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23Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Product highlights: 2 primary speakers, 2 front (left, right), plus 1 subwoofer.

Up-firing drivers in the packageiPhysical active drivers explicitly firing upwards across the supplied package. Virtual height channels and passive radiators do not count. A driver that fires upwards only when the bar is wall mounted is not counted.

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03Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026The sheet lists only 2 front speakers and a subwoofer and states Dolby Atmos No. No up-firing driver is listed.

Driver layoutiPublished physical driver layout for the supplied components. A row names one driver type in one component. Do not translate channel count into driver count.

ALG S40TR

Component	Driver type	Count
Subwoofer	Woofer, 1-way, 3 Ω	1
Rear speakers	Full-range speaker, 1-way, 4 Ω	2

Source3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/739600/lg-s40tr-spt41-w-spt8-s-spt8-spk-manual.htmlRead 16 October 2026Specifications: wireless subwoofer type 1-way 1 speaker, 3 ohm. Each rear speaker type 1-way 1 speaker, 4 ohm. The manual lists no soundbar driver count. LG lists number of speakers 5 EA, which fits two in the bar, one in the subwoofer and one in each rear speaker, but the bar count is not published and is not stored.

BSamsung HW-B550F

Component	Driver type	Count	Orientation
Soundbar	Front-firing speaker	2	Front (left, right)
Subwoofer	Active woofer	1	Not available

Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Product highlights list 2 front (left, right) and 1 subwoofer. Driver diameters are not published.

Separate subwoofer includediA separate powered subwoofer is supplied with the reference package. A built-in woofer does not count.

Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s40tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 16 October 2026Key features: home theater surround sound with subwoofer and rear speakers.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Wireless Subwoofer Included Yes.

Included subwoofer connectioniAudio link used by the supplied separate subwoofer. Wireless subwoofers can still require an AC power cable.

Wireless3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/739600/lg-s40tr-spt41-w-spt8-s-spt8-spk-manual.htmlRead 16 October 2026Installation chapter: the wireless subwoofer connects to the soundbar automatically and has its own power cable.

Wireless1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table names a wireless subwoofer. The user guide says it also needs its own power cord.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed page 17: the subwoofer connects to the soundbar automatically, with a manual ID SET step if that fails.

Included subwoofer driver diameteriPublished diameter of an active driver in the supplied separate subwoofer. Do not use enclosure size or passive radiator size.

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Rear speakers includediCount of separate rear speaker enclosures supplied with the reference package. Detachable bar ends count when usable as rears. Optional rear speakers do not count.

21Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s40tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 16 October 2026Page title and key features: home theater surround sound with subwoofer and rear speakers. The manual covers two rear speakers.

01Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Wireless Rear Speaker Included No.

Included rear speaker connectioniAudio link to the supplied rear speaker enclosures. Their power connection is separate.

Wireless1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s40tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 16 October 2026Page says wireless rear speakers. Its footnote says the rear speakers need a wired connection between them and one rear speaker needs AC power. Gizmodo says the same. The audio link from the bar is wireless and the manual describes a wireless receiver inside the rear speaker.

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Detachable rear speakersiThe bar has supplied detachable end sections usable as separate rear speakers.

No3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/739600/lg-s40tr-spt41-w-spt8-s-spt8-spk-manual.htmlRead 16 October 2026The rear speakers are separate enclosures. The bar has no detachable ends.

No2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Components list a one-piece bar and a subwoofer. No detachable end sections are supplied.

Compatible optional subwoofersiMaker-named compatible additional subwoofer models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

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Compatible optional rear speakersiMaker-named compatible additional rear speaker models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

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SWA-9250S2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed pages 14 and 19: the optional Wireless Rear Speaker Kit SWA-9250S is sold separately. Optional speakers do not change the reference package.

Total RMS audio output poweriMaker-stated RMS or rated continuous amplifier output for the exact supplied package. Peak or unspecified maximum claims do not qualify. Distortion, load and rating conditions belong in the source note. Power consumption is separate.

400W4Maker product pagelg.com/in/audio/soundbars/s40trRead 16 October 2026Spec table: output power 400 W. The page does not say RMS. The Spanish page also says 400 W. Retailers describe 100 W for the bar, 200 W for the subwoofer and 100 W for the rear speakers, which sums to 400 W, but no maker document splits it.

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Total peak audio output poweriMaker-stated peak or maximum amplifier output for the exact supplied package. This is separate from RMS or continuous output and from electrical consumption. Rating conditions belong in the source note.

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300W2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed page 37: Amplifier Max Output Power 80 W (40 W x 2) for the soundbar and 220 W for the subwoofer PS-WF45G, 300 W in total. The guide calls it max output and gives no distortion level or RMS rating.

Published frequency response lower limitiMaker-published lower limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note. Reviewer extension measurements are separate.

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Published frequency response upper limitiMaker-published upper limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note.

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Audio formats

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Dolby AtmosiExplicit support for Dolby Atmos playback. Transport codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes.

No3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/739600/lg-s40tr-spt41-w-spt8-s-spt8-spk-manual.htmlRead 16 October 2026The manual format list has no Dolby Atmos. Audio-play says the system has no height channels. A Dolby.com listing title names Dolby Atmos among decoders, which does not match the maker list.

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Page text: Dolby Audio and DTS Virtual:X create 3D surround through audio processing without up-firing speakers. The US sheet states Dolby Atmos No.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Audio format list: Dolby Atmos No, Dolby TrueHD No, Dolby Digital Plus No, Dolby 2ch Yes.

DTS:XiExplicit support for DTS:X playback. Virtual surround processing alone does not establish DTS:X decoding.

No3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/739600/lg-s40tr-spt41-w-spt8-s-spt8-spk-manual.htmlRead 16 October 2026The manual format list has DTS Digital Surround only. No DTS:X is listed.

No2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Supported play formats list DTS and DTS Virtual:X. DTS Virtual:X is virtual processing. DTS:X decoding is not listed.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Audio format list: DTS Virtual:X Yes, DTS 5.1ch No, DTS-HD HRA No, DTS-HD MA No. DTS:X decoding is not listed.

Supported audio formatsiAudio formats explicitly decoded by the device. Codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes. Bluetooth codecs and music-file formats are separate.

Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, PCM3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/739600/lg-s40tr-spt41-w-spt8-s-spt8-spk-manual.htmlRead 16 October 2026Specifications: available digital input audio format Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround and PCM. No connection is named.

Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Dolby 2ch and LPCM 2ch. DTS is in the user guide and the US sheet.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed page 37: supported play formats LPCM 2ch, Dolby Audio (supporting Dolby Digital), DTS and DTS Virtual:X. No connection is named. DTS Virtual:X is not stored as a decoded format.

Audio formats by connectioniExplicitly supported audio decoding combinations. Max input channels counts decoded input audio channels, including LFE. A 5.1 layout has 6 channels and 7.1 has 8. Output speaker layouts and Atmos objects do not count. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus and over Dolby TrueHD are separate rows. Format support on one input does not prove support on another.

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Music file formatsiPublished local or network music-file playback formats. Playback route and app restrictions belong in source notes.

MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC, WAV3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/739600/lg-s40tr-spt41-w-spt8-s-spt8-spk-manual.htmlRead 16 October 2026USB file table: MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC and WAV. AAC is listed for Bluetooth only.

MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, AIFF1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table decoding format: MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, AIFF. Spec table: USB Music Playback Yes.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed page 25 file format table: MP3, OGG (Vorbis), AAC, WAV (LPCM), FLAC and AIFF. Playback is from a USB storage device.

Max wired audio sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported sample rate for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify. A chipset limit is not device evidence.

192kHz3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/739600/lg-s40tr-spt41-w-spt8-s-spt8-spk-manual.htmlRead 16 October 2026Specifications: available digital input audio sampling frequency 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz. The manual does not name the HDMI ARC or optical route or the codec.

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Max music file sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file sample rate. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

192kHz3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/739600/lg-s40tr-spt41-w-spt8-s-spt8-spk-manual.htmlRead 16 October 2026USB file table: FLAC and WAV at 16 bit or 24 bit and up to 192 kHz. MP3, WMA and OGG are 48 kHz at most.

192kHz2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed page 25: WAV, FLAC and AIFF files from USB storage play at 32 kHz to 192 kHz. MP3, OGG and AAC are 48 kHz at most. Bit depth is not stated.

Max wired audio bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported bit depth for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify.

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Max music file bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file bit depth. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

24bits3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/739600/lg-s40tr-spt41-w-spt8-s-spt8-spk-manual.htmlRead 16 October 2026USB file table: FLAC (16 bit/24 bit) and WAV (16 bit/24 bit).

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Connectivity

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Ports on the bariPhysical connectors on the soundbar alone. Record input, output, ARC or eARC, service, subwoofer and power roles explicitly. Count identical connectors per row. Component connectors are described in source notes.

ALG S40TR

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	TV connection with ARC
Optical	1	Digital audio input
USB-A	1	USB storage music playback, 5 V 500 mA
DC power	1	Power input for the supplied AC adapter

Source3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/739600/lg-s40tr-spt41-w-spt8-s-spt8-spk-manual.htmlRead 16 October 2026Back panel: DC IN, HDMI TV (ARC), USB port and OPTICAL IN. Specifications: HDMI 19-pin Type A x 1, optical x 1, USB bus power 5 V 500 mA. The USB connector type is not named in text. A type A socket is assumed from the flash drive use that the manual describes.

BSamsung HW-B550F

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	HDMI (ARC) output to the TV
Optical	1	Digital audio input
USB-A	1	USB storage music playback, 5 V 0.5 A
AC power	1	Soundbar power input

Source2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed pages 8 to 9, bottom panel: POWER, DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL), USB (5V 0.5A) and HDMI (ARC) to the TV. The USB connector type is not named in text. The figure draws a standard rectangular USB port. The source list has no HDMI input.

HDMI ARC

Yes3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/739600/lg-s40tr-spt41-w-spt8-s-spt8-spk-manual.htmlRead 16 October 2026Specifications and connection chapter: HDMI TV (ARC) terminal.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: HDMI ARC Yes.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026HDMI (ARC) port on the bottom panel connects to the TV.

HDMI eARC

No3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/739600/lg-s40tr-spt41-w-spt8-s-spt8-spk-manual.htmlRead 16 October 2026The manual and the LG pages list HDMI ARC only. No eARC is named by the maker.

No2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026The only TV port is labelled HDMI (ARC) in the user guide. The US sheet states HDMI eARC No. Some distributors list eARC and that is wrong.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Product highlights: HDMI eARC No, HDMI ARC Yes.

HDMI-CEC

Yes3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/739600/lg-s40tr-spt41-w-spt8-s-spt8-spk-manual.htmlRead 16 October 2026SIMPLINK is described as the HDMI-CEC function. LG pages list CEC (Simplink) yes.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: HDMI CEC Yes.

HDMI video passthroughiCan pass video from a dedicated HDMI source input to a television output. ARC or eARC alone does not qualify.

No3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/739600/lg-s40tr-spt41-w-spt8-s-spt8-spk-manual.htmlRead 16 October 2026The only HDMI connector is the TV ARC output. There is no HDMI input.

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: HDMI In No, HDMI Out 1 and 4K Video Pass No.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: HDMI IN N/A, HDMI OUT 1. Videos: 4K Video Pass No.

Video passthrough modesiPublished supported passthrough combinations, not inferred maxima at untested resolutions. State chroma, bit depth, HDR and firmware restrictions in source notes.

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HDR passthrough formats

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VRR passthrough

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ALLM passthrough

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HDCP versioniHighest HDCP version the maker states for an HDMI port of the soundbar, such as 2.3. When the source inputs and the TV output differ, the source input version is stored. A bar with no HDMI input stores the version of its TV output, also when that output carries video from a built-in streaming player.

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Bluetooth audio inputiCan receive audio from a Bluetooth source. A Bluetooth remote alone does not qualify.

Yes3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/739600/lg-s40tr-spt41-w-spt8-s-spt8-spk-manual.htmlRead 16 October 2026Bluetooth section: connect a smartphone or LG TV through Bluetooth.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth Yes.

Bluetooth versioniPublished version of the soundbar audio connection. An optional remote or detachable rear can use a different version.

5.33Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/739600/lg-s40tr-spt41-w-spt8-s-spt8-spk-manual.htmlRead 16 October 2026Bluetooth section: Bluetooth 5.3 technology. LG Spain and India pages also say 5.3. A Reliance Digital listing for S40TR.CINDLLK says 5.1 and is not used.

4.21Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth Version 4.2.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Bluetooth Version 4.2.

Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for received Bluetooth audio. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish a codec.

SBC, AAC3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/739600/lg-s40tr-spt41-w-spt8-s-spt8-spk-manual.htmlRead 16 October 2026Bluetooth section: codec SBC and AAC.

SBC2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed page 27: the Soundbar supports SBC data at 44.1 and 48 kHz and needs A2DP. Other codecs are not stated.

Wi-Fi

No6Retailer pageldlc.com/fr-ch/fiche/PB00651234.htmlRead 16 October 2026Retailer table: Wi-Fi Non, Bluetooth Oui. The maker pages list no Wi-Fi.

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Wi-Fi No.

Wi-Fi standardiPublished Wi-Fi standards for the soundbar, written as 802.11 names without IEEE, such as "802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax". A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is "802.11ac" and Wi-Fi 6 is "802.11ax". Do not infer the standard from frequency bands.

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Wi-Fi bandsiPublished radio bands, such as 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

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Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of the built-in port. An optional adapter does not count.

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Streaming and control

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Streaming protocolsiNamed network playback protocols, such as AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect. Bluetooth is separate.

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Voice assistantsiNamed assistants supported by the soundbar. Built-in and external-device routes and market restrictions belong in source notes.

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Built-in microphoneiPhysical microphone in the bar for voice or calibration. An external setup phone or remote microphone does not count.

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Microphone mute controliA physical control on the soundbar explicitly disables its built-in voice microphone. State whether this is an electrical switch or software-controlled button when known.

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Companion apps

LG ThinQ3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/739600/lg-s40tr-spt41-w-spt8-s-spt8-spk-manual.htmlRead 16 October 2026The manual describes the LG ThinQ app for settings and voice feedback.

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Companion app platforms

iOS, Android3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/739600/lg-s40tr-spt41-w-spt8-s-spt8-spk-manual.htmlRead 16 October 2026Android 9.0 or higher and iOS 15.0 or higher.

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Multiroom audioiCan play synchronised audio with other rooms through a supported network platform. Optional surround expansion alone does not qualify.

No6Retailer pageldlc.com/fr-ch/fiche/PB00651234.htmlRead 16 October 2026Retailer table: Multiroom Non.

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Remote includediA separate remote control supplied with the reference package. Phone apps and TV remotes do not count.

Yes3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/739600/lg-s40tr-spt41-w-spt8-s-spt8-spk-manual.htmlRead 16 October 2026Remote control chapter with AAA battery replacement. LG pages list Remote Control yes.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Remote Controller Yes.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed page 7: remote control and batteries.

Sound processing

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Sound modes

AI Sound Pro, Standard, Cinema, Game3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/739600/lg-s40tr-spt41-w-spt8-s-spt8-spk-manual.htmlRead 16 October 2026Sound effects table: AI Sound Pro, Standard, Cinema and Game.

Standard, Surround Sound Expansion, Bass Boost, Game, Adaptive Sound, DTS Virtual:X1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Adaptive Sound, Bass Boost, DTS Virtual:X, Standard, Surround Sound Expansion, Game.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed page 12: the Sound Mode button cycles Surround Sound, Game, Adaptive Sound, DTS Virtual:X, Bass Boost and Standard.

Automatic room calibrationiExplicit acoustic measurement or analysis used to adapt playback to the room. Manual EQ alone does not qualify. Setup phone requirements belong in source notes.

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Room calibration system

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Dialogue enhancementiA dialogue or voice mode counts, also when the maker lists it as an EQ preset.

Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s40tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 16 October 2026Key features: Clear Voice Plus for dialogue clarity.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Voice Enhance Mode Yes.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed page 13: Voice Enhance makes spoken dialog easier to hear.

Night mode

Yes3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/739600/lg-s40tr-spt41-w-spt8-s-spt8-spk-manual.htmlRead 16 October 2026Settings button: NIGHT TIME reduces general volume and raises soft sounds.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Night Mode Yes.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed page 13: Night Mode lowers the volume and keeps dialog clear.

Equalizer controlsiPublished user-adjustable EQ controls. Bass and treble controls are distinct from multi-band EQ.

Treble, Mid, Bass, Subwoofer level, Rear speaker level1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s40tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 16 October 2026Key features: 3-band equalizer. The manual names the bands treble, mid and bass, and adds subwoofer and rear levels.

Bass, Treble, Woofer level, 7-band equalizer, Virtual center level2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed pages 12 to 13: tone control Treble and Bass -6 to +6, woofer level -12 or -6 to +6, a 7-band EQ (150 Hz to 10 kHz, -6 to +6) in Standard mode, and virtual center level -6 to +6.

TV speaker integrationiNamed features allowing compatible television speakers to play with the bar. TV models and connection requirements belong in source notes.

WOW Orchestra1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s40tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 16 October 2026Key features: WOW Orchestra with an LG TV. A footnote says it is only available on select LG TV and soundbar models. The LG India page lists WOW Orchestra yes.

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Power

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Published operating poweriMaker-published operating electrical consumption of the soundbar alone. Included subwoofer and rear-speaker consumption do not count. Keep workload and method in source notes. Audio amplifier output is separate.

22W4Maker product pagelg.com/in/audio/soundbars/s40trRead 16 October 2026Spec table: power consumption of the main unit 22 W. The rear speaker is 20 W and the subwoofer 35 W, which are excluded. The Spanish page agrees.

25W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Operating Power Consumption (Main) 25 W. The subwoofer is listed separately at 40 W and is excluded. This is an electrical rating and not audio output.

Published standby poweriMaker-published non-networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Networked standby and other components are separate.

0.5W4Maker product pagelg.com/in/audio/soundbars/s40trRead 16 October 2026Spec table: power off consumption of the main unit 0.5 W. The Spanish page shows 0.5 W with a down arrow, so the value is an upper limit. Rear speaker and subwoofer are also 0.5 W.

0.5W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Stand-by Power Consumption (Main) 0.5 W. The subwoofer is listed separately at 0.5 W.

Published networked standby poweriMaker-published networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Enabled radio and network conditions belong in source notes.

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Power supplyiPublished AC input range or external DC adapter arrangement. Electrical input ratings are not operating consumption.

External AC adapter, input 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, output 23.0 V 1.31 A. The wireless subwoofer and the powered rear speaker have their own power cables.3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/739600/lg-s40tr-spt41-w-spt8-s-spt8-spk-manual.htmlRead 16 October 2026Specifications: AC adapter A702-230131W-M21, input 100 to 240 V 50/60 Hz, output 23.0 V 1.31 A. Subwoofer and rear receiver power values are on labels and not stated. The powered rear speaker is described in the installation chapter.

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Detachable rear battery lifeiMaker-stated runtime of the supplied detachable rear speakers. Volume, mode and recharge conditions belong in source notes.

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Detachable rear charge timeiMaker-stated full recharge time of supplied detachable rear speakers. Charging route belongs in source notes.

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Measured

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured lower extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold, mode, room correction and configuration belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured upper extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold and configuration belong in source notes.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum sound pressure. Signal, distance, sound mode and supplied or optional speaker configuration belong in source notes.

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Frequency response deviation (measured)iReviewer-measured standard error against the stated target. Target, averaging range, preset and test method belong in source notes.

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Measured latencyiReviewer-measured audio latency. Keep source/TV, firmware, codec, synchronisation correction and exact tested speaker configuration in source notes. Negative offsets are valid when the method reports them.

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Operating power (measured)iReviewer-measured operating consumption of the soundbar alone. Optional or supplied external speakers do not count. Workload and enabled radio conditions belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only standby consumption. Network state and test conditions belong in source notes.

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Soundbar weight (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only weight. Excludes subwoofer, rears, mounting hardware and cables.

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Dimensions and weight

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Soundbar dimensionsiBar alone in its normal tabletop orientation, without detachable rears, wall brackets or external cables. A source that includes detachable ends must use component_dimensions instead. A size labelled L x W x H, as on Amazon, is width x depth x height.

Width720Height63Depth87mm(28.3 × 2.5 × 3.4 in)3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/739600/lg-s40tr-spt41-w-spt8-s-spt8-spk-manual.htmlRead 16 October 2026Specifications: approx 720.0 x 63.0 x 87.0 mm including the base.

Width858.8Height59Depth75mm(33.8 × 2.3 × 3 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Net Dimension (Main Speaker) 858.8 x 59 x 75 mm (W x H x D).2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed page 37: 33.8 x 2.3 x 3.0 inches (858.8 x 59.0 x 75.0 mm) W x H x D.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Size table: soundbar 33.81 x 2.32 x 2.95 inches, which matches 858.8 x 59 x 75 mm.

Soundbar weightiBar alone, without detachable rears, subwoofer, wall brackets or external cables. Source-published masses including detachable ends belong in component_dimensions.

1,650g(3.6 lb)4Maker product pagelg.com/in/audio/soundbars/s40trRead 16 October 2026Spec table: main 1.65 kg. The Spanish and Italian pages agree.

1,800g(4 lb)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Net Weight (Main Speaker) 1.8 kg.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed page 37: 4.0 lbs (1.8 kg).3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Weight table: soundbar 4.0 lb, which is 1.8 kg.

Component dimensions and weightiPublished dimensions and mass for named supplied components, including a bar with detachable rears attached when stated. Each row describes one enclosure, not the pair, unless the component label explicitly states a set. Width, height and depth use normal installed orientation.

ALG S40TR

Component	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Depth (mm)	Weight (g)
Subwoofer	171	320	252	4,200
Each rear speaker	100	176.5	120	Not available
Rear speaker pair	Not available	Not available	Not available	2,100

Source3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/739600/lg-s40tr-spt41-w-spt8-s-spt8-spk-manual.htmlRead 16 October 2026Specifications: subwoofer approx 171.0 x 320.0 x 252.0 mm. Each rear speaker approx 100.0 x 176.5 x 120.0 mm. Weights come from the LG India page.

BSamsung HW-B550F

Component	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Depth (mm)	Weight (g)
Subwoofer	184	343	295	4,900

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Net Dimension (Sub Woofer) 184 x 343 x 295 mm and Net Weight 4.9 kg.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed page 37: Subwoofer PS-WF45G 184.0 x 343.0 x 295.0 mm and 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg).3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Size table: subwoofer 7.24 x 13.5 x 11.64 inches. Weight table: subwoofer 10.8 lb, which is 4.9 kg.

Package dimensions

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Width905Height431Depth228mm(35.6 × 17 × 9 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Gross Dimension One Packing 905.0 x 431.0 x 228.0 mm.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Size table: packaging 35.63 x 16.97 x 8.98 inches, which is 905 x 431 x 228 mm.

Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

10,000g(22 lb)4Maker product pagelg.com/in/audio/soundbars/s40trRead 16 October 2026Spec table: gross weight 10.0 kg. The Spanish and Italian pages agree.

8,500g(18.7 lb)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Gross Weight (One Packing) 8.5 kg. The US sheet gives 18.7 lb, the same weight.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Weight table: packaging 18.7 lb, which is 8.5 kg.

Wall mountable

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Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists a wall mount bracket in the box.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed pages 29 to 30 cover installing the wall mount with the supplied brackets.

In the box

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In the box

Soundbar, Wireless subwoofer, Rear speakers (2), Remote control, AC adapter, Speaker cables for the rear speakers, Cable ties, Warranty card3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/739600/lg-s40tr-spt41-w-spt8-s-spt8-spk-manual.htmlRead 16 October 2026The manual mentions the supplied AC adapter, supplied speaker cables and supplied cable ties. LG pages list remote control and warranty card as accessories.

Soundbar, Subwoofer, Remote control with batteries, Power cords (2), Optical cable, Wall mount guide, Holder-screws (2), Screws M4 x L10 (2), Wall mount brackets (2)2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed page 7, checking the components: soundbar main unit, subwoofer, remote control and batteries, two power cords (subwoofer and soundbar), optical cable, wall mount guide, two holder-screws, two M4 x L10 screws and two wall mount brackets.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's in the box: soundbar, subwoofer, optical cable, wall mount kit, remote controller and remote battery. No HDMI cable, no rear speaker kit, no rubber foot.

Wall mount hardware includediSupplied bar mounting brackets or mount. Screws alone do not establish that a complete mount is included.

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Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Wall Mount Bracket Yes (Included in box).2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed page 7: two wall mount brackets, holder-screws, screws and a guide are supplied.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's in the box: Wall Mount Kit Yes.

HDMI cable included

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No2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed pages 20 to 21: the HDMI cable is marked not supplied.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's in the box: HDMI Cable No.

Optical cable included

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Yes2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed page 7: an optical cable is in the box.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's in the box: Optical Cable Yes.

General

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Series

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B-Series1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Page title: B-series Soundbar HW-B550F 2.1 ch Subwoofer (2025).

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

S40TR, S40TR.DUSALLK, S40TR.DEUSLLK, S40TR.CINDLLK2Maker product pagelg.com/us/support/product/lg-S40TR.DUSALLKRead 16 October 2026US support page identifies S40TR.DUSALLK. The LG Spanish page shows images named S40TR.DEUSLLK and the LG India page images are named S40TR.CINDLLK.

HW-B550F/ZA, HW-B550F/ZC1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Canadian page URL and SKU name HW-B550F/ZC. The US model HW-B550F/ZA is in the CDW listing.4Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/b-series-soundbar-2-1-ch-subwoofer-sku-hw-b550f-za-sku-hw-b550f-zaRead 15 October 2026US maker page lists B-Series Soundbar HW-B550F 2.1 ch Subwoofer (2025) as HW-B550F/ZA.6Retailer pagecdw.com/product/samsung-b-series-b550f-soundbar-2.1/8444638Read 15 October 2026CDW listing: Mfg # HW-B550F/ZA, the US model.

GTIN / EAN

88060960614045Maker product pagelg.com/es/barras-de-sonido/s40tr-desbRead 16 October 2026Spanish page lists EAN 8806096061404 for the EU model. The Italian page lists the same EAN. The US UPC was not found.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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15 April 20255Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-debuts-2025-soundbars-new-designs-improved-bass-enhanced-aiRead 15 October 2026US press release dated 15 April 2025 introduces the 2025 B-series.

Status

Available1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s40tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 16 October 2026US page offers the soundbar with Add to Cart at $249.99, shown as $30 off $279.99. Those prices are not launch prices.

Available1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026The Canadian maker page lists the soundbar for sale and Best Buy Canada and CDW list it in stock. No discontinued notice.4Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/b-series-soundbar-2-1-ch-subwoofer-sku-hw-b550f-za-sku-hw-b550f-zaRead 15 October 2026The US maker page lists the soundbar with an add to cart button at $229.99. That is a current price and not the launch MSRP.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$1995Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-debuts-2025-soundbars-new-designs-improved-bass-enhanced-aiRead 15 October 2026US MSRP list in the release: HW-B550F $199. Excludes sales tax.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, EU, IN1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s40tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 16 October 2026US page for the US model. The Spanish, Italian and Indian LG pages carry the same specifications for the EU and India models.4Maker product pagelg.com/in/audio/soundbars/s40trRead 16 October 2026Indian page lists the S40TR with an Indian importer.

US, CA1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026CA from this Canadian maker page. US from the US press release price list and the CDW listing.4Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/b-series-soundbar-2-1-ch-subwoofer-sku-hw-b550f-za-sku-hw-b550f-zaRead 15 October 2026US from this Samsung US page.6Retailer pagecdw.com/product/samsung-b-series-b550f-soundbar-2.1/8444638Read 15 October 2026US retailer listing for the ZA model.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s40tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 16 October 2026US page lists Black as the only colour.

Titan Black1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Colour Titan Black.

Links

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Product page

www.lg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s40tr-home-theater-soundbar1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s40tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 16 October 2026

www.samsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zc1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Samsung US one-page B550F sheet. Hosted by a retailer.

Manual

www.manualslib.tech/guide/739600/lg-s40tr-spt41-w-spt8-s-spt8-spk-manual.html3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/739600/lg-s40tr-spt41-w-spt8-s-spt8-spk-manual.htmlRead 16 October 2026Copy of the LG owner's manual for S40TR with subwoofer SPT41-W and rear speakers SPT8-S and SPT8-SPK, on a manual library. The LG US support page lists an owner's manual PDF but gives no direct link.

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Canadian user guide for HW-B550F/ZC, 78 pages with English and French, file HW-B550F_ZC_WUG_00_L03_251117.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year2Maker product pagelg.com/us/support/product/lg-S40TR.DUSALLKRead 16 October 2026US limited warranty: labor 1 year and parts 1 year.

1year2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Canada only: limited warranty page lists one year for labor and one year for parts.

Both are also in the API. Back to all soundbars.