Your LG TV is getting a big audio upgrade for free - these OLED models included

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• LG announces that select 2025 OLED TVs are compatible with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect.
• Other LG TVs can use the Sound Suite in a traditional surround sound setup.
• Other companies are experimenting with FlexConnect, but not as comprehensively as LG.

LG released its modular home theater system at CES 2026, complete with the H7 soundbar, M5 and M7 wireless speakers, and W7 subwoofer. This system is the first to feature Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, a Dolby technology that promises to deliver the Atmos experience, regardless of your speaker placement. 

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Now, LG says that specific TVs are compatible with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, while others can act as a hub for the M5, M7, and W7 without needing a soundbar. Both ...