LG Sound Suite: Dolby Atmos FlexConnect brings modular home audio to CES 2026

LG and Dolby have announced the LG Sound Suite, a modular speaker lineup debuting ahead of CES 2026. The family includes the H7 soundbar, M7 and M5 wireless surround speakers and the W7 subwoofer. Modules can be combined in more than two dozen configurations — from a simple stereo pair to a full 13.1.7 channel setup.

The headline feature is Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, Dolby’s system for optimizing immersive sound regardless of where wireless speakers are placed. FlexConnect is designed to compensate for odd room layouts, limited outlet locations or other placement constraints, and this is the first time Dolby is bringing FlexConnect to a soundbar — when the H7 is the lead device, the suite will apply FlexConnect optimization to a TV setup.

Key features

• Modular lineup: H7 soundbar, M7/M5 wireless surrounds, W7 subwoofer — mix and match across many channel configs.
• Dolby Atmos FlexConnect: audio optimization for unconventional speaker placements and improved surround imaging.
• Scalability: configurations range from basic pairs up to 13.1.7 for enthusiasts seeking full immersive setups.
• Future TV support: LG plans a software update to add FlexConnect support directly to select 2025 premium TVs.

Why this matters: modular systems let users start small and expand over time, reducing the barrier to high-end home theater. FlexConnect addresses a common pain point — real rooms rarely match the ideal layout audio manufacturers assume — so optimization that adapts to placement could improve real‑world Atmos experiences for many users.

What to watch

• Sound quality and latency: wireless surrounds must match timing and fidelity expectations for convincing Atmos performance.
• Pricing and availability: LG and Dolby will likely announce MSRP and regional availability around CES; modular systems can be costly when fully populated.
• TV integration: the promised software update for select LG 2025 TVs will determine how easily users can leverage FlexConnect without the H7 soundbar.

For more details, check Dolby’s site: Dolby, and watch LG’s CES announcements for hands‑on reviews and pricing. Coverage and previews will appear during CES 2026.

Discussion: Would you prefer a modular speaker system you can expand over time, or a single integrated soundbar solution? What feature would make you buy into a modular Atmos setup?