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FWIW, I have the BAR 48. This is what I went through to get TV sound to work. I connected to my LG TV using the optical cable. At first I didn't get sound, but then I made sure to push the optical connector into the port of the TV very firmly - and I confirmed it is connected by seeing the other end of the optical cable is a bright red light. I then connected the optical cable to the BAR 48. Later, when I was adjusting the sound settings on the LG TV, I found that I *must* set it to "internal speakers plus optical output" to get sound (setting the LG TV sound to "Optical output" did not work, for whatever stupid reason, so I switched it back to "internal speakers plus optical output" and simply turn the TV sound down to zero, then adjust the sound volume on the BAR 48). As for firmware, my BAR 48 out-of-box had the most current firmware already. Finally, rather than using optical cable, I happily switched to using an HDMI cable from the LG TV to the BAR 48, which is quite easy to setup and use.

Update Monday 20 January 2020. I received the JBL Bar 5.1 soundbar and subwoofer yesterday. It works right out-of-the-box just like I expected a 5.1 sound system to work and sound in full-time, room-filling 5.1 sound from all sources, both stereo and 5.1 source. Let me repeat that: 5.1 surround sound full-time from all sources, whether stereo music sources or 5.1 video sources. Full-time 5.1 surround sound, loud enough to be heard ALL the time during two 2+ hour movies (Star Wars, The Last Jedi and The Force Awakens). The Klipsch Bar 48 5.1, in comparison, played surround sound barely loud enough for only a few seconds at a time and only during a few loud scenes during the same two 2+ hour movies. Also, Bluetooth paired with no problems to my computer and smartphone (Klipsch Bluetooth failed to connect on 2 of 3 units I tried). After trying three BAR 48s with 5.1 in the last six weeks, the result is obvious to me now: Klipsch fails to deliver 5.1 surround sound on the BAR 5.1, nor do they acknowledge the problems (including Bluetooth failure to pair), nor do they promise a date when it will fully work as well as the competition does right out-of-the-box. Competition 1, Klipsch 0. Game over for me. I'm happy with the JBL Bar 5.1 and will be returning the Klipsch BAR 48 5.1 today. ***** Update 15 January 2020. Where to start? Klipsch has really dropped the ball with the BAR 48, in lack of features and poor quality control. 1) Out of 3 BAR 48s I’ve had in two months, two fail to pair with Bluetooth, including the latest unit. This is a show-stopper for me. I haven’t decided whether to seek a 4th replacement or get a refund and go with a competitor which I know works well and sounds nearly as good. 2) Out of 3 sets of Surround 3 speakers I’ve had, one pair produced static, none are loud enough while playing 5.1 surround videos (such as Star Wars Last Jedi), and none play stereo sources on the S3 speakers louder than a whisper, which I fully expected to enjoy (given that simple car audio and home theater receives plays stereo sources on all speakers using ‘Balance’ for left-right and ‘Fade’ for front-back balance). I may just return them for a refund, since 5.1 is an option for me, as I’m fine with 3.1. 3) I’ve an online support request. The tech said he has forwarded a bug report to engineering. I replied I hope he forwards these concerns to marketing, engineering and manufacturing so they can decide on a competitive feature set and improving product quality. 4) Kudos to Amazon for their extended return/exchange dates during the annual holiday period starting at Thanksgiving (extending normal 30-day returns to January 31). ***** Update Mon Dec 30, 2019, 1200PM PST. In short, I received the replacement BAR 48 (from Amazon), updated the firmware (to v23 of 12/13/2019) and was disappointed (again) the Surround 3 (2nd set) speakers remain whisper quiet even with Dolby Digital and Surround lights on. To add insult to injury, Bluetooth does not connect (Bluetooth on the 1st BAR 48 worked fine to connect to both my Windows 10 computer and Android smartphone). Bottom line, if this were any other brand and I absolutely had to have 5.1 rather than 3.1, I'd shytecan it and never look back, but I'm a long-time fanatic for the Klipsch sound and Klipsch delivers for me again in amazing 3.1 sound from the affordable BAR 48. Having 5.1 with the Surround 3 speakers is an option that doesn't work for me and I'll simply return them for a refund. I can easily exchange the BAR 48 on Amazon again to get Bluetooth back online (Kudos to Amazon. Each year, from Thanksgiving onward, Amazon offers deep discounts and allows returns/exchanges through Jan 31 for almost everything). ***** Update Sun Dec 22, 2019, 1640PM PST. In short, I'm waiting to received a replacement BAR 48, then will test the Surround 3 volume output. I chatted with Amazon tech support, explained everything I have done (firmware update, exchange of Surround 3 speakers). After we tried an HDTV audio out adjustment, they will exchange the BAR 48 for a new one. I should receive the new replacement BAR 48 in a few days. Note: Klipsch tech support has not responded to my online service request in 12 days. ***** Update Dec 21, 2019, 1800PM PST. Bad news for the replacement S3 speakers I received today. I received the replacement Surround 3 speakers, plugged them in and connected them. The low-volume sound problem still exists with this new set of speakers. I have the BAR 48 Surround volume turned up all the way for both channels. I have to put my ear up to the speakers to hear them, which makes them useless. I am confident I properly installed the BAR 48 firmware v23 (dated 12/13/2019) several days ago (all the lights lit up in sequence as the PDF said they would). Update 1830PM. I updated the BAR 48 to firmware v23 again. No change in the low-volume problem. Sigh. ***** Update 12/16/2019: Klipsch just posted a firmware update for the BAR 48, firmware v23, which includes this fix: "Increased Surround Output when Rear Surrounds are present." Ironically, two days ago I returned the Surround 3 speakers and am waiting for a replacement set to be shipped to me for this exact problem. I went ahead and installed the firmware update and will be ready when the Surround 3 speakers arrive. Fellow owners, if you want to try this on your BAR 48 to see if it improves sound volume for the Surround 3 speakers, please post here and let us know your findings. ***** Original Post 12/09/2019: I have a BAR 48 sound bar, which I love. I just added the Surround 3 speaker pair and adjusted the surround volume to maximum, but I can still barely hear the sound. The surround speakers are on my desk. By comparison the BAR 48 across the room drowns out the surround speakers. My BAR 48 firmware was up-to-date out of the box (I just checked in klipsch.com, which said it has the current firmware, v14, released 7/17/2019, region Global). I've adjusted the Surround 3 speaker volume to maximum (using the Surround button on the remote as per the Klipsch PDF). Is there another way to turn up the surround speakers louder? Am I missing something else? Or should I request support from Klipsch?

Not sure what the heck is going on! 😞 ... Device was actually fine but Surround speakers were failing to be paired. Followed Klipsch instructions and went ahead to install Firmware Update. I followed firmware update instructions as is but it never gets installed successfully. All LEDs do not glow at all during the update process, instead, just the HDMI LED glows Orange with Speaker Volume LEDs at level three which should actually happen after ALL LEDs glow. After power OFF and turn ON again, remote functionality will work only for UP or DOWN buttons or SURROUND button (holding down for a few seconds). UP or DOWN buttons actually turn ON LEDs one after the other in line. Weird! Am I missing anything in FW update process? Any help will be greatly appreciated! (https://f072605def1c9a5ef179-a0bc3fbf1884fc0965506ae2b946e1cd.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/files/Bar-48_FirmwareUpdate_V02_Web.pdf) Thanks, -Siva

anyone know where I can find the stands for the Surround 3 speakers that go with the Bar 48 sound bar sku # 1067530? customer had rather have the stands than mount them to the wall.

I have Samsung UN50MU6070 55 inch smart tv, and got the Klipsch Bar 48 soundbar today which I connect with my tv with HDMI arc. Now the weird part audio and music is working fine, even I can listen to music at Youtube, but when I am trying to play a video at Netflix or Amazon, then I am only getting the audio and very little to no voice. Please help!!

I’m a bit of a home audio noob, but I currently have a 5.1 setup in my home. Moving in January to a new house without existing wiring for 5.1, so considering the Bar 48, but curious if I can utilize this setup with my current Yamaha receiver, or if I can/need to forgo the receiver and just hook up the bar directly to the TV. Thanks!

Does anybody know how to get a Bar 48 out of demo mode? I found a pdf that explained how to remove the demo mode from Klipsch’s other soundbars but these instructions don’t appear to work on the Bar 48. Is there another way to disable demo mode? The soundbar works with optical, but all other outputs are disabled.

Does anybody know how to get a Bar 48 out of demo mode? I found a pdf that explained how to remove the demo mode from Klipsch’s other soundbars but these instructions don’t appear to work on the Bar 48. Is there another way to disable demo mode? The soundbar works with optical, but all other outputs are disabled.

Hi jordan122345, My recommendation are Klipsch Bar 48. The Klipsch Bar 48 is a 3.1 soundbar from Klipsch's 2019 lineup. It's a more dialogue and TV show-oriented soundbar, but you can also buy separate rear speakers to get a more immersive 5.1 surround variant. More information you can find on this and this link

Page 26 of the manual has the process for this. You can download it as a PDF from the Bar 48 page, on the Klipsch site. I got my Bar 48 at launch and don't recall this being in the manual so it might have been added to more recently.

Recently Purchased Bar 48 with surround speakers - is there any way to increase the volume of the surround speakers? this feature is noticeably absent from the remote. I did the latest firmware update. Also, the bar always seems to default to virtual surround - why? Regards, Allen

Hello people I'm trying to do the firmware upgrade on this soundbar 48 I also have the rear speakers that go with it I have tried it 5 or 6 times using multiple USB sticks to different laptops and I can not get the buttons to flash when inserting a USB drive is there an error with the firmware or am I doing something wrong thank you

I have followed the directions on updating the Bar 48's firmware to 1.1 exactly multiple times, and I can't seem to get it working. I have formatted the flash drive to FAT32, the update file is in the root directory, I plug the soundbar in while holding power with the USB inserted, and I am still not seeing the status lights. Is this a common issue? Is there a better workaround to update the soundbar? Should I try a different flash drive? I don't know how to be more specific than "I have followed the directions, and it is still not working." Thanks in advance!

he, i'm new here i'm from the netherlands i've just bought the bar 48 my tv,samsung 55inch 7serie conection with optic fiber now i'm lost, how do i get the sound good when i watch netflix a movie sometimes the sound is good i have movie sound bud no voice and when im watch tv, then its all fine, i tryed with HDMI and remove theoptic fiber and also not as it must be with bleutooth total no tv zound or what please help my

The sub is wireless and it mates/connects to the soundbar. He kind of identified it in the title...Soundbar 48...but the model is BAR 48 Sound Bar. Nevertheless, a sound bar.

Just bought and installed a new Klipsch Bar 48. Fairly disappointed in the build quality thus far. The body must be constructed in 2 pieces, because it noticeably sags in the middle of the bar (I have it wall mounted). I can put pressure upwards on the bar and it will go back to a straight shape, but sags as soon as I release pressure. Has this happened to anyone else? Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to fix this? I now wish I had gone with another product or just laid the bar on top of my media console. I was also disappointed with the wall mount brackets in the first place, as I had to rig up a thick layer of rubber pads to keep the soundbar from pointing down towards the floor.

Hello I have a question if anyone knows much about the new bar 54a coming out? First eARC ? That is a biggie, then I've been reading about the Bar 48 how you can use a 2nd Klipsch subwoofer any ideas if this will carry over to the Bar 54a? Finally third I would love to be able to use the threes surrounds that go with the Bar 48 as a 2nd pair of surrounds with 54a so out of the box 5.1.4 but possible to upgrade to 7.2.4 any chance of this? Any facts or opinions welcome.