LG SK9Y High Res 5.1.2 ch Soundbar Review

7.42 Mixed Usages
7.1 SOUND QUALITY
7.1 BASS ACCURACY :
8 AUDIO & VIDEO LATENCY:
7.4 AUDIO ENHANCEMENT FEATURES:
7.5 BUILD QUALITY :
Release year: 2018 Rating: 4.0

LG SK9Y is a 5.1.2 channel Sound Bar with a subwoofer. It supports DolbyAtmos and has up firing drivers to produce powerful overhead effects. It has a 6.5-inch subwoofer that produces articulate basshowever,bass heads may require more. The bar works with Chromecast Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. you can pair the bar with 55 inch or larger TV sizes.

Our Verdict

LG SK9Y is a DolbyAtmos soundbar that focuses on producing virtual surround sound. It is expandable with wireless surrounds. Use Adaptive Sound Control to automatically adjust the sound based on content type movies are enjoyable with good surrounds and impressive sound stage. With independent Centre channel. Along with remote and mobile app you can use voice support we are third party devices.

PROS
  • Good built
  • Supports hi-res file 24-bit/192kHz
  • Good loudness
  • Supports basic connectivity options
  • Surrounds are impressive
CONS
  • Average low ends
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Specification

GENERAL

Number of Channel 5.1.2 Channel
Placement Type Table-top , Wall-mountable
Connectivity Type Both (Wired & Wireless)
Subwoofer Feature Separate Subwoofer
Rear Speaker N/A
Central Channel Speaker Yes
Audio Enhancement Features Yes
HDMI input/output Yes
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) Yes
Loudness Moderate ( ± 80db)
Warranty 12 months Months

CONNECTIVITY:

Digital Optical Audio Input ( Toslink ) 1 Optical Audio Input
HDMI ARC 1 (shared)
HDMI Output 1 (shared)
Full HDMI Input 1 HDMI Input
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) 1
RCA Ports No
USB Port None
Ethernet Jack Yes

AUDIO QUALITY ( TESTED )

Dialogue & Vocal Accuracy Frequency deviation from target is less than standard error (3.4 dB ); which means soundbar is very good to reproduce dialog and instrumental music
Bass Accuracy ( for music, film scores, movies, and games) Soundbar 's Low-Frequency-Extension is more than 35 Hz. Which means It can reproduce the deep thump and rumble in the low-bass accurately.
3- Dimensional Sound Accuracy ( Sound Stage) audio seems to be coming from a more accurate pinpoint location
Total Harmonic Distortion ( Center Channel ) It has dedicated center channel speaker and Total Harmonic Distortion of center channel @80dB is less than standard value(>0.7). So soundbar produce more clear and accurate audio of the dialogue in movies.
Surround Sound Imaging ( Rear Channel ) No dedicated rear channel (7.1 channel) but surround content produced by side-firing speakers on the bar is quite impressive and sounds seem to be coming from above you, behind you and on the sides.
Streo Dynamics ( Loudness ): Dynamic Range Compression @ Standard Volume (80 dB) is less than standard deviation (<2 dB).
Audio & Video Latency Here no visible latency via ARC (76 ms) and Optical (80 ms) but visuals difference may found via Full HDMI Input (-16 ms).

AUDIO ENHANCEMENT FEATURES:

Digital Room Correction: N/A
Auto Volume Adjustment/ Night Mode: Yes
Equilizer Options: Presets
Bass Adjustment ( Thump & Punch of sound) Yes
Treble Adjustent ( Brightness and Clarity od Audio) Yes
Surround Level Adjustment: N/A
Virtual Surround Effect: Yes

SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMAT ( HDMI ARC)

eARC Standard N/A
Dolby Atmos Yes
Dolby Digital Yes
Dolby Digital Plus Yes
DTS Yes
DTS: X N/A
Dolby True HD ( eARC only ) N/A
DTS- HD MA (eARC only) N/A
5.1 PCM ( eARC only ) N/A

SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMAT (FULL HDMI IN' PORT ):

Dolby Atmos : Yes
DTS:X : N/A
Dolby Digital : Yes
Dolby Digital Plus: Yes
DTS : Yes
Dolby TrueHD : Yes
DTS-HD MA : N/A
5.1 PCM Yes

AUDIO FORMAT SUPPORT ( OPTICAL PORT ):

Dolby Digital : Yes
DTS : Yes

DRIVERS SPECS

Tweeter Size and Type : None
Midrange Size & Types: Cone (7)
Woofer Size & Type : None
Subwoofer Driver 6.5"

BUILD MATERIAL

Enclosure Sealed(Bar),Ported(Sub)
Finish The bar and the sub made of metal and plastic.
Color Black
Soundbar Width 47.1" (119.7 cm)
Soundbar Height 2.0" (5.2 cm)
Soundbar Depth 5.7" (14.5 cm)
Subwoofer Width 8.7" (22.0 cm)
Subwoofer Depth 12.2" (31.1 cm)
Where to buy
Amazon Buy on Amazon
Wallmart Buy on Wallmart
Where to buy
Amazon Buy on Amazon
Wallmart Buy on Wallmart

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