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LG SN8YG 3.1.2-Channel

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Product Overview

LG SN8YG is a premium 3.1.2-channel soundbar with wireless subwoofer. It supports a large set of digital audio processing programs, including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
Like other premium 2020 LG soundbars, the SN8YG also features Meridian Audio speakers as well as Google Assistant built-in for voice control.
The SN8YG can be paired with LG's SPK8-S wireless rear speakers to create a 5.1.2-channel listening experience. It shares the same subwoofer with the more premium models such as the flagship SN11YG.
Other soundbars unveiled at the same time include the 2.1-channel SN5Y, 3.1-channel SN6Y, 3.1.2-channel SN7Y, 5.1.2-channel SN9YG and SN10YG, and 7.1.4-channel SN11YG.

Ratings

What we found

Pros
  • Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio support
  • Easy-to-use Wi-Fi Speaker app
  • Good stereo sound
Cons
  • Not as good as the competition

What external reviewers found

External score 71%
Pros
  • Sleek design
  • Supports Atmos and Dolby Atmos
  • Bluetooth and Chromecast support
  • Wide soundstage
Cons
  • Lacks surround sound
  • Lacks stereo sound

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External Reviews

techradar[1]

Reviewer score 77% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from techradar have found:
The LG SN8YG is a two-piece system: there's just the bar and the sub. You can add on surround speakers with the 2.0 Channel Rear Speaker Kit. The soundbar still has a fairly wide soundstage that allows you to sit anywhere in the room and still get good stereo sound.
Pros
  • Wide soundstage
  • Dolby Atmos support
  • Bluetooth and Chromecast support
Cons
  • Lacks stereo sound

tomsguide[2]

Reviewer score 65% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from tomsguide have found:
The SN8YG has a big sound and booming bass. But because it lacks virtual surround sound, the experience is more narrow. It also buries voices in the mix a bit, resulting in muffled dialog and vocals. With Google Assistant included, it has the most features you want in a soundbar.
Pros
  • Sleek design
  • Supports Atmos and Dolby Atmos
Cons
  • Lacks surround sound

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References

  1. ^ LG SN8YG 3.1.2 Dolby Atmos Soundbar review. [techradar].
  2. ^ LG SN8YG soundbar review. [tomsguide].

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